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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.” -
![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. -
![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.” -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 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. -
![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreClub Shuffle – Home to our 22ft shuffleboards and interactive mini golf, perfect for interactive fun. With full venue hire, your guests can move freely between all areas and enjoy everything Market House has to offer. -
![Tipi Venue at Tipis at Mapledurham in Near Reading]()
from £10500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityTipi Venue
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 -
![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 -
![Raised Bar Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityRaised Bar Area
35 guestsZerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and RestaurantReading Town CentreThe Raised Bar Area is a space used for smaller celebrations, networking events, after-work drinks, birthday gatherings, and social occasions for up to 30 guests. -
![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! -
![Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrinks Area
20 guestsThe Cocktail Club ReadingReading Town CentreA 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. -
![Glass Window Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGlass Window Area
40 guestsZerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and RestaurantReading Town CentreThe Glass Window Area is a bright, semi-private space used for smaller celebrations, corporate gatherings, networking events, summer parties, drinks receptions, and private dining. -
![The Mal at Malmaison Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mal
100 guestsMalmaison ReadingReading Town CentreOur largest and most eclectic space, The Mal is perfect for larger events such as networking evenings, private celebrations, or business presentations.
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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 from July 2026:
| From £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £100 | to £125 | hire fee per hour |
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... -
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: ‘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)! -
The Vault at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Cellar at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked the venue for our wedding reception.’
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