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Top Affordable Venues in Reading
A smaller budget can still lead to a brilliant event. Affordable venues in Reading cover everything from stylish function rooms near the Oracle to welcoming spaces close to the Thames and Kennet waterways. The town's mix of business hubs, shopping districts, and historic corners means there is no shortage of places suited to work gatherings, celebrations, and community events. Many locations cater for different group sizes and come with practical extras that help keep planning simple. Browse the options below and see what works for your plans.
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![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![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. -
![Windsor Suite at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWindsor Suite
500 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe 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. -
![Cellar at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCellar
14 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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KKerry A.
“Great service, and we are making this our default event space now.” -
![Tipi Venue at Tipis at Mapledurham in Near Reading]()
from £10500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityTipi Venue
200 guestsTipis at MapledurhamNear ReadingThe venue features a built-in stage, circular bar area, shepherd hut restrooms, cloakroom, and a large back-of-house area with a walk-in fridge. Fairy lights, festoons and wagon wheel chandeliers fill the space to create -
![Venue Hire at Escape Hunt Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
45 guestsEscape Hunt ReadingReading Town CentreLeap into new worlds, find clues and complete ground-breaking missions in an adrenaline-fuelled race against the clock. Packed with excitement, our escape room team building experience boosts morale, drives motivation and -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
80 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreDesigned to impress the Market House, once an historic Lloyds Bank, has been transformed into an industrial chic venue with multiple bars, food kitchen and hotel rooms. -
![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
100 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreOur largest and most eclectic space, The Mal is perfect for larger events such as networking evenings, private celebrations, or business presentations. -
![Private Booths at Playlist Live in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Booths
350 guestsPlaylist LiveReading Town CentreThe venue includes: PA system, microphones, and lighting – ideal for live music, DJs, and presentations. -
![Glass Window Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGlass Window Area
40 guestsZerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and RestaurantReading Town CentreThe Glass Window Area is a bright, semi-private space used for smaller celebrations, corporate gatherings, networking events, summer parties, drinks receptions, and private dining. -
![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 CentreTThomas E.
“We highly recommend the Cellar Bar for any event and would definitely book it again.” -
![Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrinks Area
20 guestsThe Cocktail Club ReadingReading Town CentreA space for social gatherings, after-work drinks, networking events, and celebrations. Located within the venue, the drinks area has easy access to the bar, useful for guests settling in for cocktails.
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The cost of affordable venues averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £100 | to £125 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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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... -
Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.’ -
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We recently celebrated a fantastic joint 40th birthday at the Cellar Bar at the Three Guineas Reading.’
You'll find affordable 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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 130 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1542 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Trading Hall at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.’ -
Cellar at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked the venue for our wedding reception.’ -
Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant
on Chain Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: With space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for affordable venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 300 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 200 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 60 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £200 hire fee per event | typically between 30 and 140 guests |
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