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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
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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.” -
![Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 2
24 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!” -
![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” -
![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
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HHolly L.
“The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.” -
![Le Café Resturant at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG in Reading]()
from £22
per person / per morningCheck availabilityLe Café Resturant
300 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingLe Café Restaurant, a semi-private restaurant area in voco Hotel Reading, is a contemporary dining space defined by a flexible layout that adapts between table service and open seating.
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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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![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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![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.
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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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![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 a semi-private outdoor space at The Roseate Reading, an enclosed courtyard that provides sheltered, leafy seating for private outdoor gatherings.
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FAQs about Top Christening Function Venues in Reading
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:
| Typically between £20 | and £45 | per person |
| Typically between £1000 | and £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically around £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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The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The communication was excellent, really quick and helpful responses.’ -
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 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 (November 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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The Vault at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Entire Venue at Prezzo Italian Restaurant Reading
on 10-12 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Prezzo Italian Restaurant Reading is a casual Italian restaurant serving stone-baked pizzas and classic pasta dishes. Venue highlights: In-house catering offers a varied Italian menu, from stone-baked pizzas and pasta to... -
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.’
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Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: Just outside the town centre, Hilton Reading offers a modern, easy-to-use setting for all kinds of social events. -
Srivikorn Suite at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG is a modern, glass-fronted hotel centred on a curved multi-storey glazed frontage and a spacious, light-filled lobby. Venue highlights: The hotel's events team provides in-house catering that... -
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...
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Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 24 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The communication was excellent, really quick and helpful responses.’ -
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... -
The Vault at Market House, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’
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