40th Birthday Venues for Hire in Reading

Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £1000 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:

• Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading - rated 5/5
  Venue said: The Jazz Café is a modern, spacious venue ideal for any type of event from corporate to birthday parties to wedding receptions. We pride ourselves in hosting an unforgettable party with delicious food, all your favorite drinks...

• The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’

• Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The event couldn't have gone better...’

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 (August 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Music Room at O'Neill's Reading on 4 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: O'Neill's Reading is an Irish pub in the town. Food, live sport, drinks offers, and music are all available.
• The Vault at Market House on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’
• The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for 40th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller 40th birthday venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:

• Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 32 guests
  Venue said: Private Dining Room 1 is our more intimate upstairs room, ideal for smaller gatherings — think birthday lunches, team dinners or family celebrations.

• Basement Lounge at Calico Bar & Eatery, rated 5/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Venue said: It is perfectly suited to birthdays, special occasions, or private gatherings with a more personal atmosphere. Hires are available for four-hour bookings.

• Cellar at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - event space for 14 guests
  Venue said: Perfect for small parties who wish to meet in a room full of character. This unique and elegant private room has been used for board meetings up to 12, a training room, for interviews and as a syndicate, as well as business...

Cheap 40th birthday venues in Reading start from £250 minimum spend per event or £20 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:

• First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: Located 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,

• Upstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Upstairs Area of the Coconut Tree accommodates 100 guests. It's a great choice for a party, a team building night out with your coworkers, or a memorable celebration!

• Windsor Suite at Hilton Reading, from £100 hire fee per hour (up to 500 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Windsor Suite at Hilton Reading is the hotel’s main event space, set up to handle everything from weddings and gala dinners to big celebrations and private parties.