space_hire // 118 Cowley Road // Oxford OX4 1JE

Bring your
idea
here.

Meetings. Workshops. Performances. Private events. 118 Cowley Road, Oxford.

capacity
≤ 40
theatre / 30 seated
av
HD + PA
projector · AKG acoustics
hours
Day + night
weekdays and weekends
support
On-site
team present throughout
Live music & performance

Book your
next show
with us.

A welcoming space for live music, open mics, album launches and DJ sets. Intimate setups. Professional gear. Friendly crew. Flexible options for bands, solo artists and promoters.

Pro sound AKG acoustics Flexible layouts Day & night In-house support Up to 40
Book a show
Bring your sound
to our space.
Meet. Plan.
Collaborate.
Meetings & away days

Meeting
spaces for
teams 2–30.

More atmosphere than a glass box. The long farm table, projector and screen, barista coffee on tap. Good for team meetings, creative sessions and away days.

Natural light High speed WiFi Screen + AV Barista coffee Daily/weekly rates
Enquire about meetings
Workshops & classes

Host your
workshop
or class.

Inspire, teach and share in a welcoming creative space. Flexible setups — classroom rows, cabaret, presentation. The room adjusts to your format. We sort the coffee and the kit.

Flexible setups Screen + AV Barista coffee Natural light Up to 30 Day or evening
Enquire about workshops
Space that
works for you.
Local art.
Real community.
Exhibitions & pop-ups

Show your
work here.

The shelving wall is made for it. We've hosted rotating exhibitions, artist residencies and launch nights. A room with footfall, an audience who's curious, and a crew who know how to make it happen.

Dedicated shelving wall Exhibition lighting Café footfall Private view evenings Rotating or extended
Enquire about exhibitions
Film & photo shoots

Shoot here.

Victorian tiles, original shelving wall, green beams, Desta*Nation flight case bar. Natural light from the front. One of the more distinctive shoot locations in Oxford.

Victorian tiles Original features Natural light Flexible layout Half-day rates
Enquire about a shoot
A room with
character.
what's_included //

Everything
you need.

One flat space with everything laid on. No need to bring kit, find caterers or worry about the sound.

capacity
≤ 40
theatre / standing · 30 seated
layout
Flexible
long table, rounds, classroom
screen
HD proj.
HDMI + wireless casting
sound
Pro PA
AKG acoustics · mixing desk
internet
Gigabit
fast WiFi throughout
catering
On req.
barista coffee · food · drinks
hours
Day+night
weekdays and weekends
rates
Enquire
half-day · full-day · weekly
support
On-site
team present throughout
Room set up your way
We configure the layout before you arrive. Just walk in.
Barista coffee on arrival
Speciality espresso, filter, adaptogenic drinks.
AV tested and ready
Projector, screen and sound all checked before guests arrive.
Team on-site throughout
We don't just hand you a key. Someone's there if you need anything.
Enquire about your event Email us directly

Four steps to your event.

// 01
Get in touch
Fill in the form or email us. What, when, how many.
// 02
We come back to you
We'll confirm availability and send a quote within 24 hours.
// 03
Book and brief us
Confirm the booking. We'll ask about layout and catering.
// 04
Show up and do your thing
The room is set up. Coffee is on. Just bring the people.
get_in_touch //

Tell us
what you're
planning.

We'll come back within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

Phone 01865 722027
Address 118 Cowley Road · Oxford OX4 1JE
Hours Open daily 8am–6pm · Hire from 7pm
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back_of_house // same building
Cowley Road Studios is out back.

Recording, rehearsal, AV production and repairs. The studio is right through the back — same building, same team.

Cowley Road Studios →