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.