OXBO Restaurant at Hilton Reading

Restaurant in a Hotel
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Semi-private area
Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ, Reading, RG2 0GQ –
Whitley, Reading

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.


Offers and packages

Menu


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Day Lunch
£85 per person

Celebrate Christmas Day with a traditional festive carvery buffet, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs and filled with all your seasonal favourites!

Gather with family and friends, relax, and enjoy a delicious feast in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making this Christmas one to remember.

STARTERS:
• Winter vegetable soup with cumin & coriander, selection of bread rolls
• Chicken liver & brandy parfait
• Continental meat platter with olives & sundried tomatoes
• Smoked mackerel & steam-marinated mussels
• Garlic king prawns skewers
• Watermelon, rocket & feta salad
• Moroccan cous cous
• Potato salad
• Bean provincial
• Greek salad

MAINS:
• Roast rib of beef, pan gravy, Yorkshire pudding
• Rosemary & garlic roast lamb shoulder
• Honey roast gammon
• Roast turkey breast with cranberry sauce, stuffing & pigs in blankets
• Root vegetable wellington, vegan jus
• Baked fillet of salmon, seafood jus
• Roasted root vegetables
• Herb roasted potatoes
• Steamed mixed vegetables with brussels sprouts

DESSERTS:
• Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
• Apple cremox
• Milk chocolate indulgence
• OXBO Christmas fruit trifle
• Cream caramel
• Vegan raspberry mousse
• Fresh fruit salad

£85 per person
13 and under: £30 per person

Classic Banquets
£65 per person

Celebrate Christmas in style with an unforgettable private party in the Windsor Suite. Begin the evening with a welcome drink before enjoying a beautifully prepared three-course plated meal, followed by an evening of dancing with our resident DJ.

Ideal for larger groups, our private party nights offer the perfect setting to celebrate the festive season in style.

Minimum numbers of 150 guests apply.

STARTERS:
• Venison and beef shin terrine, balsamic onion chutney, radish, sourdough
• Beetroot gravadlax, chive soured cream, pickled fennel, radish and lemon rapeseed oil, sourdough
• Spiced winter vegetable soup, sourdough croutons PB

MAINS:
• Turkey roulade, stuffed with sage and onion, wrapped in Serrano ham, parsnips, heritage baby rainbow carrots, boulangère potatoes, sprouts and jus
• Fillet of beef, potato gratin, balsamic baby onions, root vegetables, red wine jus
(£7 per person supplement)
• Root vegetable Wellington, heritage baby rainbow carrots, parsnips, fine beans, gravy PB

DESSERTS:
• Christmas pudding, clotted cream ice cream
• Rum soaked panettone baba, whipped cream, candied cranberries V
• Cinnamon swirl baked cheesecake, Morello cherry compote PB

AFTERS
• Coffee and Brussels sprout chocolate truffles

Sshare Party Nights
£45 per person

Celebrate the festive season in style at our Shared Party Nights, held in the Windsor Suite. Perfect for smaller groups, enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a delicious festive buffet, great company and an evening of dancing with our resident DJ.

Our resident DJ will keep the dancefloor alive until midnight, with carriages at 12:30am.

Available on 3rd, 4th & 5th December 2026.

COLD BUFFET:
• Freshly baked selection of Bread with pressed olive oil & salted butter
• Tomato & basil soup
• Chicken liver & brandy parfait
• Selection of sliced continental meats
• Moroccan cous cous salad
• Greek salad
• Orzo pasta salad
• Mixed salad

MAINS:
• Stuffed turkey roulade, cranberry jus
• Beef bourguignon
• Grilled seabass fillet, tomato & olive salsa
• Tortellini ricotta, red pesto cream sauce
• Herb roasted potatoes
• Steamed mixed vegetables

DESSERTS:
• Chefs selection of desserts
• Fresh fruit platter

New Year's Eve Gala Night
£99 per person

Celebrate a glitzy evening and enjoy an arrival drink, accompanied by a selection of chef’s choice canapés, before sitting down to a lavish three-course meal. Toast the New Year with a glass of bubbly and dance the night away.

Available New Year's Eve. Book early to avoid disappointment.

STARTERS:
• Chicken liver & brandy parfait, sticky fig relish, sourdough crostini
• Beetroot gravadlax, pickled fennel, crispy capers, radish & lemon oil, sourdough crostini
• Spiced winter vegetable soup with cumin & croutons

MAINS:
• Chargrilled fillet of beef, Anna potatoes, roasted celeriac, spinach & cauliflower puree with red wine jus
• Root vegetable wellington, Honey roasted parsnips, fine beans & baby carrots, vegan jus

DESSERTS:
• Irish cream cheesecake, toffee sauce, salted popcorn
• Raspberry frangipane with vegan vanilla ice cream

AFTERS:
• Tea / coffee with selection of petit fours


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 7 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 Notices (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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