Market House
WHERE
Reading
What it’s like
Electronic mini golf, shuffleboard and karaoke under one roof, with pizza and cocktails to go alongside the games.
This is a games bar rather than a soft play, so the appeal is in the activities themselves: electronic mini golf, shuffleboard, karaoke and other interactive games dotted through the venue. It suits older kids who can follow the rules of a game and fancy a go on something a bit different from the usual, rather than toddlers who need soft flooring and something to climb on. There's nothing set up for under-fives here, no changing tables or high chairs mentioned, so this reads more like a treat for the eight-plus crowd or a family evening out than a baby-and-toddler stop.
A round of mini golf or a game of shuffleboard doesn't take long on its own, but once you add food and a browse of the other games, you're looking at an hour or two rather than a quick pop-in. Food covers pizza, burgers and bites, with cocktails and draught beer alongside for the adults, and the kitchen keeps different hours depending on the day, so it's worth timing your visit around when food's actually being served rather than just when the doors are open.
Opening hours stretch late, particularly Friday and Saturday when it runs through to midnight, which makes it more of an evening option than a straightforward daytime outing. Sunday closes earlier at 9pm. They do birthday parties and group bookings with party rooms available, which suits a games-focused celebration better than a traditional kids' party with balloons and jelly.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Over-eights and teens rather than toddlers
- Food
- Pizza, burgers, bites, cocktails and draught beers served
- Food service hours are shorter than opening hours, so check the kitchen's still going before you head down
- Late opening on Fridays and Saturdays makes this more of an evening venue than a daytime one
- No under-fives facilities like changing tables or high chairs are mentioned
- Party rooms are available for birthdays and group bookings
Plan your visit
What is there for kids to actually do?
Electronic mini golf, shuffleboard, karaoke and other interactive games are the main draws.
Is this suitable for toddlers?
Not really. There's no changing table, high chair or under-fives play area mentioned, so it suits older children better.
How long do people usually stay?
A single game like mini golf or shuffleboard is quick, but with food and a few activities, expect an hour or two.
What food is on offer?
Pizza, burgers and bites, plus cocktails and draught beer. Food service hours vary by day, so it's best to arrive when the kitchen's actually open.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday it's 3.30pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 9pm.
Can we book a birthday party there?
Yes, they do birthday parties and group bookings with party rooms available.
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