Festive Afternoon Tea
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
Offering the most elegant ambience, artful décor in a warm heritage setup and having friendly and professional staff, The Roseate Reading is certainly the perfect place to celebrate the festive season and get together with friends and family. We are grateful to our guests who have chosen us year after year for their festive celebrations and gatherings.
As we are ready to welcome you and your loved ones on the red carpet of our Grade II listed hotel facade, get ready to experience the best time of the year in luxury. Enjoy the best cocktails and music ambience in our new restaurant & bar, take some memorable photos around our famous 86000 glass bead chandelier, indulge in our finest festive menus created for the occasion and make it even more special by staying overnight in one of our sophisticated rooms and suites.
With the opening of The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar, the ultimate Christmas experience awaits for those looking for a celebration or a special gathering in style. With the maximum capacity of up to 105 people for stand up reception styled events and 85 for sit down dinners, it is the ideal setting for any festive event.
Whichever event you may choose, you can be rest assured that the culinary delights will be nothing short of spectacular as our team of expert chefs have prepared a wonderful menu of festive dishes to complement every occasion.
Whatever your choice of celebration for this Christmas season will be, we welcome you to discover and embrace The Roseate Reading for an unforgettable time.
9 packages. Prices shown are the lowest per head. The venue will confirm the price and availability for your chosen date when it replies.
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
19 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
24 Dec 2026
25 Dec 2026
26 Dec 2026
27 Dec 2026
31 Dec 2026
31 Dec 2026
Bedrooms are available for party guests, so you can skip the late taxi home. Ask about rates when you enquire.
The Roseate Reading26, The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ
Reading station is in the town centre, with the Elizabeth line and fast trains to London and the West, so it’s easy for teams travelling in. The Oracle riverside, the town centre and Green Park are the main areas for Christmas parties.
9 packages for 2026: Festive Afternoon Tea from 19 November at £44 per person, Festive Lunches from 19 November at £55 per person, Christmas Party Nights from 19 November at £65 per person, Christmas Eve Dinner from 24 December at £55 per person, Christmas Day Lunch from 25 December at £115 per person and Boxing Day Brunch from 26 December at £49 per person, and more listed above.
Up to 89 guests for shared party nights, and up to 85 for exclusive hire.
As a guide, shared party nights from £65 per person, and exclusive hire from £65 per person. This season’s packages are listed above with their own prices. The venue will confirm the price for your date and group size when it replies to your enquiry.
Yes. Shared party nights suit smaller groups, such as a team of 10 to 20: you have your own table and share the room and the entertainment with other parties, with up to 89 guests on the night, from £65 per person. For a bigger group, or to have a space to yourselves, exclusive hire takes up to 85 guests, from £65 per person. Tell the venue your numbers when you enquire and it will suggest what fits.
Christmas Upstage Mini Collection at £10 per person, available from 27 December 2026. The highest priced is New Year's Eve Gala Dinner and Party at £125 per person.
Dates run from 19 November 2026 to 31 December 2026. Send a free enquiry and the venue will confirm which dates are available for your group when it replies.
Yes, there are bedrooms for party guests, so nobody has to brave the taxi queue. Ask about rates for your group when you enquire.
No. Shortlisting and enquiring on ChristmasVenues.com are free. Your enquiry goes straight to The Roseate Reading, which sends you its prices, and you book and pay the venue directly, never us.
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Whether it’s the office party or a family get-together, send The Roseate Reading your date and guest numbers. Your enquiry goes straight to the venue, which replies to you directly with prices and dates.
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