Best Southern Fried Chicken in Reading

3 restaurant menus in Reading, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Hope And Bear
Hope And Bear
81/100 (768 ratings)
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International
British
Bar
British
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sunday roast
Sunday roast beef
Puddings
Toasts
Cake
Hamburger with Fries
Roast Beef
Beef
Steak and Fries
Roast Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken
Halloumi
Appletiser
Cakes
Sausage
Beavertown Neck Oil
Fish
Fried
British Beef Burger with Streaky Bacon & Smoked
Pork
Roast Dinner
Salad
Refreshing Cider
Roast dinner
Roast Potatoes
Risotto
Linguini with Scampi
Wine
Onion Rings
Salmon
Pimm's Pitcher
Beer
Yorkshire Pudding
Parsnips
egg benedict
Pot Roast
Cheesecake
Nourish Bowl with Corn Falafel
Burger
Squid
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
chicken caesar salad
Risotto
Sit down
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
British
International
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
American Express
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Mastercard
Takeout
Visa
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was our first visit since the Abbott Cook became the Hope and Bear. A very tasteful refurbishment inside and out has transformed the pub into a..."
Paul Mcloughlin
"Thank you to Thomas and the kitchen staff at Hope and Bear Reading who kindly let me borrow a tin opener when we were caught short! Really friendly..."
Sarah Mitchell
"Brilliant pub. Food was delicious and there was a great selection of drinks. Staff were very friendly. Will definitely be going..."
Kathryn Williams
"Amazing pub, great garden for sunny..."
Gary Turner
"Good Christmas meal I had a while ago. Interesting flavors with their burgers but wasn't all too interested in anything else. The price matched that..."
Lemono Sharky
"Food is okay. The Sunday roast sold out very quickly. We were lucky to be able to join the pub quiz last Sunday too. What a fun..."
Jonathan Gerona
"The Hope and Bear has been my local of choices for a few years now and for very good reason. The staff are incredibly attentive and offer amazing..."
Charlie Rollet-Manus
"It was a nice place to have a drink, shame about the £85 parking charge for having a drink there though! Very professionally dealt with after..."
Gareth Clarke
"Nice, airy dog friendly pub with friendly staff. Food is ordered through a QR code on the table which has worked with no issues every time I've used..."
Hannah Gough
"Really lovely clean friendly pub. Surprisingly good selection of beers too. Definitely will come..."
James Hamer-Morton
"The Hope and Bear is the local of my dreams. Great drinks with a massive range, especially their Gin. The food has always been incredible, their..."
Jack Jarman
"Both the food & beer were excellent, can't say much about the atmosphere only because it was lunchtime and quiet however it looks as though it could..."
Neil Parkinson
"Love this place, great food, first class service, all the staff are welcoming and pleasant, love the quiz nights. Can we have more roast dinners on..."
Marvin Caarpenter
"Great place Greatchef , brilliant food and superbly cooked , Alfie assistant manager i belive , a credit to the whole team and Great bar staff ,..."
Anthony Cross
"Excellent place to have a lovely meal, especially a Sunday Roast. They offer a good range of food and drinks, all at a reasonable price. They were..."
Zak Wilce
"You have to book ahead before visiting. I booked for a Sunday carvery lunch. There are no paper menus but a QR code that takes you to a menu..."
Zoe Tammadge
"Amazing cheeseburger and a great beer selection. If you like citrusy taste, do try Baccus and Make me roar. The stuff is nice..."
Andrii Omelianovych
"Great afternoon there, there's a pool table with the option of joining a team. They also have started Tuesday night poker with 2 table's. Lots hope..."
andy garrett
"I stopped by here for the first time since the refurb and thought this place was great, i only had 45mins before an app. So ordered a bowl of triple..."
lauradee giles
"Great selection of beers. Excellent food and generous portions(Sunday..."
William Doyle
"Lovely looking pub with nice staff and a small but tasty menu. Pop in and watch the kitchen staff make your burger by hand!! Dog and child..."
Al Scothern
"Always so accommodating for holding events- had our engagement party here (years ago though- happily they've kept the Abbott Cook friendly vibe!) And..."
