VENUE HIRe

We have a variety of spaces for intimate gatherings as small as 10, to large celebrations of up to 300.
Whether it is just cocktails and canapés, a private dinner party or even a product launch, we aim to tailor a unique and memorable experience for you. We’re right in the centre of Oxford, above the Covered Market and moments from Oxford Town Hall

Venue Hire Rates
Package & Bottle Menu
Food Menu
  • A rooftop lounge area with colorful cushions, small tables, and pink artificial cherry blossom trees under a glass dome, with a cityscape and church steeple visible in the background.

    VIP Terrace

    The VIP Terrace overlooks The High St and the dreaming spires. There is a mix of seating and standing for up to 35ppl. This includes our stunning ‘pod’ which opens up wide in Summer with shade from the sun. Hire is for 3 hours.
    The Pod is ideal for 12-15 people and can be booked separately.

    Hire Fee: £250 Friday & Saturday
    Hire Fee: £150 Sunday to Thursday
    Minimum Spend : £500
    Capacity: up to 35 guests.

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  • People dining on a rooftop terrace overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a church spire under a partly cloudy sky.

    roof terrace

    The main terrace can accommodate up to 100 people (mixed seated/standing). A large area has retractable covers and heating in winter . Exclusive hire is available for 3 hours. Available Sun – Thu from 6pm. on Fridays bookings from 22:30 onwards may be considered.
    Exclusive hire is NOT offered on Saturdays.

    Hire Fee: £1,500
    Minimum Spend: £2,000
    Capacity: up to 100 guests

    Enquire About The Roof Terrace
  • End Terrace

    End Terrace

    With new weatherproof cover The End Terrace can accommodate up to 50 people (mixed seating and standing).
    Exclusive hire is available for 3 hours.
    Available Sunday - Thursday.
    Exclusive hire is generally NOT offered on Saturdays.

    Hire Fee: £500
    Minimum Spend: £1000
    Capacity: up to 50 guests

    Enquire About The End Terrace
  • image of level 3 gallery private hire space

    The Gallery

    The Gallery, an exclusive third-floor haven in the lounge, where refined cocktails meet a private dance floor.

    Hire Fee: £300 Sunday to Thursday
    Hire Fee: £400 Friday & Saturday
    Minimum Spend: £700
    Capacity: up to 70 guests

    Enquire About The Gallery
  • Empty lounge or bar with brick walls, wooden floors, cushioned benches, small tables, framed pictures on the walls, chandeliers, and a display cabinet with decorative items.

    Level 2 bar

    Level 2 Private Floor with DJ and Bar ideal for landmark occasions for capacity up to 90 guests.

    Hire Fee: £500 Sunday to Thursday
    Hire Fee: £600 Friday & Saturday
    Minimum Spend: £1,000
    Capacity: up to 90 guests

    Enquire About Level 2 Bar
  • Interior of a modern bar or cafe with exposed brick wall, wooden floors, dim lighting, and a few people sitting at a table.

    1st floor club

    The Club Floor has 250 capacity ideal for a large party or private Ball. A full venue hire is also available to include all floors.

    Hire Fee: £500 Sunday to Thursday
    Hire Fee: £600 Friday & Saturday
    Minimum Spend: £1,500
    Capacity: 100 - 250

    Enquire About Level 1 Bar
  • Interior of a cafe with pink upholstered booths, small tables, potted plants, large windows with beige blinds, and neon purple lighting underneath the seating area.

    Cocktail lounge

    Varsity Lounge Level 3. This luxurious lounge holds up to 150 and can be reserved when booking the Main Terrace or full venue.

    Hire Fee: £500 Sunday to Thursday
    Minimum Spend: £1,500
    Capacity: up to 150 guests

Get in touch

For private hire enquiries complete the form below.

Our bookings team will get back to you ASAP.

Bookings Terms & Conditions

Hire fees and Minimum Spend 

  • Payment of the deposit or hire fee confirms the venue hire booking 

  • Payment of the hire fee balance and any outstanding prepayments have to be made no later than 2 weeks before the event date

  • For any bookings made within 2 weeks of the event date the hire fees and prepayments need to be paid in full at the time of booking. 

  • All food and drink pre orders and orders on the day contribute towards the agreed minimum spend.

  • Please note: A service charge applies in addition to the minimum spend agreement.

  • Any outstanding minimum spend that has not been reached by the end of the event will be payable within 7 days of the event taking place. 

    Decorations and external contractors

  • We welcome external decorations to be brought into the venue to dress the space to your liking upon prior approval and agreement with the bookings coordinator.

  • Exceptions for this are confetti and confetti balloons which we do not allow. 

  • Any items (including any transport and set up materials) need to be removed from the venue after your booking has ended or in some pre-arranged cases no later than 12pm the following day. 

    Terms of cancellation for private hire

    Cancellation of a private hire booking is to be made directly with the venue via phone or email contact. The cancellation becomes effective upon confirmation via email from the Bookings Coordinator.

    Refunds 

    A refund of the hire fee and any additional pre payments are subject to the following terms. It is at the discretion of the venue to vary these terms - for example if the event can be rescheduled for an alternative date. 

    • cancellation more than 2 months in advance - 100% refund

    • cancellation more than 1 month in advance - 50% refund 

    • cancellation more than 2 weeks in advance - 25% refund 

    • cancellation less than 2 weeks in advance - no refund