Mobile Bar Hire Reading.

The Sesh Bars is based in Reading — it's our home turf. No travel surcharges, no mileage supplements, no hidden fees. Just a fully stocked mobile bar, licensed bartenders, and 900+ events of experience delivered to your door across every RG postcode.

Full mobile bar setup with cocktails, spirits, and beer fridges in a garden setting

Our Home Base

Based in Reading. No Travel Fee.

Most mobile bar hire companies serving Reading travel from London and charge a mileage supplement. We don't — because we're already here. The Sesh Bars was founded in Reading by Hemal Patel in 2018. Our equipment is stored locally, our team lives locally, and Reading-area events are where we started.

That means faster setup times, lower costs (no £30-£50 travel surcharge), and a team that knows the local venues. We've worked Sulhamstead Village Hall, Aldermaston Village Hall, venues across Caversham and Sonning, and private gardens in every RG postcode. When you book us for a Reading event, you're booking the local team — not a London company stretching its coverage map.

Venues We Know

Reading Venues We've Worked

We've run events at venues across Reading and the surrounding villages. Recent bookings include a 50th birthday at Sulhamstead Village Hall, cocktails at Aldermaston Village Hall, and private garden parties in Caversham, Sonning, and Earley.

For weddings, the Reading area has outstanding venues. Wasing Park (near Aldermaston) hosts marquee weddings on a private estate. Ufton Court near Ufton Nervet is a Tudor manor house with exclusive-use hire. The Barn at Bear Brook in Aston is a converted barn venue popular for summer weddings. All of these are within 20 minutes of our base.

For corporate events, Reading's town centre hotels — the Malmaison, Roseate Reading, Holiday Inn — have function spaces suited to mobile bar setups. The University of Reading's Great Hall is ideal for larger corporate events and awards dinners.

Pricing

Reading Bar Hire Prices

Because Reading is our base, pricing is straightforward — no supplements, no surcharges. What you see on the packages page is what you pay.

Dry Hire

From £350

Bar, staff & glassware — you supply drinks

All-Inclusive

From £6.50/pp/hr

Spirits, cocktails, beer, wine, staff, ice

Travel Surcharge

£0

Reading is home — no travel fee

Full cost breakdowns including wedding and corporate budgets: mobile bar hire cost guide. Get a quote for your Reading event.

Coverage

Every RG Postcode Covered

We cover every Reading postcode with no travel fee: RG1 (town centre), RG2 (Whitley, Shinfield), RG4 (Caversham, Emmer Green), RG5 (Woodley), RG6 (Earley, Lower Earley), RG7 (Burghfield, Mortimer), RG10 (Twyford, Wargrave), RG30 (Tilehurst, Calcot), and RG31 (Purley on Thames, Pangbourne).

Beyond Reading, we also cover the rest of Berkshire (Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Newbury) and all 32 London boroughs. For London events, travel is included inside the M25 — no extra charge. See our full coverage map.

Neighbourhoods We Serve

CavershamEarleyWoodleyTilehurstShinfieldSonningTwyfordPangbourne
08 — FAQ

Reading FAQ.

How much does mobile bar hire cost in Reading? +
Mobile bar hire in Reading starts from £350 for dry hire (bar unit, bartenders, glassware — you supply drinks). All-inclusive packages with spirits, cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks cost £6.50–£7.50 per person per hour. Reading is our home base, so there is no travel surcharge for RG postcode events.
Do you cover all of Reading for mobile bar hire? +
Yes. We cover every Reading postcode: RG1 (town centre, Forbury), RG2 (Whitley, Shinfield), RG4 (Caversham, Emmer Green), RG5 (Woodley), RG6 (Earley, Lower Earley), RG7 (Burghfield, Mortimer), RG10 (Twyford, Wargrave), RG30 (Tilehurst, Calcot), and RG31 (Purley on Thames, Pangbourne). Reading is where The Sesh Bars is based — no travel supplement applies.
Do I need a licence to have a mobile bar at my house in Reading? +
For a private party at your home, a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) is required if you are selling alcohol. If the bar operator supplies drinks as part of an all-inclusive package (no cash changing hands at the bar), a TEN may still be advisable. TENs cost £21 and must be submitted to Reading Borough Council at least 10 working days before the event. We handle TEN applications on your behalf.
Which Reading venues work well with a mobile bar? +
Reading has excellent venues for mobile bar hire. The Great Hall at the University of Reading suits formal events. Rivermead Leisure Complex has large function rooms. The Malmaison and Roseate Reading Hotel host corporate events. For outdoor events, Prospect Park, Caversham Court Gardens, and private gardens across Caversham and Sonning are popular. Village halls in Shinfield, Burghfield, and Mortimer are regular bookings for birthday parties and celebrations.
Can you provide a mobile bar for a wedding in Reading? +
Yes — wedding bar hire is our most popular service. Reading-area weddings at venues like Wasing Park, Ufton Court, The Barn at Bear Brook, and Bearwood Lakes Golf Club are regular bookings. We cover the drinks reception through to evening bar, with bespoke cocktail menus designed around your wedding theme. Wedding packages start from £2,400 for up to 80 guests.
How far in advance should I book mobile bar hire in Reading? +
For weekday events, 4-6 weeks is usually sufficient. For weekend weddings and summer parties (May–September), book 3-6 months ahead. December dates (Christmas parties) fill by October. Reading is our busiest area, so earlier booking is recommended. Call 020 8087 4269 or WhatsApp 0790 175 1337 to check your date.

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