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Top Unique Event Spaces 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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![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!” -
![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. -
![Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Area
140 guestsThe Coconut Tree ReadingReading Town CentreThe Downstairs at The Coconut Tree Reading has a capacity of 140 guests. It's a go-to choice for larger parties, corporate receptions, and more! -
![Raised Area - Black Booths at The Cocktail Club Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRaised Area - Black Booths
70 guestsThe Cocktail Club ReadingReading Town CentreA semi-private raised section with booth seating and views across the venue. It works for birthday celebrations, networking events, corporate socials, and drinks receptions, giving groups a private feel while still being -
![Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTiki Garden Terrace
150 guestsLola Lo ReadingReading Town CentreOur large Tiki Terrace is the ideal setting to host your alfresco party. As perfectly suited to an early evening event with canapés as it is to a summer cocktail party. -
![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. -
![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! -
![Private Dining Room at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsHilton ReadingReadingJust outside the town centre, Hilton Reading offers a modern, easy-to-use setting for all kinds of social events. -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Reading Riverside in Reading Town Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
223 guestsSlug & Lettuce, Reading RiversideReading Town CentreSlug and Lettuce Riverside Reading offers private party room hire for birthdays, baby showers, office parties, and more. Book pre-set areas or the full private room for your next event. -
![The Whole Venue at Lola Lo Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Whole Venue
540 guestsLola Lo ReadingReading Town CentreFurnished with moody sculptural lighting, rustic unique decor, and a killer dance floor, your next event will surely be memorable! Polynesian vibes have never felt so genuine in Reading!
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FAQs about Top Unique Event Spaces in Reading
The cost of unusual 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 £500 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
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 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...’ -
Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading
on 127 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: As perfectly suited to an early evening event with canapés as it is to a summer cocktail party. With its own DJ booth, seating, and private bar offering our wide range of drink options, including the same fabulous cocktails -
Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Reading Riverside
on Unit 12, Riverside Level - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: A modern bar with a nice atmosphere. Features floral-patterned chairs and booths, high tables with bar stools, and soft lighting from decorative hanging lamps.
Cheap unusual venues in Reading start from £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: As perfectly suited to an early evening event with canapés as it is to a summer cocktail party. With its own DJ booth, seating, and private bar offering our wide range of drink options, including the same fabulous cocktails, -
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We highly recommend the Cellar Bar for any event and would definitely book it again.’ -
The Vault at Market House, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too...’
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