TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Reading - Updated November 2024

"Wow - what an experience! These guys understand excellent service. Came for the bottomless brunch at the Reading branch for my birthday and was blown..."

Sharon Clarke

Ryo Sekine

"Booked a table over a week ago for a birthday treat for my son who turned 18. Food was absolutely delicious, tried both the cask ales which I can..."

Brian Ellis

"Myself and partner are fairly new to the area & have enjoyed eating in and around Henley & Sonning Common during the past six months. We pride..."

Sarah Hanafin

"New Management with great food. Melted camembert with garlic and Rosemary.........yummy. Vegan tart was delightful. Lovely..."

Liz Olsen

"Steve and Tracy are fantastic, lovely atmosphere, Traditional English pub and dog friendly -..."

Louise Peacock

"One of the best country pubs I have been to in ages , the outside area is amazing with its own ice cream factory for kids ! Highly..."

Simon Bailey

"Great friendly service. Food is delicious and clearly made fresh every day. So tasty and different to most pub fayre. Highly recommended to me and i..."

Justin Partington

"Great place, fantastic food & lovely staff. Definitely highly..."

Kirsten Kellam

The Outlook

92/100 (1237 ratings)

Humus Salad Sweet Potato Roll

Camden Helles Beer

Burger

Pinta De Guinness Y Newcastle

Mini Hamburguesas Fish And Chips Y Altas de Pollo

Pintas de Ipa Y Stella Artois

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"On the way back from visiting Mrs Aardvark in hospital, I required rehydration from several hours in the sauna like atmosphere of the Royal..."

Kevin J.

"I read a review of this bar elsewhere & wasn't expecting too much on our Friday early evening visit a ccouple of months back! I was pleasently..."

busb

"We organised a baby shower in the pub. The entire experience was so easy and lovely. The mum to be loved it! We had our own area, the staff was..."

Sheila Sousa

"Great drinks selection and great atmosphere. I have visited a few times for the monthly Drag shows run by Iota Events in the downstairs bar. Lovely..."

Tegan Lambert

"I have recently attended a function at the Outlook. The Food and service were good, unfortunately the bar downstairs did not have much on beer/lager..."

Kevin Thomas

"We walked in to have an afternoon tea and ordered 5 mix & share pub plates. They are nice little dishes and tasty. Our table is close to the..."

Axaaa

"Food is absolutely delicious (definitely recoment the cheesy chips) and the atmosphere is brilliant! Everyone is lovely and the drag nights are..."

AshBash 2612

"A nice pub, pleasing understated interior, a couple of Greene King beers on the..."

Matt Reid

"I attended an open mike night here as my sons' band was playing. There is a separate area for this, away from the main bar, in the basement. There..."

Yorkshire Rose

"Located on the river Kennet (I think) which overlooks the water. Pub is spread across 2 floors and has a wide ranging menu to choose from. Not far..."

Matt Thomas

"Comfortable pub with a very nice atmosphere. I enjoyed the seats by the window where you can see the River Kennett and the surrounding architecture...."

James Cross

"Great location with lovely staff. Enjoyed a leaving drink with a group of work colleagues. Only negative would be place needs a deep clean e.g sticky..."

suzan davis

"Lovely atmosphere and beautiful bar. Very spacious with great views to the river Kennet. Good helpful..."

Mario Longhi

"Location and Food is of top notch, Service is just average. The pub is competitively priced and serves much better than it's nearby peers. The pub..."

A Roy

"Nice place and atmosphere. A good variety of food on the menu. Our selection was well presented , good quality and very tasty. We were served by the..."

Shaikh Amit

"Clean, modern pub with quiet atmosphere on the Monday day night I attended. Friendly staff and comfortable seating, with decked area overlooking the..."

Miss Jess

"Good atmosphere, very helpful polite staff, food of a good quality and hot. Very good menu, lots of choice. Also provided Gluten Free menu for my..."

LESLEY ALLEN

"Excellent venue for my daughter’s 21st. The staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The party went so well and everyone enjoyed..."

Sianeee

"Amazing drag night, can't wait to come back again soon!!!! The atmosphere was..."

JustAnotherAlexandria

Perry's Caribbean Cuisine

Jerk Chicken and Rice and Peas

liver

Rice & Peas Fried Chicken & Macaroni Cheese

Curried Mutton and Rice

Curry Chicken with Rice and Peas

"Perry's Caribbean Cuisine is Excellent the food the staff the quality Service has always been Amazing, My mum is in her 80's Also an Excellent cook..."

Clifton Rowe

"The food here is really good. Came to Reading for a meeting and came across this restaurant. I would travel here if I am craving Caribbean food. We..."

Miya Elie

"It was my first visit to Perry’s, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was. The jerk chicken was tender and flavorful. The..."

Amritha Sahajan

"Absolutely terrific Caribbean food. This is exactly what you’d get at a Caribbean grandma’s. Especially in terms of the generous portions. I’ve..."

A J

"Hands down the best restaurant in reading - the patties are cheap and filling, and the curried mutton is just amazing. Helpful staff, lovely..."

ANGRYMOB

"The jerk chicken is very good, well worth buying. You get a lot of food even with a small too, great value, good food, what else can you..."

Ben Gray

"They had a great menu and the food was full of flavor. The price is reasonable and the portions are rather..."

Gena E

"Great home style dishes that taste divine. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves food that's full of..."

Jordan Xu

"It is one of the best Caribbean restaurant. The jerk chicken is amazing. It comes with a good quality, big proportion and reasonable price. I highly..."

Xin Shu

"I have been eating here for years, and good always nice !! I have friends coming to visit me and coming here is a must for them! Jerk chicken is..."

Laura VR

"Got the fry fish and hard food and was the best value for money meal I have had ages and I have been to nuff Carribbean restaurants food was very..."

Erol Dennis

"Delicious food and generous portion size! We've been here 5 times in the past 2 months..."

Shahana.S

"I was pleasantly surprised. Obviously busy periods are most often better for fresh Jamaican food. Also more variety. This place is in a high traffic..."

Carlton Rose

"I don't usually leave reviews but, I felt I had to this time!! The food was FIVE STAR. Very clean + friendly..."

raoul rainford

"Great food and really family friendly. One of the staff (i think owner) helped us with our pram and looked after us so well. Incredible flavours and..."

Andrew Muldoon

"This place is such a little gem. Nothing glamorous about it, but just honest, authentic Caribbean food, and it's delicious! Had the goat curry and it..."

Isabelle Schreuder

"Always good food and good portion sizes. Delicious Caribbean..."

M Caddle (MrsC1510)

"Fantastic food with great service and a relaxing atmosphere. I recommend this gem of a place to..."

Edward hugh McCulloch

"Top place for authentic Caribbean food, good sized portions that fill your belly and taste great all at a reasonable price. The decor may be a bit..."

Chris Frenzel

Nag's Head

Siren Craft Brew Mavka Imperial Stout

Maisel’S Weisse

Roast Lamb Roast Dinner

Siren Craft Brew Broken Dream Breakfast Stout on Cask

Croque Monsieur

Siren Craft Brew Yu Lu

A Great Porter Forgotten It's Name

"This place hits the sweet spot of combining a traditional pub and craft beer destination. Excellent tap lineup. Board games. Darts. Sports on the..."

Christopher Thomas

"This place has a reputation that is fully deserved. To say it is a beer drinkers paradise is a huge understatement. Many different styles of beer,..."

danny o'brien

"Massive choice of beers, great knowledgeable staff. Sports on multiple screens. Beers very much niche rather than mass market, excellent range and..."

David Hester

"Really good pub. Loads of craft beers on lots of taps + cask & massive outside..."

