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Calico Bar & Eatery

Restaurant

  2 reviews  – 
33 London Street, Ground Floor, Reading, RG1 4PS –
Reading Town Centre
From £100
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 125
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Indian
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Calico Bar & Eatery

Bar Area at Calico Bar & Eatery
Bar Area
Bar
·
Private space
125 seats
200 standing
This stylish bar is available for exclusive hire. It includes full use of the main bar area along with the Library Lounge and the Basement Bar. The venue can fit up to 200 guests. It is an excellent choice for large celebrations, corporate events, or private parties. The main bar area includes modern interiors with bold lighting and comfortable se...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
Library at Calico Bar & Eatery
Library
Lounge
·
Private space
32 seats
50 standing
Library, a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery, is a private library-style room defined by built-in bookshelves and an intimate lounge layout. Design: The room pairs deep-painted wood panelling and dark trim with warm-toned velvet sofas and leather armchairs. A tall arched window, heavy curtains and pendant lighting create compact, inward-facing proport...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £620 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
Basement Lounge at Calico Bar & Eatery
Basement Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
25 seats
40 standing
Basement Lounge is a Lounge in Calico Bar & Eatery that occupies a secluded, below‑street‑level room distinguished by its private, lounge-style layout. Design: The room presents painted wall panelling, a low ceiling and dark timber flooring arranged along a long rectangular plan. The space pairs mixed seating—a velvet sofa, an armchair and bar sto...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
S
Shyamal
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 150 guests · Wedding Reception
Decor, Service, Cocktails and fabulous food
Awareness, as we were unaware of this fantastic space in Reading Town center with parking vouchers available on site. Fantastic deal
5.0
JH
Jenny H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
17:00 – 22:00
from £120 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
17:00 – 22:00
from £120 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
17:00 – 22:00
from £120 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
17:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Friday
16:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
16:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
12:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Library
12:00 – 21:00
from £120 hire fee + min. spend
Basement Lounge
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Bar Area
12:00 – 21:00
from £1000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 125
seats
In-house catering
Indian
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Calico Bar & Eatery

Calico Bar & Eatery is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Calico Bar & Eatery is located within the boutique Hotel 1843 in Reading. It shows off Victorian charm with a modern, Instagrammable edge. We are just minutes from Reading station. The bar has bold décor, quirky details, and a lively vibe.

The venue includes three private hire options. The Library Lounge is a cosy room with plush seating for parties or work sessions. The Basement Bar offers an exclusive underground space for up to 30 guests. For larger occasions, the Entire Bar can be hired exclusively! It is perfect for weddings, corporate events, or big celebrations.

We provide freshly made dishes, Asian-inspired flavours, creative cocktails, and live DJs from Thursday to Saturday. Calico offers an unforgettable food, drink, and social experience for every occasion.

FAQ

No, outside food is not allowed. Catering can be provided through the internal kitchen.

Yes, drinks may be ordered on the day.

Yes, all of the meat is halal.

At Calico Bar & Eatery, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Calico Bar & Eatery is located at 33 London Street, in Reading Town Centre.

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