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Top Restaurant Venues in Reading
Not every dinner deserves a limp booking and a corner table near the loos. Restaurant venues in Reading give you far better options, from elegant private dining rooms to lively spots near The Oracle where the food, lighting and atmosphere all pull their weight. They work brilliantly for birthdays, engagement dinners and team meals that need to feel a touch more special than standard after-work fare. Add quick rail links from London and easy access from across Berkshire, and getting everyone there becomes refreshingly painless. Browse below and book somewhere that brings a bit of swagger to the table.
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![Upstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Area
62 guestsThe Coconut Tree ReadingReading Town CentreUpstairs Area, a Dining Room in a Restaurant, a semi-private mezzanine dining space characterised by informal timber seating and bench-style tables. Design: The upstairs area presents warm timber tables, patterned seat cushions
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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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![Upstairs Semi-Private Area at Côte Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Semi-Private Area
90 guestsCôte ReadingReading Town CentreUpstairs Semi-Private Area is a Dining Room in a restaurant defined by an intimate, low-ceiling layout that sits apart from the ground-floor seating. Design: The room presents classic brasserie finishes: hardwood floors,
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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
YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![OXBO Restaurant at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOXBO Restaurant
200 guestsHilton ReadingReadingAt the centre of it all is OXBO, the hotel’s restaurant and bar, which adds a nice base for food and drinks. In terms of size, there’s a good range to work with—smaller rooms for 10–30 guests, mid-size spaces for around 40–100,
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![Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Area
87 guestsThe Coconut Tree ReadingReading Town CentrePaid street parking is available in the venue's neighborhood. The closest bus stop is Kings Road (Stop MF). The restaurant features two spaces available for rent: the upstairs and the downstairs.
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![Library at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
32 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreLibrary, a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery, is a private library-style room defined by built-in bookshelves and an intimate lounge layout. Design: The room pairs deep-painted wood panelling and dark trim with warm-toned velvet
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![Basement Lounge at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Lounge
25 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreBasement Lounge is a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery that occupies a secluded, below‑street‑level room distinguished by its private, lounge-style layout.
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![Bar Area at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Area
125 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreThis stylish bar is available for exclusive hire. It includes full use of the main bar area along with the Library Lounge and the Basement Bar. The venue can fit up to 200 guests.
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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
#Supervenue
HHolly L.
“The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.” -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
50 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
80 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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FAQs about Top Restaurant Venues in Reading
Booking costs of restaurant 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:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £200 | hire fee per event |
You'll find restaurant 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 60 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 £1000 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: 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 dining. -
The Vault 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...’ -
The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’
Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Basement Bar at Be At One Reading, rated 4.5/5 - basement for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.’ -
Mezzanine at Market House, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening.’ -
Glass Window Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: Experience the best of Berkshire at Zerodegrees Reading - a working microbrewery and event venue a minute's walk from The Oracle, where multi-award-winning craft beer is brewed on-site and paired with our National Pizza of...
Cheap restaurant venues in Reading start from £20 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Upstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 62 guests seated)
Venue said: Paid street parking is available in the venue's neighborhood. The closest bus stop is Kings Road (Stop MF). The restaurant features two spaces available for rent: the upstairs and the downstairs. -
First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 102 guests seated)
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, -
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.
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