AWARD WINNING Independent cocktail bar

welcome to Milk Bar

Congratulations! You have found our wee award-winning cocktail bar, we specialise in artisan spirits and handcrafted cocktails. From premium Rum, Mezcal, Tequila, Whisky, Bourbon, Gin, Vodka to locally brewed craft ales and timeless classic cocktails, every drink is made in-house with passion and using the finest ingredients. Enjoy our unique atmosphere with Dj’s, live music, stand-up comedy, and regular spirit tasting events. If you're seeking the best cocktails in Reading, Berkshire, we offer unforgettable nights in a stylish setting.

Visit us today for some of the finest booze available to humanity. Milk Bar is just 2 minutes from Reading train station, and above one of Readings most loved cafes, Shed.

We love it, we hope you do too. Don't be a dick!

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday 17:00 - 00:00
Sunday 17:00 - 23:00
Happy Hour(s)
17:00 - 19:00 Sunday - Friday

Discount Club (see What's On)
17:00 - 00:00 Every Wednesday

Strictly 18+
Milk Bar operates a challenge 25 policy, if you are lucky enough to look under 25, please bring ID.

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HAPPY HOUR!

Enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails during our happy hour at Milk Bar, Reading

17:00 - 19:00
Sunday - Friday

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WHAT'S ON at milk bar

Milk Bar hosts a range of events from great live music, DJs, stand up comedy nights & regular tastings. Click below to see all upcoming events.

Multiple Dates

Games Night

Mon 03 Nov

Reading

Chess, Scrabble, Uno and loads more classic board games to choose from, flex your noggin over a tasty cocktail with friends or nemesis's

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Multiple Dates

Chess in the Pub

Tue 04 Nov

Reading

Chess in the Pub has a mission - Rebuilding community, one game at a time. Social chess meet-ups where strangers connect, beginners belong, and emphasis is on fun not ego. Regular Tuesday meet ups at Milk and other venues around town in the week.

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Multiple Dates

The Creative book club

Tue 04 Nov

Reading

A book club for creatives with book-themed cocktails

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#MILKREADING INSTAGRAM

Halloween at Milk this Friday. 2am license (last entry 1am) Weekend at Bernie's dress code* - best Bernie wins a £35 bar tab. Milk resident DJs all night. Cocktails and screams.
*it's not a dress code specifically

@chessinthepubuk returns this Tuesday! Come and check out this friendly, open-to-all all levels social chess club. Grab a drink, meet new people, and play some Chess. Discounts available to all players, too!

Our last tasting has sold out, but fret not, another cracker is coming up soon. Our good friends over at @skylarkspirits are coming in November for a full Rum takeover. Skylark has been responsible for bringing some of the most exciting Rums in the UK to our shelves, which is why they were nominated for spirits distributor of the year this year. They seldom miss. They are taste makers. Link in bio

Have you tried our @planterayrum special menu yet?
You should, it's good.

SOLD OUT We've not really talked about this next tasting, but somehow its nearly sold out. Nice one Ding. There are a few tickets left via the link in our bio, if you would like to come, be nice to see you.

Next Tuesdays Comedy looking sharp. The excellent Nathan Caton graces us with his razor comedy. Tickets still available via link in our bio

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