global cafe opening hours
* We may open earlier, see event start times
| Monday: | closed |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday: | 11:30 - 23:00 |
| Friday: | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday: | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday: | 16:30* - 22:30 |
global kitchen opening hours
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday: | 12:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday: | Closed |
food and drink
events
On evenings and weekends we host an eclectic selection of music and performances from all around the world. We regularly put on local bands and DJs, anything from folk and psychedelic rock to electronica and drum n bass.
upcoming events
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Wed 19th June 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
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Thu 20th June 2019Silver HeelsThird Thursday of every month with Live Swing and plenty of dancing room for all you Katz.
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Sat 22nd June 2019Steve Morano + Band"Jackson's Corner tribute to Reading" Steve Morano and his band bring their own flavour of Folk, Blues & Country originals. The band is: Steve Morano, lead guitar and vocals, Lawrie Wright, bass guitar and backing vocals, Tom Anderson, guitar and backing vocals with Simon Price on drums.
21:00
- 01:00
£4
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Tue 25th June 2019Tuesday Night Music Club feat. Mixtape Rock n’ RollThe usual mixture of half-learnt songs, booze, stand-up comedy, magic, physical education, teleportation, fashion, origami and politics. Mostly the first two with a good dose of the last! Ably presented by Nicole Johnson and Dan Caney
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Wed 26th June 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
-
Thu 27th June 2019fleur stevenson hosts jazz singers nightIn the band this month we have Simon Feast joining us on piano, with bassist Keith Howard and Paul Glover on drums. Do come along for a sing with this lovely line-up, it's a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Or just pop in a say hi! ALL welcome, great to see you there.
21:00
- 23:00
free (donations)
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Fri 28th June 2019high grade dub and roots selectionHigh Grade Dub and Roots selection goes Global thanks to Titch and Crew.
21:00
- 01:00
FREE
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Sat 29th June 2019InterruptedInterrupted are an emerging local band dealing in energy and deep grooves. Taking influence from Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. Expect a wild show and a pint of Old Rosie. Support tonight is Alice Grout an experienced singer-songwriter. With indie influences and musical prowess.
21:00
- 01:00
free (donations)
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Sun 30th June 2019Argo Jazz ProjectJohn Harries Saxes, John Miller Guitar, Andy Lavery Keyboard, Paul Critchfield Bass, Alan Barwise Drums
19:30
- 22:00
free (donations)
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Tue 2nd July 2019Greg Maystons folk, blues and americanaGreg Maystons folk, blues and americana:
20:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Wed 3rd July 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
-
Thu 4th July 2019Whitehouse Studios Presents... SomerleinWhitehouse Studios is back at The Global Cafe with another night of awesome live music this time we bring you Somerlein with support tbc. Come join us for proper rock show!
20:30
- 23:00
free (donations)
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Fri 5th July 2019¡Global Warning!DJ Dubious is back with hot hot hot summer vibes to get you dancing the night away with the usual mix of fantastically outernational tuneage to get you wiggling and bring freedom of movement to your hips! Horns, hip-hop, reggae, salsa, afrobeat, cumbia, salsamuffin, mestizo y mucho mas.…#GlobalBritain
21:00
- 00:00
free
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Sat 6th July 2019Straight outta JunctionA night of Hip-Hop, Funk Original Breaks and Beat Tape Flavours. Featuring: Dusty Stragglers (Live). Support on the night comes from your host, Ash The Author and resident DJ's Ill Collins and Luther Andross
20:00
- 00:00
FREE
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Sun 7th July 2019American old time Picking SessionJoin Stu Weetman & Colm Daly bring an instrument and fiddle about with them or just sit back and enjoy!
