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The Purple Turtle Reading is open late 7 nights a week
The Purple Turtle Reading is open late 7 nights a week
Purple turtle is my favourite. The only location that closes around 4 am. On top of that, they make some awesome cocktails, good music and overall a nice and fun atmosphere. You might be lucky and see some bands performing live, they always have something happening over the weekend.
We had the unfortunate incident where my friend's lighter fell from his pocket and subsequently rolled down to the club entrance area. To say that the white female security sitting front of the club extrance wasn't too happy is an understatement. She screamed and shouted like a maniac. Telling us that if is happens again we would be asked to leave. So, I'd warn guest to avoid that seat in case if your lighter accidently and unintentionally falls from your pocket, unless you enjoy getting aggressively screamed at from below by a female security officer. I don't know, maybe that's just normal in the good old town of Reading. One possible way to prevent this is that the management place a wooden plank or something to prevent things rolling down from the balcony. Not too sure if it counts as hazard in its current state. Other than that, it was a lovely experience and atmosphere. Loved the 90s music vibe.
I've drank here,on and off, for about 20 years and it's still as amazing as the first time I went. Alternative/ Rock/ Everything bar-club that's being going strong for more than 30 years. A genuine staple of Readings nightlife. The atmosphere is welcoming, service is perfect (thank you Charlotte, you're a credit to the place).A huge amount of drinks choice at reasonable prices. Large beer garden at the rear. Outside bar and shisha area. This is genuinely one of my favourite watering holes in the world and I highly recommend a visit here.
Probably really good. I used to come here a lot in my 20s when I used to go out a lot and it was always bit rough but a really good night. I came here recently (now in my mid 40s) after a corporate Xmas do. I was fairly pissed when I walked in and from what I can remember it had certainly been gentrified. However it still had the purple turtle vibe. Would go back if I’m ever on a night out in Reading.
Excellent experience served very quick and professionaly. Ryan & Charlie were amazing especially Ryan i had to get 9 shots and 3 other normal drinks and he even asked if you wanted the cheaper option i mean who does that. What a total legend this guy deserves a bonus. And Charlie took over from him when i went to get drinks later and even help me take drinks back to my friends. Amazing people great time 10/10. Even tho they wouldn't let me back in after a certain time. They wouldn't let anyone back in after a while.
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Opening Times
Mon | 12:00 – 03:00 |
Tue | 12:00 – 03:00 |
Wed | 12:00 – 03:00 |
Thur | 12:00 – 03:00 |
Fri | 12:00 – 03:30 |
Sat | 12:00 – 03:30 |
Sun | 12:00 – 03:00 |
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