The Roseate, Reading | England, United Kingdom

The Lowdown

Type: Bar / Club / Lounge Boutique Hotel Historic Building Hotel / Resort / Spa Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Park Street

Style: Classic
Contemporary
Elegant
Romantic
Traditional

Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

The building, along with its wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, cornice mouldings and the original lift shaft, have all been precisely restored to their original glory. To revive the old world charm of the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden along with its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings on the doors and mantlepiece have all been restored to their past beauty. One of the top hotels in Reading, The Roseate Reading is a culmination of opulence and warmth. The Roseate Reading is located near the Ascot Racecourse and is also very conveniently located near the venue of the Reading Festival.

Capacity

Seated: 90

Buffet: 105

Standing: 180

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Estimated price per head: from $60 to $180

Additional charges: Parking is availbale on a first come first serve bases at £20 per night.

Full venue buyout option: from $10,000 to $25,000

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2006
Renovated In: 2019
Curfew: 8 PM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: Indoors Only
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations: The Roseate Reading has 23 well-appointed rooms in the main hotel and 32 rooms and suites in the ‘House’ building. All rooms and suites in the House have direct access to Aheli Spa and gym. Every en-suite bedroom has a perfect amalgamation of art, sound, light, comfort and is equipped with Penhaligon’s amenities and a Nespresso coffee machine. This blend of luxury and fervour permeates throughout the hotel.

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Wifi
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

Standout venue features:: Built in 1911 as the Shire Hall for Berkshire County Council, this listed building is most impressive and one that lends itself effortlessly to become a luxury hotel. The wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, cornice mouldings and even the original lift shaft have been precisely restored to their original glory. The central lift shaft that runs the full height of the building is the setting for the stunning Italian chandelier, with 86,000 individual glass beads from top to bottom. To revive the old world charm of the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden, its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings on the doors and mantelpiece have all been restored to their past beauty.
The Roseate Reading complements its early 20th century architecture with a wide variety of art sourced from across the world, which is meant to inspire creativity. A sample of the hotel’s key art pieces include ‘Minimalism is not a word in our dictionary’ by Nicholas Hollinshead Interiors, bronze horses, elephants, tigers and hare in every bedroom crafted by Claire Norrington, Sexy Cigar and innocence by Anouk Van Tetering, ‘Gliding – the elusive qualities of the landscape’ by Simon Allen, and The Rug Company making flooring a style statement by Diane Von Furstenberg, Bill Amberg and Lulu Guinness. Focus on art is not only in the hallways and lobbies of The Roseate Reading, each room has paintings by Paul Ambille, President of The French Artists Society, Impressionist landscapes by Isabelle de Ganay, Master of The School of Rouen, and nudes by Alain Bonnefoit, described by Herve Bazin as the ‘Painter of Venus’.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

2024 - The Roseate Reading awarded 2 bronze awards in the categories of ‘Large Hotel of the Year‘ and ‘Restaurant of the Year‘ (The Reading Room) at The Beautiful South Awards 2024.
The Reading Room recognised in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024..
The Roseate Reading wins the Green Tourism Bronze Award.
The Roseate Reading wins the TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
The Roseate Reading wins the Leisure & Tourism Award at the Thames Valley Awards.
2023 - The Reading Room at The Roseate Reading,wins the Trip Advisor 2023 – Traveler’s Choice Award
Winner of a ‘Berkshire Muddy Stilettos Award 2023’ in the Best Hotel/ Inn (30+ rooms) category
Tripadvisor 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award winner
2022 - The Roseate Reading wins the ‘Best Hotel in United Kingdom’ at KAYAK Travel Awards 2022
The Roseate Reading wins the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.
2021 - The Roseate Reading wins ‘2021 Travelers’ Choice Award Winner’ by TripAdvisor.
2020 - Travelers’ Choice Award The Roseate Reading is a proud winner of 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges

This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

The Reading Room:
The Reading Room promises a delightful dining experience featuring the best European cuisine prepared using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, sourced by The Roseate Reading’s award winning chefs. The seasonal menu and dishes are regularly enhanced to showcase the finest produce of the current season from across the south of England. The Reading Room menu offers something to suit all tastes, including fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes with remarkable creativity. The stylish bar features stylish panelled glass displays and a private seating area.

Afternoon tea at The Roseate Reading is a unique experience. Guests can choose from the tailored tea menu that offers 20 variants of loose-leaf teas from family owned organic and fair-trade estates. The award winning tea selection is served with an assortment of classic sandwiches and a selection of delectable cakes. The afternoon tea also offers freshly baked scones served with strawberry preserve and
smooth clotted cream. Guests can also indulge in a glass of Moët & Chandon champagne to complement the classic Afternoon Tea experience.

The Reading Room offers an extensive menu of classic cocktails prepared and served with outstanding creativity. Nestled within The Roseate Reading hotel, The Reading Room Restaurant & Bar is a stylish, contemporary space with warm mood lighting and a very charming ambiance. Located in the heart of Reading, its convenient and easily accessible location makes it one of the top spots for dining and cocktails in town.

The Secret Garden is one of Reading’s most relaxed outdoor spaces, a place to unwind by a waterfall feature or bask under the shade of a pomegranate tree. The Secret Garden is available for private hire by guests for any special occasion or get together.

Celebration Locations

This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.