This is a brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. "Gagging Order" promises to be a hilarious night out... let's see shall we.

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories & jokes.  Some will be clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.  Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home & come on out for a laugh.

Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself. 

Our Jimmy Carr experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• 3 course pre-show dinner in our Cerise restaurant from our seasonal menu
• Tickets to the show at the Hexagon which starts at 8.00pm
• Full English breakfast

All for just £225.00*

Available for one night only on Tuesday 21st May 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

A team from The Forbury Hotel is climbing The 3 Peaks on Tuesday 30th July 2013.

The Forbury Hotel and Volunteer Fundraisers 3munkees have teamed up to raise funds for The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. (*more details below)

We are putting on cinema evenings & selling raffle tickets online: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=peaksmunkeesforbury

The themed cinema nights at The Forbury Hotel Cinema will be once a month, right up until the actual climb.

There will be live interactive action from the climbers over 29th - 31st July 2013. Including the LIVE RAFFLE DRAW!!

*The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance, otherwise known as Air Ambulance BOB - ‘BOB’ (Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire), is an independent charitable trust receiving no funding from Central Government or the National Lottery and relies entirely on charitable donations, sponsorship and fundraising activities to keep this lifesaving service operational.

...for more information, how to get involved and how to donate:

Website: www.theforburyhotel.co.uk / www.3munkees.com / www.supportbob.co.uk

Donate: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=peaksmunkeesforbury

Local press coverage:

www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/2125171_3munkees_and_forbury_staff_tackle_three_peaks_challenge

The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

See Touching the Void in a luxury 30 seater cinema within The Forbury Hotel, Reading.

7pm arrival, film starting promptly at 7.30pm on Friday 31st May

Includes a glass of Champagne and popcorn!

Tickets: £10 in advance online / £12 Door - First come, first served basis.

All funds go to The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance.

To buy cinema tickets, raffle tickets or donate:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/peaksmunkeesforbury

A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.

See this nail biter in luxury at The Forbury Hotel's, 30 seater cinema in Reading.

7pm arrival, film starting promptly at 7.30pm on Friday 28th June.

Includes a glass of Champagne and popcorn!

Tickets: £10 in advance online / £12 Door - First come, first served basis.

All funds go to The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance.

To buy cinema tickets, raffle tickets or donate:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/peaksmunkeesforbury

 "He's a genius, full stop. Calling this Swiftian satirist, versatile multi-instrumentalist and gifted actor merely a comic genius is like calling Michelangelo a house painter." The West Australian

Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world¹s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.

He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, and Rare Planetary Alignment that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey ­Qualmpeddler. 

This show has all the classic Bill Bailey elements, trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, songs, philosophizing and silliness on a grand scale… plus one amazing owl. 

For just £245.00* per room per night our Bill Bailey experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Bill’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Available on the 25^th and 26^th October 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

A self-confessed "miserable old git" since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: "I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!"

“Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!” The Sunday Times

“Ed Byrne is on top form” Time Out London

“Byrne is at the top of his game” The Sunday Telegraph

“Jokes come so fast that hecklers don’t have a chance to get a word in edgeways” The Times

“It is rare for a comic to merit the word “masterful” but in this case it is no overstatement” The Scotsman

For just £245.00* per room per night our Ed Byrne experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Bill’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Only available on the 23^rd October 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

Everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, has announced a brand new tour for 2013. The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Jason has had a busy time since he was last on the road. After his opera singing turn saw him emerge the winner on  Born To Shine (ITV1) Jason put his new found talent into practice joining Alfie Boe on tour prior to a well-received run in the critically acclaimed hit west-end musical Sweeney Todd alongside Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton. However, his comedy bones weren’t completely idle as he enjoyed appearances on QI (BBC Two), Big Fat Quiz of the Year (Channel 4), and Comedy World Cup (Channel 4).

Jason said: “Some of you might think I’ve had a career change what with all the opera and musical theatre I’ve been doing lately. Not a chance, I’m excited to be getting back to what I really love the most – stand up!”

For just £245.00* per room per night our Jason Manford experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Jason’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Available on the 18^th and 19^th October 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

Purple van man is a hilarious new stand up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but it’s time to hear a different voice, purple van man’s voice.

Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best, spouting inspired jibber jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van. He will make you laugh like a drunken horse.

