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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!” -
![Trading Hall at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTrading Hall
300 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.” -
![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! -
![The Vault at Market House in Reading Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
80 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. -
![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. -
![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! -
![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. -
![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar ReadingReading Town CentreThe best bottomless brunch in Reading, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment. -
![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.
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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 April 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find unusual venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Reading, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 120 and 150 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 225 guests | prices average £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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Trading Hall at Market House
on 1 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.’ -
The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Reading
on 12-14 Station Road - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The best bottomless brunch in Reading, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment.
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