Good places for brunch in Reading, from relaxed cafe bars to restaurants with a weekend menu. All of them are Reading Cocktail Week partners, so there is a cocktail or an alcohol-free drink to go with it.
| Bar | Opens Saturday | Opens Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar The Forbury and Castle Street | 8am | 8am |
| Cosy Club Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | 9am | 9am |
| The Botanist Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | 10am | 11am |
| Zizzi Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | 11:30am | 11:30am |
| Miller & Carter Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | noon | noon |
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 5 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.
Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-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
Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-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
Opens 8am on SaturdaysAlcohol-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
Opens 11:30am on SaturdaysAlcohol-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
Cosy Club, Miller & Carter, The Botanist, The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar and Zizzi all serve brunch. Menus and times change, so check with the venue when you book.
Going by Google Maps, The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar (8am), Cosy Club (9am) and The Botanist (10am). Book ahead for a weekend table.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, including Kiwi Margarita Mocktail at Cosy Club, Passionfruit Cooler at Miller & Carter and Raspberry & Elderflower Cooler at The Botanist.
Yes. Miller & Carter, Zizzi, Cosy Club, The Botanist and The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar 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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