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Top Graduation Venues in Reading
Caps off, prosecco popped. It’s time to party in graduation party venues that students and proud parents love to book. We’ve got spots that’ll make your post-ceremony bash as memorable as the day itself. Want a chilled dinner with family? A big night out with your course mates? A terrace with views of the Thames? Sorted. There are even BYO-friendly options in Reading if you’d rather bring your own fizz and keep it budget-friendly. Grab your gown, gather the gang, and get ready to find the perfect place to celebrate the end of an era and the start of what’s next.
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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.” -
![Mezzanine at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £750
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 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.” -
![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
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EEllen S.
“Lovely room tucked away from the main restaurant but still had excellent service, and very dog friendly!” -
![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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![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
60 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![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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![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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![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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![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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FAQs about Top Graduation Venues in Reading
Booking costs of graduation 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:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £2981 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading - rated 5/5
Venue said: The Jazz Café is a modern, spacious venue ideal for any type of event from corporate to birthday parties to wedding receptions. We pride ourselves in hosting an unforgettable party with delicious food, all your favorite drinks... -
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: ‘All the people we dealt with were great and it was really easy to discuss what we wanted.’
You'll find graduation 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 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:
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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.’ -
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.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for graduation party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 150 guests |
| Bar | prices average £3000 hire fee per event | typically between 120 and 300 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £300 hire fee per event | typically between 30 and 140 guests |
| Pub | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 300 guests |
Smaller graduation party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 24 guests
Venue said: Design: The room has sage-green painted walls, worn wooden floors, marble-topped tables, leather chairs and a cushioned banquette. Low pendant lamps and framed prints keep the proportions compact and relaxed. -
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading - event space for 20 guests
Venue said: Find us in the centre of town smashing out cocktails for every occasion and promise to bring you the party of all parties. Why not join them for a cocktail masterclass? -
Cellar at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - event space for 14 guests
Venue said: Design: The room has high ceilings, neutral textured walls and high‑back upholstered chairs in muted plum; mirrors and decorative moulding maintain a formal, restrained appearance.
Cheap graduation party venues in Reading start from £250 minimum spend per event or £20 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: 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, -
Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 140 guests standing)
Venue said: The Downstairs at The Coconut Tree Reading has a capacity of 140 guests. It's a go-to choice for larger parties, corporate receptions, and more! -
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading, from £10 per person (up to 20 guests standing)
Venue said: Find us in the centre of town smashing out cocktails for every occasion and promise to bring you the party of all parties. Why not join them for a cocktail masterclass?
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