Top Small Private Dining Rooms in Reading
Nobody books a private dining room because they fancy shouting across a busy restaurant. Small private dining rooms in Reading give you the chance to settle in, relax, and enjoy a meal with the people who are actually there for it. Around Market Place, the Oracle, and the town centre, you'll find tucked-away dining spaces for birthday dinners, family celebrations, business meals, and long-overdue catch-ups. Good food gets everyone's attention, but having the room to yourselves doesn't hurt either. Have a look through the listings and find a spot that suits the occasion.
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from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library
20 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre#Supervenue
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from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe room provides a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small private groups seeking a formal seated meal or a focused boardroom-style meeting will find the layout well suited.
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from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCilantro Private Dinning Room
80 guestsvoco Hotel Reading - Part of IHGReadingvoco Hotel Reading is a hotel event space centred on a contemporary private dining area defined by a large curved banquette. Design: The interior pairs neutral-painted walls with dark timber flooring and a low, shallow coved
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from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
120 guestsThe Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood InnReading Town CentreEnjoy dining in our restaurant, accommodating up to 150 guests. With stunning garden views, it's perfect for large gatherings, corporate events, and special celebrations.
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from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Area
125 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreThe Library Lounge provides a quieter retreat for smaller group conversations or as a breakout space. The Basement Bar offers an exclusive and private feel with its own bar.
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from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
32 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreIdeal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated social gathering or informal meeting in a private lounge. What guests say: The Library room is warm and homely and creates a relaxed, comfortable setting.
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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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from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
65 guestsPrezzo Italian Restaurant ReadingReading Town CentrePrezzo is a casual Italian restaurant with a colourful interior and a relaxed bistro atmosphere. Design: The bright dining room features blue walls, timber flooring and dark architectural details.
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from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
100 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre#Supervenue
Available for exclusive hire for up to 85 guests, The Reading Room Restaurant is the perfect space for private meetings and events.
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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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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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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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FAQs about Top Small Private Dining Rooms in Reading
Booking costs of small private dining 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 £500 | to £1542 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £20 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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The Vault 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: ‘Thanks for helping us host this special event, would 100% recommend and use again in future.’ -
Basement Bar at Be At One Reading in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people.’
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street
on 7 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our fabulous first floor bar is available for up to 150 guests, or up to 260 guests including our first floor terrace (available on request for an additional minimum spend)! -
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...’
Cheap small private dining rooms 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 November 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: Features: The area includes a fixed arrangement of timber tables and bench seating suited to shared small-plate dining. The space is equipped with Wi‑Fi and a PA system. -
First Floor Bar at Slug & Lettuce Reading, Friar Street, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 102 guests seated)
Venue said: Our fabulous first floor bar is available for up to 150 guests, or up to 260 guests including our first floor terrace (available on request for an additional minimum spend)! -
Bridge at New Hope Community Centre, from £20 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests seated)
Venue said: Bridge is a private event space in a community centre. Its open, practical layout provides a straightforward setting for organised gatherings. Design: Bridge has white walls, grey carpet and recessed ceiling lighting.
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