For just £245.00* per room per night our Sean Lock experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Sean’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Only available on the 6^th June 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

After a massive success of last year’s festival, Reading comedy festival returns this autumn.

During the month of October and beginning of November the best and brightest names on the comedy circuit will be heading to Reading for this year’s Comedy Festival at venues across the town.  Join us here between the 1^st October and 6^th November at the Forbury Hotel and enjoy a pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant.

Our Theatre menu changes each week and for just £20 for a two course dinner or £25 for a three course, what better way to help you relax and get ready for a night of top comedy by some of the country’s best performers.

Reservations are being taken between 4.00pm and 6.00pm, with the majority of the performances starting at 7.30pm either at the Hexagon Theatre (10 minutes walk) or the Concert Hall (less than 3 minutes walk).

Bookings Recommended – please call 01189 527770 to reserve your table.

Some of the headline acts include Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett, Reginald D Hunter and Milton Jones with many more still to be announced.

For more details about the performers or to book tickets visit www.readingarts.com

Sunday 26^th January 2014

The British Comedy Award’s Queen of Comedy Sarah Millican is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (taking her bra off). Determined to put down some roots, she now has a cat (furry baby) and even a tree (she has a lot of mugs).

On this, her third national tour, you will learn what to take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend in when dining in posh restaurants and how to teach a pensioner to swear. Join her for some hilarious domestic bliss.

"Sarah Millican is never less than belly-laugh hilarious." The Mirror

"An iron fist in a marigold glove." The Guardian

Not suitable for Under 16s.

For just £245.00* per room per night our Sarah Millican experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Sarah’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Only available on the 26^th January 2014

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

The Forbury Hotel – sumptuous, decadent and stylish is ‘the’ place for a good party, let us take care of every detail for you.

Why not “Party Share” in Cerise and dance the night away or let our party planners create a totally bespoke Christmas party package for you.

Party Share at the Forbury.....

From £36.50 per person to include:

 - Delicious three course festive menu
 - Disco & DJ until the early hours
 - A fantastic Christmas atmosphere for you, your friends & your colleagues

• Monday to Wednesday £36.50 per person
• Thursday £41.50 per person
• Friday to Saturday £49.50 per person

Dates are available throughout December.

Download a copy of our Christmas brochure for full details, terms and conditions.

Dining at the Forbury is always special and to celebrate the festive season, we've created a mouthwatering collection of menus.

Seasonal lunches are available throughout December from £25 per person for a three course festive menu and party novelties.

Call a member of our team on 01189 527770 to check availability.

Offer not available on Christmas Day.

Let someone else take care of the Christmas lunch and spend the day relaxing with your friends and family, after all that is what Christmas is all about.

Relax and enjoy a glass of champagne with our chef's selection of canapes, followed by a sumptuous five course lunch and wash it all down with our extensive choice of splendid wines.

We are offering lunch for 2013 in our Cerise restaurant and throughout our elegant private dining rooms.

For the full menu, please download a copy of our Christmas brochure.

£85.00 per person

Children under twelve half price

Bookings being taken between 12pm and 3pm

Come along and celebrate the New Year in Style!

New Year's Eve - Tuesday 31st December 2013

Arrive from 7pm and enjoy a champagne and canape reception, then indulge in a luxurious six course meal prepared by our award winning team.  Finish the evening off with dancing until the early hours.

£95.00 per person

Over 18's only, black tie event

Forget about driving home!  You could stay with us on our New Years Eve Package which includes:

• one night's accommodation in one of our luxury bedrooms
• table for two at our New Years Eve Party Night
• full English breakfast the following morning
• late check out until 12pm

All for just £350.00 per room*

Add and extra night for just £138 bed and breakfast

For full menu details please download our Christmas brochure.

Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On the Road. If you like the stuff he's done on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he's done for Radio 4 then this is the show for you.  Hundreds of his celebrated one-liners, plus pictures he drew. Clever, surreal but mainly just stupid, stupid, stupid!  He's won awards you know.

'He's fast absurd and very funny' Radio Times

'No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride' the Guardian

For just £245.00* per room per night our Milton Jones experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation for two in one of our sumptuous bedrooms
• Two course pre-theatre dinner in our Cerise restaurant
• Two tickets to Milton’s show at the Hexagon, starts at 8pm
• Full English breakfast

Also available without the pre-theatre dinner for just £195.00*per room per night

Available for one night only on the 6^th November 2013

For that extra special night, upgrade to one of our suites for just £80.00 per night**

Please contact a member of the team on 01189 527770 to make your reservation.