Nigel Griffiths

"My favourite pub in Reading! I’m not British but I love a good choice of ales and ciders, and I’m priding myself as being a bit of a nerd when it..."

Iulian Turicianu

"What an amazing boozer. Incredible selection of craft beers and craft cask ales. They must have easily 12 cask pumps and about 6 keg lines. It got..."

G Couto

"What a fantastic pub ! Made to feel very welcome by the staff to start with. Then .... the selection of drinks is amazing, something like 25 cask &..."

Adrian

"Fantastic staff. Very friendly locals and great choice of beer. Enjoy the hospitable staff and..."

Kieran Duffy

"Great place to have a couple of pints with friends. We watched snooker/billiards on the screen while sipping some home brew. Place gets crowded..."

sharad jhingran

"This pub has the best range of ales and craft beer of any pub I've been in. Always a good selection running the colour spectrum from pale ales to..."

Andrew Reynolds

"Lovely afternoon here with friends. Amazing beer selection, all kept really well and just about something for everyone. Delicious toasties..."

Steven Bentall

"Amazing selection of cask ales. Great beer garden out back. My new favourite..."

Matt Ronda

"This is what happens when a neighbourhood pub and a modern taproom have a love child. These folks do their beer up right. Proper brews from proper..."

Brewd&Roastd

"Good drinking pub with a great choice of draft and craft beers. I use their own bus for Reading home football matches . So..."

Chris Daly

"Always an amazing selection of beer and a friendly welcome. They've done a brilliant job with the outdoor space and show sports on large screens. The..."

Andy Parker

"Loved it here. Very covid safe. No drinking in the premises but the garden has been transformed and nearly 100 could get in there safely. Please see..."

Brian Dawber

"Brilliant pub in the centre of Reading with at least 10 real ales on handpull. Lovely atmosphere in the pub and a great beer..."

Sean O'Neill

"Great selection of ales (too many!), friendly atmosphere, great outdoor..."

Cynthia Townley

"Wonderful place and awesome collection of drinks…. Drink menu is online only, scan a QR code to access..."

Avinash Birambole

The Corn Stores

90/100 (1107 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Baked Alaska Hay Infused Rum

Cider

Soda Bread and Black Garlic Butter

"The Corn Stores is an upmarket eatery on Forbury Road in Reading. I've been here a couple times now and will go again. The food is really very good...."

Rory Cantellow

"One of the best little known gems in Reading. Whilst the menu is mostly stake, the enoki mushrooms are amazing and should not be missed by veggies...."

Sierra MC

"Best fine dining venue in reading, what more can you ask for. Food is incredible and spot on. Drink and cocktails are just perfect. I’ve been here..."

Ethan Spicer

"Great food, the steak even though it was a cheaper cut could be cut with a fork. Great cocktails..."

HerisheyUK

"Absolutely delicious food in a warm and comfortable setting. The starter of beef tartare was excellent, and the main course of pork belly is great...."

Aaron “Texian81” Lewis

"had the loveliest meal here on wednesday night, was served by rachel who honestly couldn’t do enough for us, she was so friendly and kind and made..."

sophia

"I was there for a business lunch with a speaker. I have some allergies, so normally I'm quite embarrassed by what is provided (everyone else has a..."

Cath Hammond

"Excellent service and food. We were a group of ~100 and the service was exemplary. Everyone got their dishes at the same time, the food came quickly..."

Harry Dayantis

"Lovely lunch with friends on a Monday. Food, wine and service outstanding. One couple were visiting from Australia and this was a highlight of their..."

Terry Harding

"This has been such a lovely experience! From welcoming at the door through the whole dinning time up until the leaving, we felt welcomed and taken..."

Romi Hamplova

"Great atmosphere, modern and stylish restaurant. The customer service is exceptional, and nothing was too much effort. The Corn Stores is perfect for..."

Olivia “Ogillbs” Gillbee

"We had a family celebratory lunch here and were very well treated. The menu is not extensive, but there are some good options for all tastes. The..."

T Hartberg

"The Corn Stores has redefined food for me. My husband and I visited for our second anniversary as advised by Google (best restaurants to visit for..."

Jamie Leigh Paul

"A bit expensive for the quality of food. Avoid the weird focaccia but do try the excellent steak..."

ian kellitt

"Went here after reading the reviews and I must say we were not disappointed. Right from entering the restaurant, we were greeted really well and they..."

Navin Smart

"The best restaurant in Reading at the moment. We're coming here often to treat ourselves to excellent food, tasty drinks and a relaxed/warm..."

Anastasia Arapi

"Don’t walk past this restaurant!!!! We had a family birthday meal here and it was exceptional. The atmosphere was amazing, the service was perfect..."

Leanne Davey

"Great fine dining but very much a restaurant interested in providing a high end meat experience. Recommend going if you aren't vegetarian as the..."

Jaan Eerik Sõmermaa

The Bell Inn

Cod with Greens and Mash

Coke and Crisps

French Fries Burger

Bavette Steak Frites

Endive Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

Spaghetti and Cavolo Nero Pesto

"My colleagues took me here for a business lunch. They joked this place was older than the US. They were probably right! In any case, the house cider..."

Matthew Burns

"Have been here a few times in the past and always have a great experience. They used to have a great choice of menu. Food was always fresh and very..."

Andreea Ivanov

"Best pub in the area.. The staff are welcoming and friendly. This 14th century pub has period features, well worth seeing. The cider selection is..."

Nicholas Weeks

"Really lovely, historic and atmospheric pub. I just called in for a coffee and dessert - they were delicious, and the service excellent. Highly..."

Gaby Langdon

"People have been coming here for over 400 years. I can see why. Step back in time while enjoying home counties conversations. It's a locals local but..."

Peter

"2 years on from my first review, still one of our favourite local pubs. Lovely lunch today, Walnut, blue cheese and endive salad, spaghetti with..."

Shona Whitehead

"We didn't eat here so can't comment on the food but the interior of the pub was very rustic with low beamed ceiling and high thresholds throughout...."

Sylvie Sewell

"Well we found this pub by chance? And very glad we did! Really nice, happy, helpful, friendly staff/owners! Lovely food and beer all very reasonable..."

pigeon lad

"Wonderful 600yr old pub in a small picturesque village. Has grounds for a beer garden but street parking only. Very friendly locals and bar staff..."

Dean Scowcroft

"Lovely historic pub in a pretty village. Good beers and menu. Very nice staff. Street parking so you mayhave to park nearby but well worth a short..."

clive parkes

"Small but organised village pub with a good cellar serving cracking ales, ciders and lagers plus a limited menu of high end grub. Lovely timber frame..."

Chris Hall

"Brilliant village pub, great food and nice selection of drinks. A nice stop off place when going for family bike..."

Slick Jdip

"This pub is a classic village pub, very friendly. The staff are great. You have to try the Bambi burger, delicious 😋😋😋. First time I've been..."

Daniel Noble

"I love this country pub. The beer is well kept and the food is excellent, although I did not eat on this..."

Carl Mellors

"Great selection of beers and amazing ciders. My mother in law said it’s one of the best risottos she’s ever had and the venison was tender..."

Simon Lilley

"You couldn't find a more quintessential English countryside..."

Richard Bloomfield

"Lovely pub with a open log fire , great..."

Janet Foley

Elephant & Castle

88/100 (2158 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"Really nice friendly staff and kids play area is great on a warm sunny day. Beer selection is OK and food was..."

Rich Gee

"Great location, really pleasant and clean pub. Food and Drinks superrb. Taste also good. Note-limited Veg - non Veg..."

Akshay Thakur

"Great Service , Really nice friendly family run pub. They have a little problem with the meaning of the word "light" as the portions are huge. 😁..."

