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Top Wake Venues in Reading
If you’re looking for funeral wake venues in Reading, you’ll find just what you need here on Tagvenue. From peaceful spots near the River Thames to private rooms in charming pubs around Caversham and Tilehurst, we’ve gathered venues that offer the right balance of comfort and respect. Planning a wake can feel heavy but finding the right space shouldn’t be. Scroll through, and you’ll feel the pressure lift.
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![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
50 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
150 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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![Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFirefly Cellar Bar
60 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.” -
![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
150 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
50 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCChristine A.
“Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too” -
![The Library at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library
20 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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Our Library room, where comfortable furniture can be arranged around a cosy fireplace, or set up for a more formal occasion several layouts. With daylight spilling in through the lovely Georgian windows and the features of
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![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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![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
140 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.
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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
80 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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![Great Hall, London Road at University of Reading - Venue Reading in Reading]()
from £1210
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityGreat Hall, London Road
500 guestsUniversity of Reading - Venue ReadingReadingThe Great Hall is located in the heart of our London Road campus. The building is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building which was opened in 1905. The hall has a fixed stage.
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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
100 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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![The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Secret Garden
16 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 Wake Venues in Reading
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £1542 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 £1000 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £65 | per person |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find funeral wake 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 130 and 200 guests | prices average £1542 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 225 guests | prices average £110 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Trading Hall 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.’ -
Tank Lounge & Terrace at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant
on 9 Bridge Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: It's one of Reading's most distinctive spaces for private parties, corporate events and Christmas celebrations, from intimate gatherings to full-venue hire for 300, each space with its own private bar.
Cheap funeral wake venues in Reading start from £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
Venue said: For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50 guests and a 30-seat cinema. -
The Vault at Market House, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening.’ -
Tank Lounge & Terrace at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: It's one of Reading's most distinctive spaces for private parties, corporate events and Christmas celebrations, from intimate gatherings to full-venue hire for 300, each space with its own private bar.
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