AWARD WINNING Independent cocktail bar

welcome to Milk Bar

Hello cocktail fans and welcome to Milk bar. We are an 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, and regular spirit tasting events. If you're seeking the best cocktails in Reading, Berkshire, we offer unforgettable nights in a stylish, mature 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

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 for £14 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, & regular spirit tastings. Click below to see all upcoming events.

PAX EASY

Fri 30 Oct

Milk Bar Reading

PAX is back. He drums in some amazing bands, and he seriously knows his way around a record bag, Pax brings the heat every time he plays at Milk

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The Trip - Halloween Special

Sat 31 Oct

Milk Bar Reading

Here's Jimmy! The Trip - Halloween special! With Count Donovan himself, always a spooky highlight of the year. With more terrifying records than you can shake a mummified leg at. Cocktail specials all night and fancy dress strongly encouraged.

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Will McCrea Trio - Live

Sun 01 Nov

Milk Bar Reading

Join the Trio on Sunday 1st November for a night of its signature jazz sound. Tickets will be available online and on the door. NUS member's discount available with proof of ID. #beboprevivalcampaign

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Seems like a good week to showcase this weapon.

The Milk Zombie

Three other-worldly rums from @planterayrum the overproof OFTD, Original Dark and Barbados 5-year, a splash of absinthe; then ginger, biscuit, pineapple and violet make this monster a very serious, tasty drink.

Served long in a repurposed Double Barrelled can, because sustainability, and tiki mugs walk out the door like they're being chased by the undead.

Please Zombie responsibly 🧟

What's on this weekend? First off it's another humbling lesson in spelling for this idiot. Our horrifically tasty @cazcabeltequila Halloween menu has 3 different spellings of said delicious tequila. FFS, hey, it's not AI though... Friday is the Milk Crate, with Ady Baker, Drums, Beats, Breaks and Grooves are the order of the eve, top stuff.
Saturday is Jumping Bones, the Mighty AC at the helm, this will be a treat, and then on Sunday its our monthly album listening sesh, Reset.
Classic albums in the entirety; what's going get played? I don't know; I cant even spell

Check us out in @readingmuseum 🤩🎉 #madeit

This weekend at Milk. MiLc @ Milk, on Friday, the chuggiest chugs, toe tappers and thigh slappers from the man MiLc himself.

Art beer. These David Shrigley-designed Toadlicker cans deserve a shout-out. Each piece of art comes with a free beer inside.

Dusted on Saturday, the dusty diggers are back this Sat with more jams than Mr Kipling.

And.... it's the last weekend of Old Fashioned Week, your last chance to bag one of these delights.

Want to try the world's most awarded Rye Whiskies? Well then, we got you. WhistlePig are a premier independent distillery that lead the world in creating the boldest and best rye whiskeys (and most awarded) globally.
Their audacious experimentation creates never-before-tasted incredible whiskies; These Pigs are truly at the top of their game. We stock and love these drams. Hosted by the brilliant Mikey Pendergrass.

Tickets are £12.50 - Link in bio

Fancy some Wednesday Jazz whilst sipping a magnificent Old Fashioned?
We have teamed up with @elijahcraiguk for the week, and for one night only, we are offering some even more special prices for our tasty OFW menu.

Get down early to enjoy the brilliant Andy Kennedy Quartet and a beautiful Old Fashioned!
Link in bio for tickets or available from the bar!

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8 Merchants Place,
Reading, Berkshire
RG1 1DT

AWARD WINNING Independent cocktail bar

welcome to Milk Bar

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HAPPY HOUR!

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WHAT'S ON at milk bar

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