Grace M

"After walking out of the Green man due to poor service I only just beat my cold Stella to my table! Also they have redesigned the garden which is..."

Tom S

"Great place. Friendly service and lovely food and..."

Adele Ireland

"A proper little country (ish) pub with a garden and more importantly the servers were so friendly and welcoming! Food was great, rustic and simple..."

Kit

"A great family pub, very friendly and helpful. Great food and excellent beer. Lovely play area out back for children and always lots going on...."

Stuart Rea

"Were driving past and thought were would go in for a quick drink. They had outdoor seating to the front which wasn't sheltered and seating in the..."

EveryDay Girl

"The Elephant and Castle is one to visit if you're in the area with a great set of..."

Tom Ryan-Elliott

"Enjoyed an excellent fish, chips and peas with Prosecco on Friday for the Fish and Fizz night. First time for me at the Elephant and Castle. Cooked..."

Kathleen Stocks

"Went for quiz with friends. New chef. Excellent goulash and incredible value for money. Great atmosphere- friendly..."

Mark Wade

"We are a Family of four. We stopped here for Sunday Lunch & arrived after 1pm when it was very busy. (We checked for spaces about 15 mins previously..."

Petrina Thurston

"Great food ( Vegi options were amazing!) And a awesome little kids play..."

Daniel Appleyard

"Improved the decor recently in the back room. Food is solid if not a little overpriced. Multiple climbing frames in garden is good for small..."

J Wootton

"Nicely refurbed. Tables to eat inside and in the garden. Food nicely cooked, good portions and fairly priced. Staff friendly and attentive. Beer..."

Philip

Park House Bar

88/100 (1016 ratings)

Beer Battered Blossom

Vegan Savory

Confit Duck Salad with Honey

Beer Battered Catch of the Day

Anglo-Belgian Brune Beer & Pigs in Blankets

Whiskey Selection Is Stunning

"I visited this place in the evening time. Calm nice atmosphere. I can imagine how busy it could be during the academic year. Beautiful ..."

Andrew Bike

"Love our little pub go here 2-3 times a week with the dog staff are great food great lovely choice of Beers and wines at a great price..."

andrew burcham

"Meal very ordinary. Price average. During my visit, the waiting time for my order was about 10 minutes. I'm ok with this. Tables should..."

Andrzej S

"Great selection of local craft beer,had Sunday dinner vegetables were lovely but the beef was a bit rare for me friend had pork belly and said that..."

Paul Fishlock

"Perfect place to hang out. Good atmosphere and selection of drinks. Food was good and staff were great..."

Andrei Preda

"Great place for a quick pint after wandering the byways of Reading University. All reports are that it is good. We will be..."

Douglas Taylor

"Had our wedding after party here. Food was good, staff were excellent. Everyone had a great time so kudos to the staff and facility for making it..."

Ewan Shaw

"Great spot. Loads of tables indoors and out. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Food was good and arrived..."

Emma Tumman

"Really nice atmosphere, good food and drinks, and good prices. We went in a group and got served pretty promptly. Try the the lentil and avocado..."

Daniel Lee

"Relaxing, friendly & traditional pub environment. Good food and overall noticeably cheaper than high street venues. Can get a bit noisy due to har..."

mark foster

"Great setting and spacious yet intimate surroundings of the university's old senior common room. Excellent ale but only 4 stars as the range was very..."

Peter de Courcy

"Private 40th party. Great venue and atmosphere. Food very good. Only negative, could have had extra bar..."

Keith Wilson

"Great campus pub with large outside seating area overlooking the uni grounds, very well priced with a great selection of local ales..."

Helena Kennedy

"Great dog and family friendly place nestled in the middle of Reading University grounds. Lots of green space for the kids to let off steam and free..."

Ben Datlen

The Boundary

Buttermilk Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Cheesy Joe and Angry Fries

Sloppy Joe Slow Cooked Beef

"A good sports themed pub, a plethora of screens, some at the tables. Craft ales, and a couple of handpulls available. A high quality..."

Matt Reid

"Food is amazing and also staff very friendly. Nice and cosy place to enjoy time with..."

Erika Hitchman

"Good music, plenty of TVs for football and a kinda spacious outside area. Also has a pool table, which is always..."

Paul Burrow-Newton

"Group of us came for the monthly Karaoke! What a fab night. The bar team were superb with all the customers and went out of their way to help. Josie,..."

Stacey Minnell-Gault

"We had a perfect brunch- just after a hectic train journey from all parts… don’t read our GWR reviews… Adam was very attentive and despite the..."

Emma Green

"Love everything about it. My partner and I come here when we just want some us time that isn't a major night out and we always leave feeling elated...."

Harry

"Ordered castle and beer smelled bad like the pipes were not cleaned for a long time . The pub itself is very nice with the taps on the tables (some)..."

Ivan Jacobs

"Really nice chain pub. Food is great and good value, although menu has gotten smaller in the last year. Excellent variety of drinks. Staff are..."

Joe N

"Amazing place with great drinks and food. We spent an entire afternoon chilling in the pub. Staff is very friendly. Social distance is maintained..."

Nirmala Kamath

"It was a lovely atmosphere and lovely staff! All very polite and helpful, food was great and no hanging about for it! Definitely recommend if anyone..."

Stevopz

"Fab meal and great service. Despite a busy bar, Adam kept us well topped up! Would definitely..."

Jess

"Did a bottomless brunch here yesterday and it was so worth it! We ordered the big breakfast the three of us and it was delicious. We got a good range..."

Leah

"Absolutely wonderful! Refurb looks great, great manager & team and an amazing Karaoke night! Had a great time, watched some amazing people and the..."

Mary Jo

"The pub is alright. The atmosphere is ok as well. The stuff helpful and friendly. Plenty of sport to watch. Some good snack and drink available. Just..."

eM De

"RESOLVED* This has now been sorted, jumping them from 1 to 4 stars, for good beer and friendly staff. I’m sure we’ll visit again! Avoid this..."

Tony Lake

The Jolly Anglers

86/100 (104402 ratings)

"The guy has done a fantastic job pool clean nice. Service is spectacular a fisherman pub. There bookings are fare price. The landlord is all ways..."

Pablo Reed

"Extremely friendly pub . Traditional pub as you walk in but the terrace bar is like being on holiday as you will see from the picture, good drinks..."

Lee Wolfe

"Great pub, super landlords. Pool table. Nice pizzas and fab setting on the..."

VICKI DARLING

"Love the Janglers. Good drinks selection and the vibe both inside and on the terrace is like being on holiday. Great and friendly staff and welcoming..."

U26 Fo

"Lovely people with an amazing riverside seating. We had a nice walk along the river Kennet The landlord and landlady were very welcoming and we had..."

Mario Longhi

"Absolutely fantastic pub, what they have done in the beer garden is out of this world. I've only been in the area for 1 week & in that time with a..."

Sean Gallagher

"Nice seating out the front overlooking the canal. Quite a local pub I think. Looked like it had a big elevated garden out the..."

Andy Meighen

"Great Venue. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Security was very polite and respectful also. Special thanks to Surinder for defusing a situation..."

Leo M

"First time to visit the local pub after covid... Nice place but... It was amazing even if the beer selection wasn't super and the food wasn't..."

Mikael Christersson

"What a turn around the new owners have done for this place. So friendly and helpful and a nice spot for a cold beer on a hot day by the river. It..."

T M

"Great setting. Very friendly bar manager.Delicious pint of..."

Christopher Dean

"Friendly, clean, lovely place to have a little break!..."

