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Top Cheap Party Venues in Reading
Reading has a knack for making celebrations feel easy to pull off. Between riverside spots, lively streets, and venues made for everything from birthday drinks to bigger family parties, there is plenty here to work with. Cheap party venues in Reading suit all sorts of plans, whether you want a casual gathering with friends or a room that feels a bit more special for the occasion. Some nights call for a relaxed pub setting, others for a private space with room to eat, toast, and stay longer than intended. Have a browse and see what fits your plans.
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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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AAlana R.
“Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.” -
![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.” -
![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 CentreAAndy A.
“The event couldn't have gone better” -
![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. -
![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. -
![Entire Venue at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsZerodegrees Microbrewery ReadingReading Town CentreZerodegrees Microbrewery Reading is perfect for celebrations, corporate events, and weddings. With space for up to 300 guests, our central location offers a funky setting. -
![The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
105 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events. -
![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
60 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![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. -
![First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor Bar
150 guestsSlug & Lettuce Reading, Friar StreetReading Town CentreLocated 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, -
![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. -
![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreEnjoy exclusive use of the whole building, giving you total freedom to plan your event exactly how you’d like – whether that’s a corporate celebration, milestone birthday, Christmas party, product launch or just an epic get-together.
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FAQs about Top Cheap Party Venues in Reading
Booking costs of cheap party venues average £1200 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 May 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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: ‘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: ‘Thanks for helping us host this special event, would 100% recommend and use again in future.’
You'll find cheap 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 150 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood lighting. For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50... -
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 May 2026), users looking for cheap party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 160 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £200 hire fee per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 350 guests |
| Pub | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 140 and 150 guests |
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