The Volunteer
65 Church Street, RG7 5BX - Reading
·£10–20
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Fish and Chips
Curry
Steak Pie and Chips
Ham Egg Chips & Peas Halloumi Fries with Sweet Chilli Dip Sticky Pigs in Blankets with Beef Sauce
Piè and Veg
Potatoes Were
Fuller's London Pride
Wine
Smoked Salmon
Asahi Super Dry
Procecco
Chips and Salad with Something
Double Fried Chips
Homemade Chili
Salt and Pepper Pots
Lemonade
Bere
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 118 930 2917
🌐 Website:
http://www.thevolunteertheale.co.uk
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Address:
65 Church Street, Reading
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.4/5 (373)
a year ago
An excellent place which serves very good tasty pub food. It's hot, not warm which is always good. Fish and chips and homemade beef chilli were our choices and we were not disappointed. Able to book a table without any issues online. The staff were very welcoming. Well worth a visit. Would return.
a month ago
We popped in here for a Sunday lunch and had a fine lamb shank at a good price. Not a Michelin, but good standard pub fare. The service was friendly and the atmosphere warm, if a bit noisy.
a year ago
Stepping into The Volunteer in Theale is like finding an oasis of camaraderie and charm. With each pint poured, the frothy brew promises a taste of local tradition, perfectly chilled and brimming with flavor. The atmosphere buzzes with …
11 months ago
I have been to the Volunteer from time to time over the yeas and I can say that over the past few years it has delivered a consistent high standard. The food is always excellent, great portion sizes and at a surprisingly reasonable price …
Edited 2 years ago
The Volunteer is a traditional pub in the heart of Theale, Berkshire. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with exposed brickwork and a traditional fireplace. The menu features a wide variety of pub classics, as well as some more modern …
7 months ago
On a long drive day (Kilkenny to Kent), we almost went to the motorway services for dinner, and to wait for the M25 traffic to calm down before we continued. Decided to look for a pub dinner instead, and choose The Volunteer hoping we’d …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has live performances
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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