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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Reading

Reading may be famous for its biscuit legacy, but it’s also a cracking place to host a drinks reception.Picture stylish private rooms near Forbury Gardens, trendy bars close to the Oracle, or riverside terraces where you can sip in the sunshine. Whether you’re planning a post-meeting mingle, wedding toast, or laid-back catch-up with colleagues, you’ll find drinks reception venues here that fit just right. Grab a glass, your perfect venue is just a scroll away.


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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Reading’s Bars

First Floor Bar
from £250
minimum spend / per session
First Floor Bar
102
150
Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street
Reading Town Centre
Bar
Private space
Located 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,
The Atrium Bar
from £7
per person / per morning
The Atrium Bar
90
350
voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG
Reading
Hotel
Shared space
If you just want a drink or something lighter, there’s also the The Atrium Bar or the terrace for small plates. The focus is on solid, well-made food using local ingredients.
Bar Area
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Bar Area
125
200
Calico Bar & Eatery
(1)
Reading Town Centre
Restaurant
Private space
This stylish bar is available for exclusive hire. It includes full use of the main bar area along with the Library Lounge and the Basement Bar. The venue can fit up to 200 guests.
Restaurant & Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant & Bar
100
200
Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant
(5)
Reading Town Centre
Dining Room in a Bar
Semi-private area
Our stylish restaurant and bar area features its own private bar, making it the perfect setting for corporate events, networking evenings, private dinners, birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, and drinks receptions.
Mezzanine
from £750
minimum spend / per evening
Mezzanine
50
60
Market House
(9)
Reading Town Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Be it a roof terrace bar or an old bank vault, we really can provide the perfect setting for your next event, function or meeting. With 23 uniquely and individually decorated hotel rooms, we are a hotel unlike any other.
Full Venue Hire
from £4000
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
70
300
Boom Battle Bar Reading
Reading Town Centre
Bar
Whole venue
Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Station Road and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this is the battleground
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Drink and Dine at Reading’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

The Reading Room Restaurant
from £3000
minimum spend / per day
The Reading Room Restaurant
100
120
The Roseate Reading
(21)
Reading Town Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hotel
Semi-private area
Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events.
Private Dining Room 1
from £16
per person / per session
Private Dining Room 1
32
32
Bill's Reading Restaurant
Reading Town Centre
Restaurant
Private space
With space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy.
Downstairs Area
from £24
hire fee / per session
Downstairs Area
87
140
The Coconut Tree Reading
Reading Town Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Paid street parking is available in the venue's neighborhood. The closest bus stop is Kings Road (Stop MF). The restaurant features two spaces available for rent: the upstairs and the downstairs.
Upstairs Semi-Private Area
from £100
hire fee / per session
Upstairs Semi-Private Area
90
Côte Reading
Reading Town Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Enjoy delicious menus expertly curated by our Executive Chef, exceptional wines and cocktails, and limited-time promotions. Each experience promises warm and welcoming service, the freshest ingredients, and a taste of France
Basement Lounge
from £300
minimum spend / per session
Basement Lounge
25
40
Calico Bar & Eatery
(1)
Reading Town Centre
Restaurant
Private space
The Basement Bar offers a private and stylish setting for intimate celebrations. It is located beneath Calico Bar & Eatery. This is an exclusive space with its own bar and comfortable lounge seating.
Le Café Resturant
from £22
per person / per morning
Le Café Resturant
300
300
voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG
Reading
Restaurant in a Hotel
Semi-private area
voco Reading is a hotel that’s easy to settle into. The spaces are clean and well thought out, so whether you’re here to relax or just need a quiet base, it works.
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Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Reading

FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Reading

Booking costs of drinks reception 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 August 2026:

Prices of drinks reception venues in Reading
From £500 to £1542 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 August 2026), the best options include:

You'll find drinks reception 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 (August 2026):

Small up to 50 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 60 and 150 guests prices average £750 minimum spend per event
Large over 160 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street on 7 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Serving all of your S&L faves from Cocktail Masterclasses to Bottomless brunches! Our first floor bar is available for all occasions, including our fabulous terrace area for catching those rays!
  • Music Room at O'Neill's Reading on 4 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: O'Neill's Reading is an Irish pub in the town. Food, live sport, drinks offers, and music are all available.
  • 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...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Bar prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 150 and 200 guests
Dining Room prices average £5000 minimum spend per event typically between 25 and 140 guests
Lounge prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 70 guests
Restaurant prices average £100 hire fee per event typically between 25 and 90 guests
Pub prices average £2500 minimum spend per event typically between 150 and 300 guests

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