A pub with patterned wallpaper, exposed wooden beams, orange banquette seating, and set dining tables at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub with large windows, green panelled walls, and wooden tables set with glassware at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub interior with large windows, green paneled walls, patterned upholstered chairs, and set dining tables at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub interior with tufted leather banquette seating, wooden tables, vintage lamps, and framed art at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.

Whole Venue Hire at The Rising Sun, Reading - A Heartwood Inn

Pub
·
Whole venue
16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 300
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

With its luxurious decor, our venue is the ideal choice for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 300

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

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
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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