About the venue
The Corn Stores is a lovingly restored Grade II listed building in central Reading.
The restaurant focuses on local British produce and their passion lies in finding fresh seasonal produce, from the best local suppliers and producing it all in-house with their own butchery and smokehouse, creating a truly unique flavour exclusive to our restaurant.
Our tastings take place in the top floor members' room, giving you a taste of what this fantastic venue offers.
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How to get there
The Corn Stores, Reading
10 Forbury Rd
RG1 1SB
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Tue 17
Jan
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£30.00
More Info
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Sat 21
Jan
- 2023 -
Fizz, Fish and Chips!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 hand-picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with English Sparkling and Champagn...
£45.00
More Info
Thu 26
Jan
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
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Tue 21
Feb
- 2023 -
Introduction to Craft Beer
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Craft Beer has spread across the UK like wildfire and our breweries are rated amongst the best in the world.
Find out everything you need to know about the major styles of beer during this fascinating two-hour tasting.
£30.00
More Info
Starts Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
4 Week Old World Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Discover the wines and regions of the top three wine-producing countries of the World!
Plus, take a look at some European countries that are a little off the beaten track.
£120.00
More Info
Starts Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
8 Week World of Wine
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us on your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 8 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and sip your way through 50 wines, learning as you go...
£225.00
More Info
Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Fantastic France!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Everything you have always wanted to know about French wines! At this tasting, we will decode French wines for you and give you the keys to understanding where they use the most common grape varieties.
£35.00
More Info
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Fri 24
Feb
- 2023 -
Wine Vs Beer with Steak!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak!
Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks?
£65.00
More Info
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Wed 01
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Discover Italy!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to the wonderful World of Wine focussing on Italy!
Italy is a nation that loves its food and accompanies it with many exciting wines, during this evening we will do some food and wine matching and aim to crack the wine pairing code!
£35.00
More Info
Thu 02
Mar
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 04
Mar
- 2023 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is intended to establish the basic skills and product knowledge required in the service and retail of spirits; it is ideal for preparing a person for their first job in hospitality or re...
£195.00
More Info
Wed 08
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Spain and Portugal!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
It's time to take a closer look at Iberian wine-making! There are so many changes going on in Spain and Portugal, these two countries have increasingly grabbed attention in the wine world.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 11
Mar
- 2023 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is an ideal starting point for anyone who is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry.
£195.00
More Info
Wed 15
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Germany, England, Austria and Hungary
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wines tasting of Germany, England, Austria, and Hungary. Time to discover the aromatic wines of Europe!
£35.00
More Info
Starts Wed 22
Mar
- 2023 -
4 Week New World Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
From the Antipodean delights of Australia and New Zealand to the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina, stopping off in South Africa and the USA along the way! We will be tasting over 24 wines from these fascinating countries across 4 weeks.
£120.00
More Info
Wed 22
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
People think of Australian wine as reliable, fruit-driven wines. Whilst that is true the world of Australian wine is far more complex.
New Zealand is fast becoming the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc, but there is much more to these two islands.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 29
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Spectacular South Africa!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
South Africa has a long and distinguished history of wine production going back over 400 years - it is an old 'New World' wine country!
£35.00
More Info
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Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Discover South America!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to our South America evening! Whilst there are many similarities between the modern success stories of Chilean and Argentinian wine, these countries have very different approaches.
£35.00
More Info
Thu 06
Apr
- 2023 -
Red Wine and Chocolate!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Who doesn't enjoy wine and chocolate?
Perhaps two of the most indulgent treats around. Chocolate is notoriously tricky to pair with wine as there is such a taste explosion from the cocoa bean that it's hard for a wine to stand up to its intensity.
£45.00
More Info
Wed 12
Apr
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore USA
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us as we explore the USA. Most people only think of California when it comes to American wine but every State makes wine to one degree or another.
£35.00
More Info
Starts Sat 15
Apr
- 2023 -
WSET L2 Award in Wines
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
This exciting and structured course is the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines and is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous ...
£445.00
More Info
Tue 18
Apr
- 2023 -
Keep your Gin Up!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Gin seems unstoppable at the moment with new micro-distilleries opening up seemingly every month, but what exactly is gin? Where was it first made? Which country drinks the most gin and what are the styles of gin available today?
