A hotel restaurant with pendant lighting, a striped floor, and large mirrors at OXBO Restaurant, Hilton Reading.
A hotel restaurant with large windows, potted plants, and mixed seating at Hilton Reading’s OXBO Restaurant.
A hotel restaurant with round tables, plush chairs, striped flooring, and large windows at Hilton Reading.
A restaurant with plush velvet chairs, patterned sofas, and a central plant arrangement at Hilton Reading's OXBO Restaurant.

OXBO Restaurant at Hilton Reading

Restaurant in a Hotel
·
Semi-private area
Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ, Reading, RG2 0GQ –
Whitley, Reading
Up to 200
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The space can be hired privately or kept semi-private.

The open layout and modern feel make it easy to keep things social, without it feeling too formal or rigid. There’s also a dedicated bar area, so it works especially well for events built around drinks—cocktails, wine, and a solid range of premium options.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (172 spaces)
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: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Own music not allowed

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
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests at Hilton Reading, the following guidelines apply to events hosted within OXBO and our event spaces.

Timings

Access is limited to the agreed hire period, including setup and breakdown.

Extensions must be agreed in advance and may incur additional charges.

Capacity

Guest numbers must not exceed the agreed capacity.

Layouts must be pre-approved and followed on the day.

Food & Beverage

All catering must be provided by the hotel unless agreed otherwise.

Alcohol service is subject to licensing laws.

Decorations

Decorations require prior approval.

Nothing may be fixed to walls or ceilings.

Confetti and glitter are not permitted.

Entertainment & Noise

All entertainment must be approved in advance.

Noise levels must remain within hotel limits.

Damages & Conduct

The organiser is responsible for any damages or guest behaviour.

The hotel reserves the right to end events if necessary.

Health & Safety

Fire exits must remain clear at all times.

External suppliers must provide relevant documentation.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Hilton Reading

Hilton Reading is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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