Best Roast Beef in Reading

6 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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The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub
The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub
91/100 (793 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Salmon
Puddings
Ciabatta
pavé de saumon
Mutton
Champagne
Broccoli
Cake
Duck breast
Cod Pearls Special
Foie gras
Turkey
ham egg and chips
Treacle and Almond Tart
Black Forest Pudding
Ploughman's with Cheese Plate
Burger
Christmas Pudding Shoulder of Mutton Style
Roast Beef
Roast Dinner
English Pudding
Lasagne
Stuffing
Chocolate Cake Maison
Couscous
Strawberry Daiquiri Pavlova
Cakes
Beef
Foie Gras
Couscous
Lamb
Scallops
Fish
Roast Beef
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Sunday roast
Irish coffee
Sit down
Bar
British
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Buffet
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"We have been regulars of the Shoulder of Mutton (SOM) for a while visiting, several times over the last few of years. We could not recommend the..."
Robert Tucker
"The Shoulder of Mutton hosted a funeral tea after a service at Reading Crematorium. It's a lovely local pub that goes above and beyond to provide a..."
Katie Hudson
"Lovely bar staff/waitresses. Friendly & helpful. Good service. Was a bit warm in the conservatory to have a Sunday roast but still enjoyable. Bit of..."
Sharron Bolton
"Wendy and Alan provided a very memorable party for myself and 24 family members. They made wonderful food and gave excellent, friendly service...."
Margaret Horne
"Absolutely amazing food!! One of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. The staff were so friendly and approachable and the food really was..."
Hannah Weston
"I used to go to this restaurant years ago and I returned there yesterday for dinner. All really nice and fresh. P. S.: Bruscetta does not make sense..."
Marco Simone Zuppone
"Nice evening social BBQ. Only downside isn't didn't manage to equally have enough food but think there was a mix up with vegetarian needs. Nice beer..."
Leo Whyte
"Amazing food, really. The garden is Heaven! Food a tad expensive and a bit late, but was busy indeed so it's fine...."
Region Ad
"Nice place lovely pub garden and food was really good will go..."
Steve Potter
"It was a great experience and our guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely..."
jennifer gough
The Bell Inn
The Bell Inn
89/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
International
Pub
International
Dinner
Lunch
Beers
Bambi Burger
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
Venison
Sea Bass
Pot of Tea
Bread
Pear Salad
Cider
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
International
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
World Turned Upside Down Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
World Turned Upside Down Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery
80/100 (1326 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Roast Chicken Dinner
Salmon
Yorkshire pudding
Pint of Lager
Steamed Vegetables
Sausage
Roast Meat
Fried
Beef and Roast Potatoes
Roast Dinner
Bottle of Prosecco
Vegetable Choice
Burger
Roast Potatoes
Planet Pale Ale
Roast Beef
Yorkshire Pudding
Choice of Roasts
Fish
Hash Browns
Gammon Roast Dinner
Pork
Stuffing
A Mixed Plate
Sunday roast
Roast Beef
Beer
Beef
Sunday roast
Full english breakfast
Puddings
Scampi and chips
Cake
Salad
Juice
Wine by the Glass
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Buffet
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
American Express
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best Cavery around. Never had a bad meal there yet!!!!!!!!! Chefs are brilliant and staff polite. Try..."
Sharleen Clarke
"Staying in the Travelodge next door popped in for a Carvery very nice food not overcooked like some Carverys ive been in.If you like good food and..."
Martyn Hill
"Good beer and great food, friendly..."
Michael Harwood
"The staff very friendly and helpful. The carvery was very nice home cook style Definitely go back and..."
Lisa Williams
"nice one..."
Stan Jones
"Absolutely love this place! Jen and Jordan are a right pair! If you want somewhere that people actually care about you, come here! Always looked..."
Danny Cooke
"The Sunday Carvery was superb. The server ( a man Chinese I think ) was very friendly. The meet and greet was friendly and the bar staff. We saw both..."
Karen Counsell
"I simply ate very well. The food is if first rate quality, the staff were friendly, the food is very prompt of course and the potatoes were spot on...."