£40.00
More Info
Tue 25
Apr
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£30.00
More Info
Tue 17
Jan
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£30.00
More Info
Sat 21
Jan
- 2023 -
Fizz, Fish and Chips!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 hand-picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with English Sparkling and Champagn...
£45.00
More Info
Thu 26
Jan
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
Tue 21
Feb
- 2023 -
Introduction to Craft Beer
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Craft Beer has spread across the UK like wildfire and our breweries are rated amongst the best in the world.
Find out everything you need to know about the major styles of beer during this fascinating two-hour tasting.
£30.00
More Info
Starts
Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
4 Week Old World Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Discover the wines and regions of the top three wine-producing countries of the World!
Plus, take a look at some European countries that are a little off the beaten track.
£120.00
More Info
Starts
Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
8 Week World of Wine
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us on your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 8 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and sip your way through 50 wines, learning as you go...
£225.00
More Info
Wed 22
Feb
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Fantastic France!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Everything you have always wanted to know about French wines! At this tasting, we will decode French wines for you and give you the keys to understanding where they use the most common grape varieties.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 24
Feb
- 2023 -
Wine Vs Beer with Steak!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak!
Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks?
£65.00
More Info
Wed 01
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Discover Italy!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to the wonderful World of Wine focussing on Italy!
Italy is a nation that loves its food and accompanies it with many exciting wines, during this evening we will do some food and wine matching and aim to crack the wine pairing code!
£35.00
More Info
Thu 02
Mar
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Pairing
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 04
Mar
- 2023 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is intended to establish the basic skills and product knowledge required in the service and retail of spirits; it is ideal for preparing a person for their first job in hospitality or re...
£195.00
More Info
Wed 08
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Spain and Portugal!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
It's time to take a closer look at Iberian wine-making! There are so many changes going on in Spain and Portugal, these two countries have increasingly grabbed attention in the wine world.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 11
Mar
- 2023 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is an ideal starting point for anyone who is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry.
£195.00
More Info
Wed 15
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Germany, England, Austria and Hungary
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wines tasting of Germany, England, Austria, and Hungary. Time to discover the aromatic wines of Europe!
£35.00
More Info
Starts
Wed 22
Mar
- 2023 -
4 Week New World Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
From the Antipodean delights of Australia and New Zealand to the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina, stopping off in South Africa and the USA along the way! We will be tasting over 24 wines from these fascinating countries across 4 weeks.
£120.00
More Info
Wed 22
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
People think of Australian wine as reliable, fruit-driven wines. Whilst that is true the world of Australian wine is far more complex.
New Zealand is fast becoming the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc, but there is much more to these two islands.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 29
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Spectacular South Africa!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
South Africa has a long and distinguished history of wine production going back over 400 years - it is an old 'New World' wine country!
£35.00
More Info
Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Discover South America!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Welcome to our South America evening! Whilst there are many similarities between the modern success stories of Chilean and Argentinian wine, these countries have very different approaches.
£35.00
More Info
Thu 06
Apr
- 2023 -
Red Wine and Chocolate!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Who doesn't enjoy wine and chocolate?
Perhaps two of the most indulgent treats around. Chocolate is notoriously tricky to pair with wine as there is such a taste explosion from the cocoa bean that it's hard for a wine to stand up to its intensity.
£45.00
More Info
Wed 12
Apr
- 2023 -
World of Wine: Explore USA
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Join us as we explore the USA. Most people only think of California when it comes to American wine but every State makes wine to one degree or another.
£35.00
More Info
Starts
Sat 15
Apr
- 2023 -
WSET L2 Award in Wines
The Corn Stores, Reading
10:00am
This exciting and structured course is the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines and is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous ...
£445.00
More Info
Tue 18
Apr
- 2023 -
Keep your Gin Up!
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
Gin seems unstoppable at the moment with new micro-distilleries opening up seemingly every month, but what exactly is gin? Where was it first made? Which country drinks the most gin and what are the styles of gin available today?
£40.00
More Info
Tue 25
Apr
- 2023 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
The Corn Stores, Reading
7:00pm
The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£30.00
More Info