At a glance, McCafferty's Bar in Town Centre, Reading is summed up below. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
11:00–00:00Opens in 2h 11m 15s
Backline
TBC
Books
Irish traditional · Folk · Rock
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of McCafferty's Bar, from the stage to the bar. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book McCafferty's Bar, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
McCafferty's Bar is at 13-14 Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1DB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.
Nobody from McCafferty's Bar is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
McCafferty's Bar publishes its opening times for 6 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
11:00–00:00
Tue
11:00–00:00
Wed
11:00–00:00
Thu
11:00–00:00
Fri
11:00–02:00
Sat
11:00–02:00
Sun
Not listed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at McCafferty's Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Town Centre, Reading
About McCafferty's Bar
This is the background on McCafferty's Bar, from the venue and its listings. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
McCafferty's Bar is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Reading. It books Irish traditional, Folk, Rock; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
McCafferty's Bar is an Irish bar at 13-14 Friar Street in Reading town centre that says it puts on live performances 7 days a week. The music mixes modern bands with traditional Irish tunes, alongside traditional sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights.
Recent bills include Aonaran & The Rustic Ramblers on Halloween night, with live music from 7pm before a DJ, and Two Degrees on Friday 27 November. The bar opens from 11am daily, until midnight Monday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
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08 — What's on
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
McCafferty's Bar — Quick Facts
Irish bar on Friar Street mixing modern bands with traditional Irish music. Here are the key facts on McCafferty's Bar at a glance. It books irish traditional, folk and rock acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksIrish traditional+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get McCafferty's Bar on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
McCafferty's Bar hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at McCafferty's Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About McCafferty's Bar
McCafferty's Bar is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Reading. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
McCafferty's Bar books Irish traditional, Folk, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Reading venue directory.
Listing notes
McCafferty's Bar is an Irish bar at 13-14 Friar Street in Reading town centre that says it puts on live performances 7 days a week. The music mixes modern bands with traditional Irish tunes, alongside traditional sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights.
Recent bills include Aonaran & The Rustic Ramblers on Halloween night, with live music from 7pm before a DJ, and Two Degrees on Friday 27 November. The bar opens from 11am daily, until midnight Monday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Playing McCafferty's Bar: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for McCafferty's Bar - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Irish traditional is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. McCafferty's Bar hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Find McCafferty's Bar
McCafferty's Bar is at 13-14 Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1DB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find McCafferty's Bar in Town Centre, Reading; RG1 1DB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Town Centre, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Reading this week, or find a band in Reading if you book the music.
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McCafferty's Bar has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Reading venue directory.
McCafferty's Bar books Irish traditional, Folk, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for McCafferty's Bar. Browse the Reading Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
13-14 Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1DB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Reading venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Reading vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG1 1DB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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