The Purple Turtle Reading

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The Purple Turtle Reading OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
25%off until 9pm
Midday to 3am Sunday to Thursday
Midday to 3.30am Friday/Saturday
Readings longest-running independent bar

🎉 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🎉Join us at The Funk as we kick off the month in style at the Cellar Bar! 🕺💃 From 9 PM to 2 AM, e...
14/10/2026

🎉 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🎉

Join us at The Funk as we kick off the month in style at the Cellar Bar! 🕺💃 From 9 PM to 2 AM, expect nothing but the best vibes with disco and house music. Don't forget your 18+ ID!

See you on the dance floor! 🥳

TURTLE UNDERGROUNDJoin us Monday 2nd November for another night packed of the best up-and-coming talent!RADIATORTHE OUTL...
13/10/2026

TURTLE UNDERGROUND

Join us Monday 2nd November for another night packed of the best up-and-coming talent!

RADIATOR
THE OUTLIERS
RICOCHET

FREE ENTRY.
Monday 2nd November
From 7PM

🚨 READING STUDENTS…Introducing CHEAP THRILLS Your new Tuesday night at Purple Turtle.You request it. We play it.2 FOR £1...
13/10/2026

🚨 READING STUDENTS…

Introducing CHEAP THRILLS
Your new Tuesday night at Purple Turtle.

You request it. We play it.

2 FOR £15 COCKTAILS ALL NIGHT
25% OFF ALL NIGHT
SPIN TO WIN
YARD DRINK COMPETITIONS
4L B**R & COCKTAIL DISPENSERS

18+ | Student ID required AND Valid ID

HALLOWEEN IS TAKING OVER THE PURPLE TURTLE.Join us for a full night of Halloween celebrations, costumes and music across...
13/10/2026

HALLOWEEN IS TAKING OVER THE PURPLE TURTLE.

Join us for a full night of Halloween celebrations, costumes and music across the venue until 3:30am.

There’ll be a prize for the best costume, so dress to impress.

31 OCTOBER
8PM–3:30AM
FREE ENTRY
18+ | ID REQUIRED

Featuring Matt Lav + Antonio El Tigre.

A Halloween night at The Turtle is not one to miss.

Rob & The Retros are bringing the sounds of the 50s, 70s and 80s to The Purple Turtle THIS FRIDAY!Expect a proper mix of...
12/10/2026

Rob & The Retros are bringing the sounds of the 50s, 70s and 80s to The Purple Turtle THIS FRIDAY!

Expect a proper mix of retro favourites, big singalongs and plenty of nostalgia.

8:30PM–10:45PM
Free Entry
18+ ID Required

The Race are coming to The Purple Turtle next Monday for a very special Turtle Underground!Joining them on the night wil...
12/10/2026

The Race are coming to The Purple Turtle next Monday for a very special Turtle Underground!

Joining them on the night will be special guest Matt Greener of Morning Runner, plus DJ Chris D Fellowes.

Monday 19th October
7:30pm
The Purple Turtle, Gun Street, Reading
FREE ENTRY

🔥 FLIP DA SCRIPT IS COMING TO READING 🔥Taking you back to the RG1 days… with a twist of the new cool. Rum Shop HQ presen...
12/10/2026

🔥 FLIP DA SCRIPT IS COMING TO READING 🔥

Taking you back to the RG1 days… with a twist of the new cool.

Rum Shop HQ presents FLIP DA SCRIPT — an afternoon packed with R&B, Soul, Garage, House, Hip Hop, Funk & Reggae

DJ Ghost (B4B) • Lawless • Pete Precise • DJ Hughbertus
Hosted by Tommee Boi (B4B)

Saturday 17th October 2026
2PM – 8PM
Tickets £10

TONIGHT!Danes noise hardcore titans as apart of their UK run!Joining them we have Reading legends .am.masquerader bring...
12/10/2026

TONIGHT!

Danes noise hardcore titans as apart of their UK run!

Joining them we have Reading legends .am.masquerader bringing their synth infused noise hardcore. and Brighton based .uk on supports.

Oh yeah… this gig is FREE!!! Come down in your millions and have a Monday throwdown!

Poster by .jpegs

DJ Antonio El Tigre takes over the Basement Bar next Saturday with a mix of throwbacks, current favourites and plenty of...
11/10/2026

DJ Antonio El Tigre takes over the Basement Bar next Saturday with a mix of throwbacks, current favourites and plenty of house & garage in between.

Saturday 17th October
22:00–3:30AM
Basement Bar
Free Entry
18+ ID Required

Come down early and stay late.

Sunday Karaoke Night at The Purple Turtle! Got a go-to anthem? Secret shower singer? Or just here to cheer everyone else...
11/10/2026

Sunday Karaoke Night at The Purple Turtle!

Got a go-to anthem? Secret shower singer? Or just here to cheer everyone else on? Grab the mic and join us from 7PM for a night of big tunes, questionable dance moves, and unforgettable performances.

Address

9 Gun Street
Reading
RG12JR

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3am
Tuesday 12pm - 3am
Wednesday 12pm - 3am
Thursday 12pm - 3am
Friday 12pm - 3:30am
Saturday 12pm - 3:30am
Sunday 12pm - 3am

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