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Royal Oak John Reading
I had my birthday party at royal oak few weeks ago. we all had a great time. food was delicious service was phenomenal.when we went there we found it all newly refurbished with Indian restaurant. can't wait to go back again next weekend with my family.
Sunday, April 14, 2013	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak Dean Reading Dean
This is my local pub. Now I’ve discovered that it has been over taken by new management. Me and my friends was very keen to try it out. As we discovered that the place has been refurbished into an Indian bar/restaurant. We're very delighted with the warm friendly staff and hospitality, along with the great customer service and very tasty food. I would like to personally thank you all at Royal Oak Tandoori on behalf of me and all my friends. I would highly recommend it to everyone.. : )
Thursday, April 11, 2013	Rating: rosettes

Tylers Rest Ian davis Reading Family meal
Very very good.in the last year I have been on trips and days out all over the country and have had food and drink in many places but this place in Reading very good.nice staff.Mr Ian davis
Sunday, November 4, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Back Of Beyond ~ Reading New Chef
STARTING AUGUST.
Saturday, July 14, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Reading Amateur Boxing Club Mr Kipper Reading
They Couldn't box kippers.
Friday, July 13, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Hobgoblin TERRY MOOREHEAD Reading Good time
Great Pint Great Craic and no frigging kids love this Pub
Wednesday, May 30, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Merry Maidens charlie B sims Reading Barry Bateman
I have just spoken to the Bateman family who are very good friends of mine, whos Dad was a best mate of my dads. They are holding a reception on 7th March 2012 at The Merry Maidens approx 2.30 pm. I would personally like to buy all the Bateman family Husbands, wifes and children (Of age) a drink. If you could email me back and I can make funds available to you. Charlie Sims Victoria, B.C Canada
Tuesday, February 28, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Lyndhurst Ale House Jack1947 Reading Listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011	Rating: No rosettes

Hobgoblin Jack1947 Reading Listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011	Rating: No rosettes

Red Lion Inn Francois Reading
I've never been there.. but, I've heard a good story about the past of Red Lion Inn.. For that I'll give you full points!!
Monday, April 11, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak karen naps Reading POor at best
CAlled in fo sunday lunch. Would not reccomend average at best. Would not call again
Sunday, March 27, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Gardeners Arms Paul Collins Reading NEW MANAGEMENT
Great News Alberto is coming in such a good manager and the food is bound to be great!!!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Gardeners Arms V Lyn Reading Great News
New Experience Management Team is coming soon with exciting ideas, new menu, the place is more tidy and clean with a professional touch. New opening on 29th July 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Gardeners Arms Anonymous Reading shite
don't come here - it's shite
Saturday, April 24, 2010	Rating: No rosettes

Jolly Porter Richard Woodhams Reading Shut Up now
Closed now
Friday, October 9, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Battle Inn Richard Woodhams Reading Shut up now
Now Shut up Shop.
Friday, October 9, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Wheelwrights Arms Jenny Reading Never Again
After an Hours wait for three meals we had had enough of being ignored as we had, after 30 mins enqiured as to how much longer our food would be and were told 5 to 10 mins. When we decided enough was enough the young girl was still able to go into the kitchen and cancel our order without any problems. Very disappointed.
Thursday, July 23, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Calleva Arms rosie Reading
great food, great landlords, lovely garden, fullers ales heaven!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009	Rating: rosettes

Brewery Tap Saddened from reading Reading
Went into the Brewery Tap on 4th Oct to see The High Waisters - Under New Management - No Bar staff, pub looked dirty- toilets stunk- people leaving as they were struggling to be served. 3 door staff, it's a pity he did not put more effort into having more/efficient bar staff.
Friday, October 10, 2008	Rating: No rosettes

