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We like to do things differently at the Oakford Social Club. Music is everything to us, which is why we put the best bands from across the country on our neon lit stage every week (check our programme!), and the most entertaining and off-centre DJs imaginable on Fridays and Saturdays.
The attention to detail doesn't stop there though. At the Oakford Social Club you'll find plenty of nooks and crannies toseek solace, while sipping on your Brother's Pear Cider, Frulli strawberry beer or a good old fashioned pint of bitter. If you need a breath of fresh air, our tree-lined patios are open year-round, with heaters and umbrellas helping you to adapt to the elements.
And let's not forget the food (The full menu can be found on our blog) which includes hearty pies and home-cooked Sunday roasts that your Mum would be proud of.
We can be found on 53 Blagrave Street, Reading... Just opposite the station... Call us on 01189 594267.
WELCOME TO THE OAKFORD SOCIAL CLUB!

Previous Live Acts at The Oakford

Jack Penate / Cajun Dance Party / Late Of The Pier / Zero 7 / Nathan Fake / Ulrich Schnauss / Friendly Fires / Good Shoes / Ox.Eagle.Lion.man / Clarky Cat / Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip / Adele / Mica & The Cluster / Fear Of Flying / Pete Greenwood / Mumblin' Jim / Jonny Alford / The Barker Band / My Luminaries / The Race / Monster Bobby (Pipettes) / Kyte / The Voices / The Bishops / Chik Budo / Laura Marling / Mr David Viner / Pete and the Pirates / OK Tokyo / Jeremy Warmsley / Captain Black / Holy Hail / Rebus / Heartwear Process / Ebony Bones / Bolt Action 5 / The Tamborines / Mark Gardener / Kid Twist / The Tricoteurs / The Vice

Previous Guest DJs

The Rapture / Pat Mahoney (LCD Soundsystem) /Ulrich Schnauss / Gucci Soundsystem (DFA)/ White Rose Movement / Filthy Dukes / Duke Dumont (Diesel U Music Champion) / Dev test icicles / Lou (New Young Pony Club) / Wildcat Will (Whitey) / Goldierocks / Christopher D Ashley (Sunday Best) / Crispin Dior / Casper C (Fluokids/AITBF) / Ben Mynott (The Big Chill) / Lois & Pearl / Baseball Furies / Young & Lost DJs / Lex Records DJs / Punks Jump Up / Club UFO / Rory Phillips (Trash) /Broken Hooker DJs / Skull Juice / Zombie Disco Squad / I Bet Ya / Matt Walsh (Bugged Out) / Pete Wheeler / Stopmakingme (AITBF) / Dan Le Sac

Oakford Vacancies


We are currently looking for potential part-time bar staff, and competent kitchen staff. If you feel you have the necessary people skills and passion for what we do at the Oakford, please don't hesitate to drop off your CV at the bar.

DJs/Promoters!!??


... We are always looking to promote a diversity of sounds at the Oakford Social Club. Our residents are known for spinning some of the most broad and open-minded sets in Reading, and we're always keen to promote new talent.
If you would like the chance to spin at the Oakford, and thing you can bring something unique to the table, please email us a sample playlist of ten tracks that we could expect to hear from you if you played at the Oakford. Please try to keep the lists eclectic, we're not Fabric!

My Interests

THIS WEEKEND

COMING SOON

I'd like to meet:


WE MAKE YOU WETT (JOHN AND WELLSY)Local legends in their own lifetimes, John n Wellsy, like to lose the shackles of the daily grind at the weekend, and literally transform themselves into dynamic DJ duo, We Make You Wett... Always accompanied by a dedicated gang of enthusiastic followers, they also know how to keep the kids dancing with their indie - danc selections.
CURRENT TOP TRACKS

JOHN
1. Late of the pier - Broken remix
2. Patrick Wolf - Tristan
3. Frankmusik - 3 little words
4. The teenagers - Sunset beach
5. Lillica libertine - New york city vice squad
WELLSY
1. Elle Milano - Swearing's For Art Students
2. The Buzzcocks - Promises
3. We Smoke Fags - Passion For Fashion
4. Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug
5. The Rumble Strips - Alarm Clock

Music:

