The Forbury Hotel

Step into the UK’s leading townhouse hotel. The 23 rooms and suites blend design, art, lighting and sound to create a space that doesn’t just look right, it feels right – this atmosphere permeates throughout the hotel….but its about much more than exquisite décor.

The Forbury Hotel is the perfect setting for a fabulous wedding. Our unique, dedicated party planners will be with you every step of the way – their exquisite attention to detail combined with a dream setting will ensure that your wedding will always remain fresh in your memory.

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Address:  The Forbury Hotel
26 The Forbury, Reading, Reading
Berkshire, RG1 3EJ
Contact:  01189 527770
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Summary information

We have three rooms licensed for civil ceremonies: Eden – an impressive room with handpainted de Gournay style flowers on the walls and the original 1911 fireplace. Can accommodate up to 100 standing. Library – the intimate alternative, and ideal for a civil ceremony of up to 40 standing or a drinks reception Cinema – a unique option, our cinema has 30 Italian leather seats, which can be used to provide any backdrop you wish. We offer exclusive use of the whole hotel, including restaurant, cocktail bar, function rooms, cinema and all 23 bedrooms. We now offer exclusive hire of the hotel and can cater for weddings of up to 80 to sit down.

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    • 08 Jun 2011, Mr & Mrs D Noonan rated The Forbury Hotel  

      I love this place!
      Thank you to everyone for making our wedding so special. I love this place! All the staff went the extra mile to make it perfect. So many guests commented that it was a beautiful place, food was great - all in all the perfect day. Special thanks to Claire, Duarte and Sebastian.

    • 08 Jun 2011, Lisa rated The Forbury Hotel  

      So perfect
      Wonderful hotel and staff. Thank you all so much for making my brother and best friends wedding so perfect. And thank you for making the children feel so specia.

    • 08 Jun 2011, Mr & Mrs Noonan rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Beautiful location
      A beautiful day in a beautiful location. Thanks to the staff for making a special day on the marraige of our son. We appreciate everyones hard work

    • 08 Jun 2011, Mr & Mrs Anderson rated The Forbury Hotel  


      Thank you for making our wedding such a special day everyone has said what a fantastic time they had & complimented your staff on the lovely food, beautiful rooms and great service. Thanks again

    • 08 Jun 2011, Sarah & Atul rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Thank you
      Thank you cvery much for a fantastic wedding all our guests had a great time. Sara & Atul

    • 08 Jun 2011, Kim & Niz rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Great place for any celebration
      What a fantastic hotel, a really great place for any celebration. Thank you all Kim & Niz

    • 08 Jun 2011, Rich & Helen rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Fantastic
      What a fantastic weekend! The hotel and service superb. Thank you very much. Rich & Helen

    • 08 Jun 2011, Laura & Ian rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Best wedding ever!
      Best wedding ever! Rooms, food & staff were amazing! Thank you so much. Laura & Ian

    • 08 Jun 2011, Christine rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Exquisite Location
      Exquisite location for our son and daughter in laws wedding. Superb service. Thank you all very much

    • 08 Jun 2011, Kim & Gary rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Best wedding food theyve ever had
      Thank you to all the staff at the Forbury for all their hard work in making our wedding day so special. We've recieved lots of complimetns about the food, most stating it's the best wedding food they've ever had! And also saying what an amazing venue it was and how attentive the staff were. We really did have an amazing day and we look forward to visiting again at some point in the future.

    • 08 Jun 2011, James Richmond rated The Forbury Hotel  

      Fantastic service
      I really wanted to pass on my thanks to you and the whole team for such fantastic service and at a great venue. Thank you also personally for your excellent help and support. When we are next around we'll come in and bore you with some photos! Thank you

    • 08 Jun 2011, Belinda Fisher rated The Forbury Hotel  

      They cant stop talking about it!
      Thanks once again to you and your team for making Tarryn and Ben’s day so special – they cant stop talking about it.

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Facilities for The Forbury Hotel

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the City
Small Hotel
Landmark
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Changing Room for Guests
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

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