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Top Large Event Venues in Reading
When the guest list keeps growing, choosing the right venue becomes one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Large event venues in Reading give conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and celebrations the room they need without compromising on comfort or organisation. Close to Reading Station and the M4 corridor, you'll find conference centres, exhibition halls and event spaces equipped with staging, built-in AV, catering facilities and flexible layouts for hundreds of guests. Browse the options below and find a venue that's ready to welcome your crowd from the first arrival to the final applause.
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![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![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. -
![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” -
![Cellar at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCellar
14 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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KKerry A.
“Great service, and we are making this our default event space now.” -
![Premium Tipi Venue & Grounds at Tipis at Mapledurham in Near Reading]()
from £12000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPremium Tipi Venue & Grounds
200 guestsTipis at MapledurhamNear ReadingThe venue features a built-in stage, circular bar area, shepherd hut restrooms, cloakroom, and a large back-of-house area with a walk-in fridge. Fairy lights, festoons and wagon wheel chandeliers fill the space to create -
![The Barn at The Bottle and Glass Inn in Near Reading]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Barn
180 guestsThe Bottle and Glass InnNear ReadingThe Dutch Barn is a characterful event space suitable for weddings, birthdays, private parties, dinners, and corporate gatherings. Its rustic interior provides plenty of room for dining, celebrations, and larger group events. -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsThe Jazz CaféReadingThe 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 -
![The TIPI at The Bottle and Glass Inn in Near Reading]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe TIPI
60 guestsThe Bottle and Glass InnNear ReadingA magical setting for relaxed gatherings, parties and events with a little more atmosphere. Tucked into the garden, our Tipi is made for bringing people together. -
![The Pub Dinning Room at The Bottle and Glass Inn in Near Reading]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Pub Dinning Room
70 guestsThe Bottle and Glass InnNear ReadingA more intimate setting for private dining, celebrations and special occasions. Our private back dining room offers a cosy, relaxed space away from the main restaurant, perfect for gathering with family, friends or colleagues. -
![Marquee at Lagoona Bar & Grill in Near Reading]()
from £18
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMarquee
300 guestsLagoona Bar & GrillNear ReadingThe Marquee has a capacity of up to 300 guests, with flexible seating arrangements, such as up to 160 seats, cabaret-style. The space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, milestone birthdays, Christmas parties and other -
![Mezzanine at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £750
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreThe Mezzanine is an Event Space in Market House and a compact, raised social area centred on casual games and relaxed drinks. Design: The Mezzanine has industrial finishes, exposed ceiling services, worn plaster walls and -
![Venue Hire at Escape Hunt Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
45 guestsEscape Hunt ReadingReading Town CentreThe perfect activity for your next team building event, work social or for entertaining clients. It’s unlike any team day you’ve ever done before!
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The cost of large event venues averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £25 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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 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. -
Trading Hall 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. Food was excellent too...’ -
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We recently celebrated a fantastic joint 40th birthday at the Cellar Bar at the Three Guineas Reading.’
These are the venues within 0.1 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...’ -
Cellar at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked the venue for our wedding reception.’ -
M6-M7 at Novotel Reading Centre
on 25 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Its versatility makes M6–M7 an ideal choice not only for larger meetings, conferences and corporate events, but also for weddings, private celebrations and special occasions.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for large event venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 300 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £300 hire fee per event | typically between 30 and 140 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 300 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 60 guests |
In Reading, large event venues are most commonly booked for 10 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £2,100. |
User who booked Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar for 50 guests
said: ‘The event couldn't have gone better...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £300 and £500. |
User who booked Basement Bar at Be At One Reading for 40 guests
said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £150 and £500. |
User who booked Chalfont at Elementa: Green Park, Reading for 4 guests
said: ‘great location, great amenities.’ |
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Page last updated in September 2026
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