This ancient city has always known how to welcome a crowd, and weddings here are exceptional. Wedding restaurants in Reading include elegant dining rooms near the Thames, converted coaching inns around the Abbey Quarter, and stylish spots tucked beside the Oracle. Some restaurants focus on multi-course wedding breakfasts with wine pairings, while others keep things relaxed with sharing feasts and terrace receptions. Many also offer private hire and help with the finer details, so planning feels far less daunting. Take a look below and find somewhere that feels right for your celebration.
Booking costs of wedding restaurants average £750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Reading, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £45 | per person |
| From £100 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at The Jazz Café
in Reading - rated 5/5
Venue said: The 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...
Trading Hall at Market House
in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff very friendly and helpful - great party venue being rooftop bar and nice evening. Food was excellent too...’
Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar
in Reading Town Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Thanks for helping us host this special event, would 100% recommend and use again in future.’
You'll find wedding restaurants 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 140 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Reading, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller wedding restaurants usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room 2 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 24 guests
Venue said: It’s got the same elegance and it seats up to 32 comfortably and works well for everything from business lunches to celebratory dinners.
The Secret Garden at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - outdoor space for 20 guests
Venue said: Accessible to all guests is the Aheli Spa, the gym and Roasted by Roseate, the in house patisserie & boulangerie. The newly launched Reading Room Restaurant & Bar also offers stylish and contemporary décor with warm mood...
Raised Bar Area at Zerodegrees Microbrewery Bar and Restaurant - event space for 35 guests
Venue said: The Raised Bar Area is a space used for smaller celebrations, networking events, after-work drinks, birthday gatherings, and social occasions for up to 30 guests.
Cheap wedding restaurants in Reading start from £15 per person or £20 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room 1 at Bill's Reading Restaurant, from £16 per person
(up to 32 guests seated)
Venue said: With space for 24 seated guests, it still has all the personality of the main restaurant but with that added privacy.
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!
Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 130 guests seated)
Page last updated in September 2026
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