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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Reading
Jane Austen once lived just outside Reading and we’d like to think she’d approve of a well-brewed pot and a perfectly buttered scone. From refined hotel lounges near Forbury Gardens to quirky cafés tucked down Friar Street, Reading serves up tea with charm and a touch of elegance. Planning a baby shower, birthday or just in it for the clotted cream? Whatever your reason, there are afternoon tea venues here that are ready to pour the perfect cuppa and serve it with a smile. Book yours and get ready to sip on some delicious black tea.
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![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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Cellar is a private event space in The Roseate Reading that functions as an intimate boardroom contained within the formal proportions of a townhouse setting.
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![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
50 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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![The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Secret Garden
16 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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The Secret Garden is a semi-private outdoor space at The Roseate Reading, an enclosed courtyard that provides sheltered, leafy seating for private outdoor gatherings.
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![Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe Private Dining Room is a Dining Room in Hilton Reading and features a single long banquet-style table as its focal point. Design: The room pairs pale panelling and high ceilings with a bold striped carpet and grid-style
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![Cilantro Private Dinning Room at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG in Reading]()
from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCilantro Private Dinning Room
80 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingvoco Hotel Reading is a hotel event space centred on a contemporary private dining area defined by a large curved banquette. Design: The interior pairs neutral-painted walls with dark timber flooring and a low, shallow coved
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![Le Café Resturant at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG in Reading]()
from £22
per person / per morningCheck availabilityLe Café Resturant
300 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingLe Café Restaurant, a semi-private restaurant area in voco Hotel Reading, is a contemporary dining space defined by a flexible layout that adapts between table service and open seating.
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![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.
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![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
80 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreThe Mal is a private dining space in Malmaison Reading that is defined by its banquette-lined restaurant layout. Design: Exposed brick walls, timber flooring and an industrial-style ceiling combine with large windows and
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![Upstairs Semi-Private Area at Côte Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Semi-Private Area
90 guestsCôte ReadingReading Town CentreUpstairs Semi-Private Area is a Dining Room in a restaurant defined by an intimate, low-ceiling layout that sits apart from the ground-floor seating. Design: The room presents classic brasserie finishes: hardwood floors,
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![OXBO Restaurant at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOXBO Restaurant
200 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe space can be hired privately or kept semi-private. The open layout and modern feel make it easy to keep things social, without it feeling too formal or rigid.
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![Work+Play 1 at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWork+Play 1
20 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreA smart and flexible space perfect for smaller meetings, interviews or team catch-ups. Work+Play 1 provides a stylish environment with all the technology you need for a productive meeting.
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![Work+Play 3 at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWork+Play 3
24 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreWhether it's a team strategy day or a creative brainstorming session, Work+Play 3 is a dynamic space designed to get ideas flowing - with room for up to 24 people.
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FAQs about Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Reading
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £45 per person. 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 £40 | per person | |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find afternoon tea 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £10000 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 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Cellar at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50 guests and a 30-seat cinema. -
M6-M7 at Novotel Reading Centre
on 25 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Perfectly suited to business and leisure stays, Novotel Reading Centre is a four-star hotel and conference venue in the heart of Reading. Just a two-minute walk from Reading Station, the hotel offers easy access to Thames...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Reading start from £20 per person or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Le Café Resturant at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG, from £22 per person (up to 300 guests seated)
Venue said: Le Café Restaurant, a semi-private restaurant area in voco Hotel Reading, is a contemporary dining space defined by a flexible layout that adapts between table service and open seating. -
First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 102 guests seated)
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, -
The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
Venue said: For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50 guests and a 30-seat cinema.
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