Reading's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Reading Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Friar Street and Station Hill | Games bar | 2am |
| Flight Club Friar Street and Station Hill | Social darts bar | 1am |
| Lola Lo Friar Street and Station Hill | Tiki bar and club | 3am |
| ZeroDegrees Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Microbrewery and pizza | midnight |
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 4 Reading bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 11 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
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
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
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
Start with Boom Battle Bar, Flight Club, Lola Lo and ZeroDegrees.
Most are. Lola Lo is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 4 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, including Virgin Peach Mojito at Boom Battle Bar, Monkey Wants Apple 0% at Flight Club and Mule Mojito at Lola Lo.
Yes. ZeroDegrees, Lola Lo, Flight Club and Boom Battle 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.
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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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