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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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![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” -
![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
AAlana R.
“Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.” -
![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.” -
![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 Centre
#Supervenue
AAndy A.
“The event couldn't have gone better” -
![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
MMichelle S.
“Great communication prior to event. Mum’s 50th Birthday. Friendly staff, great venue, great drinks.” -
![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.
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![Cellar at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCellar
14 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
Cellar is a private event space in The Roseate Reading that functions as an intimate boardroom contained within the formal proportions of a townhouse setting.
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![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 Centre
#Supervenue
EEllen S.
“Lovely room tucked away from the main restaurant but still had excellent service, and very dog friendly!” -
![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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![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
100 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreThe Mal is a private dining space in Malmaison Reading that is defined by its banquette-lined restaurant layout. Design: Exposed brick walls, timber flooring and an industrial-style ceiling combine with large windows and
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![Cilantro Private Dinning Room at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG in Reading]()
from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCilantro Private Dinning Room
120 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingvoco Hotel Reading is a hotel event space centred on a contemporary private dining area defined by a large curved banquette. Design: The interior pairs neutral-painted walls with dark timber flooring and a low, shallow coved
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![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.
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FAQs about Top Cheap Party Venues in Reading
Booking costs of cheap 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:
| Typically between £500 | and £1542 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £20 | and £45 | per person |
| Typically between £30 | and £100 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
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.’ -
Basement Bar at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people.’
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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £1000 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.’ -
Entire Venue at Prezzo Italian Restaurant Reading
on 10-12 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Prezzo is a casual Italian restaurant with a colourful interior and a relaxed bistro atmosphere. Design: The bright dining room features blue walls, timber flooring and dark architectural details.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for cheap party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 300 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £300 hire fee per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
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