Private Hire in Reading

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.

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Last updated on 10th December 2025




TGI Fridays Reading

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Right in the heart of town on Caversham Road, TGI Fridays™ Reading is the spot that turns any get-together into a celebration. With its buzzing atmosphere and menus packed with American-inspired favourites - think stacked burgers, saucy ribs and sizzling chicken fajitas - it's got everything you need to keep a crowd happy. Vegans? Covered. Cocktail lovers? More than spoiled, with bubblegum daiquiris, pornstar martinis and the iconic Long Island iced tea all on hand.

For parties, birthdays, and group nights out, this is a venue built for fun. You can even kick things off with a two-hour bottomless brunch, or make the main event a little interactive with cocktails that bring the flair.

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.

The Botanist, Reading

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.