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Top Venues that Allow BYO in Reading
Why pay pub prices when you can bring your own? Tagvenue helps you find BYO venues that let you stock the bar your way. Think milestone birthdays, pre-wedding dos, or just a big mates’ night where you call the shots (literally). With Reading’s mix of student energy, riverside charm, and that classic Broad Street buzz, you’ll find plenty of places that don’t mind if your plus-one is a crate of cider. More fun, less faff, now that’s a BYO win. Start browsing our indie joints near London Street to laid-back halls around Caversham.
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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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![Film/ Photo Studio at Most Content Studio in Reading]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFilm/ Photo Studio
4 guestsMost Content StudioReadingEEmma W.
“We’ll definitely be recommending this space and look forward to returning for future projects. Thank you!” -
![Vault at New Hope Community Centre in Reading]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVault
80 guestsNew Hope Community CentreReadingCommunity centre in RG1 with flexible meeting rooms to hire for events, workshops & groups. New Hope Community Centre is on the border between Reading and Caversham; and a 10 minute walk from Reading Station and a short walk
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![Upper Room at New Hope Community Centre in Reading]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityUpper Room
15 guestsNew Hope Community CentreReadingThe Upper Room is a private event space within New Hope Community Centre. Its residential-style seating creates a relaxed setting for informal gatherings.
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![Bridge at New Hope Community Centre in Reading]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBridge
15 guestsNew Hope Community CentreReadingBridge is a private event space in a community centre. Its open, practical layout provides a straightforward setting for organised gatherings. Design: Bridge has white walls, grey carpet and recessed ceiling lighting.
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![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 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.
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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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![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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![Sanctuary at New Hope Community Centre in Reading]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySanctuary
80 guestsNew Hope Community CentreReadingNew Hope Community Centre is on the border between Reading and Caversham; and a 10 minute walk from Reading Station and a short walk from the banks of the River Thames.
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![Victory at New Hope Community Centre in Reading]()
from £15
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVictory
8 guestsNew Hope Community CentreReadingTwo large halls and three smaller rooms are available for hire by individuals, businesses, non profit organisations and community groups. We have five rooms available to hire, each with separate kitchen facilities.
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![Six-Person Meeting Room - 2 at Co-Space Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £56
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySix-Person Meeting Room - 2
6 guestsCo-Space ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
The room is compact and arranged around a round wooden table with upholstered chairs on a light timber floor. A large window floods the space with daylight and pale walls keep the layout uncluttered.
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![Boardroom at Co-Space Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £68
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBoardroom
10 guestsCo-Space ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
The boardroom has a capacity of 10 people and is ideal for board meetings, group work and presentations. The space is soundproof and features Wi-Fi, conference calling and a TV.
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FAQs about Top Venues that Allow BYO in Reading
The cost of BYO venues averages around £56 hire fee per hour. 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 £25 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Six-Person Meeting Room - 2 at Co-Space Reading
on 20 Broad Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Co-Space Reading is a coworking space centred on a staffed reception desk and communal lounge area. Venue highlights: Meeting spaces include a boardroom and six-person meeting rooms. -
Upper Room at New Hope Community Centre
on 95 York Road - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: Design: The room has white walls, a carpeted floor and a low ceiling fitted with recessed lights. Sofas in muted grey, brown and rust tones create a comfortable, informal interior, while a skylight brings in daylight. -
Studio at Superblimp Studios
on Meadow Road - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: The ceiling has suspended strip lights that deliver even overhead illumination. Room features: A fixed greenscreen and a selection of roll-down backdrops enable chroma-key shoots and quick background changes.
Cheap BYO venues in Reading start from £20 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Upper Room at New Hope Community Centre, from £20 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests standing)
Venue said: Design: The room has white walls, a carpeted floor and a low ceiling fitted with recessed lights. Sofas in muted grey, brown and rust tones create a comfortable, informal interior, while a skylight brings in daylight. -
Film/ Photo Studio at Most Content Studio, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 4 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Unbelievable value for money. Will definitely be returning...’ -
Six-Person Meeting Room - 2 at Co-Space Reading, from £56 hire fee per hour (up to 6 guests seated)
Venue said: Co-Space Reading is a coworking space centred on a staffed reception desk and communal lounge area. Venue highlights: Meeting spaces include a boardroom and six-person meeting rooms.
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