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.

Once Over

Fri 05 Dec

Reading

It's been quite the year for Milk debuts, and here is one more that has been long overdue. Pax Easy and Jacob have been making waves in RDG for some time, and we are super happy to have them grace our decks. So grab a cocktail and settle in

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Loopt

Sat 06 Dec

Reading

6th Dec, 1994 "Dumb & Dumber", starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, premieres in L.A. 6th Dec, 2025 "Loopt" make a triumphant return to Milk, coincidence? Maybe. House music in its myriad forms from 2 blokes - definitely. Open till 2a.m

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Multiple Dates

Games Night

Mon 08 Dec

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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It's NYE party time, Milk style. The legendary Jim B Donovan & friends on the decks, extended happy hour, welcome and midnight drinks, raffle!, and pub disco classics. Tickets limited. Link in bio

Art by the brilliant @hi_im_ralph

2 weeks till this Christmas Mezcal cracker. @delmagueymezcal Single village Mezcal is about as artisanal as they come. Just two ingredients go into these bottles of magic, and, wow. What comes out is widely regarded as one of the best spirits in the category. If you love Tequila and Agave, you need to check this out!

It's that Old Fashioned time of year. Big big fans of the @michterswhiskey small-batch Bourbon OF.
Sit back, take your time and savour the classic.

You Jammy Dodger.
A real hit from the new menu.
Staff biscuit consumption is becoming an issue, though.

Photo by @connie.cain

@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

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