A hotel space with purple ping pong tables, skylight ceiling, and hanging greenery at Market House.
A hotel event space with skylights, hanging plants, and two purple ping pong tables at Market House.
An indoor lounge with a purple ping pong table, glass ceiling, exposed brick walls, and string lights at Market House.
A hotel event space with large skylights, exposed brick walls, and purple ping pong tables at Market House.

The Vault at Market House

Event Space in a Bar
·
Private space
1 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Vault was once an original bank vault before we transformed it into the unique event space it is today. 🏦 Now, it’s a vibrant area that combines loads of natural light with fun vibes – perfect for your gathering!


80 standing / 60 seated

Ability to play your own music 🎶

2 ping pong tables (we may need to remove the tables depending on guest numbers) 🏓

Upgrade to prosecco or beer pong for an extra charge 🍾🍻

Flexible for sit-down or stand-up events 🍽️🍸

Also great for meetings and conferences (up to 80 people, theatre style) 🖥️📊]

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1550–£2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £1550 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1550–£2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £1550 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 21:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 21:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 45
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Retractable roof
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
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
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

Only alcohol purchased and consumed onsite can be permitted

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CW
Claire W.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 60 guests · October 2024
I can not recommend Market House enough! The event planning, the staff and support on the day, the fantastic food and incredible space we hired. Thank you so much!
5.0
JJ
James J.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · May 2023
5.0
HL
Holly L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CW
Claire W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Market House

Market House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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