*=based on double occupancy

**=subject to availability

On Saturday 22^nd June 2013, in association with the producers of the “World’s Best Vodka”, Chase Distillery, we are offering you a unique opportunity to experience the products created by William Chase, also famed for the creation of Tyrrell’s crisps.

Our Chase Road Trip begins at the Forbury with coffee and a bacon sandwich at 9.30am, the perfect way to start the day.  Then you will be departing the hotel at 10.15am to visit the home of Chase!!

This unique experience will show you where they mash, ferment, strip, distil and hand bottle all of their spirits using only traditional methods.  This will also give you the opportunity to see where they grow all their raw materials - on their own farm in Herefordshire. By taking total control over the process, from seed to bottle they are able to ensure they produce the finest, smoothest vodka with true provenance that you will be able to sample at the end of your tour.

The tour will take up to an hour and a half and will include a tutored tasting session.  Once complete you will return to our Cerise Bar for approximately 5pm to enjoy a Chase Martini, made with their very own potato vodka.

Tickets for our road trip are just £45.00 per person, this includes breakfast, transport to and from the distillery, guided tour and a cocktail upon your return.

THERE IS LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR OUR ROAD TRIP SO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, ALL TICKETS NEED TO BE PRE-PAID IN ADVANCE.

Please call 01189 527770 to book your ticket or email events@theforburyhotel.co.uk

On Friday 7^TH June 2013, in association with Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance and Coe Vintners we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to come and enjoy an evening of exceptional wine and award winning food here at the Forbury Hotel.

All proceeds from the sale of tickets for this event will be going towards our nominated charity, the TVACAA. Your ticket includes a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a three course dinner.

The evening is themed around food and wine, particularly wines to enjoy during the summer months.  You will enjoy a different glass of wine with each course, each explained and described by Coe Vintners, our wine supplier.

This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a great atmosphere, quality food and wine along with helping to raise money for the Air Ambulance.

Tickets for this truly memorable evening are just £55.00 per person, this includes canapés and a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by our three course bespoke menu and a carefully selected glass of wine per course.

To reserve your tickets on one of our shared event tables, please call 01189 527770 and speak to Stephanie or Peter or email events@theforburyhotel.co.uk

Alternatively visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/peaksmunkeesforbury

Absinthe, something which has a chequered history of conviviality, controversy and confusion.  Believed to be part of the cause of some of the most beautiful pieces of art ever created, but also madness, mayhem and misery.

A highly alcoholic, anise flavoured spirit which is distilled from a variety of herbs and the fundamental ingredient, Grand Wormwood.   A crucial component in many classic cocktails, and an excellent tool to be working with in the creation of new drinks.

After 8am                                                          £9.00

(Josh Homerston)

Feel fresh in the morning with a combination of La Fee Parisienne, Mozart Dry, mint imperial syrup and cream.

L'œil de L'esprit                                           £8.50

(Glenn Saville)

Travel into your mind’s eye using La Fee Bohemian, Aperol, Byrrh and orgeat syrup.

Vol Fée                                                                £8.00

(Sebastien Lambour)

La Fee Blanche, Benedictine, violet liqueur, elderflower and Peychaud’s Bitters. Join the flight. 

29 Acacia Road                                              £8.50

(Jonathan Carlton)

Lengthy and luxurious, La Fee Parisienne, Creme de Banane, caramel syrup, lemon juice and egg white.

Also why not try any of the La Fee expressions served in the classic style with just sugar and water for just £5!!!  You can then see what all the fuss is about.                                                   

An all German Champions League Final between Dortmund and Bayern Munich will be played at Wembley Stadium on the 25^th May 2013.  We are offering you the opportunity to watch the match in the comfort of our private cinema.  Your Champions League cinema ticket includes:

• Arrive for 6.45pm to enjoy a Forbury Burger with all the trimmings in our Cerise Restaurant
• Move upstairs for 7.30pm to enjoy the game with a seat in our private cinema
• Easy access to our contemporary bar and lounge for drinks during the match**

All for just £20.00 per person*

*Subject to availability and all tickets are payable in advance

** Drinks not included in the ticket price

This experience has only limited availability, so please contact us here on 01189 527770 or email events@theforburyhotel.co.uk to make your reservation.