Foyer at Reading Biscuit Factory

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Event Venue · Semi-private area

47 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG –
Reading
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Available for semi-private hire or full exclusive hire, half day, full day or evening.
Half day hire starting @ £300 + VAT
Full day hire starting @ £550 + VAT
Evening hire starting @ £1,000 + VAT

Reading Biscuit Factory is situated at the heart of Reading’s town centre. We are a creative, cultural hub that offers a three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, free workspace, live performance space and more. Our aim is to offer a welcoming venue and create a setting where everyone can relax, work, meet and create – all under one roof.

We are a 10-minute walk from Reading train station and take pride in our local community which has inspired the venue, reflecting Reading’s long-standing heritage, the arts, culture and music scene that heavily sits within the community.

Our spacious, bright and day-light filled venue offers a unique backdrop for the events scene in Reading, offering all event bookers a backdrop that is fully accessible and the perfect setting for large scale receptions, entertaining, brand, festivals, filming and more! If you are looking for a home for next event, workshop, product launch or get-together, please do get in contact and we will be more than happy to help and welcome you to Reading Biscuit Factory.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:30
from £210–£1200 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 11:00
from £210 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £360 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £360 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 20
U-Shaped
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Bar
Barista Coffee
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Reading Biscuit Factory

We are a three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, live performance space, and community hub situated at the heart of Reading’s town center. We aim to offer a fantastic, welcoming venue and create a setting where everyone can relax, work, meet, and create – all under one roof.

We are proud to present an exciting and varied film programme, from the newest blockbusters to the latest independent films, as well as a host of special one-off screenings and events. Pop in and work from our beautiful cafe and bar space, or simply relax and enjoy a movie with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine!


As a venue for the people of Reading, we want our audience and community to shape us and what we do. If you have an idea or suggestion, please get in touch. We are open to anything, from art exhibitions to improv comedy, and live cabaret music, we are more than happy to have a chat about your ideas.

If you are looking for a unique and versatile space for any event we have several spaces available for hire, including our cinema screens. Suitable for classes and workshops, meetings, rehearsals, performances, and presentations, or celebrating those special occasions. Whatever the event, we would love to help.

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Screen 3 at Reading Biscuit Factory
from £360
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Biscuit Tin at Reading Biscuit Factory
from £210
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