An ornate metal entrance sign in front of the brick facade at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar.
An event space with exposed brick arches, candlelit long table, and white floral centerpiece at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar.
An intimate event space in a bar with exposed brick walls, fairy lights, and live music at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar.
An event space in a bar with exposed brick arches, eclectic seating, and a rustic wooden bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar.

The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar

Pub

  24 reviews  – 
Station Approach, Reading, RG1 1LY –
Reading Town Centre
From £500
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

The Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas is a Victorian pub located right at Reading Station, offering a private space with a dance floor and BYO DJ setup. Perfect for milestone celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, or engagement parties where a lively and personalized atmosphere is key.

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Spaces for hire at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar

Firefly Cellar Bar at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar
Firefly Cellar Bar
Bar
·
Private space
60 seats
150 standing
Stripped back to expose original brick-built arches, the Firefly Cellar Bar is a stunning vaulted function space that makes a special setting for private parties and corporate events. Completely self-contained with its own bar, separate entrance and separate WCs, it’s suitable for everything from birthday parties to product launches - with luxurio...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
8 recent guests highly rated location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
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MW
Mrs W.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 45 guests · April 2026 · Firefly Cellar Bar
Service with a smile nothing was too much trouble
4.6
AA
Andy A.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · March 2026 · Firefly Cellar Bar
All the people we dealt with were great and it was really easy to discuss what we wanted. The event couldn't have gone better
Nothing!
5.0
TH
Thomas H.
Verified review
Event Space · 85 guests · November 2025 · Firefly Cellar Bar
We recently celebrated a fantastic joint 40th birthday at the Cellar Bar at the Three Guineas Reading. The entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Planning was seamless due to outstanding communication and the helpfulness of Bethany, who managed our booking. The venue’s flexibility was a major highlight, allowing us to bring in our own band for a personalised party atmosphere. On the night, we were impressed by the venue's cleanliness and great ambiance. The staff were incredibly attentive and ensured all our guests had a brilliant time. We highly recommend the Cellar Bar for any event and would definitely book it again.
Additional food options would be a plus for future events
4.8
HL
Holly L.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 40 guests · July 2025 · Firefly Cellar Bar
Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful event. From organising and planning with Bethany to on the day assistance and service with Kelly and the rest of the team, we couldn't have asked for more to celebrate our recent baby and engagement news. Everyone was so attentive and always happy to help and the organisation was fantastic despite it being a really busy day in the pub with the football! The venue itself was gorgeous and the perfect space for everyone of all ages. Bar and food service was excellent and staff communicated fantastically throughout. The staff let us decorate as we wished and offered help with taking down decorations at the end to save us any stress. Thanks for helping us host this special event, would 100% recommend and use again in future.
Nothing that we disliked, however some food labels on the buffet would have been a helpful addition for people to see which food was what, but as no allergens etc on the day this was not a major issue for us.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:30
from £800 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 23:30
from £800 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Friday
17:00 – 0:30
from £2000 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 0:30
from £2000 min. spend
Saturday
17:00 – 0:30
from £2500 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 0:30
from £2500 min. spend
Sunday
17:00 – 21:30
from £500 min. spend
Firefly Cellar Bar
17:00 – 21:30
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar

The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Designed by Brunel himself, The Three Guineas was built to serve, whether you fancy cask ales, commuter coffees or cracking cuisine. The Grade-II listed building was the original entrance to Reading station, serving thousands of travellers and punters over the years.

We offer a menu featuring refined pub classics crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whatever the occasion, The Three Guineas can cater for your needs. From business meetings to weddings and birthdays with our functions rooms we've got you covered.

FAQ

No, external catering is not allowed, except for a birthday cake.

Yes, someone will be on the bar, so guests can stay in the room and do not need to go upstairs for anything.

No, someone will be on the bar, so guests can stay in the room and do not need to go upstairs for anything.

Under-18s are allowed with parental supervision.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar:

  • Firefly Cellar Bar hosting 80 guests: £2813.76

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Bar is located at Station Approach, in Reading Town Centre.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Mrs W. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'Service with a smile nothing was too much trouble'

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