The Market House
1-2 Market Place, Reading · Hotel
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A 24-room hotel on Reading's Market Place with a rooftop terrace, shuffleboard, darts and karaoke alongside its restaurant and bar.
About The Market House
A rooftop terrace with shuffleboard, darts and karaoke sets The Market House apart from the average city-centre hotel. Right on Market Place in Reading, close to Reading Station, it pairs 24 bedrooms with a genuinely social ground floor, making it as much a destination for an evening out as a place to stay.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and drinks available in-room, with family and accessible options among the 24, plus a lift serving all floors. The restaurant and bar menu runs to pizza and cauliflower wings alongside a wide drinks selection, and multiple screens make it a solid spot for watching live sport. Wedding and meeting facilities extend its use beyond overnight stays, and pets are welcome. Staff are consistently noted for friendly, professional service and attentive care of guests.
Being on Market Place puts the hotel within easy reach of Reading's pubs, restaurants and entertainment, with golf, fishing and watersports also available nearby. Free WiFi, 24 hour reception, luggage storage and room service cover the practical side of a stay, while the rooftop terrace remains the standout feature for evenings in.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
My absolute favourite spot in Reading for karaoke - a hidden gem! The team are super helpful and friendly every time. A good selection of cocktails and drinks which you can take into the karaoke room. There's a good selection of songs, and it's a private room which I prefer. A big thank you to the team, in particular Kasha who welcomes us every time!
4 months ago · via Google
Visited this venue for the first time with a group of friends. Had drinks and also food. The Big Easy Loaded Fries was very good. There were a number of other small groups around so I would recommend this place for this type of gathering.
2 months ago · via Google
They have ten screens showing sport but refuse put the sound of the sport on. Their staff are rude. The food is overpriced and really poor. The fact that when a big match is on this place’s had empty when everywhere else is full says it all. It’s like they want to go out of business.
5 months ago · via Google
10/10 a hidden gem with lots to offer. The decor the placement of the entertainment the food, atmosphere and the serving staff it is all adding up to an amazing experience that we are so grateful for. We booked a table for family gathering to celebrate my eldest son’s 17th birthday. We had a mix of small children, teenagers and adults, there was something for everyone to do. The staff were absolute superstars and we enjoyed every bit of the food as well as the entertainment which we booked in advance. It was our first time there so we didn’t know what to expect especially that we have a few non-pork eaters. As I said it wasn’t a problem as there was something for everyone and the food was good size (and full of flavour) for the prices we paid. All in all we had so much fun we continued even after the booking time was up and already planning future events here and to come for sports days. Highly recommend this place.
2 months ago · via Google
People say this venue offers delicious food, including pizza and cauliflower wings, along with a great selection of drinks and various entertainment options like karaoke, shuffleboard, and darts. They also highlight the lively atmosphere, especially on the rooftop terrace, and the numerous screens for watching live sports. Guests consistently praise the friendly, professional, and attentive staff for providing excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 1-2 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EQ Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 1-2 Market Place, Reading
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Reading