Jozsef Fulop

"What an amazing pub. The pool area is unbelievable, I felt like I was abroad. The manager was amazing, really looked after us and gave us a show..."

Lesley Persad

"The staff are amazing, no faff no hassle they’re very friendly and welcoming. The restrictions on the sound of our DJ set were so minimal it was..."

Kamila Bookless

"Nice pub with a really unique outside..."

Tom McElhinney

"Called in for a pint. Good beer. Really friendly welcome from the landlord and landlady. Really nice atmosphere. Not really anywhere to park a car..."

Steve

"Great place to go for a few or a nice meal out. First time there, definitely going..."

Damion Parsons

The Spread Eagle Pub

Chicken Noodles Chole Chappati

"I recently dined at the Spread Eagle pub after nearly a year, and I was pleasantly surprised by the addition of a separate restaurant space called..."

Glenn Dennis

"We celebrated our daughter 2 years birthday @ Bagheera. Dheeraj and Mahipaul were generous to provide us a bigger space where we had our table..."

Amar Lal Lohano

"One of the best Indians around, the staff the food the boss all amazing. Pub quiz on a Thursday is not to be missed, but any other day you’ll have..."

Emily Strong

"Fantastic food for a very reasonable price. I have eaten her 3 times, and every time, I was pleasantly surprised with quality and taste. To..."

Jaroslaw Lisiecki

"Unbelievable atmosphere and incredible service, the food is out of this world, must recommend the samosa’s and tikka masala, if you fancy something..."

Kieran Pell

"The whole experience was amazing . Our server Gopal is an excellent guy with good customer service skills and hospitality , we enjoyed our food which..."

Marina Esteves

"Love this place. Food is fantastic, and always consistent. Lovely service and glad to have this pub as our..."

Naomi Lowe

"Must try if you are after authentic food. Dal Bukhara, Karahi Paneer and Manchurian are absolute favourites. Quick service and fresh food which no..."

richa vasisht

"Food was amazing, decor pleasant and chairs super comfy! Lovely atmosphere too, will be back!..."

Kate Peirce

"Genuinely gorgeous Indian food. The staff are noticeably polite and accommodating. If you want to try somewhere for good food and good service, try..."

G Fuller

"This pub is local to me and I've been going there for quite a few years. As with many pubs ownership and management has changed over the years but..."

Michael Francis

"Authentic, great tasting and freshly cooked Indian food - staff welcoming and accommodating. Lovely relaxed family dining..."

Lee Andrew

"Ordered a takeaway. Ready on time and tasted great. Such a diverse menu. We'll worth a..."

Patti Tucker

"If ever crave for authentic Indian kofta then is this the place. Kale kofta and gobi muchurian is a must dinner. I would highly recommend this place..."

Ronika Jaiswal

The Fishermans Cottage

85/100 (1442 ratings)

Chicken Burger and Chips

Crispy Calamari Rings

Chicken Takeaway Wrap with Chips and Fresh Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Absolutely beautiful setting, delicious food that came quickly. Had the chicken parma, so good! The staff were great and the decor here is lovely...."

Gina Soden

"Lovely little find, just outside of the centre, on the river, watching people paddle boarding. Outside seating Back and front and Inside is..."

Amanda Bushaway

"Welcoming team, excellent food . Right by the river . Nice little shaded garden to eat on a sunny hot day . Definitely visit again ..."

Kelly Kingsbeer

"Stopped of for a quick coffee but ended up staying longer. Pleasant place, seems popular with good customer turnover. Pleasant staff and some decent..."

Owen Burton

"Had a lovely time a bit hard to find as it was was facing the canal !! would definitely recommend..."

Charles Mceniry

"Superb pub with lovely owners. Good mix of beers and wines. Food is great too, Mediterranean small bites up to larger dishes, homemade cakes and..."

Stuart McPherson

"Lovely location, along the river Kennet with seating out the front facing the river or in the rear garden with beach huts and extra tables. They sell..."

Sylvie Sewell

"Went to read poetry at a bohemian night, music and spoken word. A great night at a great venue! Very relaxed and a great vibe. Will be going many..."

Eric Fairman

"This is a dog friendly, cosy pub next to the locks in Reading. I went there to meet with new friends and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I..."

Miss Jess

"I regularly go here with some of my friends for the biweekly pub quiz. It's a nice dog friendly pub that has it's own individual feel to it. The..."

Tim Woodward

"Beautiful riverside restaurant and bar. Real ambiance and atmosphere created through authentic decor. Family run establishment, dog friendly with..."

Darren

"Lovely pub, lady extra Friendly as loves dogs. We had chicken wraps that were nice but lacked flavour. Too much lettuce that didn't have a dressing..."

Michele Ellis

"Another delicious aubergine, goats cheese and caramelised onions pizza, lovely and moist carrot cake with coffee, caffeine free tea and Guinness to..."

Mary Fletcher

"BEST PUB IN READING! Great food, great staff, good selection of drink and in an idilic location by the river. Can get quite busy in the evenings..."

Daniel Webster

"Good collection of beer. Live music of Fridays. Good food specially the pizzas. Don't worry if you are a vegetarian, we have enough..."

FitnessGeek

Heron On The Ford

85/100 (2472 ratings)

Battered Cod and Chips

Beer

Salad

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Chicken pie

Profiteroles

Half Pint of Camden Ale in the Cutest Half Pint Glass

Cider

Tuna

Daily Special Rump Steak Panini

Scotch egg

Onion and Cauliflower Bhaji

Banana and Passion Fruit Triffle

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Tomato and Basil Soup

Venison

Sirloin Steak and Chips

"Great meal & service. Managers Adam & Colin working hard in the kitchen. And the manager Nikki do great work at the front of house. Made feel really..."

Chris Glaysher

"Looking good after only a few days in. Cant wait to see the finished results. Looking forward to trying the new menu too. Good luck Nicky, Adam and..."

Sharron Bolton

"Refurb looked great, very friendly meet and greet. good luck to you..."

Sue Bray

"Delicious Sunday Roast, will be sure to be back and thank you for your warm..."

Kat Jackson

"Been trying to get here to try the food for a while and finally made it this weekend for lunch on Saturday. Really nice atmosphere and friendly..."

Andy McDonald

"I have been coming to Heron on The Ford for many years, as it’s my local & it’s situated in a beautiful location right by a Ford. We always walk..."

Roberto Edgely

"This is a very very nice place. The food is fantastic, and there is real ale on tap (kept very well, by the way. Not overly expensive. Attentive..."

Ron Lloyd

"Nice place, food took over an hour to come but it was a Sunday although we weren’t made aware of this before seating, we had also pre booked. Food..."

H May

"Looking for somewhere new to have lunch decided on here. We weren't disappointed. Had cod & chips . Lovely light batter and excellent service. We'll..."

Grace M

"Spent a sunny Friday evening at this beautiful, quaint, country pub. The menu is out of this world and the food is really good quality. A lovely way..."

Caboodle Travel

"The food was delicious and great portion sizes. Very accommodating for my dog and given a table with plenty of space for him. We’ll be back, thank..."

Sarah Trepte

"I messaged in advance asking for a change to their menu as I have a lot of food allergies and they were so accommodating and helpful, the food was..."

Jessica Jarvis

"Very pleasant service and the chef paid attention to our dietary requests. The food was very nice; would like to see some small portion or more if..."

Patricia Taylor

"Nice place, visited to meet up with a bunch of cyclists at a lunchtime meet. Snack lunch (very tasty) was roast beef panini. Very nice, but the beef..."

Chris Whittle

"Enjoy the Heron on the Ford for its great food, friendly service and relaxing atmosphere. Niki and Adam are great landlord/lady and always greet you..."

