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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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![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 venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![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 Eden is a unique and private room with modern conference facilities. With floor-to-ceiling Georgian windows which provide an abundance of natural daylight, hand painted flowers which cover the walls; the space is perfect -
![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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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 -
![Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe Private Dining Room works well for smaller groups who want something a bit more tucked away. You can keep things simple with set menus or go for sharing-style dishes, all built around seasonal ingredients. -
![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. -
![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 CentreOur semi-private dining space in Reading has space for up to 90 people on the first floor making it perfect for celebrations of all sizes. Get in touch with our experienced team to start planning today! -
![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. -
![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
80 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. -
![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. -
![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. -
![The Terrace and Bar at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG in Reading]()
from £30
per person / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Terrace and Bar
30 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingvoco Reading is a hotel that’s easy to settle into. The spaces are clean and well thought out, so whether you’re here to relax or just need a quiet base, it works. -
![The Library at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library
20 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
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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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 (September 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!’ -
The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’ -
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 £250 minimum spend per event or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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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, -
Le Café Resturant at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG, from £22 per person (up to 300 guests seated)
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The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’
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