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Basement Bar at Be At One Reading

Basement in a Bar
·
Private space
1-2 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR –
Reading Town Centre
Up to 20
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Basement Bar is a private basement area in Be At One Reading, notable for its secluded below-ground layout that concentrates sound and activity into a single compact party space.

Design: The room has low ceilings, curved red banquette seating, tongue-and-groove wood panelling and dark wood flooring, accented by vertical LED strips and concealed warm lighting for a compact, club-style interior.

Features: The space includes fixed booth seating, tall stools and small cocktail tables, plus a cleared central floor suitable for dancing. The room also provides practical amenities such as Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Groups of friends seeking an energetic, informal standing-and-dancing space with some seated areas for socialising.

What sets it apart: Hosts may bring their own DJ and play external music through the room's PA system.

What guests say: The space has a vibrant atmosphere, lively music and friendly, attentive staff.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-60 guests and costs between £350 - £500.

"Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting."

- Alana R. May 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £250–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:30
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Quiet space
  • Private Bar
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering MAY be permitted, upon request
- No under 18's

Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MS
Michelle S.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · May 2026

Great communication prior to event. Mum’s 50th Birthday. Friendly staff, great venue, great drinks.

4.2
AR
Alana R.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · May 2025

Brilliant event space. Small enough that makes the room feel packed with 30+ people. Great lighting. No issues whatsoever. Staff are lovely and good fun. Drinks are nice and also strong ! so easy to organise. So much fun.

toilet was messy when we arrived.

4.2
LP
Laura P.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 50 guests · April 2025

Great location and the room was a really good size, facilities were clean, the bar staff were amazing and loved the fact I could play my own music

I'm still waiting on the return of my holding deposit which I was told would be returned to me if we spent the over the minimum amount which I confirmed on the night we did

5.0
LM
Laura M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very quick to respond to my queries.

5.0

FAQ

Decorations must be removed on the evening because of bookings the following day.

No. All bookings need to have the DJ form filled in.

Yes, speakers are provided; guests must bring all their other equipment.

Limited booth seating and bar seating are available.

Be At One Reading is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Be At One Reading

Be At One Reading is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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