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Top Small Venues in Reading
Sometimes a smaller guest list creates the best atmosphere. Small venues in Reading include tucked-away private dining rooms near the Oracle, stylish riverside spaces along the Thames, and character-filled function rooms close to Broad Street and Reading Abbey. They're ideal for birthday dinners, baby showers, business meetings, and family celebrations where conversation matters as much as the occasion. Finding somewhere that suits your plans can be refreshingly straightforward. Take a look below and see what catches your eye.
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![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
80 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCChristine A.
“Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too” -
![Windsor Suite at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWindsor Suite
500 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe Windsor Suite at Hilton Reading is the hotel’s main event space, set up to handle everything from weddings and gala dinners to big celebrations and private parties.
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![Cellar at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCellar
14 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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KKerry A.
“Great service, and we are making this our default event space now.” -
![The Barn at The Bottle and Glass Inn in Near Reading]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Barn
180 guestsThe Bottle and Glass InnNear ReadingThe Dutch Barn is a characterful event space suitable for weddings, birthdays, private parties, dinners, and corporate gatherings. Its rustic interior provides plenty of room for dining, celebrations, and larger group events.
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![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsThe Jazz CaféReadingThe Jazz Café is an ideal venue for any occasion worth celebrating, be it a birthday, anniversary, or simply a desire to have a memorable party. We offer a range of services and amenities to ensure your event is a success.
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![The Pub Dinning Room at The Bottle and Glass Inn in Near Reading]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Pub Dinning Room
70 guestsThe Bottle and Glass InnNear ReadingA more intimate setting for private dining, celebrations and special occasions. Our private back dining room offers a cosy, relaxed space away from the main restaurant, perfect for gathering with family, friends or colleagues.
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![Marquee at Lagoona Bar & Grill in Near Reading]()
from £18
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMarquee
300 guestsLagoona Bar & GrillNear ReadingThe Marquee has a capacity of up to 300 guests, with flexible seating arrangements, such as up to 160 seats, cabaret-style. The space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, milestone birthdays, Christmas parties and other
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![Premium Tipi Venue & Grounds at Tipis at Mapledurham in Near Reading]()
from £12000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPremium Tipi Venue & Grounds
200 guestsTipis at MapledurhamNear ReadingThe venue features a built-in stage, circular bar area, shepherd hut restrooms, cloakroom, and a large back-of-house area with a walk-in fridge. Fairy lights, festoons and wagon wheel chandeliers fill the space to create
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![Venue Hire at Escape Hunt Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
45 guestsEscape Hunt ReadingReading Town CentreThe 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!
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![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
100 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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![Private Booths at Playlist Live in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Booths
350 guestsPlaylist LiveReading Town CentreIdeal for: Small private groups seeking relaxed, seated socialising and private conversation. What guests say: The space has a lively, energetic atmosphere that suits social daytime and evening gatherings.
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FAQs about Top Small Venues in Reading
The cost of small venues averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £500 | and £1542 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £22 | and £45 | per person |
| Typically between £30 | and £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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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: ‘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: ‘We recently celebrated a fantastic joint 40th birthday at the Cellar Bar at the Three Guineas Reading.’
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: O'Neill's Reading is an Irish pub in the town. Food, live sport, drinks offers, and music are all available. -
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...’
In Reading, small venues are most commonly booked for 15 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £2,100. |
User who booked Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar for 50 guests
said: ‘The event couldn't have gone better...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £300 and £500. |
User who booked Basement Bar at Be At One Reading for 40 guests
said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £150 and £500. |
User who booked Chalfont at Elementa: Green Park, Reading for 4 guests
said: ‘great location, great amenities.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £450 and £2,000. |
User who booked Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant for 10 guests
said: ‘The communication was excellent, really quick and helpful responses.’ |
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