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 the best things to do for couples in Reading and get ready to bring your A game.
Looking to impress? Housed inside a former bank, Market House is sure to do the job, touting three different kitchens, bottomless brunches featuring goodies like a crispy smoked bacon bap as well as a bar serving up various cocktails, gins and craft beers. If that wasn't enough, there's also a secret garden to relax in and plenty of fun events like stand-up comedy and drag bingo.
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Next time the romance takes you in Reading, get down to The Botanist. With fine fizz, signature cocktails and a secret garden setting, it's designed for dreamy date nights.
Make your move on a Friday or Saturday and there's live music to set the mood too. Homegrown bands, duos and acoustic acts take to the stage every week.
Take your date down the oche at Flight Club. Over on Station Hill, it's got all kinds of chaotic games across its ten interactive oches.
Fancy making a day of it? Get down to the Bruch Social for pizza paddles, prosecco and a Social Darts sampler - all from just £24.75.
Looking for a sophisticated spot on your next date night? Then head to Vino.Vita., a stylish Italian bar on Valpy Street that specialises in carefully curated wines. Expect rustic wooden interiors and pretty vines creeping across the walls, with plenty of tables where you can enjoy a glass of vino alongside indulgent pasta dishes, hand-stretched pizzas or mouthwatering sharing platters.
Veeno is pouring up delicious wines and stunning Italian cocktails in a sleek setting. Share a bottle of class vino and spend your evening whispering sweet nothings to one another while nibbling on a selection of pomodoro bruschetta, 'nduja pizza and grand meat platters. Feelin' fancy? Head to one of their wine tastings or afternoon teas for a great time.
@ The Corn Stores on Every Saturday
Serving up a boozy brunch special every Saturday, The Corn Stores has got all you breakfast-lovin' couples covered. From Devon crab benedict to 45-day aged 'minute' T-bone steak, as well as unlimited prosecco, bellinis, and six bloody mary options, this joint offers the perfect fuel for you and your beau to party all day.
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.
Located on King Street, 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 like the Tribute and Pesto burgers as well as plenty of delish sides.
Whether you're after a laid-back steak and fries meal with your other half, a happy hour drink or a bottomless weekend brunch, Slug and Lettuce has got you covered. The buzzy restaurant and bar is ideally situated in the city centre, meaning you can head here after a tiring day of shopping or working.
@ Playlist Live Reading on Fri, 10th Apr 2026 @ 18:00 - 22:00
Dust off your platform boots and grab your one and only for date night of non-stop nostalgia. Abba's Angels are taking over Playlist Live for a spectacular night of timeless anthems, iconic outfits and pure disco energy.
You'll groove to all the tunes you know and love - think Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Super Trouper, and many more. Grab your tickets to a night of epic vocals, dazzling costumes and dancefloor fillers from just £11.
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 featuring dishes like Norfolk chicken kiev and chorizo doused in red wine.
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, from The Tennessee topped with gorgonzola and parmesan to the Hell's Kitchen smothered in caramelised onions and jalapenos.
While there might be a bunch of fun and quirky things for couples to do in Reading, there's none like MILK, 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.
