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Top 40th Birthday Venues in Reading
Hitting the big 4-0 deserves a celebration as iconic as Reading’s biscuit heritage and indie music scene. These 40th birthday venues Reading legends swear by are ready to turn your milestone into a night to remember. Host your do steps from The Oracle, where the Thames sparkles under fairy lights, or gather mates in a cosy pub near Forbury Gardens for laughs and lagers. Feeling fancy? Dance the night away in private rooms off Friar Street, or book a spot with views of Reading Abbey’s ancient walls. Keep scrolling, your epic 40th birthday bash is about to kick off in true Reading style.
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![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
100 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![Basement Bar at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
60 guestsBe At One ReadingReading Town Centre
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AAlana R.
“Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.” -
![Havana Bar & Roof Terrace at Revolucion de Cuba Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHavana Bar & Roof Terrace
150 guestsRevolucion de Cuba ReadingReading Town CentreCClairem
“The venue, styling and location” -
![Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFirefly Cellar Bar
150 guestsThe Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar BarReading Town CentreHHolly L.
“The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.” -
![Whole Venue at Revolucion de Cuba Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
500 guestsRevolucion de Cuba ReadingReading Town CentreVVaughan L.
“The little bit of food we got to eat during our short event was tasty, pity most of it was left behind” -
![Cinema at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £29.95
per personCheck availabilityCinema
30 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Reading Riverside in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
223 guestsSlug & Lettuce, Reading RiversideReading Town CentreSlug and Lettuce Riverside Reading offers private party room hire for birthdays, baby showers, office parties, and more. Book pre-set areas or the full private room for your next event. -
![Library at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
50 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreThis room is perfect for casual events, intimate drinks with friends, or as a calm retreat. It can also be transformed into a private party space. Buffet food options are available. -
![First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor Bar
150 guestsSlug & Lettuce Reading, Friar StreetReading Town CentreLocated in the city of Reading in the heart of its party district, Slug and Lettuce Reading is a contemporary and decadent bar and restaurant which prides itself on offering its guest some amazing drinks, even better food, -
![Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 1
32 guestsBill's Reading RestaurantReading Town CentrePrivate Dining Room 1 is our more intimate upstairs room, ideal for smaller gatherings — think birthday lunches, team dinners or family celebrations. -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsThe Jazz CaféReadingThe Jazz Café is an ideal venue for any occasion worth celebrating, be it a birthday, anniversary, or simply a desire to have a memorable party. We offer a range of services and amenities to ensure your event is a success. -
![The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
105 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events.
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FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Venues in Reading
Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £1200 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £40 | per person |
| From £24 | to £250 | hire fee per event |
You'll find 40th birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Reading, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vault at Market House
on 1-2 market place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Cinema at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’ -
Havana Bar & Roof Terrace at Revolucion de Cuba Reading
on 138-141 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The little bit of food we got to eat during our short event was tasty, pity most of it was left behind...’
