Reading's best cocktail bars are close together in the town centre. Friar Street and Station Hill have the games bars and a tiki-style club, Gun Street and King Street have the cocktail bars, and Caversham across the Thames has relaxed riverside pubs.
Reading Cocktail Week: The next Reading Cocktail Week runs 2 to 11 July 2027. A signature cocktail from £6 in each bar with one wristband.
Get your wristbandSpin and we'll pick one of the 22 Reading bars on this page.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Over Caversham Bridge, with riverside pubs and neighbourhood bars.
A bar on Prospect Street in Caversham, with food and music.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureVelvet Halo Coconut Daiquiri White Rum, Coconut Syrup, Lemon Juice, Foaming Bitters
Alcohol-freePina No-Colada vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue 4pm to 10am, Wed and Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri and Sat 2pm to 11pm, Sun closed
18 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading
A bar in Caversham, with music.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach Long Island Gordons Gin, Bacardi Rum, Cointreau, Wyborowa Vodka, El Sueno Tequila, Peach Syrup, CocaCola, Lemon Wedge
Alcohol-freePeach Low Island vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 9am to 9pm, Tue to Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 10am to 9pm
29 Church St, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BA
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
Close to the station, with games bars, an Irish bar, a tiki-style club and hotel bars.
A games bar on Station Road with crazy golf, darts and other games.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLife's A Peach Smirnoff Miami Peach, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Fizzy Peach Sweets
Alcohol-freeVirgin Peach Mojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
12-14 Station Rd, Reading, RG1 1JX
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
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
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
A cocktail bar on Merchants Place, with music.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureReading Milk Black Tears Spiced Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Milk, Nutmeg, and Sugar
Alcohol-freeBiscoff Martini Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat 5pm to midnight, Sun 5pm to 11pm
8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT
The bar at the Novotel on Friar Street.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTropical Garden Midori, Malibu, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freeNo-Cosmo vegan
25B Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP
The heart of town and the Oracle riverside, with cocktail bars, steak and Italian by the River Kennet.
A lively cocktail bar on Gun Street with sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and masterclasses for groups.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Beret Ciroc Berry, Chambord, Big Blue Syrup, Lemon Juice, Raspberry & Cranberry Cordial, Gold Dust, Lemonade
Alcohol-freeAF Bit of Me vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 6pm to 1:30am, Thu 6pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat 2pm to 3am, Sun 5pm to 1:30am
1 Gun St, Reading, RG1 2JR
A cocktail bar on King Street.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureElder & Eve Vodka, Elderflower, Apple Juice, Lemon juice
Alcohol-freeElder & Eve Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 5pm to 2:30am, Sat 2pm to 2:30am, Sun 4pm to 10pm
Unit 5A, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 2HG
The Cosy Club at the Oracle, with an all-day menu and cocktails.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKiwi Margarita El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, Agave, Lime Juice, Aquafaba Egg Alternative, Fresh Kiwi
Alcohol-freeKiwi Margarita Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 11pm
The Oracle, Reading, RG1 2AQ
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
Rosa's Thai on Kings Road.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThai Spicy Margarita Chilli Lemongrass Margarita Mix, Tequila, Rosa's Chilli Oil, Chilli
Alcohol-freeThai Spicy Margarita Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Jacksons Corner, 1-9 Kings Rd, Reading, RG1 3EY
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
A playful cocktail bar on Gun Street.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePizza Party Ghost Tequila, Tomato Water (made in house), Basil & Oregano Syrup (made in house), Supasawa, Saline
Alcohol-freeSilent Disco vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 4pm to 1am, Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 2:30am, Sat 2pm to 2:30am, Sun 4pm to 12:30am
5-6 Gun St, Reading, RG1 2JR
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
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
From the Forbury Gardens to Castle Street and the Oxford Road, with restaurants and hotel bars.
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
The lobby bar at the pentahotel on the Oxford Road.
Reading Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePenta Watermelon Margarita El Jimador Tequila, Triple Sec, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Alcohol-freeSummer Regret vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours
Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7RH
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
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
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
4 partner bars around Friar Street and the station, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars around Gun Street and the Oracle, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars around the Forbury and Castle Street, all a short walk apart.
It depends on the night you want. For a date, book Celeste Bar, Miller & Carter and The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar. For a group with something to do, try Boom Battle Bar and Flight Club. For a late one, head to Lola Lo, Milk Bar and The Cocktail Club. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Reading Cocktail Week 2026.
Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle (Celeste Bar, Miller & Carter and The Botanist), Friar Street and Station Hill (Boom Battle Bar, Flight Club and Lola Lo), The Forbury and Castle Street (The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar, Calico Bar & Eatery and PentaHotel) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, late night bars and brunch in Reading.
Lola Lo, Milk Bar and The Cocktail Club are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.
The most bars on this page are in Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle (9) and Friar Street and Station Hill (6). The heart of town and the Oracle riverside, with cocktail bars, steak and Italian by the River Kennet.
21 of the 22 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, including Pina No-Colada at Angel Bar, AF Bit of Me at Be At One and Virgin Peach Mojito at Boom Battle Bar.
For something to do as well as a drink, try Boom Battle Bar and Flight Club.
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.
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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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