Sharron Bolton

"There's little better than being sat outside in the beautiful garden at the Heron on The Ford on a sunny day - improved only by ordering some of..."

Ben Hockley

"Decent pub, not too expensive for a pint. The interior is lovely and very reminiscent of an old fashioned good English pub. Could be 5 stars if only..."

Keiran Bond

"Excellent menu choices, we four had two different and very good fish dishes, and a good veg and vegan choice too. Puddings are delish, the setting..."

Ruth Brooks

"Loved this pub, great location and lots of tables inside and out. It is a very old building and kept so well to bring out the old charm it has. The..."

Sylvie Sewell

"The food used to be average, at best, in past years. Food is now consistently EXCELLENT, and decent value. Daniel, our server -like the rest of the..."

London Golf School

"Really great food from the specials menu. Good service, would highly..."

Kate Harris

"We were visiting friends and they took us for a spot of lunch. Lovely quaint feel to the place. We were lucky to visit on a sunny day so sat outside..."

Chris Hobbs

"Fit us in last minute as a large party. Food was hot and tasty. Staff were lovely and up for a laugh. Will..."

Adryen BayleyG

Brewdog Reading

Buffalo Chicken Burger

Buffalo Chicken Wings

"Very friendly staff. Great beer, and great music. It is a bit more expensive than other bars, but it is well worth..."

Owen Marshall

"Great beer and perfect beer food, somewhere I am going to come back to again and..."

Andrew Parker

"Fantastic pub, beer and staff. The Jewel in Reading's..."

Neil Mulroy

"Great beer and staff were friendly. Love the music (Rock/Metal), and board games. Will defo be..."

Mark Slater

"Kick ass beer and amazing food! Will be coming..."

Katarzyna Krzyżak

"Really good beer, tasty burgers and lovely atmosphere! Staff was really friendly too, definitely coming again..."

Neringa Gedvilaitė

"Bloody waited years for a brewdog closer to home and it did not disappoint!! One very happy brewdogger! Staff were so friendly and helpful! Keep it..."

LJ Carter

"Great atmosphere and selection of drinks. Played Scrabble with a pint of cider, what’s not to..."

Sarah Kilby

"Fantastic venue, fantastic beer, fantastic..."

Andy Varey

"Was at EFP on Thursday night, and in one word......AWESOME! Well done all involved, the Bar, the Location, the Staff, and the Beer........absolutely..."

Steven Hughes

"Great bar, with great beer, wine and food. Looking forward to our next..."

Karina Stokes

"Had a great night with fantastic beers, food and service.... cheers..."

Robert Cotton

"Great beer selection brilliant people helping with knowledge with different choices..."

Jonathan Edwards

"Great beer great service great..."

Phil Cane

"Fantastic service and amazing beer. Will definitely go..."

Frank Mansfield

"Great evening, service and food. Well done! Staff made you feel really..."

Jaco Maré

"Amazing night. We signed up for the £1 beer school and it was great fun reading about the beers, the “five sniffs” and all about the beers...."

Kirsty Thomas

"Nice atmosphere. Nice food and tasty beers. The service was ok. We came for the wing..."

Ioannis Karadanas

"Arrived at about 6pm. Pub was about half full. Great selection of beer. Had a patriot Burger which was very tasty. Left about 90 minutes later, when..."

David Humphrey

"Would give 5 but for me the wings came out a little to slow for an unlimited wings, we found ourselves Waiting 30-35 minutes per plate and after..."

James Bowyer

"This brewdog has got some of the nicest staff around. They will help you taste any beers they have, the food is excellent, and the venue is always..."

Roxie Robinson

"Absolutely awesome food and beer. As well staff! We got a beer for free as their printer was broken so they delayed our food which we don’t mind...."

Barbora Ďurčíková

"Great place for beer 🍺 But why did you stopped doing milkshakes? 😭 they were the best! Also just tried the burger & the quality of the meet was..."

Pavol's Lab

"My husband loves their beer and the pub is nice and pet-friendly. Their burger are okay and they sell their own soft drink (which is not bad but I..."

Letícia M. Ventura

"Tasty beer and delicious food! As a group of eleven, we spent a Sunday evening in the brewdog pub in Reading. We made a reservation, which would not..."

Johannes

"My wife booked us a table here for my birthday, and we were both very impressed with the entire experience. The beer was great, the food was..."

Jonno Dee

"Good beer and a tasty burger. Also fun place to play pinball. Batman 66 has an issue with the right flipper sticking and ACDC lower playfield goes..."

Laurie Neill

"Just stopped in for a beer, really relaxing..."

Steve Hall

"What can I say it's a Brewdog pub so you know exactly what it's going to be like but you go there for exactly this reason! Amazing selection of..."

Karl Lewis

"Love the interior, the food was delicious! A great selection of beer. Pub quiz was also..."

Aleksandra Krzesińska

The Bell And Bottle

Wheelchair Accessible

"Only had drinks, bartender was a top lad, decent pint of Guinness, nice little garden. Quiet inside but outside gets busy around the school rush..."

Jono Bonewell

"New management, very much improved great atmosphere good food, So this is are 3rd visit to the bell and bottle, 2nd under new management, we came to..."

Martin Peters-Turner

"Good honest local independent pub serving the local community and real ale lovers from afar - and home of The Kennet Morris Men. And our favourite..."

Peter de Courcy

"Great local pub to shinfield, very welcoming. The crowd is jokes and serve a good pint. Recommended- ohhh they now do awesome thai..."

Alex Campbell

"The Thai food here is incredible. Also a proper pub really popular with the locals and it shows. Not enough places like this around anymore...."

Simon. Gosling

"This is a great place to eat and drink. The staff are friendly and..."

andy garrett

"Tasty Thai food at reasonable price. Must try the Tom Yum Goong soup!!Best..."

William Lock

"All food are very yummy even Thai or local food without any complaints. Easy to get there and more than 10 numbers parking space for the..."

Chun Ho Chan

"Nice pub. Pop in there at lunchtime for a cider while working in the..."

Edward Sangster

"Recently under new management, I understand, when I visited in August 2018, so still a work in progress at the time, I think. However it was..."

Rob Jones

"Friday evening very busy but staff coping well. Good selection of beers with real ales. Good old fashioned local pub that for once it seems locals..."

Nigel Varney

"A great improvement over the last time I came here a year ago. Friendly bar staff, an open fire and a very clean and tidy local pub with a local..."

Patrick Grant-Blackall

"Great place to meet good food Thai Style. Nice garden and out front sitting in the sunshine..."

Ashley Brydges

"Used to be my local 14yrs ago before moving.It says something about the pub that I still pop in occasionally when passing by.There have been a few..."

steve owens

"Is what it is. A proper boozer. Pool table, darts board, big screen showing sports and a garden. Lager is reasonably priced and the bar lady serving..."

pd220783

The Queen's Head

84/100 (2806 ratings)

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Green Curry

Camembert Sharing Starter

Veggie Burger

Chicken Gougons

Lincolnshire Sausage & Mash

Fish

Royal Burger and Fries

"Lovely place. Wish I’d found this before! The little beer garden is perfect for a summer chill out and the inside is full of varied spaces. I love..."

James Denny

"Fabulous food and friendly staff. A good selection of alcohol free cider although they had run out on our second visit. You get a discount on the..."

Steven Rhodes

"Lovely pub that serves some delicious food. Drinks weren't bad either. Service was friendly and very..."

Mark Howes

"Lovely staff, excellent food (my wife loved her gluten free fish and chips) and a great atmosphere, highly recommend..."

Graham Hayllor

"The food was good, great prices, really good atmosphere. It is being refurbished and the changes seem great. There's also a great range of gins and..."

