Bel & The Dragon Reading
Say 'I do' in stunning style at Bel & The Dragon Reading.
Bespoke Packages
Outdoor Dining
Waterside Venue
Accommodation onsite
Exclusive use avaliable
Licensed Venue
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Price Range: £1,500 - £12,000
Based on a typical wedding reception for 50 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, and evening buffet.
Per Person Price Range: £35 - £100
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 150
Guest Capacity (min/max): 12 / 250
Guests for sit down meal: 10 - 150
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 5
Accommodation Capacity: 11
About Bel & The Dragon Reading
Bel & The Dragon Reading offers a charming, historic setting for your wedding. This characterful Berkshire venue boasts stylish interiors, delicious menus and dedicated wedding planners to help create your perfect day. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, Bel & The Dragon provides a unique and memorable experience.
Planning a legendary hen or stag do? Bel & The Dragon Reading offers a stylish setting for pre-wedding celebrations. This charming venue boasts a riverside location and versatile spaces, perfect for intimate gatherings or larger parties. Enjoy delicious food and bespoke drinks packages tailored to your group. From relaxed riverside drinks to a sophisticated private dining experience, Bel & The Dragon Reading can create a memorable celebration for the bride or groom-to-be.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Venue Setting
City
Waterside
Venue Type
Exclusive use
Small Hotel
Pubs, Bars & Restaurants
Boat
Unique & Unusual
Historic
Additional Facilities
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Vegan
Contact & Location
Bel & The Dragon Reading
Blakes Lock, Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 3EQ, Berkshire, England
FAQs
Yes, depending on the size of your Wedding the venue can be booked for exclusive use
Yes. We are licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies both on board The Majestic Bel and on dry land in the main restaurant.
We do not currently have an outdoor ceremony license
Yes, £25 for still 70cl bottles and £35 per 75cl of sparkling wine
No, we have our own team of chefs
This is booking dependent and will vary.
11pm, though extensions are available on request.
No noise restrictions in the main building however there is a noise limiter on the boat
No
Yes, biodegradable confetti is allowed.
Yes
Yes. 5 hotel rooms onsite
No
There are many additional hotels with a short distance
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