Previous Live Acts at The Oakford

Cajun Dance Party / Late Of The Pier / Ox.Eagle.Lion.man / Clarky Cat / Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip / Jack Penate / Adele / Mica / The Barker Band / My Luminaries / Monster Bobby (Pipettes) / The Bishops / Chik Budo / Laura Marling / Mr David Viner / Pete and the Pirates / Jeremy Warmsley / Captain Black / Holy Hail / Rebus / Heartwear Process / Ebony Bones / Bolt Action 5 / The Tamborines / Mark Gardener

Previous Guest DJs

The Rapture / Ben Trucker / White Rose Movement / Filthy Dukes / Duke Dumont (Diesel U Music Champion) / Dev test icicles / Lou (New Young Pony Club) / Wildcat Will (Whitey) / Crispin Dior / Casper C (Fluokids/AITBF) / Lois & Pearl / Baseball Furies / Young & Lost DJs / Lex Records DJs / Punks Jump Up / Club UFO / Rory Phillips (Trash) /Broken Hooker DJs / Skull Juice / Zombie Disco Squad / I Bet Ya

Movies:

Oakford Vacancies
We are currently looking for potential part-time bar staff, and competent kitchen staff. If you feel you have the necessary people skills and passion for what we do at the Oakford, please don't hesitate to drop off your CV at the bar.DJs!!??
... We are always looking to promote a diversity of sounds at the Oakford Social Club. Our residents are known for spinning some of the most broad and open-minded sets in Reading, and we're always keen to promote new talent.If you would like the chance to spin at the Oakford, and thing you can bring something unique to the table, please submit a sample playlist of ten tracks that we could expect to hear from you if you played at the Oakford. Please try to keep the lists eclectic.

Heroes:

All of our former presidents... Dave 'Dogger' Davenport, Rusty Fairfax, Douglas Winterbottom...

My Blog

Events 31/05-03/06

Not only do we have the usually high quality DJs keeping you dancing into the small hours on Friday and Saturday, but we also have a great line-up of live talent... Thursday is headlined by young sing...
Posted by The Oakford on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:36:00 PST

Bank Holiday Events, 24-27/05


Posted by The Oakford on Wed, 16 May 2007 07:14:00 PST

Events 17-20 May

Thursday 17th MayRebus live + SupportLocal heroes, Rebus, return to their home from home for an intimate show.Friday 18th MayLois and Pearl DJsOur favourite girls return to dazzle and delight once aga...
Posted by The Oakford on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:04:00 PST

Events 10-13 May

Thursday 10th MayHAPPY VALLEY live + DJ MATT SECKERFriday 11th MayWE MAKE YOU WET djsSaturday 12th MayIBETYA djsSunday 13th MayKISSING FROGS:AUDIO RUNWAY liveTHE VIBRANTS liveGOODTIMES GOODTIMES liveM...
Posted by The Oakford on Wed, 09 May 2007 08:11:00 PST

Events 3-6 May

Thursday 3rd MayDJ MADDY McMadPlaying the best in indie and electro.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclubFriday 4th MayDJ DAN FRANCISCO (AITBF)The excellent Dan Hayes returns to the Oakford with his brilliant...
Posted by The Oakford on Wed, 02 May 2007 08:30:00 PST

Events 26-29 April

Thursday 26th AprilCome Together Festival presents:Six Nation State liveSand Creek Massacre liveThe Skies liveJewels live+ Dance, Circus and Martial Arts DisplaysCome-Together Festival is a fantastic ...
Posted by The Oakford on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:26:00 PST

EVENTS 19th-22nd APRIL

Thursday 19th AprilMedieval Meat Helmets live + DJ Matt SeckerA clandestine debut performance at the Oakford tonight from a band that you'll be hearing a lot about in the near future, when the meat he...
Posted by The Oakford on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:32:00 PST

Events 12th-15th April

Thursday 12th AprilTHE VICE live w/ DJ Olly (Mister Kite)Rolling on from a seven year friendship, 'The Vice' were formed in 2006 under the eclectic, acidic tones of 'The Doors' and the constant origin...
Posted by The Oakford on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:54:00 PST

Easter Weekend Events

Thursday 5th AprilLaura Marling Single Launchw/ Laura Marling (exclusive live), Nic Dawson Kelly (live), Noah and the Whale (live) + Support + DJsThe golden girl of Reading needs little introduction t...
Posted by The Oakford on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:01:00 PST

Events 29th March-1st April

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Posted by The Oakford on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:03:00 PST