The Pelican

Reviews

1. Ian Moore ★★★★★

   Today I was fortunate enough to visit the Pelican at Pamber End. I belong to a group of cyclists. We go out regularly every Wednesday from the Reading area cycling up to about 50 miles on each occasion. It’s a surprise to us all that we’d never visited this destination before. I believe 13 turned up although on the day most made their own way to our lunch stop with only 4 riding from our starting point for coffee at the Englefield Estate. Weather was decidedly chilly but we were given a warm welcome with our whole group arriving around the same time (1pm). We picked a wide variety from the menu & all agreed the food was excellent the service good & our hosts very polite. To be honest this pub’s food rates best of the meals I’ve had on my Wednesday rides over the years. It was also well flavoured & plentiful. This really is a gem of a pub. Can’t wait to return.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Nige Emms ★★★☆☆

   Could have pushed for more business, they knew I had asked for a desert menu but it never came

   almost 10 months ago
3. James McLaughlin ★★★★★

   I was in the area for the week and had dinner/lunch here three times. The food is fantastic and the Guinness is top notch - and the staff are also very helpful and friendly!

   1 year ago

1. C W ★★★★★

   Best roast I’ve ever had in a pub, and I have v high standards :) Also had lunch & dinner on a weekday and equally as impressed! Everything is homemade which is sadly rare these days. Will definitely be back!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Jason Ebury ★★★★★

   Really nice food, hot and lots a flavour and the kitchen isn't scared of using a bit of spice, I've had a red chicken curry and a chilli con carne and they both had a nice little kick, looking forward to going back.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Chris Thomas ★★★★★

   Out for lunch with some friends, we all had food from the Thai menu. My chicken with cashew stir-fry was lovely. Everyone else had the Thai green curry that was also very good

   almost 3 years ago

1. Nicole Larkin ★★★☆☆

   Not really a fan of the current menu (November 2022) but we love the outside facilities - it’s great that the garden is fenced in so kids are safe from the car park and can play while you have a cheeky pint. Also a great place to sit outside in wet weather and watch sport events.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Jason Owen ★★★★★

   Nice pub. Friendly staff. Only popped in for a drink but the food we saw looked nice and smelt really good.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Samantha Roff ★★★★★

   We sat outside for a quick lunch - tuna and cheese melt and the double burger - sounds basic but well seasoned, well cooked and really delicious. Served very quickly too. Will pop back again when we’re in the area.

   almost 3 years ago

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