Cool And Quirky Bars In Reading

Home to some of the best craft beers in the city, BrewDog is bringing the heat when it comes to delicious food and drink. However, they've got a little more going on than your average bar as their funky Castle Street space front industrial designs and classic arcade games.

Eat, dance and drink all night at this cool Reading bar. With weekend nights open until 2am, Oakford Social Club is your midnight social hub providing you regular live music acts, delicious burger towers and a host of refreshing and affordable spirits. Pick your poison.

Experience this unique Polynesian-inspired Tiki bar in Reading if you're seeking a young, care-free place to vibe out to. Lola Lo plays a mix of music, everything from RnB to indie and stays open as late as 4am. Make your way to their dance floor to party at the centre of bamboo interiors and evocative lighting during one of their specially themed weekend nights.

Test your drunken ping pong skills at this cool stripped-back bar in Reading. With Olympic-grade ping pong tables and retro musical playlists, Smash is a guaranteed smashing time for you and your colleagues or mates. This bar also specialises in freshly-made artisan pizza and promises and unrivaled range of delicious craft beers, ciders and cocktails. 

Offering the perfect combo, Caffeine + Cocktails promises the best of both day and nighttime drinking and dining in Reading. Nestled in the heart of Reading's town centre, the cool bar hosts an array of quirky events from hip-hop brunches to TV quizzes. 

A certified cocktail haven, Be At One focuses on serving up lush cocktails alongside impressive service. With two floors of fully-stocked bars and dedicated happy hours, the Reading bar specialises in custom concoctions such as their Oreo and ice cream laced Irish Disco Biscuit.

Veeno is completely Italian-inspired bar, paying special attention to Italy's ritual of drinking which makes sure to include family and friends, and a relaxing atmosphere. This Reading bar offers a host of authentic Italian wines and spuntini – delicious platters of meats, cheeses and other appetisers imported strictly from Italian producers.

If you want to party like a rockstar, you have to go where the stars go. In Reading, Sub89 is your cool bar spot for everything underground music related with both international touring and local acts, with past talent including Ed Sheeran and Gary Numan. Doors open at 7pm – hosting musical guests, comedians and club nights – and drinks start from just £1. 

Laidback and serving indie vibes and top notch tipples, Milk is a Reading bar for rum and party lovers alike. Get lost in the fairy lights, vinyl DJ nights and pop-up markets while sipping on a Prosecco-laced martini.

The party doesn't have to wait until the weekend at this pulsing Reading bar. Dance, drink and sing along to daily live musical talent until 3am on weeknights or 4am on weekends at the Purple Turtle. This cool Reading bar provides you affordable classic cocktails and melodic thrills. And if you needed another quirk added to the list, you can catch regular burlesque performances here.