PubUp to 300
O'Neill's Reading
Town centre, Reading
Music Room
Enquire for a quote · Set by date and numbers
Private barDance floorFood on site
Birthday parties in Reading
Birthday party venues in Reading
Turning 18, 40 or 80? Reading has rooms for every kind of birthday crowd. Go big at O'Neill's in the town centre, which takes up to 300 and has its own dance floor, or keep it cosy at The Three Guineas by the station. Slug & Lettuce on Friar Street and Be At One bring the cocktails, Rams Rugby Club in Sonning has space for 190, and Lyndhurst Road Community Centre in Tilehurst lets you bring your own food and keep costs down.
Rooms
6 venues
for birthdays
Guests
150 to 300
depending on the room
Private bar
4 of 6
rooms
Own food
1 of 6
let you bring it
BarUp to 260
Slug & Lettuce Friar Street
Town centre, Reading
Upstairs bar
Packages on enquiry · Cocktail trees, drinks packages and buffets
Private barFood on site
Sports clubUp to 190
Be At One Reading
Town centre, Reading
Basement Bar
Enquire for a quote · Drinks bundles and bar tabs available
Private bar
The Three Guineas
Station Approach, Reading
Firefly Cellar Bar
Minimum spend per evening · Price on request
Private barFood on site
Community hall
Lyndhurst Road Community Centre
Tilehurst, Reading
Main hall
From £9 an hour · Plus £42 open/close fee and £100 refundable deposit
Bring your own foodStep-freeKids welcome
At a glance
6 rooms in Reading that host birthday parties, from pubs, bars and sports clubs, for 150 to 300 guests. 4 have a private bar, and 1 lets you bring your own food.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neill's ReadingPub | Town centre | Up to 300 | Venue caters | ||
| Slug & Lettuce Friar StreetBar | Town centre | Up to 260 | Venue caters | ||
| Rams Rugby ClubSports club | Sonning | Up to 190 | Ask | ||
| Be At One ReadingBar | Town centre | Up to 160 | Ask | ||
| The Three GuineasPub | Station Approach | Up to 150 | Venue caters | ||
| Lyndhurst Road Community CentreCommunity hall | Tilehurst | Ask | Bring your own |
What to look for
- A private bar, so your guests aren't queuing with the regulars
- A dance floor and a sound system you can plug into, or room for a DJ
- A late licence if the party will run past 11pm
- Clear rules on decorations: some venues ban confetti or glitter
- Whether under-18s can stay all night, if it's a family party
Questions people ask
How many birthday party venues are there in Reading?
We list 6 rooms in Reading that take birthday parties, across Town centre, Sonning, Station Approach and Tilehurst. Each one has been checked against the venue's own website or another public source.
What's the biggest birthday party venue in Reading?
O'Neill's Reading in Town centre is the largest we list, for up to 300 guests. For a smaller group, The Three Guineas holds up to 150.
Can I bring my own food to a birthday party venue in Reading?
Yes, at 1 of the 6 rooms here: Lyndhurst Road Community Centre. Elsewhere the venue usually provides the food, so ask about buffet prices when you enquire.
How far ahead should I book a birthday venue?
Friday and Saturday nights go first, especially from late November to New Year. Book Saturdays 6 to 8 weeks ahead if you can, and ask about midweek or Sunday rates, which are often lower.
Do I have to pay to hire a pub function room for a birthday?
Often not directly. Many pubs waive the room fee if your group spends a set amount at the bar or on food. Our guide to minimum spends explains how that works.
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