15:00
- 18:00
Free
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Sun 7th July 2019Dreading Poetry SlamLive open mic Performance Poetry competition. All levels of poet and audience welcome Fun intermission completion. Chance to win, prizes
19:30
- 22:00
FREE
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Tue 9th July 2019The Mark Burton Quintet hosts the Tuesday Jazz JamThe Mark Burton Quintet hosts the Tuesday Jazz Jam. All players welcome for a wide range of styles: swing, contemporary or funky. Backline, PA and drum-kit are provided, just bring your instrument.
20:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Wed 10th July 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
-
Thu 11th July 2019Cafe ZazousA non-stop "all string" affair, with waltzes, boleros and up tempo swing gypsy jazz to keep you dancing all night long!
20:00
- 23:00
Free (donations)
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Fri 12th July 2019Ouibliettes Album Launch Partywith support from Jamie Larbalestier
21:00
- 00:00
FREE
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Sat 13th July 2019Canary EP Album LaunchScaefa presents you with a night of the very best in house, techno, garage and beyond. Supporting acts to be announced. Get it in the diary, prepare your dancing shoes, we look forward to seeing you there for some great vibes accompanied with some great music!
21:00
- 00:00
FREE
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Sun 14th July 2019Gli Avanzi featuring Ewen BairdWe play modern jazz inspired by the jazz masters, from classic to contemporary, often with a Latin spin. Alongside Ewen Baird on saxes, we are delighted to be joined by Nick Hill on keyboard, with Martin Dix guitar, Howard King bass guitar and Andrew Last drums. No charge, but donations welcome.
19:00
- 22:00
free (donations)
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Tue 16th July 2019The Definite CollectiveThe Definite Collective: Explore original, well known compositions through live improvisation. Jamie Howell (Guitar), Matthew McNaughton (Sax), James Newman (Bass), Tony Imbierski (Organ) & Paul Glover (Drums).
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Wed 17th July 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
-
Thu 18th July 2019Silver HeelsThird Thursday of every month with Live Swing and plenty of dancing room for all you Katz.
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
-
Fri 19th July 2019maf e tulathe amazing Maf e Tula is back in the UK with her amazing Latin rhythms , stunning sounds and live band!
20:00
- 00:00
£5
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Sat 20th July 2019Hugh Turner Heavy Funk QuartetHugh Turner Heavy Funk Quartet: Come and watch electrifying guitarist Hugh Turner and his quartet.
22:00
- 01:00
£5
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Tue 23rd July 2019Tuesday Night Music Club feat. Mixtape Rock n’ RollThe usual mixture of half-learnt songs, booze, stand-up comedy, magic, physical education, teleportation, fashion, origami and politics. Mostly the first two with a good dose of the last! Ably presented by Nicole Johnson and Dan Caney
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
-
Wed 24th July 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
-
Thu 25th July 2019fleur stevenson hosts jazz singers nightIn the band this month we have Simon Feast joining us on piano, with bassist Keith Howard and Paul Glover on drums. Do come along for a sing with this lovely line-up, it's a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Or just pop in a say hi! ALL welcome, great to see you there.
21:00
- 23:00
free (donations)
-
Fri 26th July 2019high grade dub and roots selectionHigh Grade Dub and Roots selection goes Global thanks to Titch and Crew.
20:00
- 00:00
FREE
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Sat 27th July 2019Oni and the Bois1 Decks 4Djs The Game: DnB, Uk Garage, Jungle ETC.
20:00
- 00:00
free
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Sun 28th July 2019Algorythm Big Band!Come and experience the inconvenient truth of such a big band in such a small space the warming of global is palpable and the parps are convincing enough to get even Trump on board! (al gore rythms...get it?)
17:30
- 20:00
free (donations)
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Wed 31st July 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
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Sun 18th August 2019Gli Avanzi featuring Ewen BairdWe play modern jazz inspired by the jazz masters, from classic to contemporary, often with a Latin spin. Alongside Ewen Baird on saxes, we are delighted to be joined by Nick Hill on keyboard, with Martin Dix guitar, Howard King bass guitar and Andrew Last drums. No charge, but donations welcome.
19:00
- 22:00
free (donations)