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Top Unusual Venues in Reading
Unusual venues in Reading have absolutely no time for boring events. Plan a product launch that feels like a fever dream (in the best way), throw a birthday party with cocktails as quirky as your guest list, or host a workshop that gleefully ignores the rulebook. This city hides riverside warehouses near Caversham, hidden chapels off London Street, and industrial oddities around the old Huntley & Palmers site. Tagvenue digs up the strangest and most unforgettable spots in town—ready to book in just a few clicks. Have a look below and let your event take a wonderfully weird turn.
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![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
100 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“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]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFirefly Cellar Bar
150 guestsThe Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar BarReading Town CentreEEmily M.
“We booked the Firefly Cellar Bar for our post-wedding party and couldn’t be happier with how our event went!” -
![Cinema at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCinema
30 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
#Supervenue
KKerry A.
“Great service, and we are making this our default event space now.” -
![Market Floor at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMarket Floor
400 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreWhy not go mad and have the entire Market Floor with all the kitchens, 2 bars, mezz and vault. A true party like no other, with a capacity of 300 standing or 150 seated there is room for all occasions and celebrations! -
![Exclusive Use at The Elephant in Near Reading]()
from £3295
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsThe ElephantNear ReadingThe venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, with the license allowing 140 guests to witness your unique moment. In terms of the wedding breakfast, there is a maximum capacity of 170 guests for a seated meal. -
![The Flavell at Sindlesham Court in Near Reading]()
from £23
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Flavell
500 guestsSindlesham CourtNear ReadingSindlesham Court's premier event space is The Berkshire, one of the most impressive civil ceremony rooms in Berkshire. This remarkable venue features a vaulted ceiling as well as a minstrel's gallery and can accommodate up -
![Full Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
300 guestsBoom Battle Bar ReadingReading Town CentreOur venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration. -
![Semi-Private Area at Playlist Live in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilitySemi-Private Area
150 guestsPlaylist LiveReading Town CentreSemi-Private Area available for groups up to 150. We operate on a minimum spend basis, so there’s no upfront hire fee — just bring your event vision and we’ll handle the rest. -
![Sonning Room at Crowne Plaza Reading in Near Reading]()
from £300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySonning Room
40 guestsCrowne Plaza ReadingNear ReadingThe Sonning Suite is modern and stylish with large windows it offers a quiet location for all meetings. Benefiting from electronic screen, high speed wi-fi and air-conditioning. -
![Restaurant at Ada Meyhane in Near Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRestaurant
65 guestsAda MeyhaneNear ReadingAda Meyhane is a modern wine bar and Turkish meyhane in Pangbourne, Reading. In Turkish, “Meyhane” means a gathering place of premium wines, good company, and shared stories—exactly the experience we bring to you. -
![Playlist Live at Playlist Live in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPlaylist Live
350 guestsPlaylist LiveReading Town CentreOur venue is ideally situated just a 3-minute stroll from Reading Station on Friar Street, making it easy to reach by train or on foot. Enjoy your event without time pressure — we hold a late license allowing events to run -
![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 cost of unusual venues averages around £1500 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 December 2025:
| From £1000 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £23 | per person |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vault at Market House
on 1-2 market place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I can not recommend Market House enough!’ -
Cinema at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked the venue for our wedding reception.’ -
Playlist Live at Playlist Live
on 108A Friar Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: We operate on a minimum spend basis, so there’s no upfront hire fee — just bring your event vision and we’ll handle the rest.
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