St Barnabas Church Hall

St Barnabas Church Hall is a community venue in Emmer Green, Reading, available to hire for private parties, meetings and group activities. With room for up to 100 people, it offers a practical setting for organisers planning a children’s birthday party, a family gathering, a regular club meeting or a daytime workshop.

The hall measures approximately 13 metres by 8.5 metres and has central heating, a wooden floor and modern lighting. Tables and chairs are provided for adults, along with smaller tables and chairs suitable for young children. A small kitchen area includes a sink with hot water, a kettle and a boiling-water urn. There is also a hot plate, but no oven, so organisers should plan catering accordingly and bring their own crockery and cutlery.

One-off bookings are available, as are recurring weekday bookings for groups that meet during the day or evening. The hall can also be hired at weekends, making it a useful local option for children’s parties and other celebrations. Evening bookings are subject to finishing-time limits, so it is worth confirming the permitted hours when enquiring. Alcohol cannot be sold in the hall.

The venue is set beside a grass area, and parking is available on nearby streets and on the service road opposite. Organisers can contact the hall manager to ask about dates, hire arrangements and the conditions of use. Recent improvements include a renewed floor and replacement windows, helping keep this straightforward community space comfortable for local events and meetings.