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Christmas Parties

The Best Christmas Party Venue in Oxford

Looking for the ultimate Christmas party venue in Oxford? Right in the heart of the city, St Aldate’s Tavern is made for festive celebrations of every size.

Whether you’re planning an end-of-year office party, a festive get-together with friends or a Christmas lunch with colleagues, our seasonal menus, festive drinks packages and bookable spaces make organising your celebration effortless.

With flexible spaces available throughout the pub, including private and semi-private areas, we can host everything from intimate gatherings to larger festive events. Add in great food, flowing drinks and a lively atmosphere, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a Christmas party to remember.

Get in touch with our team today and let’s start planning your perfect festive celebration.

Your Private Christmas Celebration

Whether you’re planning a festive lunch, end-of-year team celebration or Christmas drinks party with friends and colleagues, The Blue Room offers an elegant private setting right in the heart of Oxford.

With its own private bar and flexible layout, this exclusive space is perfectly suited to everything from seated festive feasts to lively drinks receptions. Gather your guests, raise a glass and let our team take care of the rest.

Max standing: 60
Max seated: 40

40Seating

60Standing

Last year’s reviews

We had a wonderful Christmas lunch for our department at the St. Aldates Tavern. The staff were brilliant, both in the run up to the lunch (as many do, we had to amend the numbers!) and on the day. The front of house team, were welcoming, friendly and fast with our service... and even checked in to see whether we wanted a breather in between meals. The food was delicious, and the chef catered to our every need, an adjustment was needed to accommodate a dietary requirement for one of our team, and a great solution was found. Thank you again to the St. Aldates Tavern, everything was fantastic, including having our own room upstairs.

Nick - December 2025

The food was excellent quality. The service was very good. The room was lovely and the staff went out of their way to allow our requests and to make us feel welcome and valued. All of our guests enjoyed the party and commented on how good the venue was.

Emma - December 2025

A charming pub in the heart of the city - and a fine example from Oxford's quirky but sophisticated pub scene. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food here - the Gnocci with pesto and mushrooms was an experience beyond typical pub grub.

Henry - December 2025

Festive Feasting

Great food, great company and plenty of festive cheer. Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, celebrating the end of term or gathering friends for a seasonal catch-up, St Aldate’s Tavern has everything you need for a memorable festive celebration.

Enjoy our festive menu, available as two or three courses, alongside seasonal drinks and a buzzing atmosphere in the heart of Oxford. All that’s left to do is gather your guests and let the celebrations begin.

Raise a Glass This Christmas

‘Tis the season for festive drinks, celebratory toasts and one more round. From after-work Christmas catch-ups to full-scale festive parties, St Aldate’s Tavern has everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit.

Expect seasonal cocktails, sparkling fizz, great wines and expertly poured pints, all served with a lively atmosphere right in the heart of Oxford.

New Years Eve

Raise a toast to 2026 to start your NYE celebrations at St Aldates.

From private parties and celebratory dinners to festive drinks with friends, we’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in the heart of Oxford. Gather your favourite people, raise a glass, and start 2027 full of cheer.

Gift Vouchers

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? From indulgent festive feasts and cosy overnight stays to a round of drinks at their favourite local, a Young’s Gift Voucher unlocks unforgettable experiences across our collection of pubs and hotels.

Give the gift of great food, great company and memorable moments this Christmas. After all, who wouldn’t love the gift of the pub?

Festive Opening Times

Christmas Eve
12pm - 8pm
Christmas Day
Closed
Boxing Day
12pm - 8pm
New Year's Eve
12pm - 11pm
New Year's Day
12pm - 11pm

Christmas FAQ's

Yes, deposits are required but are redeemable against your bill on the day of your booking. For Christmas parties there is a deposit of £10pp. For Christmas Day bookings we require full payment in advance.

You can check our full Booking Terms & Conditions here.

The quickest and easiest way is for us to send you a secure link for you to pay online. However, if you prefer to pay in cash, you can do so at the pub.

If you require an invoice to make payment, our pubs require confirmed, cleared funds at least 2 weeks in advance of your party.

During the festive period we require all food to be pre-ordered for group bookings. Both the Christmas Feast and the Sharing Boards are only available if ordered in advance. These pre-orders are typically requested 7-10 days before the booking date.
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