Basement Lounge at Calico Bar & Eatery
Lounge in a Restaurant
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Private space
1 review
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33 London Street, Ground Floor, Reading, RG1 4PS
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Reading Town Centre
About this space
Basement Lounge is a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery that occupies a secluded, below‑street‑level room distinguished by its private, lounge-style layout.
Design: The room presents painted wall panelling, a low ceiling and dark timber flooring arranged along a long rectangular plan. The space pairs mixed seating—a velvet sofa, an armchair and bar stools—with discreet coloured LED accent lighting.
Features: The space includes a wall-mounted TV and an integrated PA/speaker system, and the venue allows guest music. The room also provides Wi‑Fi and flexible seating grouped around coffee tables and a bar-height counter.
Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated drinks or informal mingling.
What guests say: The lounge is warm and welcoming in character. The lounge is supported by attentive on-site staff and a relaxed, friendly vibe.
Prices
Monday
Closed
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100 + £200
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100 + £200
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 –
22:00
from
£100 + £200
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
0:00
from
£100 + £400
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£100 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 –
21:00
from
£100
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
21:00
from
£100 + £400
hire fee + min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
* Small Plates
* Chit Chaat Samosas – £8.95
Vegetable samosas topped with chickpeas, onions, spices, tamarind chutney, sweet yoghurt and pomegranate seeds.
* Burrata Chaat – £10.95
Fresh burrata served over crispy papdi, spiced chickpeas, chutneys, yoghurt and chaat masala.
* Chef Recommends
* Gobi Manchurian – £10.95
Crispy cauliflower in sweet and sour Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce.
* Lamb Seekh Kebab – £13.95
Minced lamb kebabs with authentic spices, served with mint yoghurt and tamarind sauce.
* Burgers
* Chicken Buttermilk Burger – £15.95
With Monterey Jack cheese, garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, lettuce and pickled cabbage.
* House Beef Burger – £14.95
Dry aged beef with Monterey Jack cheese, Calico burger sauce, pickles and brown butter onions.
* Large Plates
* Butter Chicken – £16.95
Chicken breasts cooked in cream, tomato, cashew and fenugreek sauce.
* Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans – £19.95
Authentic jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantain and fresh slaw.
* Chit Chaat Samosas – £8.95
Vegetable samosas topped with chickpeas, onions, spices, tamarind chutney, sweet yoghurt and pomegranate seeds.
* Burrata Chaat – £10.95
Fresh burrata served over crispy papdi, spiced chickpeas, chutneys, yoghurt and chaat masala.
* Chef Recommends
* Gobi Manchurian – £10.95
Crispy cauliflower in sweet and sour Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce.
* Lamb Seekh Kebab – £13.95
Minced lamb kebabs with authentic spices, served with mint yoghurt and tamarind sauce.
* Burgers
* Chicken Buttermilk Burger – £15.95
With Monterey Jack cheese, garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, lettuce and pickled cabbage.
* House Beef Burger – £14.95
Dry aged beef with Monterey Jack cheese, Calico burger sauce, pickles and brown butter onions.
* Large Plates
* Butter Chicken – £16.95
Chicken breasts cooked in cream, tomato, cashew and fenugreek sauce.
* Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans – £19.95
Authentic jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantain and fresh slaw.
Capacity
Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 25
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
Indian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed
You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level
Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Host rules
No smoking in the building.
Reviews and ratings
(1 review and rating - )
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Shyamal
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 150 guests
Decor, Service, Cocktails and fabulous food
Awareness, as we were unaware of this fantastic space in Reading Town center with parking vouchers available on site. Fantastic deal
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
About Calico Bar & Eatery
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