Arielle Moore

"Great pub....as you would expect, only reason I don't give 5 stars is because its not Oxford..."

Nicholas Gale

"Nipped in on way to the sizzling spice a few doors away. Nice place friendly staff and although we didn't eat the food looked good and quite a few..."

Andy Bone

"Beautiful relaxed venue ! Inside and garden area, Staff were so friendly and helpful, service was fab and food was delicious ! Dog friendly..."

mandy baugh

"Great menu, both drinks and food! Genuinely homemade dishes and lovely..."

Janet Rough

"Food and drinks were fantastic. Ordering was a bit confusing if it was order at the bar or full table service etc, it would help if they just chose..."

Jesse Lawrence

"This is our local pub, it's a nice place to chill and have a few beers. The staff are good, as is the atmosphere. I have found the food to be hit and..."

Dan C

"We always enjoy going to the Queens Head! The staff are so attentive, friendly and welcoming. The food is superb and it has a lovely outdoor..."

Helen Jeacock

"Such a cool pub. Really chilled out, with brilliant decor. The staff are really friendly and the food 👌. Great choice of music. One of the better..."

S M

"just had a Xmas lunch for 30 people. Food and service were excellent. We were in the function room in the garden and, given the weather, a little..."

John Rigby

"I was over for a weekend and found this place very close to where I was staying. I took my daughter for dinner and we had a beautiful meal and a few..."

Jonny Millen

"Have been to Queens Head a couple of times now and decided to book whilst we had family visiting.There was 9 of us. Pre ordered food in advance. Bar..."

Sho

"What a lovely pub the staff are friendly and welcoming nice and clean I will be going..."

Aynsley Addison

"My wife and I dropped in to the QH for a meal before going to the Progress Theatre. We left it late and found the pub buzzing with happy drinkers and..."

Kevin Webb

All Bar One Reading

84/100 (3247 ratings)

Pardon Peppers Plus Mixed Platters

Cheese and Bacon Burger

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely superb service. There was a hiccup in the till - pos interface which meant I was overcharged. No problem. The team refunded and the member..."

Scott Bullock

"Great Bottomless brunch! Amazing service from Sean who was lovely! All around fantastic experience..."

Ellie Maskell

"Was at a bottomless with my friend Claire and we had the best time with our waiter Mason! He was on the ball, super friendly and made sure we were..."

ash byrne-hansen

"I love it here, the staff are always friendly and the food is great. I visited a few days back and Azara covered our table made sure we were all warm..."

Knisa Hobson

"We came for bottomless brunch at all bar one for my birthday. It was amazing; lovely food and a good range of drinks. Chris kept out drinks topped up..."

Louise Atkins

"One of the best Reading brunches. They bring you bottles of prosecco! Food was great, I had the chicken pad thai. The atmosphere was fantastic...."

goya topley

"The customer service was top shelf. It was a hot day and we had sat inside the bar but Airton was off. We were offered a table outside on the front..."

Yolandah C

"Lovely staff - very friendly, efficient and helpful. Food- I wasn’t expecting much but it was very good and a very reasonable price. Definitely..."

Review King

"Had a great evening out here with a few friends. Staff were friendly and attentive (Especially Sean). Drinks are reasonably priced. Food was tasty..."

Louise Lane

"Saturday lunchtime visit Very busy , booking our table was an advantage. Extensive menu from small to main dishes . A varied menu which should..."

Brian Short

"One of the best bottomless brunches I’ve been to! The team were so attentive, I never had an empty drink. Thank you Azara and Matt..."

Evie Ballard

"Always a good experience here with the food. Staff were polite and attentive and the atmosphere is just perfect. We always end up at the All Bar One..."

Nur Diyanah Magness

"Visited today for a late lunch today and was met with great customer service and delicious food. The gentleman host and lady who brought us our food..."

Ash Hancock

"Paris made sure that we got our money's worth, but also didn't let us get away with ourselves. She was perfectly attentive, without being intrusive...."

Daniel “onlyotherdan” Holley

"We booked cocktail making and dinner. From every communication to the fantastic cocktail class and dinner after, I can honestly say it was 5* . The..."

Beverly Wright

"Delicious breakfast served all fresco by the..."

Lyn Plumley

The Narrowboat, Reading

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse

Cider

Pork

Mussels

Pink Peppercorn & Sea Salt Squid

Burger

Roast pork

Fish and chips

Chicken Milanese & Fried Hen's Egg

PUDDING

Sea Bass

Fish & Chips

Classic Apple Tarte Tatin

Chocolate Brownie

Gnocchi

Vegetarian Quinoa Salad

Beef

Trout

Full english breakfast

Chalcroft Farm Beef Burger

Crispy Squid with Chilli Lime Coriander and Sriracha Aioli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had breakfast here today. The food was delicious and the building is stunning. The service is friendly and welcoming and the vibe is really nice...."

Kristina Gorkovskaya

"What a stunning building. The Victorian’s knew how to build a lovely space even if it was going to house a pump for the canal. Friendly staff,..."

Dave Granville

"We loved, loved our room, great size with a huge bathroom . Dinner is one of the best we've had in 2 weeks. The broccoli Stilton cream soup was..."

Christie Eggers

"A great place for meal and drinks with helpful staffs and a restricted free car park. Our party of six adults and three children enjoyed lunch one..."

Mas Hassan

"Lovely location, next to a weir. Great in Summer if you fancy taking in the sun over a couple of drinks. Interior is very smart and the new..."

Neil MacGregor

"Had our wedding here on 20/10 on the Majestic Bell Staff were so friendly and nothing was to much trouble Food was great Room was very clean and..."

Tina Jones

"Visited for our wedding anniversary and they didn't disappoint. The name and management has changed, with a few updates to the decor. I'm not sure..."

Bernadette Prosser

"The fab team at Bel and Dragon Reading really helped to make my birthday party (big group booking at lunchtime) special - with a well put together..."

Sarah Collison

"Nice place to have a few drinks , a little hidden away but. Good friendly service , nice atmosphere and nice decor. Reasonable..."

Rochelle Warren

"We had our wedding reception at the boat on the 17th June 2023. The correspondence with Kirsty and Rosie has been great. We also would like to thank..."

K “Candle” N

"Calling all boaters… berth here and enjoy a drink (or two) at the bar. The foods not bad either (enjoyed staters in the bar and a lovely fish and..."

Russell Parr

"Lovely bar /restaurant on the river with great outdoor space. Room was lovely and spacious , although sink had a large crack in it , also outside..."

Andrew Pryal

"This was a company social event and we hired the boat for a 3 course meal for circa 20 people. Mitch and Kirsty were our initial points of contacts..."

Kirstie Starr

The Ale House

82/100 (3210 ratings)

Binghams Vanilla Stout

A Strawberrie Ale from Wild Weather

Geuze Mariage Parfait

"The pub is a hub for real ales in Reading, the split level interior has several drinking compartments, all wood panelled. The walls a ceilings are..."

Matt Reid

"Lovely pub. Best one in town. Now video or TV on the wall. Honest real ales and ciders and great..."

Chris Bowen

"Best drinkers pub in Reading. Maze of booths to hide in out the back and lots of great beers on tap on constant..."

Mike Fisher

"Just great. I was looking for a traditional English pub in Reading and The Alehouse seemed like the best option. And so it is! People were so nice,..."

N

"An ickle pub with big beer selection. Less of the more modern beers and more of the traditional British styles, but they do have a variety including..."

Brewd&Roastd

"I recently visited The Alehouse and had a fantastic experience! The beer selection was great, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive...."

Jurgen Peci

"If you like your beer REAL, not fizzy, not frozen, and a huge choice from the darkest maltiest stouts, to the palest fruitiest IPA's and everything..."

