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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 £1200
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. -
![Bar Area at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £5000
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. -
![Library at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1200
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. -
![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 -
![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
YYele O.
“The venue was really really glam and special. Staff helpful and really nice.” -
![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 -
![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! -
![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, -
![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.” -
![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 -
![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 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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Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms 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 May 2026:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £24 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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... -
The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £200 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 150 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1542 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vault at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
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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