Rustic, cool and relaxed, a pub wedding venue is a great choice if you’re planning a more informal celebration – one that’s filled with character, hearty British food and free-flowing drinks! Luckily, there are plenty of beautiful boozers across the UK that are experienced at hosting weddings, many of which are licensed for ceremonies too, so you can hold everything under one roof if you like.
A pub is a brilliant choice for couples who are after an easy-going, flexible, more affordable affair. While some might charge a venue hire fee, most operate on a minimum spend basis giving you greater control over your budget, and significantly cutting costs.
There are plenty more reasons why you might consider choosing a pub wedding venue for your special day. Pubs are a great choice for small to medium-sized gatherings, and often come with kitchens and talented chef teams, so you don’t need to source an external caterer. Plus, their unique charm and character are perfect if you’ve always dreamed of a foodie-focused restaurant or pub wedding. In fact, plenty of entries in this list have been around for a few hundred years! From converted coaching inns to 18th century watering holes, our selection of the best pub wedding venues in the UK certainly have a story to tell.
To help you with your search, you'll find the maximum capacity for each venue in the description section, although most places also offer intimate private dining rooms if you’re simply looking for a cosy space to host your wedding breakfast with loved ones. From charming country pubs to historic boozers, check out our pick of the best pub wedding venues in the UK for a rustic and relaxed celebration.
The Feathered Nest Inn, Nether Westcote
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What: Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Feathered Nest Inn is the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding. A modern British inn, the venue blends a cosy pub feel with sophisticated contemporary features. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies in the main restaurant, with a garden room and fireplace snug too. Work with the head chef to curate a wedding breakfast to suit you, hire a DJ for a lively dance party, and retreat to cosy on-site accommodation when the night is over.
Capacity: Between 40 and 80
Where: Nether Westcote, OX7 6SD
Find out more: The Feathered Nest Inn
Saltaire Brewery, Shipley
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What: For couples that are as mad about beer as they are about each other, Saltaire Brewery could be the wedding venue for you. Housed in a beautifully restored industrial building, the brewery features high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and award-winning beer! The flexible space caters to smaller groups as well as large-scale affairs, with a food truck, sit-down meal, or casual buffet on offer. With an experienced on-site team, a fully stocked bar, and only a small deposit required, Saltaire Brewery is perfect for beer-loving newly weds.
Capacity: Up to 150 standing
Where: Dockfield Road, BD17 7AR
Find out more: Saltaire Brewery
The Hinds Head, Maidenhead
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What: Dating back to the 1400s, The Hinds Head is a Michelin-starred traditional pub by Heston Blumenthal. With options for exclusive and private hire, the historic venue spans the intimate Vicar's Room, with cosy armchairs and stained-glass windows, and the upstairs Royal Lounge, perfect for a sit-down wedding breakfast. Between timber beams, quirky antiques, and a Michelin-starred menu, The Hinds Head ticks all the boxes for a beautiful wedding day.
Capacity: Up to 100 standing
Where: High Street, Bray, SL6 2AB
Find out more: The Hinds Head
The Greyhound on the Test, Stockbridge
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What: Licensed for ceremonies and available exclusively, The Greyhound on the Test is a historic 16th-century riverside gastropub with cosy indoor dining rooms and a beautiful outdoor marquee, perfect for a charming wedding day. Work with the team to curate the food and drink offering, whether you want a spritz bar on the lawn, casual canapes, or a luxurious three-course meal. There's also ten boutique bedrooms for resting your head at the end of the night.
Capacity: Between 2 and 24 seated; up to 100 standing
Where: 31 High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EY
Find out more: The Greyhound on the Test
The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex
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What: Looking for wedding venues in East Sussex? The Bell is a 16th-century coaching inn that's ideal for quirkier gatherings, with woodland-inspired murals and a string of glittering chandeliers offering a breathtaking space for your ceremony or reception. The jewel in its crown is the beautiful garden out back, which boasts seasonal flowers and a roaring firepit. Guests will love it!
Capacity: Up to 90 (seated)
Where: High Street, Ticehurst, TN5 7AS
Find out more: The Bell in Ticehurst
The Crown at Ampney, Gloucestershire
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What: The Crown at Ampney is a 16th century coaching inn snuggled inside a boutique hotel (Wild Thyme & Honey). Its licensed to host both civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, with a wealth of light and airy event spaces to choose from. The larger Event Suite can host 100, and the Secret Garden can hold another 18, while smaller celebrations will be well at home in the Hide (up to 14) with an intimate banquet table, warm lighting and exposed beams.
Capacity: Between 6 and 100 (seated)
Where: Cirencester, GL7 5RS
Find out more: The Crown at Ampney
The Bull’s Head Hotel, Kent
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What: Located on the border of London and Kent, The Bull’s Head is a magical pub wedding venue that just happens to be home to a ballroom and cocktail bar, terrace and gardens, plus a bridal suite for you and your bridesmaids to get ready. Chislehurst train station is just a three-minute drive away, and there are 15 stylish bedrooms upstairs for your guests to retreat to once celebrations are over. Catering is a flexible affair, with the option to choose between a three-course meal, hog roast or more casual drinks and canape reception.
Capacity: Up to 90 (seated)
Where: Royal Parade, BR7 6NR
Find out more: The Bull’s Head Hotel
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