A cozy pub interior with tufted leather seating, wooden tables, patterned lamps, and framed wall art at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A cozy pub with exposed brick arches, floral upholstered benches, and framed bird art at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub snug with leather banquette seating, wooden chairs, framed artwork, and lamps at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub with exposed wood beams, deep red walls, vintage armchairs, and floral lamps at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A traditional white pub with exposed timber framing, pitched tile roof, and lantern sconces at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.
A pub sign with a stained glass-style sun illustration at The Rising Sun - A Heartwood Inn.

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

Lounge in a Pub
·
Semi-private area
16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 25
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of our sunken snug area, accommodating up to 30 people. This cosy nook is perfect for relaxed gatherings.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30
  • Dining
    up to 25
  • U-Shaped
    up to 10

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
  • 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: Natural light
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • 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 Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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Giada C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, decorations are welcome, but confetti is not permitted.

Yes. Normal playlists will play in the background.

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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1 Review
5 Rating
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