September 2025 by Charlotte D
Sub89 is a lively venue that?s great for gigs and club nights, with an atmosphere that always feels energetic and fun. The sound system is strong and the space is big enough to hold a crowd while still feeling intimate. Drinks are reasonably priced for a music venue and the staff keep things running smoothly at the bar and doors. It can get packed on busy nights but that adds to the vibe, making it a good spot if you?re after live music or a night out in Reading.
June 2025 by Ian
For me, this has to be one of the best venues around. It is small enough that there are never mass crowds to the point where it is unpleasant. The bar is well staffed with decent prices on the beer. Toilets are large and well maintained. The sound system is very good and due to its size, you can nearly always see, even if you are super short!
June 2025 by Mathieu CARPENTIER
Well positioned in Reading next to the Train / Buses and opposite Siren Craft Brewery tap room this is a compact but not unpleasant multimodal venue. Went there for a metal gig and did enjoy it bonus point for the sound which wasn't terrible.
June 2025 by saoussaou reda
Very small place.
Men more than women like 80% we can barely see them, and the ones in place were in couple.
Few people only that night, maybe because of the festival.
Honestly I didn't like it, not worth it.
June 2025 by Nic Bannon
Brilliant music venue. I saw Newton Faulkner. Staff were friendly, speedy service at the bar and toilets were clean and plentiful for the ladies! ?
June 2025 by Nathalie Ogden
Great place to see a talk (Seed talks) interesting talk, great speaker and was able to have a well priced round of drinks at same time.
May 2025 by Rex van Coller
Great venue to watch bands and get a Pint.
May 2025 by Dr D
Good little venue, first time there for Hi-on Maiden plus original metal support acts. Sound was clear but lacked bass thud in your chest! One star off for pissy gents.
May 2025 by George\"gt\" Stergiou
Great venue with friendly staff
April 2025 by Colin J Smith
A classic sticky floor venue with very helpful staff.
This time round I saw 'Punk Rock Factory'
March 2025 by jack groom
Pricey? don?t bother
March 2025 by Lucy H
Nice venue but took over 30 minutes to get a drink. Put a huge downer on the whole night. Not enough staff and the ones working were slooooow. Also no cloakroom attendant so the bar staff having to double up and take people's coats.
March 2025 by Larry Haywood
Overall a Good Friday not that out.
I really like Sub 89.
Country music tonight and packed out.
TBH the bar is a nightmare ??
Too many punters, not enough staff and a wait of 30 minutes to get a drink.
A few pints of Neck Oil and some wine en down well. A great crack and you can?t help talking to people and having a laugh.
Lots of cowboy boots and hats.
Started about 8 and finished at 10 ?
Most people get or take free entry into pop world down below.
Not the first time I?ve been and not the last.
Sort the bar out guys it?s a big downer.
Great night out though.
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January 2025 by Fabio L.
Lovely place and great music
January 2025 by Brizzol Glover
No proper cloakroom attendant
£3.15 for half a lemonade
Rubbish sound system
Unhelpful staff
Will definitely not be returning
