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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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![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!” -
![Market Floor at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMarket Floor
400 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreCClaire W.
“The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.” -
![Cinema at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCinema
30 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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KKerry A.
“Great service, and we are making this our default event space now.” -
![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! -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
100 guestsMarket HouseReading Town CentreBe it a roof terrace bar or an old bank vault, we really can provide the perfect setting for your next event, function or meeting. With 23 uniquely and individually decorated hotel rooms, we are a hotel unlike any other. -
![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. -
![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. -
![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. -
![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! -
![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 £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 March 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Market Floor at Market House
on 1-2 market place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired.’ -
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.’ -
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
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