Old Bank Hotel
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.
Old Bank Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Oxford, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Stansted Airport (STN), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
About Old Bank Hotel
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.
An art collection and period architecture create genuine character without theatrical pretension.
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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.
Donna V Jones · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 43 rooms
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- STN, 90 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- STN · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Stansted Airport.
- Typical total
- £4,500-12,000+Aisle estimate
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£4,500-£12,000+ for 50-100 guests with accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with reception package or from £500 standalone
- Reception
- £65-95 a headAisle estimate
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£65-£95 (depending on menu selection and beverage options)
- Room rate
- £150-300 a nightAisle estimate
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£150-£300 per room (subject to season and availability)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01865 799599
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by date, guest count, menu selections, and room type. Request formal quotation from events@oldbankhotel.co.uk.
Questions about the venue
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.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 43 rooms
“The five-star hotel has 43 luxury bedrooms, many with unrivalled views of the city’s world-famous landmarks.”
Read the source for roomsLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“The Red Room and Gallery at the Old Bank are private function rooms, both licensed for civil ceremonies and suitable for wedding receptions.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteIn-house catering: Yes
“Our head chefs love to play with flavours and can meet with you to discuss a menu designed specifically for your event.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“With onsite parking, in-room spa treatments, and personalised service, the Old Bank Hotel promises a refined experience from the moment you arrive.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“A classic ground-floor double room adapted for wheelchair use.”
Read the source for step-free access