Royal Oak Mr S.Cowee Reading true British hospitality
this weekend we invited some guests from the US to eat with us at our regular Fri night meal at the Royal Oak. Wayne the landlord outdid his usual funny and caring approach to all that eat there and spoilt out guests rotten. They talked about nothing else all weekend and were amazed by the hospitality and quality of the food and service. WE have enjoyed The Royal Oak for years and years ... try it, you'll be hooked
Sunday, July 6, 2008	Rating: rosettes

King Charles Head clairons@aol.com Reading
Just been for a meal there, and new managers have just arrived. They seem nice and friendly. Food was reasonably priced, and very tasty, give it a go....
Wednesday, February 7, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Jolly Farmer Inn Daniel Waite Reading Great Location but staff poor
Waited forever to be served and never got sauce for my wifes steak
Friday, January 5, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Calleva Arms guest Reading Ian
if beauty is in the eye of the beholder then offensiveness is in the ear of the listener
Thursday, December 21, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Allied Arms Captain Reading Seconded
Big Steve's spot on. I was in there a week or two ago - hasn't changed. Still a great pub. Hurrah!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Back Of Beyond Captain Reading Sort yours
There are only 3 reasons my friends and I go here: it's dirt cheap, it's near the office and for a town centre pub they have a decent sized beer patio (not garden - a few straggly weeds don't make that carpark a garden) to sit out in during the summer. That said, the service is appalling. Once I walked out of here having waited for 30 (counted 'em) minutes to be served, with latecomers being served all around me. (Admittedly it was my fault for being stubborn, I should have punched the student barman serving all his mates and walked out.) That's not an isolated incident - that's their standard operating procedure. The food is even worse. Yes, it's cheap, but my God. A year, well, even 6 months ago, the food was average pub stodge. Now I wouldn't feed it to pigs. I've eaten there with friends three times in recent weeks and ALL the meals, without exception, have been disgusting. (Again, I wonder now why I went back after the first time.)
Wednesday, December 13, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Hobgoblin Captain Reading Beer/Adults
No, it isn't remotely child friendly. Bloody marvellous!!! No kids, no food and no mobiles either. Yeah, the toilets are a disgrace and some of the staff have woeful taste in music, BUT! the beer's wonderful, the layout's great and the staff are all friendly and a good laugh. This place can't be beaten.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Brewery Tap Mrs Karen Foster Reading l
Good news- The Brewery Tap has a New Managers. Friendly Bar Staff and friendly new managers. Please come & see us...
Tuesday, October 10, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Hobgoblin Beer Princess Reading Closed closed closed.
Now the New Inn. I'm sure it's great, but it looks rough as hell.
Monday, August 7, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Thatchers Arms chris Reading excellent food, great little pub
recently been taken over by a 5* Chef, food great , and excellent place to go for a meal
Tuesday, August 1, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Calleva Arms Ian Reading -
Great food and lovely garden! We also found staff and owners to be perfectly friendly. Just one thing spoilt it for me - and it was no fault of the pub. Three times we ate there and three times the lovely food and lovely garden surroundings were spoilt by having to overhear loud mouthed people talking about foul things with foul language.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak Mr Steven Greene Reading Wonderful
Was told by a work colleague of its reputation as a great eating establishment so took my family and foreign guests for a weekend evening meal. The place was alive and busy and not only was the food we had superb and well presented but the landlord continually came round to check on our enjoyment and even had time to chat to our guests ... a great evening ... it really was
Wednesday, June 7, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Hobgoblin Judi Reading Food/Children
This pub does not do bar food and certainly does not welcome children! In fact there is a notice in the window claiming that 'children will be considered lunch offerings' so perhaps that is where the confusion arose. Whilst on the subject of this pub it doesn't even offer a ladies toilet at the moment, everyone has to use the very dirty and smelly gents
Tuesday, May 30, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Calleva Arms Alex Reading Friendly locals, poor management, lack lustre food
Firendly locals, rude management!
Saturday, April 8, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Bramshill Hunt beryl skinner Reading Good beer and food reasonably priced
