Lola Lo
Until 3am Fri and Sat
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Reading Cocktail Week
The next Reading Cocktail Week runs 2 to 11 July 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £6 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £6. 22 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
- Groups of four or more pay £7.95 each.
Wristbands from £7.95 each in a group.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 22 Reading venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Reading
Somewhere to keep the night going in Reading. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Live music and DJs
Reading bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
The Botanist
The Botanist on King Street, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Bars with games
A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.
Boom Battle Bar
A games bar on Station Road with crazy golf, darts and other games.
Flight Club
Social darts at Station Hill, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Date night in Reading
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Miller & Carter
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Reading Cocktail Week 2026.
Miller & Carter
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
The Botanist
The Botanist on King Street, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Lola Lo
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
Miller & Carter
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
Be At One
A lively cocktail bar on Gun Street with sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and masterclasses for groups.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Lola Lo
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
Miller & Carter
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
The Botanist
The Botanist on King Street, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
The Crown
A pub on Bridge Street in Caversham, by the river, with music and sport.
ZeroDegrees
A microbrewery on Bridge Street with craft beer fresh from the tanks and pizza.
Flight Club
Social darts at Station Hill, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Lola Lo
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
ZeroDegrees
A microbrewery on Bridge Street with craft beer fresh from the tanks and pizza.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Reading Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Lola Lo
A Pacific island-themed cocktail bar and club on Friar Street, with bamboo shacks and Easter Island-style heads.
Miller & Carter
A steakhouse at the Oracle, with British beef, burgers and cocktails.
The Botanist
The Botanist on King Street, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
A smart restaurant and bar on the Forbury, with modern European food made with local ingredients.
Be At One
A lively cocktail bar on Gun Street with sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and masterclasses for groups.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening around Friar Street and the station
4 partner bars around Friar Street and the station, all a short walk apart.
- 1Lola Lo
- 2NovotelAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Milk BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Flight ClubAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening around Gun Street and the Oracle
4 partner bars around Gun Street and the Oracle, all a short walk apart.
- 1Celeste Bar
- 2The BotanistAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Cosy ClubAbout 4 minutes' walk
- 4The Cocktail ClubAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening around the Forbury and Castle Street
4 partner bars around the Forbury and Castle Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar
- 2Calico Bar & EateryAbout 6 minutes' walk
- 3The Rising SunAbout 8 minutes' walk
- 4PentaHotelAbout 4 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Reading's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Reading at night: your questions
What is there to do in Reading at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Lola Lo and Milk Bar. For live music, try The Botanist and McCafferty's Irish Bar. For games bars, try Boom Battle Bar and Flight Club. For date night, try Celeste Bar and Miller & Carter. For dinner and drinks, try The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar and Calico Bar & Eatery. For ten days a year, Reading Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Reading?
Lola Lo, Milk Bar and The Cocktail Club are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, PentaHotel stays open until midnight, Be At One stays open until 3am and Lola Lo stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Reading?
The Botanist and McCafferty's Irish Bar are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Reading?
Try Celeste Bar, Miller & Carter and The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar. Book ahead at the weekend.
Which Reading bars have games?
Boom Battle Bar and Flight Club all have something to play.
What is Reading Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Reading's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £6, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 22 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Reading Cocktail Week?
The next Reading Cocktail Week runs 2 to 11 July 2027.
More from Reading
Every venue on this page took part in Reading Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.