Robert Buckland
"Hi, I visited tonight for a friend's and family meal out evening. I was extremely impressed by the lovely food and the excellent quality of staff..."
Steven Counsell
"Great place and helpful staff. Called up earlier today to see if there was any availability for a group of us and Gemma was so accommodating in..."
Fiona Nicholls
"Since Charlie and Jordan have taken over this place the food has become consistently lovely. It is ultimately a very family friendly establishment..."
K B
"We came here for dinner for our first night in the UK after, what should have been, an 8 hour flight from Toronto (which turned into a 13 hour ordeal..."
Tristan Stevens
"An amazing visit, spot on food. Always delicious when come here. Staff are welcoming and friendly, kitchen staff are polite and nothing is too much..."
Gemma Sansum
"I visited for breakfast last week and the all you can eat buffet was pretty much what I expected. My only negative comment is that mushrooms are..."
Chris Elvin
"Came for a late Sunday Roast, was served within 2 minutes! The restaurant was not too busy, the chef was funny and friendly and the staff especially..."
Jasmine Allamby Connor
"I had a lovely meal here with my family. We came at a busy time but it didn’t make any difference to the usual brilliant service. We were served by..."
Mechanic boy
"We thought that the Carvery was excellent value, along with the drinks. and the service from all the staff was first class. What was slightly..."
Nick Wilkinson
"Laid back friendly atmosphere. Great for family..."
Paul Brown
"We were served by Danny, who was very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and provided really good value for money. Would highly recommend and..."
Matt
"Absolutely amazing food😍such lovely staff especially Jane she’s always so welcoming and happy to see you! Such good quality of food for the..."
Courtney Butler
The Cunning Man
The Cunning Man
80/100 (4873 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
British
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Halloumi Fries
Salad
Fried
Fish
Ale
Scallops
Roast Dinner
Pork
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Calamari
Roast Potatoes
Coffee
Moving Mountains Burger
Risotto
Prawn Cocktail
Ribeye steak
Grilled Sea bass
Fish & Chips
Calamares
Yorkshire Pudding
english breakfast
Veggie Burger
Salmon
Sunday roast
Schnitzel
Sandwiches
Hunters chicken
Roast Beef
Burger
Cider
Prawn & Lobster Cocktail
Cheesecake
Chocolate Brownie
Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings
Fish & Chips
Pulled Brisket Burger and Fries
Prawns
Sunday roast
Puddings
Cheesecakes
Beef
Cake
Cakes
Fish & chips
Pâté
Lobster
Sausage
Lamb
Chicken Pot Pie
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"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 Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross
79/100 (643 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Steak and Ruddles Ale Pie
Burger
15oz Gammon
Wholetale Scampi
Roast Beef
Ultimate Candy Mania
Lasagne
Lasagne
Ice Cream
Hamburger
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings
Quiche
Ice Cream
Halloumi
Quiche
Roast Beef
Fish
Wings
Halloumi
Fried
Burger and fries
Coffee
Salmon
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Full english breakfast
Corn on the Cob
Southern fried chicken burger
Mixed Grill Platter
Beef burger
Chicken Skewers
Sit down
Pub
British
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Playgrounds
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant with great offers! I was lucky to go Friday when they have a buy 1 get 1 free burgers day. Good for your budget. I went for the..."
A Toth
"I popped in for some lunch had burger and chips the service was really good food was boiling and came out quick.Nice cosy clean atmosphere will be..."
Kayleigh Lawrence
"Hi everyone, I been to Victoria Cross in Reading a few times, just looking to share my experience with them, I can only describe it as 5* and..."
Stefan Brava
"Really enjoyed our night here. Closed a bit early and could have done with an extra 30 minutes. However, the food was really good, best mixed grill I..."
Mark Douglas
"Absolutely amazing service as always when we come here for lunch. The staff are always very helpful, friendly, very easy to talk to and nothing is..."
Michelle
"One of the nicest place around. Fish and chips fresh and crispy. Wish more places had food like..."
