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Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Reading
A birthday is the perfect excuse to get everyone together without worrying about the cost. Planning a laid-back meal, a surprise party or a lively celebration? There's no shortage of places that keep the atmosphere high and the bill sensible. Cheap birthday party venues in Reading include cosy pubs along the Kennet, stylish bars around Friar Street and private dining rooms close to the Oracle where the evening can easily drift from dinner into drinks. Have a look below and see which one feels right.
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![Basement Bar at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
60 guestsBe At One ReadingReading Town Centre
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MMichelle S.
“Great communication prior to event. Mum’s 50th Birthday. Friendly staff, great venue, great drinks.” -
![Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRooftop terrace & Bar
100 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
160 guestsBe At One ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
AAlana R.
“Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.” -
![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 CentreMMrs R.
“Service with a smile nothing was too much trouble” -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
80 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCChristine A.
“Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too” -
![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. -
![Music Room at O'Neill's Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMusic Room
300 guestsO'Neill's ReadingReading Town CentreOur first-floor function room is a fully self-contained space, working for birthday parties, wedding receptions, corporate events, networking evenings, charity fundraisers, Christmas parties, and other private occasions. -
![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
60 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Area
140 guestsThe Coconut Tree ReadingReading Town CentreThe 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! -
![Whole Venue Hire at The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn in Reading Town Centre]()
from £12000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
400 guestsThe Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood InnReading Town CentreWith its luxurious decor, our venue is the ideal choice for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. -
![Full Venue at Spinners Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
120 guestsSpinners ReadingReading Town CentreFrom corporate gatherings to personal celebrations, Spinners Reading brings people together. Whether it's a team-building event, company party, birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, our mix of interactive games, delicious -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Reading Riverside in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
223 guestsSlug & Lettuce, Reading RiversideReading Town CentreSlug and Lettuce Riverside Reading offers private party room hire for birthdays, baby showers, office parties, and more. Book pre-set areas or the full private room for your next event.
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Booking costs of cheap birthday party venues average £1000 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 £500 | to £1542 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £45 | per person |
| From £100 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 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... -
Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too...’ -
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All the people we dealt with were great and it was really easy to discuss what we wanted.’
You'll find cheap birthday party 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 130 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Music Room at O'Neill's Reading
on 4 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It works for DJs, live entertainment, presentations, and celebrations. Flexible room layouts can be adjusted to different event formats. Food and drink packages are available, with options ranging from buffet menus to sit-down... -
Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too...’ -
Eden at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for cheap birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 300 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 300 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 140 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller cheap birthday party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:
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Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 32 guests
Venue said: Private Dining Room 1 is our more intimate upstairs room, ideal for smaller gatherings — think birthday lunches, team dinners or family celebrations. -
The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - outdoor space for 20 guests
Venue said: For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50 guests and a 30-seat cinema. -
Glass Window Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: The Glass Window Area is a bright, semi-private space used for smaller celebrations, corporate gatherings, networking events, summer parties, drinks receptions, and private dining.
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