A hidden gem nestled above a vibrant café, The Garden Loft is a stylish, multi-functional venue perfect for intimate events, creative sessions, and community meetups. With its blend of natural light, flexible layout, and homely charm, it’s an inviting space that adapts to your needs — whether you're hosting a mindfulness class, a poetry reading, or a tech startup workshop.
Important Information
Please note: access is via a single flight of stairs and may not be suitable for all accessibility requirements. Guests are welcome to bring their own decorations with prior notice.
Details
Type of Venue
Café, Community Centre, Creative Studio
Guest Capacity
Up to 35 Guests
Pricing Information
Free to Reserve, Minimum Spend Applies, Refundable Deposit
The Garden Loft is best suited for smaller gatherings. We comfortably host up to 60 guests for seated events or around 80 for standing and mingling. For larger groups, we may be able to recommend nearby options.
Yes, we allow 30 minutes of complimentary setup time before your booking begins. If you need more time, just let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Most bookings at The Garden Loft enjoy full private use of the space. On rare occasions, semi-private arrangements may be offered depending on the nature of your event and our schedule.
Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons tend to be our busiest times, especially if there are multiple groups on site. However, we do our best to stagger bookings to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.
Warm, welcoming and relaxed. The Garden Loft is filled with natural light and has a cosy, informal vibe that makes it perfect for everything from creative workshops to casual meetups.
We’re happy to let groups choose their seating arrangements if the layout allows. For larger groups, we may pre-assign areas to ensure comfort and accessibility.
Yes, as long as your group size doesn’t exceed the agreed capacity. We understand plans can change and are happy to accommodate walk-ins where possible.
We love supporting local groups and organisers. Discounts may be available for registered community groups or those booking regular sessions — feel free to get in touch to discuss.
Keep it simple, arrive early to make the space your own, and don’t be afraid to ask for help - we’re always happy to move furniture, suggest layouts or provide local supplier recommendations.
34 Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3QA, UK
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