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Top Christening Function Venues in Reading
You’ll find the best christening venues in Reading right here. From the peaceful charm of St Mary's Butts to stylish halls near the Thames, this town knows how to host a family gathering. Go for a riverside room with balloons and buffet tables, or a cosy hall near Caversham packed with proud grandparents and cake-happy toddlers. Reading’s got range; some spots are ideal for a quiet blessing, others for full-on family feasts. Whatever suits your crew, it’s all here and ready to book.
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![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
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.” -
![Meadow Suite, Park House at University of Reading - Venue Reading in Reading]()
from £1542
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMeadow Suite, Park House
200 guestsUniversity of Reading - Venue ReadingReadingThe Meadow Suite is a flexible space for a conference or function with a capacity of up to 200 delegates. Our amenities include AV equipment with three large screens, Wi-Fi, conference call facilities, flipcharts, projectors -
![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 CentreHHolly L.
“The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.” -
![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” -
![The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
120 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events. -
![The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Secret Garden
20 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
The Secret Garden is one of Reading’s most relaxed outside spaces. Located underneath the Roseate Reading in the centre of Reading, this is by no means an ‘underground’ Garden. -
![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 -
![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. -
![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 CentreWith space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy.
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Booking costs of christening venues average £45 per person. 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 £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find christening 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 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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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.’ -
M6-M7 at Novotel Reading Centre
on 25 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Perfectly suited to business and leisure stays, Novotel Reading Centre is a four-star hotel and conference venue in the heart of Reading. Just a two-minute walk from Reading Station, the hotel offers easy access to Thames...
Smaller christening venues usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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The Library at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Accessible to all guests is the Aheli Spa, the gym and Roasted by Roseate, the in house patisserie & boulangerie. The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood... -
Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: The Private Dining Room works well for smaller groups who want something a bit more tucked away. You can keep things simple with set menus or go for sharing-style dishes, all built around seasonal ingredients. -
Work+Play 1 at Malmaison Reading, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: A smart and flexible space perfect for smaller meetings, interviews or team catch-ups. Work+Play 1 provides a stylish environment with all the technology you need for a productive meeting.
Cheap christening venues in Reading start from £500 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests standing)
Venue said: Accessible to all guests is the Aheli Spa, the gym and Roasted by Roseate, the in house patisserie & boulangerie. The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood... -
Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 32 guests standing)
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 Vault at Market House, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening.’
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