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Spill

Caversham bar with a free Sunday Live Lounge from 5pm to 7pm

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

Here is Spill in Caversham, Reading at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music1 night a week
TodayOpen09:00–21:00Closes in 11h 42m 57s
BacklineTBC
BooksMixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about Spill that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsSun
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Websitespillbar.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find Spill

Caversham

Getting there

You will find Spill at 29 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.

29 Church Street,
Caversham, Reading RG4 8BA

The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Spill publishes its opening times for 7 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.

MonToday09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–23:00
Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
Sat09:00–23:00
Sun10:00–21:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Spill 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 systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Caversham, Reading

About Spill

Here is the story of Spill in Caversham, Reading so far. It has live music 1 night a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Spill is a grassroots music venue in Caversham, Reading.

Listing notes

Spill ‌​‌​‍is a bar in St Martins Precinct on Church Street, Caversham, just north of the river in Reading. Its live music night is the Sunday Live Lounge: 2 hours of music every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, played by professional artists, and free to get in. Away from the music, Spill runs a board games night every Wednesday at 7pm and a wine club evening.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

Nothing is listed at Spill on GigXchange right now. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

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09 — Reading league

Next 30 days

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#18
of 31
live rooms
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Caversham · Grassroots

Spill

Caversham bar with a free Sunday Live Lounge from 5pm to 7pm

Venue at a glance Spill · Reading
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Capacity
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1 night
Live music
Sunper week
09:00
Open today
until 21:00hours
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Backline
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Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

Spill — Quick Facts

Caversham bar with a free Sunday Live Lounge from 5pm to 7pm. Here are the key facts on Spill at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekSun · from 17:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today09:00–21:00Closes in 11h 42m 57s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

Spill this week

Mon· today 09:00–21:00
Tue 09:00–23:00
Wed 09:00–23:00
Thu 09:00–23:00
Fri 09:00–23:00
Sat 09:00–23:00
Sun 10:00–21:00 Live music

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Spill 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 Spill

Spill is a grassroots music venue in Caversham, Reading. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the Reading venue directory.

Listing notes

Spill ‌​‌​‍is a bar in St Martins Precinct on Church Street, Caversham, just north of the river in Reading. Its live music night is the Sunday Live Lounge: 2 hours of music every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, played by professional artists, and free to get in. Away from the music, Spill runs a board games night every Wednesday at 7pm and a wine club evening.

Playing Spill: what to know

Spill usually has live music on Sun, starting around 17:00. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Spill isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Nights Spill usually has live music — typical start 17:00

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Find Spill

You will find Spill at 29 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.

Address29 Church Street
AreaCaversham, Reading
PostcodeRG4 8BA
Getting there

The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Spill is in Caversham, Reading — use RG4 8BA for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Reading this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Reading this weekend.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Reading League

Spill is #18 of 31 Reading venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – Bier Keller 8 gigs
  2. #2 ▲1 Corn Exchange 1 gig
  3. #3 ▼1 Pangbourne Working Mens Club 1 gig
  4. #4 – Purple Turtle 1 gig
  5. #5 – SUB89 1 gig
  6. #6 NEW The Face Bar 1 gig
  7. #7 – ACE Space Newbury 0 gigs
  8. #8 – Englefield House 0 gigs
  9. #9 – London Road Campus 0 gigs
  10. #10 – Mates Rates Comedy Club 0 gigs

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Common Questions

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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Spill. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

Spill has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Reading venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Reading grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Spill has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for Spill. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Spill. Browse the Reading Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
29 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BA. 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 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG4 8BA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Spill hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near Spill

16 other venues are close to Spill in Reading. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

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We list 31 grassroots music venues in Reading. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near Spill: The Face Bar, The Fisherman's Cottage, The Great Hall, University Of Reading, The Lyndhurst, The New Inn, The Old London Apprentice, The Plough, The Retreat, The Rising Sun Arts Centre, ACE Space Newbury, Bier Keller, Corn Exchange, Pangbourne Working Mens Club and Purple Turtle.

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