Planning a date in Reading? These Reading Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Celeste Bar Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Cocktail bar | 2:30am |
| Miller & Carter Gun Street, King Street and the Oracle | Steakhouse | 11pm |
| The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar The Forbury and Castle Street | Restaurant and bar | 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 3 Reading bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 3 of these bars, about 7 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
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
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
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
Try Celeste Bar, Miller & Carter and The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar. Book ahead at the weekend.
Most are. Celeste Bar is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 3 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, including Elder & Eve Mocktail at Celeste Bar, Passionfruit Cooler at Miller & Carter and Virgin Negroni at The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar.
Yes. Miller & Carter, Celeste Bar and The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar are about 7 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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