Old BankHotel
Guests arrive at this Grade II-listed Victorian building on Oxford's bustling High Street to discover a sophisticated urban hotel where 43 individually designed bedrooms and a rooftop bar set the stage for celebration.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- STN · 90 minutes
- Open season
- May – August
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 570
Old Bank Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Oxford OX1 4BJ, UK, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Stansted Airport (STN), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Old Bank Hotel in Oxford OX1 4BJ, open May–August.
Guests arrive at this Grade II-listed Victorian building on Oxford's bustling High Street to discover a sophisticated urban hotel where 43 individually designed bedrooms and a rooftop bar set the stage for celebration.
The venue's central location means your wedding party can easily explore medieval colleges and riverside walks between events, while staying steps from where you exchange vows.
A curated art collection and period architecture create genuine character without theatrical pretension.
This is easily the best hotel in Oxford and one of the best hotels I've stayed in Britain. I had a smaller room, but it was anything but claustrophobic. The design is excellent, a beautiful desk and chairs and tables--modern and tasteful. They keep everything impeccably clean. The art collection is stunning. The bath spacious, even in my room for one. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and charming. Coffee and tea are abundant. The lounging areas--a snook in the rear of the hotel--is a great place to prepare for the day. The food is excellent. The hotel sits on Oxford's High Street, right across from the towering All Souls College. Old Bank is a perfect hotel. I can't wait to stay there again.
4 notes, from the desk.
43 individually designed bedrooms on-site for guest accommodation
Grade II-listed Victorian building with original architectural features dating to the 19th century
Rooftop bar with panoramic Oxford skyline views for evening receptions
Located at 92-94 High Street—Oxford's primary shopping and dining thoroughfare with immediate access to restaurants and attractions
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Old Bank Hotel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 15:00-18:00Guest check-in at hotel; welcome cocktails in bar lounge
- 11:00Ceremony in hotel event space or nearby venue
- 12:30-13:30Cocktail reception and photography; guests explore High Street or rooftop bar
- 14:00-16:30Seated lunch reception in restaurant/function room
- 18:00-23:00Evening reception; dinner, dancing, and rooftop bar access
- 09:00-12:00Breakfast; guest checkout and departure
Things worth knowing.
STN · 90 minutes
Guests fly into London Stansted Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
£4,500
Pricing varies by date, guest count, menu selections, and room type. Request formal quotation from events@oldbankhotel.co.uk. Peak season (May-September) commands higher rates. Off-season weddings (November-March) offer potential savings of 15-20%.
£500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
£65 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
£150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – August
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
What's the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests across multiple event spaces, with flexibility for ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes.
Are there on-site accommodation options?+
Yes. 43 bedrooms are available directly at the hotel, allowing guests to stay where they celebrate and simplifying logistics for out-of-town attendees.
What's the venue's alcohol policy?+
As a full-service hotel with an on-site bar and restaurant, alcoholic beverages are permitted. The venue can manage your bar service options.
Can the venue accommodate outdoor ceremonies?+
The rooftop bar offers semi-outdoor event space. For fully outdoor ceremonies, nearby Oxford college gardens and riverside locations are within walking distance.
What catering options are available?+
The hotel operates a restaurant and can provide full-service catering, or you may arrange external catering—discuss arrangements directly with their events team.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Old Bank Hotel.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.