Formal Hall: Week 1

Thursday 15 October 2026

18:45 - 21:00, Reuben College Dining Hall 

An Oxford staple, Formal Hall offers the opportunity to dress up and dine with friends and colleagues in our Grade II listed hall. Relax and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by our award-winning kitchen, with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Members can invite up to a max of five paying guests.

Menu

Starter
Mushroom Consommé, Woodland Mushrooms, Reuben Herb Dumpling, Tarragon

Main Course (Please select one)

Vegetarian

Beetroot Pithivier, Braised Red Cabbage, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Blackberry Jus

Meat

Confit Leg of Duck, Braised Red Cabbage, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Blackberry Jus

Dessert
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Delice

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: £25

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Members of Common Room: £30

Student Guest: £28

Non-Student Guest: £30

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members and guests must attend the event with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event. 

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.