Eustachy Miodowicz
"Went for a friends birthday this eve and it's no Michelin star but it's incredibly cheap with good portions, loads of room and the staff were lovely...."
Ian Luscombe
"Went here randomly because it looked decent. Made the right decision. Food, excellent. Service excellent. Alcohol, yes. The manager Rhi was very..."
Curtis O'Regan
"This is one of my favourite places to ho for lunch or dinner, with family or not, the staff is friendly I have to say Nicei her customer service is..."
Jose Carlos Diaz Vilamajo
"Often call here over the years when we do weekly shop at Aldi. Staff always helpful. Only criticism have discontinued cask ales! Cheap and cheerful..."
Rod Carter
"We have celebrated a 7th birthday meal with 13 of us 6 adults and 7 kids and the food and staff was amazing they are so friendly and amazing I can't..."
Stacey Rogers
"Really good experience! Went here for my birthday, was my first time. Staff where welcoming and polite. Food tasting great, great portion size,..."
Lee West
"We visited The Victoria Cross for lunch, Kerry our waitress explained that we found a table and ordered at the bar. It was an extensive menu of fun..."
Julie Barclay-Clark
"Great experience last Saturday visiting for the first time. Arrived early for the lioness’s game and stayed for lunch and a few drinks. The team..."
Chris Beare
"Cornelia and her teammates are friendly and helpful, will definitely come again..."
Sonyproshop
"Cornelia has always been really nice and helpful. Kids love her, due to her kind attention to their requests. Reason that always made us come..."
Vasilica bucataru
"We came back second year for having Christmas dinner here. The staff are warm and the food is good. We loved the festive..."
Tony Ho
The Shinfield Arms
The Shinfield Arms
77/100 (5630 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Our Famous BBQ Ribs
Wine
Roast Beef
Beer
Fish & Chips
Scampi
Burger
Sunday roast
Ribs
ham egg & chips
Prawns
Sausage
Fish & chips
Cider
Fried
Beef burger
Roast Potatoes
Hamburger and Fries
Chicken satay
Satay chicken
Fajitas
Coleslaw
Beef
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Fish Pie
Confit Duck
Roast Beef
Lollipops
Goats Cheese Salad
Baguette
Pimms
Chilli Cheese Burger
Pasta
Cajun Chicken & Ribs Combo
Lamb
Salad
G Fish and Chips
Pesto
Duck
Puddings
Strawberry Eton Mess Sundae Grilled White Chocolate
Fish
Risotto
Mountain of Ribs
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
American Express
Accepts American Express
Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely meal before dropping daughter off art Reading Uni. Had a booth and it was really nice private. Good menu choices and food was very good...."
Rod Pat
"First time here with friends who are local and regulars. Food was really nice, lovely veggie roast and the cookie sundae was really yummy! Only..."
Tasha Teixeira
"Stunning eatery with a traditional pub feel located just outside Reading so you don’t have to deal with Reading traffic. Staff are extremely..."
Leroy Hall
"We ate there last night and had some good food and drink. The dishes on the menu were really varied and plenty of choice. We tried the confit duck..."
Jedtravels
"Very good food however I think I got ill from this visit unfortunately. The burger didn't need the onions rings, but was pretty good after adding..."
Robert Cathles
"Lovely pub, just off of the M4 in Reading. Lovely warm pub. Ate outside, but the food took quite some time to arrive (hence the lower star rating for..."
Michele Davis
"Four stars for the venue but three stars for the food. First thing I liked about this place is how much parking they have for their patrons -..."
Antonio Isaac de Abreu
"Once you've parked in the slightly chaotic and busy carpark it all gets better! The servers were incredibly friendly and super helpful. We adjusted a..."
Lucy_ M
"If you are looking for a pub with a really good garden kind of out of the main town centre, this is the place to go. I discovered this place way..."
YourFoodTaster
"Four of us went. On a Friday evening. Wasn't to busy. Sat in one of the booths. Was taking so long we went to the bar to order and pick up drinks. ..."
Andrea Farman