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Top Reception Venues in Reading
Planning your big day? Discover fantastic wedding reception venues in Reading with Tagvenue, from large halls near the River Kennet to cosy countryside manors, this Berkshire town has the perfect spot for every love story. Whether you’re opting for a formal dinner by Forbury Gardens or a chilled celebration with pints and dancing in a rustic barn, you’ll find it here. Keep scrolling to find the perfect spot for your celebration.
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![Eden at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEden
50 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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MMayu
“We booked the venue for our wedding reception.” -
![Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFirefly Cellar Bar
60 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 Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Reading Room Restaurant
100 guestsThe Roseate ReadingReading Town Centre
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YYana
“Venue was very nice, menu was wonderful and management was very helpful.” -
![Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
140 guestsThe Jazz CaféReadingThe Jazz Café is a modern, spacious venue ideal for any type of event from corporate to birthday parties to wedding receptions. We pride ourselves in hosting an unforgettable party with delicious food, all your favorite drinks -
![Entire Venue at Lagoona Bar & Grill in Near Reading]()
from £18
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
375 guestsLagoona Bar & GrillNear ReadingThe Lagoona Bar & Grill has a capacity of up to 600 people and is perfect for all types of events, such as wedding receptions, summer parties, BBQ parties, family outings, corporate fun days, christenings, kids events, proms, -
![Exclusive Use at The Elephant in Near Reading]()
from £3295
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
170 guestsThe ElephantNear ReadingIn terms of the wedding breakfast, there is a maximum capacity of 170 guests for a seated meal. However, when it comes to the reception, the venue can host even up to 200 people but also has a long history of hosting much -
![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. -
![Whole Venue Hire at The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn in Reading Town Centre]()
from £12000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
300 guestsThe Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood InnReading Town CentreWith its luxurious decor, our venue is the ideal choice for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. -
![Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading in Reading Town Centre]()
from £24
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Area
87 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! -
![Library at Calico Bar & Eatery in Reading Town Centre]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
32 guestsCalico Bar & EateryReading Town CentreLibrary, a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery, is a private library-style room defined by built-in bookshelves and an intimate lounge layout. Design: The room pairs deep-painted wood panelling and dark trim with warm-toned velvet -
![OXBO Restaurant at Hilton Reading in Reading]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOXBO Restaurant
200 guestsHilton ReadingReadingThe space can be hired privately or kept semi-private. The open layout and modern feel make it easy to keep things social, without it feeling too formal or rigid. -
![Beach Bar at Lagoona Bar & Grill in Near Reading]()
from £18
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBeach Bar
312 guestsLagoona Bar & GrillNear ReadingThe Beach Bar is an outdoor space in Lagoona Bar & Grill defined by a beach-style lakeside terrace and a casual, open-air layout. Design: The Beach Bar presents a low-rise, open-air layout framed by weathered timber and rattan-style
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Prices of wedding reception venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at The Jazz Café in Reading - rated 5/5
Venue said: The 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. -
Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Ideal for: Social groups seeking an informal, relaxed standing reception that mixes mingling, music and outdoor socialising. What guests say: The space is lively and sociable, and the bar area is noted for its variety of... -
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We wouldn't hesitate to book here again.’
You'll find wedding reception 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £30 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 140 and 200 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 220 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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Rooftop terrace & Bar at Market House
on 1 Market Place - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Social groups seeking an informal, relaxed standing reception that mixes mingling, music and outdoor socialising. What guests say: The space is lively and sociable, and the bar area is noted for its variety of... -
Eden at The Roseate Reading
on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Venue was very nice, menu was wonderful and management was very helpful.’ -
M6-M7 at Novotel Reading Centre
on 25 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Perfectly suited to business and leisure stays, Novotel Reading Centre is a four-star hotel and conference venue in the heart of Reading. Just a two-minute walk from Reading Station, the hotel offers easy access to Thames...
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 200 and 500 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 65 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 140 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Reading start from £20 hire fee per event or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Downstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 87 guests seated)
Venue said: The 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! -
Basement Lounge at Calico Bar & Eatery, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: Basement Lounge is a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery that occupies a secluded, below‑street‑level room distinguished by its private, lounge-style layout. -
The Atrium Bar at voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG, from £7 per person (up to 90 guests seated)
Venue said: voco Hotel Reading - Part of IHG is a modern, glass-fronted hotel centred on a curved multi-storey glazed frontage and a spacious, light-filled lobby. Venue highlights: The hotel's events team provides in-house catering that...
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