Sakura
Alley Cat opened its doors in 1994 as an offshoot from the Alley Cat Studios complex in Kates Grove. The venue closed and took a transformation into the Fez Club chain in 1998. Thriving as Reading’s premier mid-sized venue the Fez Club brought a host of large bands to Reading, with booking manager Ed Frith at the helm. It then most recently became Sakura, continuing to provide Reading with a choice of night-time venues to attend.
Trail Directions
RED ROUTE
Clockwise to
THE TARGET
turn left as you exit, then right onto St Mary’s Butts – cross the road and turn left at Pavlov’s Dog – as you pass the entrance to Broad Street Mall, the Target is below the large, open space to your right (under the gratings!)
RED ROUTE
Anti-clockwise to
PURPLE TURTLE
Turn right out of Sakura and keep going straight down the road Purple Turtle is a few doors down the street.
BLUE ROUTE
Clockwise to
THE TARGET
turn left as you exit, then right onto St Mary’s Butts – cross the road and turn left at Pavlov’s Dog – as you pass the entrance to Broad Street Mall, the Target is below the large, open space to your right (under the gratings!)
BLUE ROUTE
Anti-clockwise to
PURPLE TURTLE
Turn right out of Sakura and keep going straight down the road Purple Turtle is a few doors down the street.