Best Clubs in Reading

Best Clubs in Reading

Home to one of the best festivals in the world, there’s no doubt about it that Reading is a party town with a nightlife worth experiencing!

Being a popular university town, Reading offers a wide range of variety when it comes to finding the best place to party on your big night out! Whether you’re after the all-out clubbing experience with all the best club tunes or somewhere more intimate with an alternative vibe, we’re sure that by checking out our list of the best clubs in Reading that you’ll find what you’re looking for.


Best Clubs in Reading - Lola Lo Reading

1. Lola Lo Reading

Hosting three different club nights each week, Lola Lo Reading takes you away from the dreary English weather to the sub-tropical Polynesian islands as soon as you walk through the door!

This beautifully designed venue that specialises in classic and themed cocktails for you to try and enjoy. Each night offers different drinks deals as well, and at fantastic prices.

Playing all the club classics and commercial tunes you know you’ll end up dancing to!

📌 127 Friar St » | Website »

Best Clubs in Reading - Gun Street Garden

2. Gun Street Garden

Split over three individually-themed rooms, Gun Street Garden is a stunning nightclub in Reading that would make for a fantastic place to stop off on your last night of freedom.

Open until the early hours of the morning each weekend, this exciting venue also offers some great booth and drinks packages that will be sure to make your night out extra-special.

📌 5-6 Gun St » | Website »

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Best Clubs in Reading - After Dark Club

3. After Dark Club

The oldest nightclub still in operation in the town, After Dark Club Reading has become a legendary venue for live music through hosting big-name acts like The Verve and Manic Street Preachers in its time.

Committed to supporting local up-and-coming acts and DJs, this establishment is also known for its themed club nights, covering everything from 80s to indie and techno!

📌 112 London St » | Website »

Best Clubs in Reading - The Purple Turtle

4. The Purple Turtle

A highly-regarded and well-loved hotspot right in the heart of the town, The Purple Turtle is an exciting and lively venue that’s easily one of the most famous places to party in Reading.

Staying open later than most of the other clubs you’ll find in the town, this is the perfect all-day pub & club that features two floors and a heated area outside. Whether you come for the live music or the amazing club nights, visiting this club is a must-do experience!

📌 9 Gun St » | Website »

Best Clubs in Reading - Sub89

5. Sub89

Since opening in 2009 with a performance from world-renowned Chase & Status, Sub89 Reading is a popular underground nightlife hotspot that treats punters with regular club nights, live music events, stand-up comedy nights and much more!

Hosting some massive names in music over the years, this club has hosted the likes of Ed Sheeran and The Beat. With their club nights taking place on the weekend, expect to be dancing ‘til the very early hours at this venue with its late opening hours!

📌 110-117 Friar St » | Website »


During your group weekend in Reading we’re sure you’ll be wanting to add some group activities, and luckily we have plenty for you to choose from to make your experience memorable.

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