Good beer and food, reasonably priced. staff are very pleasant New licencees are doing well non-smoking area for diners only other comment, piped music could be more discreet otherwise a good evening out
Friday, March 31, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Crown Wally Weasel Reading Demolished years ago
Who maintains this list?
Saturday, March 4, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Beehive Wally Weasel Reading Not a pub any more
This place was converted to housing MANY years ago
Saturday, March 4, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Royal Oak richard Reading Poor service , rude landlord
just dont ever ry complaining my wives steak was off ( and not rare as requested but nothing new hear) complained to the bar staff who defered to the landlord .. who then argued in public .. and refused to believe that my wive and her compainions knew what they were talkig about .. the man should not have a licence nor work in the service industry
Monday, February 6, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Brewery Tap Jim Baker Reading Staff attitude leaves a lot to be desired !
Used to be my local but the Manager has a real attitude problem and I would suggest this is one to be avoided - my wife and I were forecfully evicted one Friday lunchtime for reasons that still remain a mystery (something to do with sitting in an area that was apparently closed). Shame - used to be a nice little boozer but wont be back.
Saturday, January 7, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak E. Southby Reading great pub restaurant
2005 and 2006 main entry in good pub guide. this fabulous pub is well worth visiting. really great freshly prepared food is well worth the wait when they're busy. lovely atmosphere, perfect for a romantic evening out,but be warned they get really busy!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Allied Arms Big Steve Reading Friendly Town Centre Pub
The Allied Arms boasts a superb, heated garden with plenty of seating to rest those weary legs. 3 real ales are served and kept in fine condition. The staff are a very friendly bunch and service is top notch. A nice place to visit both during the day and at night.
Friday, September 9, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Roebuck Public House James Reeves Reading Mmmm
Nice little place. The have Wheel of Fortune on Saturday nights in the game room and don't mind if you take glasses home with you. Nice for a quiet drink with the lads before a session.
Monday, July 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Gardeners Arms David Brent Reading Brilliant
You want a really good pie? The Gardeners.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Restoration Mr Burns Reading Friendly
We found Kelvin extremely amiable & he kept us amused with his fascinating conversation & Donny Osmond smile
Friday, May 27, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Pheasant Suzie Miller Reading very friendly and welcoming
one of the most friendly pubs ive ever been in, id been there an hour and knew the life story of everybody that had ever been there ever. also a manchester city pub, and as a city girl myself i really appreciate that!
Monday, May 23, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Wheelwrights Arms Rhiannon morley Reading great
I spend my easter and summer holidays every year at the WWA because my fater runns it. I think it is a very respectable and would love to go there again.
Wednesday, April 6, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Elephant & Castle David Rogers Reading Friendly with Traditional pub atmosphere good food
Friendly with Traditional pub atmosphere and good food. Separate bar and restaurant. Some music nights and traditional pub activities, i.e Golf society, Darts team, Aunt Sally team, Dominos etc
Thursday, March 3, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak Jenny Reading Smart Car Club Meeting
We have been made extremely welcomed at The Royal Oak for our monthly meetings held every third Tuesday of the month. The service and welcome has been fantastic with very welcoming and caring staff. The foods not bad either!
Friday, February 4, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Horse & Jockey x Reading pub
This bar is packed with drunks and maniacs
Wednesday, January 19, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Calleva Arms pete Reading correction
This pub is not in Reading and not Berkshire. The Calleva is in SILCHESTER in HAMPSHIRE. Great pub.
Tuesday, December 7, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak Daniel Nolan Reading Wonderful!
This is a very warm, friendly pub which entices you in with the large variety of food on the menu. The food is cooked to the very highest quality and the manager/owner is a funny and very friendly man. One of the very best pub/restaurants in England
Friday, November 12, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Calleva Arms RON RADERFIELD Reading GREAY ATMOSPHERE
THIS PUB BREEDS DRINKERS. I BLAME THE LANDLADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 9, 2004	Rating: rosettes

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