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Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in Reading
Reading’s food scene is sharper than its festival-town reputation suggests. Around The Oracle riverside and along Friar Street, you’ll find steakhouses, modern British dining rooms, and cocktail spots well suited to private gatherings. Restaurants with private rooms in Reading work brilliantly for office dinners, birthday meals, and family celebrations when shouting across a busy restaurant is off the menu. Several venues are also just minutes from the station, which makes things easy for guests coming in from London or Oxford. Take a look around and find a table worth lingering over.
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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 CentreThe Basement Bar offers a private and stylish setting for intimate celebrations. It is located beneath Calico Bar & Eatery. This is an exclusive space with its own bar and comfortable lounge seating. -
![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 CentreWith space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy. -
![Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 2
24 guestsBill's Reading RestaurantReading Town CentreThis one's slightly larger and perfect if you're looking for a private space that can hold a few more guests. It’s got the same elegance and it seats up to 32 comfortably and works well for everything from business lunches -
![Library at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
32 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreThis room is perfect for casual events, intimate drinks with friends, or as a calm retreat. It can also be transformed into a private party space. Buffet food options are available. -
![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. -
![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 CentreThe closest bus stop is Kings Road (Stop MF). The restaurant features two spaces available for rent: the upstairs and the downstairs. Both are fit for larger parties, receptions, and more! -
![The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
85 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
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![Upstairs Semi-Private Area at Côte Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Semi-Private Area
90 guestsCôte ReadingReading Town CentreOur semi-private dining space in Reading has space for up to 90 people on the first floor making it perfect for celebrations of all sizes. Get in touch with our experienced team to start planning today! -
![Private Dining Room 1 & 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 1 & 2
56 guestsBill's Reading RestaurantReading Town CentreIf you’ve got a big guest list, we can open up both private dining rooms to create one larger space. Together, they seat up to 56 guests or hold around 70 standing if you’re going for something a little more relaxed — maybe -
![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, -
![First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor Bar
102 guestsSlug & Lettuce Reading, Friar StreetReading Town CentreLocated 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, -
![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
50 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood lighting. For private meetings and events, the Roseate Reading offers three private rooms, accommodating up to 50
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Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms 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 July 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading - rated 5/5
Venue said: When you book with us, you will have exclusive access to the venue for the agreed duration, allowing you to fully enjoy your special occasion. Our well-stocked bar, complete with professional bartenders, will cater to your... -
Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘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 - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages.’
You'll find restaurants with private rooms 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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £620 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 130 guests | prices average £750 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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Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.’ -
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.’ -
Full Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Reading
on 12-14 Station Road - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration.
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