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Reading Biscuit Factory

Reading Ciscuit Factory

About the venue

We are located in the Broad Street Mall, on the corner of Oxford Road and Queens Walk.

A three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, live performance space, and community hub situated at the heart of Reading’s town centre. Our aim is to offer a fantastic, welcoming venue and create a setting where everyone can relax, work, meet, and create – all under one roof.

Fully Accessible.

How to get there

Reading Biscuit Factory
1 Queens Walk,
RG1 7QE

See map at bottom of page

Upcoming events

Explore low-and-no drinks
Wed 08
Jan
- 2025 -
Explore low-and-no drinks
Does the idea of Dry Jan fill you with dread? I was right there with you.   This tasting is designed to introduce you to some of the more weird and wonderful options available when you are trying to resist the temptation.
£35.00
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3 Week New World Wine Tasting
Starts
Wed 15
Jan
- 2025 -
3 Week New World Wine Tasting
From the Antipodean delights of Australia and New Zealand to the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina, stopping off in South Africa and the USA along the way! We will be tasting 18 wines from these fascinating countries across 3 evenings. 
£95.00
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World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand!
Wed 15
Jan
- 2025 -
World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand!
People think of Australian wine as reliable, fruit-driven wines. Whilst that is true the world of Australian wine is far more complex. New Zealand is fast becoming the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc, but there is much more to these two islands.
£35.00
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Discover Wine!
Wed 29
Jan
- 2025 -
Discover Wine!
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro! 
£30.00
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Wine and Crisps Tasting
Wed 05
Feb
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps Tasting

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some wine and something nice to eat with it. For times like this a bag of crisps and some wine wo...

£39.50
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World of Wine: South Africa and the USA.
Wed 12
Feb
- 2025 -
World of Wine: South Africa and the USA.

South Africa has a long and distinguished history of wine production going back over 400 years - it is an old 'New World' wine country! Join us as we explore the USA. Most people only think of California when it comes to American wine but every Stat...

£35.00
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Wines from Bulgaria
Wed 19
Feb
- 2025 -
Wines from Bulgaria
Let's discover the diversity of Bulgarian wine and the unique wines we rarely see from the Thracian Lowlands PGI!
£35.00
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Cheese and Wine Pairing
Wed 26
Feb
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home. 
£39.50
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Discover a new side of France!
Wed 05
Mar
- 2025 -
Discover a new side of France!

How can you buy great quality wine in France & save a few pennies? Go off the beaten track! Luckily France is blessed with plenty of vineyards & grapes that you've never considered buying before but that offer you, the consumer, incredible v...

£40.00
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World of Wine: Discover South America!
Wed 12
Mar
- 2025 -
World of Wine: Discover South America!
A warm welcome to our South America evening! Whilst there are many similarities between the modern success stories of Chilean and Argentinian wine, these countries have very different approaches.
£35.00
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Rum Tasting
Wed 19
Mar
- 2025 -
Rum Tasting
Find out everything you need to know about rum at this fascinating two hour tasting.
£45.00
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Mother's Day Fizz! - Sparkling wine tasting!
Wed 26
Mar
- 2025 -
Mother's Day Fizz! - Sparkling wine tasting!
Come and enjoy a decadent evening of fine sparkling wines. It's a great excuse to taste some delicious sparkling wines from around the world and in perfect time for Mother's Day
£50.00
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Tasting Terroir - Greek Wine
Wed 02
Apr
- 2025 -
Tasting Terroir - Greek Wine
Join us for a wonderful evening of Greek wine exploration - informal, fun wine discovery in a room full of wine enthusiasts, just like you!
£45.00
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Cheese and Wine Pairing
Wed 09
Apr
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home. 
£39.50
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Discover Wine!
Wed 16
Apr
- 2025 -
Discover Wine!
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro! 
£30.00
Sorry, Sold Out
Wine and Crisps Tasting
Wed 23
Apr
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps Tasting

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some wine and something nice to eat with it. For times like this a bag of crisps and some wine wo...

£39.50
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Posh VS Plonk!
Wed 30
Apr
- 2025 -
Posh VS Plonk!
How much should I spend on wine? Are more expensive wines better? Can you really taste the difference between a cheaper and more expensive bottle? These are questions we get asked a lot so it's time to find out! 
£40.00
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Fizz, Fish and Chips!
Wed 07
May
- 2025 -
Fizz, Fish and Chips!

Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 hand-picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with English Sparkling and Champagn...

£55.00
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Wines of Sicily
Wed 14
May
- 2025 -
Wines of Sicily
One of the most exciting, enthralling & evolving fine wine regions in Italy!
£45.00
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Discover the wines of Rioja!
Wed 21
May
- 2025 -
Discover the wines of Rioja!

The distinctive and storied wines of Rioja are considered by many as Spain’s best.  Though historic, this is a dynamic and vibrant wine-growing region. Experience Rioja’s evolution firsthand as you enjoy exclusive tastings and discov...

£55.00
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Grand Cru Wines of Alsace
Wed 04
Jun
- 2025 -
Grand Cru Wines of Alsace
Explore the wonderfully complex and concentrated Grand Cru wines of Alsace!
£55.00
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Cheese and Wine Pairing
Wed 11
Jun
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home. 
£39.50
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Hot, Smokin' BBQ Reds
Wed 18
Jun
- 2025 -
Hot, Smokin' BBQ Reds
The sun is out - it's time to get summer ready and discover the very best red wines to enjoy alongside your BBQ!  
£45.00
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English Cheese, Charcuterie & Wine
Wed 25
Jun
- 2025 -
English Cheese, Charcuterie & Wine
It's English Wine Week so what better time to celebrate our amazing range of cheese, charcuterie & wine?
£45.00
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Wines of Germany and Austria
Wed 09
Jul
- 2025 -
Wines of Germany and Austria
German wine is among the most exciting and ageworthy in the world, but it is notoriously difficult to understand. We’re here to change that and explain how to get the most from this enthralling cool-climate winegrowing region.
£40.00
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Wine and Crisps Tasting
Wed 16
Jul
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps Tasting

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some wine and something nice to eat with it. For times like this a bag of crisps and some wine wo...

£39.50
Sorry, Sold Out
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