Wedding Restaurants for Hire in Reading

Wedding Restaurants for Hire in Reading

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Top Wedding Restaurants in Reading

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.

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Wedding Restaurants for Hire in Reading

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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:

Prices of wedding restaurants in Reading as of October, 2026
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £25 to £45 per person
From £100 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 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 (October 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 150 guests prices average £1000 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:

  • Music Room at O'Neill's Reading on 4 Friar Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Flexible room layouts can be adjusted to different event formats. Food and drink packages are available, with options ranging from buffet menus to sit-down dining.
  • Trading Hall 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...’
  • The Reading Room Restaurant at The Roseate Reading on 26 Forbury Berkshire - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘The venue was really really glam and special.’

Smaller wedding restaurants usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Reading, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

  • Basement Bar at Be At One Reading, rated 4.5/5 - basement for 60 guests
    Our user said: ‘Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting.’

  • Cellar at The Roseate Reading, rated 4.3/5 - event space for 14 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...

  • Work+Play 2 at Malmaison Reading, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 24 guests
    Venue said: Malmaison Reading is a boutique hotel occupying a grand Victorian townhouse, pairing period architecture with contemporary interiors. Venue highlights: The hotel operates an on-site brasserie and cocktail bar that are suitable...

Cheap wedding restaurants in Reading start from £20 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

  • Upstairs Area at The Coconut Tree Reading, from £24 hire fee per event (up to 62 guests seated)
    Venue said: Features: The area includes a fixed arrangement of timber tables and bench seating suited to shared small-plate dining. The space is equipped with Wi‑Fi and a PA system.

  • Tiki Garden Terrace at Lola Lo Reading, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 130 guests seated)
    Venue said: Tiki Garden Terrace is a private outdoor space at Lola Lo Reading characterised by a covered, sheltered terrace layout. Design: The terrace displays Pacific-Island styling that uses timber cladding, bamboo detailing and rattan...

  • Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Reading, from £10 per person (up to 10 guests seated)
    Venue said: A space for social gatherings, after-work drinks, networking events, and celebrations. Located within the venue, the drinks area has easy access to the bar, useful for guests settling in for cocktails.

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