Market House Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2EQ

  • 24 bedrooms

Rooftop drinks, stylish rooms and city-centre energy

Market House sits right in the heart of Reading town centre and brings a playful twist to the traditional pub stay. Housed inside a former bank, this lively social hub combines 23 stylish bedrooms with bars, a rooftop terrace, food, live sport and a whole floor of games and entertainment. Reading station is less than five minutes away on foot, making this pub particularly convenient for weekend breaks, business trips and nights out that don’t need to end with the last train home. Upstairs, the bedrooms offer a calmer contrast to the energy below. The Abbey Quarter, Forbury Gardens, Reading Museum, The Oracle and the River Kennet are all within easy walking distance, while direct rail connections make London, Oxford and the wider Thames Valley straightforward to reach.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Meeting Space
  • Sky Sports / TNT Sport in bar

Bedrooms

Choose from a collection of Cosy, Comfy, & Deluxe en-suite bedrooms. Each air-conditioned bedroom comes with a TV, digital radio, Nespresso machine, filtered water, fresh milk, complimentary toiletries, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms, whilst others are suitable for families.

Food & Drink

Food is a key part of the Market House experience with lunch and dinner served in relaxed, buzzy surroundings. Expect street food, pizza, signature burgers, wings, and loaded sides. The bar offers a wide selection of beers, wines, cocktails, and spirits. It is a popular spot from daytime dining through to evening drinks.

Nearby

Reading Museum – Discover the town’s history, including its famous Huntley & Palmers biscuit-making heritage and a full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry (0.1 miles).

Forbury Gardens – Relax in attractive Victorian gardens beside the Abbey Quarter, home to the famous Maiwand Lion memorial (0.2 miles).

Reading Abbey Ruins – Explore more than 900 years of history at the remains of the royal abbey founded by Henry I, who was buried here (0.2 miles).

The Abbey Quarter – Discover Reading Abbey, Jane Austen’s former schoolroom and the history surrounding Oscar Wilde’s imprisonment at Reading Gaol (0.2 miles).

The Oracle – Shop, dine and enjoy riverside bars and restaurants around Reading’s major town-centre shopping destination (0.3 miles).

River Kennet – Follow waterside routes through the heart of Reading and towards The Oracle Riverside (0.3 miles).

Reading railway station – Major rail hub with fast services to London Paddington and Elizabeth line connections across London (approx. 0.3 miles / under five minutes on foot).

The Museum of English Rural Life – Explore Britain’s rural history through collections covering farming, craft and countryside life (1 mile).

Thames Path – Enjoy riverside walking through Reading and neighbouring Caversham, with parks and gardens along the route (1 mile)