Frank McElroy

"What a great little pub. Found it by accident and would definitely like to visit it again in the future. It has a great selection of tap and bottled..."

Roger Kimber

"Fantastic pub. Great building, and a cracking beer line-up. Don't know if they do food, so can't rate..."

Mike Wellsbury-Nye

"Good selection of well kept ales, but not very large so easily crowded unless the weather is warm enough to go..."

mark foster

"Naughty little boozer. Always make sure I go here when I am in Reading. Lovely staff with a great selection of..."

Joshua Young

"Really enjoyed the unique interior decor, rock music. Definitely a local pub, but a friendly one. Worth a visit for the still..."

Laurel Ellis

"Great selection of drinks. Lovely friendly an knowledgeable bar staff. Proper old boozer decor and dog..."

Mark

"Fabulous snug pub. Great beer, great music playing, perfect..."

Nigel Hewlett

"Iv being in this pub twice . Amazing beer but iv noticed the price of beer is going up every..."

Kevin Geoghegan

"A very pleasant real ale pub. I am happy to report I drank far too much here on Christmas Eve. Lovely beer. Good company. Nice staff. My kind of pub...."

Derek Wray

"Proper old Alehouse serving up a multitude of beers. Quirky old world interior. What's not to like? Ok so the majority of the punters are middle aged..."

Mark Reed

"Pump clips line the walls and ceiling providing a look into the recent history of the ales that have been poured at the pub. The soundtrack here is..."

seth bradley

The Boundary Reading

Buttermilk Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

english breakfast

Cheesy Joe and Angry Fries

Beer

Sloppy Joe Slow Cooked Beef

Bull & Chequers

80/100 (1270 ratings)

Strawberry Ice-Cream and Cookie Dough Slice

Rump Steak with Peppercorn Sauce Chips Onion Rings Tomato Ad Peas N

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic food and service, staff brilliant. Christmas menu was really tasty, highly..."

Linda H Chapman

"Great atmosphere good food and fun with friends to visit..."

Chris Payne

"Very attentive. Quality food and drink for a reasonable..."

Charley Chapman

"Great food, especially the burgers, steaks and Sunday lunch. Good place for watching sport. Great atmosphere. Good value for..."

Kathleen Christie

"Great place for Sunday dinner or a pint with the friends. Great outdoor area for children to play in and it's dog friendly too. Great staff and the..."

Kacper Fus

"Great pub with great kitchen. Hamburgers, pies and kebabs were really delicious. Great prices. Service was a little bit slow but completely..."

Osman Tezgel

"First time I've been there great place I will go back staff very nice and..."

Steve Boushall

"I visited this pub and enjoyed my drink and burgers Very friendly staff and nice place to chill..."

Mandar Gadre

"Nice local pub - can't fault the service every time we've been there, staff are very friendly and hardworking. Food is as you'd expect from your..."

Heather Adamson

"Nice indoors big garden but not utilised enough and not too clean from smokers. Food fresh could have better presentation Nice atmosphere friendly..."

Karen ,

"Nice relaxing evening playing Pool Nice food ! Great service from the bar staff &..."

Mark Simmonds

"Had a lovely meal at the bull gammon was lovely, friendly staff and pub had a relaxed..."

Clare Marie

"Easy to park. Quiet setting. Enjoyable traditional style pub...."

Dominic ODell

"First time we've been here for Sunday Roast and we were not disappointed. Meals were hot, generous, so tasty and excellentvalue for money! We will..."

Dawn Cooper

"Karaoke night at B&C last weekend on Sat night...great..."

Helen Duncan

"Very friendly pub, staff also friendly. Just moved into the area and very..."

James M

"Friendly and helpful staff ,The food is really nice and with good portions ,Not too expensive with good deals on the food ,nice garden area and good..."

hayley'jean Sirmon

"Good pub, cheapest around these parts for a pint. Decent pub grub at a good price. Lovely big beer..."

DirtyMike ESQ

"Perfectly adequate local pub, done well. I came for a quick dinner and a pint on a Sunday night. Seems to have a crowd of loyal regulars: think darts..."

Shannon Mason

"Lovely pub, atmosphere great and fantastic staff would highly..."

Priscilla Haysom-Gamblin

"Friendly welcome. Plenty of outside seating on a warm day. Inside pleasant and cosy. Beer very nice. Had food and it came quickly. Food was of a good..."

gliderroos

The Cunning Man

80/100 (4657 ratings)

Prawn & Lobster Cocktail

Coffee

Calamari

Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings

Ribeye steak

Risotto

Pulled Brisket Burger and Fries

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Cheesecakes

Beef

Moving Mountains Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Busy Midweek which is always a good sign. Good atmosphere, lovely setting and pleasant table service. Slightly expensive but you are buying quality..."

Peter Stevens

"We had a wonderful family dinner at Cunningman on a Thursday night. This is where I always bring my friend here with the ambient atmosphere. I love..."

Kristy Cheung

"Stopped here for brunch on a recent boating holiday with friends, it was a lovely friendly pub and had a nice cozy feel to the place although the pub..."

David Guest

"My partner and I had a wonderful lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I chose the King prawn , tomato and chilli linguine. I loved every mouthful. The..."

Maria “Local Guide” Opara

"Such a great place to spend a sunny day on! There is a huge courtyard, and a really big area inside. As for the inside area, it has a cozy atmosphere..."

Elena Panagiotidou

"Food was very good, can wholeheartedly recommend the pork belly, the ice cream desert and cocktails were dreamy! Staff, not so nice. slow service,..."

Anna

"We had a lovely family meal here on a recent visit to England and my hometown of Reading. Decor, Ambience, and service were outstanding... Amber our..."

Liam Moran

"Had a lovely lunch here midweek - sat outside by the canal - it was very relaxed, staff were helpful and friendly - food was good and lots of..."

Vanessa Ryan

"We had a fantastic evening here at cunning man today. The food was amazing. The staff were courteous. All in all it was a lovely evening. Looking..."

Lak Raj

"Super good food and fabulous service. We ordered the Roasted Salmon and the Ribeye Steak. The Salmon was nicely cooked and the steak was tender and..."

Omar Rachid

"We enjoyed our meal in the garden. My steak was delicious: in order to get a medium rare one, I asked for rare (as I usually do in this country),..."

Sarah Harford

"Lovely atmosphere, live music was a nice bonus. Ella our waitress was really sweet and kind, very helpful. The manager also come over and in used us..."

Amanda Slatter

"Really fantastic Sunday roasts and a chocolate brownie to die for! Huge thanks to Ray for her great service, and thanks to The Cunning Man for a..."

Sophie Ransby

"The outside area and garden are amazing. The interior is warm, welcoming and clean. The tableware clean as well. The staff is very welcoming and..."

antonis kats

"Warm friendly atmosphere. All meals available and served very quickly on a very busy day. Delightful waitress, Ella who served us with a smile and..."

Janice Whittle

"Wonderful food and service from our waitress Mollie! Haven't been to the Cunning Man for quite some time and this visit did not disappoint. They were..."

Evie Corre

"We had a fab evening. Ella was an amazing waitress- who delivered great service, super helpful and polite. She couldn’t do more for us. The band..."

Katie Purdy

"We went here for Sunday dinner with family it looked like a nice spot and had good reviews. We did book in advance which is probably advisable it..."

Karl Lewis

"Ella was lovely, very helpful and confident for her age 👍👍 belly pork was really good but not impressed with the crackling 😞 it tasted like..."

