Searching for your ideal wedding venue? For couples who want the guarantee of delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere, pub wedding venues are becoming an increasingly popular choice. With many more pubs now able to hold wedding ceremonies and provide stunning reception spaces, you'll be surprised by the number of options available to you that are suitable for a wide range of budgets. See some of our recommendations below.
The Talbot Inn, Surrey
A charming pub wedding venue located in Ripley, The Talbot Inn is an intimate and romantic setting. This venue can accommodate up to 80 guests for your wedding breakfast and 150 for the reception. The Talbot Inn is licensed for civil ceremonies, meaning you can say "I do" and dance the night away all in one beautiful location! Whats more, with 43 stylish bedrooms including 9 based in the characterful original Coaching Inn, your guests can rest their heads in a comfortable space after a night of celebrating your new marriage.
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The Spread Eagle Hotel, Oxfordshire
Set in Thame, South Oxfordshire, The Spread Eagle Hotel is a lovely country pub that's perfect for a wedding. Seating up to 160 of your friends and family for the wedding day and up to 200 for your evening reception, it is perfect for celebrations both big and small! The Spread Eagle offers bespoke packages for couples where each element is individually tailored, so your wedding day reflects your relationship perfectly. Plus with ample parking, plenty of bedrooms, your guests can stay at the venue after a night of partying and celebrating your newly-wed status.
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Wild Thyme & Honey, Gloucestershire
Set in the quaint Cotswold village of Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire, Wild Thyme & Honey is a luxurious wedding setting. The Wild Thyme & Honey Suite is ideal for up to 100 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and 140 for the evening reception. The Secret Garden room is perfect for micro weddings of up to 20 and their cosy courtyard is perfect for your drinks reception. Plus, their honeymoon suite is the most luxurious place to lay your head after a night of celebrations. The romantic and intimate vibe combined with the exceptional food and excellent service, makes this Gloucestershire wedding venue simply dreamy!
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The Coylet Inn, Argyll & Bute
A hidden gem in Scotland, The Coylet Inn is a pretty pub wedding venue located right next to Loch Eck in Argyll and Bute. This lovely venue is perfectly located for an outdoor wedding ceremony as you and your partner can say "I do" on their private lochside beach surrounded by epic views of rolling hills and lush woodlands. Able to accommodate up to 100 wedding guests, this venue is ideal if you are looking for a relaxed place to celebrate with your family and friends with great food, gorgeous surroundings and a friendly atmosphere.
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The Crown & Thistle, Oxfordshire
The stunning barn of this 400 year old coaching inn, makes for the perfect setting for your wedding day. With many of the buildings original features, such as timber beams, open brickwork, and window frames that aren’t square, remaining throughout the restaurant, extensive bar area, elegant function rooms, and 18 boutique-style bedrooms, this venue captures a rustic yet luxury feel for your big day.
The buildings that make up this gorgeous venue are clustered around a cobbled courtyard that is framed by a spectacular growth of 200-year-old wisteria, the perfect backdrop for your photos.
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The Betsey Wynne, Buckinghamshire
Set in the glorious Buckinghamshire countryside, this traditional country pub turned wedding venue is bursting with character and charm. Suitable for intimate & informal weddings, blessings & civil ceremonies, this venue can cater for you no matter your vision. The perfect venue to celebrate your special day.
With dedicated, experienced staff on hand to help make your day truly memorable, with a wonderfully warm ambience backed up by stunning food and attentive service.
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The White Hart Weddings, Bedfordshire
This venue sits in the charming Georgian market town of Amphill, Bedfordshire. Once a coaching inn, its former stables have since been converted into a stunning space, perfect for weddings. With an intimate feel, this venue offers space for up to 50 guests to enjoy a beautifully catered wedding breakfast. With a range of packages to suit a variety of budgets and tastes, The White Hart is the ideal place for a wedding celebration!
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Pheasantry Brewery, Nottinghamshire
The Pheasantry Brewery is a modern, yet traditional micro-brewery in East Markham, Nottinghamshire. This pretty pub is licensed for civil ceremonies, able to hold wedding receptions and can accommodate a marquee on the grounds, for the larger celebration, making it perfect for the pub wedding of your dreams! No matter your wedding day vision, you'll be sure to have your ideal wedding space at this pub wedding venue.
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The Cock O'Barton, Cheshire
For couples marrying in Cheshire, The Cock O'Barton is a pretty pub wedding venue near Malpas. This 17th Century, Grade II listed building is a rustic and romantic setting that has a unique, contemporary vibe. Able to accommodate weddings of 20 to 120 guests and more in their Garden Marquee as the evening celebrations take place, this gorgeous pub is ideal for both micro-weddings and larger celebrations.
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The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Looking for a pub wedding venue in East Sussex? The Bell in Ticehurst is a stunning choice. This 16th Century coaching inn has been lovingly refurbished and is a beautiful setting for a wedding. The venue boasts a quirky and contemporary atmosphere that makes your wedding day feel unique to you. Able to host both your civil wedding ceremony and reception, this pub is the perfect place to celebrate your entire wedding with up to 120 of your friends and family.
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