A pub dining area with patterned upholstered chairs, wooden tables, green walls, and large windows at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub dining room with green paneled walls, framed elephant artwork, and set tables with green upholstered chairs at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub dining room with patterned upholstered chairs, set tables, and framed animal art at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A dining room with leather banquette seating, patterned chairs, and decorative glass dividers at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.

The Restaurant at The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn

Dining Room in a Pub
·
Private space
16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 120
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Enjoy dining in our restaurant, accommodating up to 150 guests. With stunning garden views, it's perfect for large gatherings, corporate events, and special celebrations.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 120

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn

The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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