New Year's Eve Venues for Hire in Reading

Booking costs of New Year's Eve venues average £750 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• 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. 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: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.’

• Basement Bar at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great communication prior to event. Mum’s 50th Birthday. Friendly staff, great venue, great drinks.’

You'll find New Year's Eve 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 (November 2026):

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

• Music Room at O'Neill's Reading on 4 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: It works for DJs, live entertainment, presentations, and celebrations. Flexible room layouts can be adjusted to different event formats. Food and drink packages are available, with options ranging from buffet menus to sit-down...
• 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...’
• Entire Venue at Prezzo Italian Restaurant Reading on 10-12 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Prezzo Italian Restaurant Reading is a casual Italian restaurant serving stone-baked pizzas and classic pasta dishes. Venue highlights: In-house catering offers a varied Italian menu, from stone-baked pizzas and pasta to...

Smaller New Year's Eve venues usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• The Library at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  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 BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Reading, rated 5/5 - bar for 60 guests
  Venue said: Ready, Reading? 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...

• Venue Hire at Escape Hunt Reading - event venue for 45 guests
  Venue said: The 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!

Cheap New Year's Eve venues in Reading start from £15 hire fee per hour or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Victory at New Hope Community Centre, from £15 hire fee per hour (up to 8 guests seated)
  Venue said: Community centre in RG1 with flexible meeting rooms to hire for events, workshops & groups. New Hope Community Centre is on the border between Reading and Caversham; and a 10 minute walk from Reading Station and a short walk...

• Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading, from £10 per person (up to 10 guests seated)
  Venue said: A space for social gatherings, after-work drinks, networking events, and celebrations. Located within the venue, the drinks area has easy access to the bar, useful for guests settling in for cocktails.

• Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 130 guests seated)
  Venue said: Tiki Garden Terrace is a private outdoor space at Lola Lo Reading characterised by a covered, sheltered terrace layout. Design: The terrace displays Pacific-Island styling that uses timber cladding, bamboo detailing and rattan...