{"id":1139,"date":"2024-05-11T10:28:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1139"},"modified":"2025-04-01T10:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T10:21:36","slug":"the-jazz-cafe-so-much-more-than-just-jazz-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/05\/11\/the-jazz-cafe-so-much-more-than-just-jazz-music\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jazz Caf\u00e9: So Much More Than Just Jazz Music!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Jazz Caf\u00e9 is so much more than a jazz music venue &#8211; of course we love jazz music; it will always remain at our core, however our lovely venue has so much more to offer than just our live music evenings. Read on to discover what you can do at The Jazz Caf\u00e9&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have over 11 years experience of hosting events and it&#8217;s something that we truly love to do! Whether you&#8217;re celebrating a birthday party, an anniversary, or looking for a venue to host your baby shower, or christening, we can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue has the capacity to cater for events from 65 up to large parties of 200 guests. We can also offer a range of menus for you to choose from including 3-course sit-down meals and informal buffets. 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Our venue is perfect if you&#8217;re looking for somewhere to host your end of year party, company awards night or even a networking evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jazz Caf\u00e9 is a blank canvas with a modern interior. You are welcome to bring in d\u00e9cor to suit your branding and theme, not to mention hire of our venue also includes use of our bar (with bartenders) and AV equipment. We have a number of menus for you to choose from and we can cater for all kinds of dietary requirements and allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need accommodation, neighbouring 4* hotel, voco Reading, offers guests of The Jazz Caf\u00e9 discounted bedroom rates. 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Our opening times vary depending on kick off and can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/readingfc\">Reading FC Supporters Offers at The Jazz Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_8468.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1142\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun is shining so it feels a little pre-mature to talk about Christmas, but we are starting to receive enquiries so if you&#8217;re looking for venue for your Christmas celebrations this year, please get in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Christmas brochure is available now and includes all the details about our Christmas events. 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