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READING HEN NIGHTS

As Oscar Wilde so cleverly observed, “Work is the curse of the drinking classes”, so let’s join him for a glass of vino or two. Well you can’t go wrong with Reading as your choice for a top hen weekend. Reading has an amazing mix of mega modern wine bars and café bars to new style traditional pubs so whatever your tipple Reading has it covered.

“Mix Cocktail Bar” voted best new bar London and S.East by the Theme UK Bar and Restaurant Awards 2008. By day it offers tea, coffees, smoothies and juices with the emphasis on health and well-being. But by night when the lights go down it transforms into a fantastically dynamic yet elegant watering hole offering an amazing selection of champagne and cocktails as well as beers, wine and spirits.

For an atmospheric cellar bar try Chronicles Bar and Restaurant in the centre of Reading Winner of the Pride of Reading Award 2006.

Reading Restaurants

So, you’ve had a few drinks and now you need sustenance…..read on because eating out has never been so diverse. Reading caters for everyone’s taste buds - from veggie to juicy steaks, Chinese, Indian, French, Italian to Thai - Reading has it all. We’ve picked the best of the bunch so you can get on with your hen nights in Reading.

For the dining experience of a lifetime head a little way out of Reading to Shinfield to the Michelin Star Restaurant L’Ortolan. Chef Patron Alan Murchison promises a dining experience not to be missed.

For Italian food with a twist of Sardinia head for Pepe Sale. Winner in 2000 of the Best Italian Food Restaurant in Great Britain, and since 2006 it can boast “Reading Chronicle Best Customer Service Award Restaurant and Bar Section for the Manager Marco Marchetti. Fantastically placed in Queens Walk in the centre of Reading it is ideal for a quick lunch to ease your feet and put those shopping bags down but equally handy for a meal or drinks before or after a show.

Art of Siam provides a truly authentic Thai dining experience. A combination of décor based on traditional hardwood teak houses of Siam, traditional Thai food and excellent service all help enhance the experience.

For a more contemporary feel why not head to London St. Brasserie overlooking the Kennet as it flows though Reading. It offers a stylish mix of British, French and Mediterranean food. Great for girly cocktails before your night gets into full swing!! The Little Green Book calls it “Chic and stylish” and it’s well worth a visit.

Fancy a curry? Check out the Bengal Reef where the stylish and sophisticated interior blends beautifully with the Indian cuisine. Their aim is to offer authentic recipes with a modern twist.

Or, how about some delicious seafood in the Loch Fyne Restaurant situated in the beautifully renovated Maltings Building close to the Oracle Shopping Centre? On offer is high quality fresh and smoked fish at reasonable prices and wines to suit all tastes.

For a dining experience to remember why not go to the Millennium Madejski Stadium?? That’s right the home of Reading Football Club!
For top nosh and international cuisine book into Cilantro, Le Café offers more brasserie style food and Jazz Café offers innovative modern British cuisine in a lively atmosphere regularly showcasing the cream of UK Jazz, Funk and Soul.

Vegetarians are very well catered for by RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre) (don’t let this mouthful put you off!!!) With a laid back atmosphere and a creative Ethiopian chef, the menu is very varied and with a Fair Trade shop next door you can even eat and shop at the same time!!!

So, now you’ve eaten, and quite frankly, the night is still young so check out the entertainment on offer on your hen night Reading.

Reading Clubs

The Reading nightclub scene has it all, offering music from punk, goth, industrial and darkwave through metal to retro, indie, soul, funk, 60’s and Britpop. We are suggesting a few but there’s loads more to choose from.

The After Dark Club, London Street, has regular 80’s nights and indie club nights combined with great drinks promotions - it’s a great night out.

The newly refurbished Facebar, Chatham Street has regular slots for metal, hardcore, punk and emo and with 2 clubs in one chances are there something to interest everyone in your hen party.

Bar Mango, Hosier Street employs quality DJ’s and has an exciting dance atmosphere. Voted Best Dance Venue in 2007 and 2008 by Reading Pub Watch and a 4 star Safer Bar Accreditation in 2006 means you girls are in for a great night.

Or why not try a new experience on your Reading hen nights and learn to Tango or Salsa!! There are various venues in Reading offering classes from beginners to all abilities. Often the classes are followed by a “Milonga” (for Tango) a social dance where you get to put into practice your new moves with other dancers or a Salsa Party. No partners are required so why not go for it!!

If it’s lively entertainment you seek then you can’t go wrong with a trip to the Hexagon Theatre for a top quality show. It regularly pulls in comedy talents such as Andy Parsons, Jim Davidson and Jimmy Carr.

For more laughs then head for the comedy club Jongleurs in the heart of Reading - ideal for a big night out for comedy lovers and party animals. Typical nights include comedy gigs followed by an after party playing classic hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

So go on dive in and for a weekend to remember let FREEDOM help you get the very best out of your hen nights in Reading. Call us now and we will personalise your weekend to suit all your tastes. As Oscar Wilde so rightly said “Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing.”