Looking for the best Christmas party in Reading? Welcome to Market House – one of Reading’s most vibrant festive destinations for Christmas parties, festive drinks and unforgettable nights out.
Whether you’re planning the office Christmas party, festive drinks with colleagues, a Christmas meal with friends or a big end-of-year celebration, we’ve got everything you need to make it one to remember. Expect festive food, seasonal cocktails, private hire spaces, interactive games, karaoke, shuffleboard, electronic darts and entertainment that keeps the celebrations going long into the night.
From intimate festive drinks in The Vault to rooftop celebrations and full venue Christmas takeovers, Market House Reading has a space for every kind of festive gathering. Making a night of it? Stay over in one of our 23 boutique bedrooms and keep the Christmas spirit going without the journey home.
This Christmas, bring the people – we’ll bring the party. Enquire today and discover why Market House is one of the best Christmas party venues in Reading.

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Big festive energy, great food, flowing cocktails and unforgettable moments – this is Christmas done properly. Sing your heart out with karaoke, bring the competition to shuffleboard and electronic darts, and keep the festive fun flowing with ping pong, games and more.
From office Christmas parties to unforgettable nights with friends, Market House brings everything together under one roof

Part planner, problem solver and festive miracle worker – Makana is here to take the stress out of Christmas.
Whether it’s office parties, festive drinks or a full-blown Market House takeover, she’ll help bring the magic (and make sure the bubbles keep flowing).
Make it more than just a knees-up, crank up the chaos and get seriously competitive. Whether you’re battling for bragging rights or just looking for an excuse to scream-sing Mariah, we’ve got you covered.
Keep the Christmas celebrations going with an overnight stay at Market House. With 23 boutique bedrooms upstairs, it’s the perfect way to round off office Christmas parties, festive drinks and nights out with friends in the heart of Reading.
No taxis or late-night travel – just festive food, cocktails, cosy rooms and a relaxed morning after. Whether you’re joining us for a Christmas party or festive getaway, make a night of it this Christmas.

After last year’s sell-out party, New Year’s Eve at Market House is back – bigger, louder and better than ever. Expect DJs, cocktails, confetti and unbeatable energy across the whole venue as every floor comes alive for one unforgettable celebration.
From The Roof to The Vault, enjoy great music, flowing drinks and the unmistakable Market House atmosphere you know and love. Whether you’re dancing into midnight or celebrating with friends, this is New Year’s Eve in Reading done properly.
Tickets are limited – when they go live, don’t hang about.
Bold, brilliant and unapologetically Market House.

Yes – we’re now taking bookings for Christmas parties at Market House Reading. Whether you’re planning festive drinks, an office Christmas party, a private event or a big night out with friends, we’ve got spaces for celebrations of all sizes. We recommend booking early for peak festive dates.
Absolutely. From festive dinners and work Christmas parties to full venue takeovers, Market House is ideal for large group bookings. We have spaces for everything from smaller get-togethers to exclusive hire for bigger celebrations.
Yes – we offer a range of private hire spaces, including The Vault, Rooftop Bar & Terrace and The Mezz, ideal for office Christmas parties, festive drinks and private celebrations in Reading.
Our Market Floor is available for exclusive hire for up to 300 guests, making it perfect for large office Christmas parties, company celebrations and festive takeovers. Enjoy private access to games, bars, event spaces and entertainment for a truly unforgettable Christmas party in Reading.
Yes — we offer festive menus designed for sharing, celebrating and keeping the party going. Choose from our Premium Festive Buffet, packed with seasonal favourites like roast turkey crown, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, roast potatoes and festive desserts, or our more relaxed Festive Pizza Grazer, perfect for casual Christmas celebrations and group dining.
Our Premium Festive Buffet includes festive favourites such as honey glazed roast turkey crown, cranberry & thyme sea trout, vegan meatballs with spiced cranberry marinara, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, roast potatoes and festive desserts.
For a more relaxed option, our Festive Pizza Grazer features festive bites including crispy brie bites, pigs in blankets and wings, alongside Christmas-inspired pizzas like The Christmas Clucker, topped with turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry glaze.
Absolutely. We offer vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes across our Christmas menus, including truffle, mushroom & parmesan tarts, Cranberry & Guinness cauliflower wings, vegan meatballs and our Vegan Vixen pizza.
Yes — keep the festive celebrations flowing with drinks packages including festive cocktails, beer towers, buckets of beer and crowd-pleasing party drinks. Perfect for office Christmas parties, festive socials and group celebrations.
Yes — we can cater for a range of dietary requirements. Please let us know any dietary needs when booking and our team will do their best to accommodate your group.
Christmas at Market House is anything but ordinary. Expect karaoke, electronic darts, shuffleboard, ping pong, DJ nights, festive quizzes, drag bingo and more throughout the season.
Yes — depending on your group size and space, we can help incorporate games and entertainment into your Christmas celebration. Speak to the team about building the perfect festive package.
Yes — Market House has 23 boutique bedrooms, making it easy to turn your Christmas party into an overnight stay. Perfect for corporate guests, groups travelling to Reading or anyone wanting to skip the late-night taxi home.
Yes — we’re just a short walk from Reading Station, with excellent rail connections to London, Oxford, Bristol and beyond, making us an easy meeting point for Christmas celebrations.
While we don’t have on-site parking, The Oracle Car Park and Queens Road Car Park are both just a short walk away and ideal for guests joining us for festive events or overnight stays.
