Brunch works best when nobody is watching the clock. Brunch restaurants in Reading include riverside cafés near the Thames, polished city-centre spots serving cocktails with the first round of coffee, and relaxed dining rooms where birthday plans and weekend catch-ups can roll easily into the afternoon. Strong rail links also make it simple to gather friends from London and across Berkshire without turning the booking into a logistical exercise. Browse the listings below and find a table that gives the weekend a better start.
Booking costs of brunch restaurants average £750 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 from August 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £200 | hire fee per event |
You'll find brunch restaurants 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):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 140 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller brunch restaurants usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:
The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - outdoor space for 20 guests
Venue said: Accessible to all guests is the Aheli Spa, the gym and Roasted by Roseate, the in house patisserie & boulangerie. The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood...
Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: The 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.
Work+Play 1 at Malmaison Reading, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: A 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.
Cheap brunch restaurants in Reading start from £20 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event
(up to 87 guests seated)
Venue said: The Downstairs at The Coconut Tree Reading has a capacity of 140 guests. It's a go-to choice for larger parties, corporate receptions, and more!
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,
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading, from £10 per person
(up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: A 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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