Market House, Reading

Quick Facts

➖ Location: Reading town centre
➖ Music: DJs every Friday and Saturday night
➖ Other entertainment: Open mic sessions, karaoke, quizzes, drag bingo and interactive games are promoted on the website
➖ Food: Burgers, stone-baked pizzas, sharers and bites
➖ Outdoor space: Rooftop bar and terrace
➖ Accommodation: 23 boutique bedrooms

Market House brings music into its late-night mix through weekend DJ sets, karaoke and entertainment-led events. Its current listings confirm DJs every Friday and Saturday night, alongside occasional DJ takeovers and other programmed events. The venue also promotes open mic sessions within its wider entertainment offer.

However, the website does not currently confirm live bands, acoustic performers or locally employed live-music artists. It also does not identify any performers as local artists. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to state that Market House employs local artists to perform live music without further information from the venue.

Music still plays a clear role in the Market House experience. Live DJs every weekend provide the most firmly established musical strand. Meanwhile, the private karaoke shack gives visitors a chance to take the microphone themselves. The website also lists DJ takeovers, silent discos and rooftop terrace parties among its broader programme.

Set in central Reading, Market House combines its entertainment programme with several social spaces. There is a central bar, rooftop bar and terrace, plus flexible areas for parties and private events. In addition, guests can find electronic darts, shuffleboard, ping pong and electronic mini golf.

Food and drink support the evening rather than define it. The menu includes burgers, stone-baked pizzas, sharers and smaller bites, alongside beers and cocktails. For visitors making a full night of it, the venue also has 23 boutique bedrooms above the main entertainment spaces.

Overall, Market House sits closer to Reading’s DJ-led nightlife and entertainment scene than a traditional live-band venue, based on its current website. Its regular weekend DJs provide the strongest music offering, while karaoke, open mic sessions and changing events broaden the programme. Check the venue’s listings before visiting, as individual events may change.

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