Whitney Brown
Top Table
Top Table
72/100 (2198 ratings)
Quick Bites
British
British
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Cod
Southern Fried Chicken
Cod Chips and Mushy Peas
Sausage
Chicken Burger
Fish
Mushy Peas
Burger
Sit down
Fast food
British
Takeout
Street Parking
Cash Only
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place serves just about the best fish and chips I have eaten anywhere, I can’t rate / recommend highly enough. The food is absolutely spot on..."
Fred
"Best chicken in East Reading by far. Also do some amazing fish and chips. The owner is super sweet and he always has a smile for you. Perfect..."
Nicky Emery
"For me, Martin and his team sell the best fish and chips in Reading. Have I been to all the fish places in Reading? No, no I haven't. But of the ones..."
Laurence McNaughton
"To much salt and vinegar on the chips but it's definitely not bad :) Not the best, not the worst, it's..."
kasim ashraf
"Excellent chippy. Chicken burger is a must try..."
Tokioka
"Love the fish and chips here although my parents also love the chicken. Best value for money in reading, I share one large portion. We've been coming..."
Maddy G.
"A quirky little take out fish and chips spot, generous portions at a reasonable price. A little greasy perhaps but cooked fresh, served super hot..."
Tom Cooke
"Very good fish and chips. Been here a few times and have been I'm pressed every..."
Scott Purdom
"My wife likes these chips the most. So do the local Scouts, who voted Top Table chips best in the district! Friendly service. Cash only, but the..."
CJB Parkrun
"A great fish and chip shop is a rare find. The owners make great fish and chips as well as other usual staples such as fried chicken etc. Friendly..."
Douglas Findlay
Travellers Rest
Travellers Rest
72/100 (1372 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Barbecue
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British
Barbecue
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Bangers and Mash
Beef burger
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Chicken steak
Chinese Ribs
Chocolate Brownie
Root Beer
Salad
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Double Espresso
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Halloumi Fries
Toasts
Sweet Potato Fries
Lasagne Pasta
Southern Fried Chicken
Fish
Chicken Nachos
Sangria
Sirloin Steak
english breakfast
Burger
Fish and Chips
Latte
Sit down
Barbecue
British
American
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I think the customer service is great very friendly and easy to talk to. But the speediness of the food plus it was a table of six that we were sat..."
James M
"Visited with friends for lunch, staff very friendly and efficient. My wife and I had the gammon on the 2 for £11 lunch deal, food arrived in good..."
Graham Withers
"Used this pub for a wake of my father inlaws funeral. Ordered food and we were served ample food teas and coffees etc. Room was reserved at the rear..."
Joanne Hemingway
"The staff are incredibly nice. They always serve with a smile. The food tastes amazing. The atmosphere is very cheerful unless there's a funeral in..."
william cladingboel
"This place is amazing! The food is lovely and the workers are so helpful and create a wonderful dining experience. Definitely recommend going here,..."
john Smith
"Great place for drinks and food - recommend booking for evening meal as it gets busy. Seems child friendly. Food portions are large and good value..."
martin summers
"Family get together, 18 people,in back room! A big Thank You to Ryan,Ellie,Tom,& all Staff for their friendliness,& superb service,great food,&..."
Graham Ewer
"Friendly service, good value for money. Fair few items on the menu not available though so had to change our order, but overall a nice place for good..."
Rebecca Pullen
"The breakfast was good. Well cooked and tasty. Service was prompt and..."
Philip Ward
"Come in with a group of mates for food the server Emma was amazing tended to every needs and we even had a visit from the chef Chris that we asked to..."
Antony Ore
"Had a family meal for 6 on Friday evening and couldn't fault it. Food and service was spot on. When our food came, they forgot an egg but quickly and..."
Gaz
"Just had a lovely little lunch cooked by Jordan, and dream team serving, Stephanie, Emma & Drew always so friendly cheerfull and..."
Carole McGuinness
"Had Christmas Lunch and it was the best we have had in years. The food was nice and hot, the service excellent, the little touches of table cloths,..."
Gwen Harrison