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.

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.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

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 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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