Private Hire in Reading

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 10th December 2025

Want all eyes on you as you blow out the birthday candles? Pulling out all the stops for your bestie's hen do? These are the best private hire venues in Reading no matter the occasion; whether that's a casual restaurant to gather your family, a club for your Christmas party needs or a spacious cocktail bar to dazzle at the next corporate event.




Hope and Bear

With not one, but two beer gardens, Hope and Bear is the perfect place for your summer party in Reading. And when the weather's a little cooler? Head inside where traditional nooks, classic awnings and cosy chesterfield provide the backdrop to your event.

The Botanist, Reading

£8.50 lunch

The Botanist's falling foliage and sultry secret garden atmos are the perfect backdrop to any kind of event. Whether you're planning a work do, wedding or big birthday bash, there's a perfect space to suit.

You can takeover a section, book a private dining room or go big and hire the whole place to yourself. Whatever you go for, group menus and the usual selection of sensational cocktails will see that your guests go home happy.

Playlist Live Reading

Situated on Friar Street, Playlist Live is a vibrant nightlife destination that combines dining, drinks and live music. They host a five-piece bad in the evenings, who will take your requests for songs, and they offer fantastic bottomless brunches as well.

You can hire out the entire venue for up to 350 people, or 150 seated, with minimum spends starting from £750. Sip killer cocktails while you're here, paired with international plates like Mexican burgers topped with cheese and nachos, hanging halloumi kebabs and seafood linguine.

Vino.Vita.

Vino.Vita. is a great choice for birthdays, corporate meetings or even a wedding reception, with space for up to 100 people seated, or 150 standing, in their private room. The Italian-inspired bar specialises in Mediterranean wine and a menu to match - featuring everything from creamed asparagus bruschetta to buffalo mozzarella and smoked ham pizzas or mushroom tagliatelle.