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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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![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
80 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![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
#Supervenue
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 CentreCChristine A.
“Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too” -
![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” -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 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. -
![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. -
![Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 1
32 guestsBill's Reading RestaurantReading Town CentrePrivate Dining Room 1 is our more intimate upstairs room, ideal for smaller gatherings — think birthday lunches, team dinners or family celebrations. -
![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. -
![Tank Lounge & Terrace at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTank Lounge & Terrace
130 guestsZerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and RestaurantReading Town CentreWelcome to the Tank Lounge at Zerodegrees Reading a unique private event space full of character, atmosphere, and flexibility. With capacity for up to 100 - 130 guests, including access to the balcony area, the Tank Lounge
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FAQs about Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Reading
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 July 2026:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 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... -
The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 45 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 £1542 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!’ -
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.’ -
Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant
on Chain Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: With space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 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 |
| Dining Room | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 140 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 100 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
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