Simon Belton

The Monk's Retreat

80/100 (6188 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream

Disappointing Full English

Full english breakfast

Coca Cole

Provolone

Lasagne with Side Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"This pub belongs to the Stonegate group. The service was pretty fast, and the prices were great. Possibly, it's the biggest fish I've ever had in a..."

Zsofia Barocsi

"Looking for a place to eat on a Friday night that was still serving regular food after 9pm. You order through an app at your table and they bring..."

Odie Mathiasen

"Reasonable price for drinks and food. Good service. And they played some reasonable music, including the very good Denis by Blondie! A thoroughly..."

Terry Fesenko

"Decent enough pub in the town center. Drink selection on tap is good but not amazing. Shows live sports which is nice. Lots of booth seating which..."

Alex Mitchell

"Me and my sister visited this place and had a great time, great food lovely atmosphere and staff was friendly and welcoming; the bartender who served..."

Leilah Williams

"I love this place! The cocktails are really good and with two for one you can’t go wrong. The food is always so nice and the service is amazing!..."

Rebecca Rowland

"As a regular customer in the Monks Retreat I would very much like to Commend the atmosphere in the pub particularly over the lunchtime period..."

John Wilson

"This was simply amazing! I loved the pies. The staff was supernice and this place warmed both my heart and my stomach! Thanks so much!..."

Elisabetta Rizzi

"Called in today Friday. Working locally in Queen Victoria Street. Excellent Fish n chips with peas plus a drink. Good value. Top service. Highly..."

John Devane

"Visiting Reading for 3 months. This is our favorite place for a steak and jacket. Very friendly staff. Service is fast, even when crowded. Prices..."

Rick

"Just in for a cheeky pint but thought it worth reviewing. No time to eat or properly hang out but reckon I would if I could. Old school pub layout..."

David Bradshaw

"This is a Stonegate proper pub located on one of Reading's high streets. Its recent refurbishment has really given it a new edge! Music, TVs with..."

nadine fouletier

"Visited the Monks retreat and was not sure of what to expect, but endid up having a fine meal and drink, the Bar Maid Nikki was a fantastic breath of..."

Steve Longhurst

"Great valve for food and drink, and for the sports people plenty of TVs for every..."

Vernon Simmonds-Dunne

"Went in for lunch on tuesday afternoon was a lovely atmosphere, pleasant staff especially nikki, nice to see a smiling face behind the bar, food was..."

Karon Hardie

"Lovely staff especially nikki she’s a lovely bird always happy always helps when needed couldn’t fault her. Thanks for having lovely staff..."

Joshua Maidment

"Great place to have a quick bite before you head to the Reading station or waiting for the shops to open when you are in town. Breakfast and..."

Kenneth Leung

The Last Crumb

Double Bacon Cheeseburger

Long Island Iced Tea

Pizza Pepperoni Pizza

Mighty Veggie Breakfast

Mega Stuffed Mushroom Burger

"The Last Crumb in Reading is truly a hidden gem for burger enthusiasts like myself. This pub has quickly become my go-to spot for indulging in..."

Václav Pavlík

"Visited here as a family with our 3yo son, it was such a lovely place! Great music and service. The food was incredible, some lovey concoctions that..."

Mark Atherton

"Amazing food! Their pizza is one of the best I had. A large selection of craft beers, ales, ciders. Good atmosphere with lovely..."

Ionut Vlad

"A great selection of local beers on tap in a trendy industrial Dodo pub setting. There’s a large roof garden upstairs with pub benches & heated..."

Flying Fyllis Geo Traveller

"We love coming to this pub as they are always friendly and accommodating to us. The selection of alcohol is good, and the food is decent. We always..."

Hamish Patterson

"Great place with a huge beer garden! Large selection of crafted tasty beers! Amazing..."

Osman Tezgel

"Decent £5 Thursday/Friday lunchtime pizza (the simply red is vegan and tasty with some chilli oil, some burnt bits but you could call it rustic(!)..."

Richard Allan

"The new pub has now opened. The renovations are done with a good taste and imagination. The bar location has been changed and the new decor looks..."

Mas Hassan

"The last crumb in Caversham is arguably one of the best pubs in Reading. They have a lovely beer garden which is perfect for the summer. And they..."

menal - munchwithmenal

"I love love my new local! Food is great, atmosphere what you want, and the garden is..."

Tess

"🐶 ✔️ 🎱 ❌ 🎶 ✔️ 🍔 Snacks and sharers, including pizzas 🚽 Well maintained 🍺 Lagers, ales and wines 💰 £4-6 📺 (didn't..."

Gilano Fernandez

"Really lovely. They've got a great selection of drinks, some of my favourite beers and great strong ciders for my girlfriend, the drinks are well..."

Nic Allen

"Really great pub! Food was epic, drinks were epic and service was great. Love how it's all kinda home made goods. Highly..."

MythWaker81

"They have a great selection of craft beers and delicious pizza. The food is always quick. Perfect beer garden for a pint after work when it’s..."

T.

"Nice pub! Relaxed atmosphere with a good selection of drinks. We didn’t eat there but I’ve heard the food is..."

Dan Crowe

"Absolutely my favourite pub in the summer sunshine (5 star). Mainly a selection of Dodo Beer, but some guests, and the usual spirits etc. Menu is..."

Chris Kemp

"What a great pub. Booked a table for two, they even remembered where we were from and our names and seated us to our table generously. The food was..."

Marc Cowen

Slug & Lettuce

79/100 (2064 ratings)

Smothered Chicken Burger

Brioche French Toast Banoffee

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Jade was amazing, nothing was too much, never an empty glass, she was very attentive! Buttermilk chicken burger was tasty and the food came out..."

Hayley Cook

"Amazing experience. Came here for a bottomless brunch on my birthday. I ordered the BBQ chicken wrap with sauce on the side - it was so tasty. The..."

Rebecca Spencer

"First time visiting here with girlie friends for an afternoon of lunch and cocktails, greeted by a lovely guy, didn't catch his name sadly. We were..."

lauradee giles

"Stopped for a quick drink after dinner. Wine was warm, which is a no, no . Also, it seemed like we were an unwanted hassle to the barmaid. It's a..."

Ian Bird

"Bottomless brunch with a great friend. First time meeting in 18 months. Attentive, personable service from Jade who knew exactly when to ask if we..."

Melissa Ward

"Brilliant experience, we did cocktail making for our birthdays and Frankie was an amazing teacher and a real laugh! Would definitely do it again...."

Amy Duncan

"Aleigh J and Jade were absolutely lovely, very friendly and very helpful! Really helped make my partners 30th birthday special! Will be coming..."

Jazzmyn Field

"We did a cocktail master class with Frankie and he was fab! Would highly recommend! Hannah also served us for some drinks and her customer service..."

Sarah

"A perfect start to a perfect night .l would recommend this place to start the night off . Have a few drinks before starting your evening off. The..."

Maria “Local Guide” Opara

"Had a great time celebrating a birthday, we went bottomless and our server Jade was really attentive. Drink were strong and flowing and food was..."

Mia John

"shoutout to Frankie for straight-up making our afternoon a whole vibe! 🚀 His service was next level and made us feel super seen and comfy. Every..."

Eugene Pancho

"Our waitress Jade was fabulous! Looked after us with top notch service and a big smile on her..."

Kate Schaffer

"Had an amazing experience when here for a bottomless brunch! Kitty was a lovely waitress and provided us with great service and incredible food! Will..."

Freya Bennett

"Hannah was amazing and so helpful out getting our drinks together for bottomless..."

Cerys Savory

"Great service by Aleigh’J and Jade and wonderful..."

Racheal

"Sleigh J and Jade are both fabulous servers and made us feel at ease with bubbly personalities and made sure we had everything we needed! We will..."

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