At a loss for activities and places to check out with your other half? We're freshening up your date night arsenal with a few golden nuggets of quirky events, fun bars and romantic restaurants that're sure to impress your boo. So, without further ado, take a look at our pick of things to do for couples in Reading and get ready to bring your A game.
Last updated on 14th February 2023
Honest Burgers know a thing or two about cooking up a tasty patty and knockout rosemary fries. If you're craving a comfort food fix, this beauty will sort you out a treat with chicken, beef, veggie and vegan bites up for grabs.
Whether you're after a laidback meal with your other half, a happy hour drink or a bottomless weekend brunch, Slug and Lettuce has got you covered. The restaurant and bar is also ideally situated in the city centre, meaning you can head here after a day of shopping or working.
Escape Hunt is offering a choice of themed hands-on experiences for couples. Opt between a pirates cabin, Viking hall or den in the Wild West and work together over an hour to decipher codes and gain your freedom at this immersive event.
Get your weekend off to a great start with a fancy brunch at Browns Brasserie & Bar. Take your boo to the River Kennet restaurant and enjoy avocado on toast, pastries and beetroot hash before indulging in a little retail therapy at The Oracle.
@ O'Neill's Reading on Friday 24th March 2023 and 3 other Fridays
Taking place in Reading, Bogan Bingo promises an evening of comedy and tonnes of games. Your bingo callers are two mullet-haired Aussies Plus, there will be plenty of 80s and 90s anthems, as well as appalling choreography and awesome prizes.
Looking to impress? Housed inside a former bank, Market House is sure to do the job, touting three different kitchens, as well as a bar serving up various cocktails, gins and craft beer. If that wasn't enough, there's also a secret garden to relax in.
Three Guineas is a stylish gastropub near the station and the perfect place to end your romantic day out in Reading. Grab a booth on the ground floor or head down to the cellar rooms for a more intimate wining and dining experience.
Veeno is pouring up delicious wines and Italian cocktails in a sleek setting. Share a bottle and spend your evening whispering sweet nothings to one another whilst nibbling on a selection of bruschetta, pizza and meat platters.
Thirsty Bear Pizzeria & Bar is dishing up stylish interiors, craft beers and some of the freshest slices around. Grab a table in the cool dining room or head to the rooftop terrace and pick between a range of 16-inch and 20-inch New York-style doughy bites.
With a bunch of fun and quirky things for couples to do in Reading, MILK is a lively late-night bar and party spot. Be sure to check out one of their comedy evenings, DJ nights or rum tastings - that is when you're not slurping your way through their cocktail menu.
