Somewhere to drink outside in Reading: terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating at Reading Cocktail Week partner venues.
| Bar | Outdoor seating | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Calico Bar & Eatery The Forbury and Castle Street | Not listed | midnight |
| Flight Club Friar Street and Station Hill | Not listed | 1am |
| Lola Lo Friar Street and Station Hill | Not listed | 3am |
| McCafferty's Irish Bar Friar Street and Station Hill | Not listed | 2am |
| Miller & Carter Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Not listed | 11pm |
| The Botanist Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Not listed | midnight |
| The Crown Caversham | Not listed | midnight |
| The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar The Forbury and Castle Street | Not listed | 11pm |
| The Rising Sun The Forbury and Castle Street | Not listed | 11pm |
| ZeroDegrees Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Not listed | midnight |
| Zizzi Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Not listed | 11pm |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 11 Reading bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 11 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
An Indian restaurant and bar on London Street.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMai Tai Rum, Pineapple Juice, Almond Syrup, Saline
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 9pm
33, London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Alcohol-free signature
Social darts at Station Hill, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMonkey Wants Apple Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Black Irish Whiskey Liqueur, Cloudy Apple, Fresh Lemon Juice, Real Apple Syrup, Demerara Syrup, Fresh Mint Leaves, Cider
Alcohol-freeMonkey Wants Apple 0% vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
Flight Club Reading, Units 7/9, One Station Hill, Reading, RG1 1NR
Alcohol-free signature
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMezcal Watermelon Margarita Mezcal Quiquiriqui, Fresh Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Muddled Watermelon, Watermelon Syrup
Alcohol-freeMule Mojito vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu to Sat 9pm to 3am, Sun closed
127, Friar St, Reading, RG1 1EP
Alcohol-free signature
An Irish bar on Friar Street with music and sport.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureEmerald Jam Jameson Whiskey, Blackberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Apple Juice
Alcohol-freeEmerald Mist vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 11am to midnight, Thu 11am to 1am, Fri and Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to midnight
McCafferty's Bar Reading, 12-14 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DB
Alcohol-free signature
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDisaronno Blush Amaretto Disaronno, Raspberry Liqueur, Sour Mix, Cranberry Juice
Alcohol-freePassionfruit Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 11pm
Unit 5, The Oracle Centre, Reading, RG1 2AG
Alcohol-free signature
The Botanist on King Street, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePink Poppy Club Bacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel
Alcohol-freeRaspberry & Elderflower Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 10pm
1-5 King St, Reading, RG1 2HB
Alcohol-free signature
A pub on Bridge Street in Caversham, by the river, with music and sport.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSaluti Mezcal, Aperol, Grapefruit Soda, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Celery Bitters, Celery Salt
Alcohol-freeElderflower Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11:30am to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
3 Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA
Alcohol-free signature
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSbagliato Campari, Antica Formula, La Vita Sociale Prosecco
Alcohol-freeVirgin Negroni vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 7am to 11pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 11pm
26 The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJ
Alcohol-free signature
A pub and restaurant on Castle Street.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureApricot Collins Bombay Sapphire, Fresh Lemon Juice, Apricot Syrup, White Grape & Apricot Soda, Lemon Wedge, Apricot
Alcohol-freeApricot Not Collins vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri noon to 11pm, Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 11:30am to 10pm
16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD
Alcohol-free signature
A microbrewery on Bridge Street with craft beer fresh from the tanks and pizza.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureZD Espresso Martini Absolut Vanilla, Kahlua, Coffee, Zerodegrees Black Lager Syrup
Alcohol-freeTropical Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
9 Bridge St, Reading, RG1 2LR
Alcohol-free signature
Zizzi at the Oracle Riverside, with outdoor seating by the River Kennet.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSunset Mango Margarita Tequila, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Persian Lime, Smoked Paprika Salt Rim
Alcohol-freeMango & Lime Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, RG1 2AG
Most are. Calico Bar & Eatery and Lola Lo are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 10 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, including Monkey Wants Apple 0% at Flight Club, Mule Mojito at Lola Lo and Emerald Mist at McCafferty's Irish Bar.
Yes. Calico Bar & Eatery, Miller & Carter, Zizzi, ZeroDegrees and The Rising Sun are about 11 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
The next Reading Cocktail Week runs 2 to 11 July 2027. Signature cocktails start from £6 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Reading's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
The next Reading Cocktail Week runs 2 to 11 July 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £6 in bars across Reading, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Reading Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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