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Bel & The Dragon Reading

Say 'I do' in stunning style at Bel & The Dragon Reading.

Berkshire, Reading

£1,500 - £12,000

250 guests

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