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Top Minimum Spend Venues in Reading
Want to host an event in Reading but don't want to blow your budget? Minimum spend venues make it easy to host a memorable gathering without upfront hire fees, just meet the agreed food and drink spend and the space is yours. Reading’s options include stylish cocktail bars in the town centre, a great choice for birthday parties, pubs with function rooms perfect for casual celebrations, and flexible event spaces ready for everything from networking evenings to engagement dos. With venues that keep your costs clear and your plans flexible, you can celebrate while making the most of your budget in this cutesy Berkshire town. Book the best minimum spend spaces on Tagvenue.
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![Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House in Reading]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRooftop terrace & Bar
100 guestsMarket HouseReadingCClaire 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]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFirefly Cellar Bar
150 guestsThe Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar BarReadingHHolly L.
“Bar and food service was excellent and staff communicated fantastically throughout.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Reading in Reading]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
160 guestsBe At One ReadingReading
#Supervenue
AAlana R.
“Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.” -
![Semi-Private Area at Playlist Live in Reading]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilitySemi-Private Area
150 guestsPlaylist LiveReadingSemi-Private Area available for groups up to 150. We operate on a minimum spend basis, so there’s no upfront hire fee — just bring your event vision and we’ll handle the rest. -
![Havana Bar & Roof Terrace at Revolucion de Cuba Reading in Reading]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHavana Bar & Roof Terrace
150 guestsRevolucion de Cuba ReadingReadingCClairem
“The venue, styling and location” -
![Playlist Live at Playlist Live in Reading]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPlaylist Live
350 guestsPlaylist LiveReadingWe operate on a minimum spend basis, so there’s no upfront hire fee — just bring your event vision and we’ll handle the rest. -
![The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading in Reading]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Secret Garden
24 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading
#Supervenue
YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
105 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading
#Supervenue
Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events. -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 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. -
![First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street in Reading]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor Bar
150 guestsSlug & Lettuce Reading, Friar StreetReadingLocated 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, -
![Whole Venue at Revolucion de Cuba Reading in Reading]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
500 guestsRevolucion de Cuba ReadingReadingVVaughan L.
“The little bit of food we got to eat during our short event was tasty, pity most of it was left behind” -
![Foyer at Reading Biscuit Factory in Reading]()
from £210
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFoyer
80 guestsReading Biscuit FactoryReadingWe are a three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, live performance space, and community hub situated at the heart of Reading’s town center. We aim to offer a fantastic, welcoming venue and create a setting where everyone can
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FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in Reading
In Reading, prices of minimum spend venues average £1200 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 October 2025:
| From £500 | to £1800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £200 | to £250 | hire fee per event |
| From £40 | per person |
You'll find minimum spend 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 2025):
| Small minimum spend venues | up to 60 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium minimum spend venues | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large minimum spend venues | over 160 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
