Cafe in Reading

“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!”

“First visit back for a couple of months and greeted by Armando like long lost friends. As per usual the food and service were superb. The new Hake was sublime and my wife enjoyed her beef cheek. Delighted to see our favourite waitress Sophie has returned. All in all a perfect evening. Thank you Team Cote.”

“Definitely a unique experience. Been there only once for breakfast. Not only were the staff kind and courteous, they were very quick with service and I was able to pay easily for my food and drink. Not to mention they had some foods I'd never even heard of, and new pasta shapes. It was kind of relaxing, just sitting and enjoying a simple brownie and a cup of tea. Would definitely recommend for you early birds.”

“Quality and tasty food, fresh and friendly atmosphere. Recommend”

“Alice was amazing — great service from start to finish. This was our second visit, and the Hinds Head is now our go-to for any special occasion. Alice was especially great with my ADHD, making the whole experience even more comfortable. Highly recommend! Family of 7 Amelia my 2 yr old daughter loved the experience also .”

“Great food and amazing service by staff. We regularly visit here and we have never been disappointed. We organised couple of events here and everything has been great every-time. Ankita and Khushboo in staff always go out of the way to make the experience special. Highly recommended.”

“Some people like what they do; these guys are passionate. A huge variety of roasts and beans from around the world. Extremely knowledgeable staff and the owner is the roaster. If you love coffee, Workhouse would love to give you what you want.”

“One word - sausages! They are fantastic; particularly the Welsh Dragon Sausages and the Pork and Apple Sausages. So flavourful and lovely texture. The Chipolatas and Bacon are also good too.”

“Vivs is a gorgeous cafe, perfect to stop in to when your in Goring to fule you for you day!! Betsy was lovely and gave great customer service. Personally i adore the chocolate brownies they are SUPERB.”

“Im not from Reading, so 1st visit. It is in a beautiful location and the pub was a proper traditional pub. Really nice crowd of people, different from London as people on different tables chatting away. The staff where great from arrival until leaving. Lots of dogs, and we had 2 dogs and the staff were very patient. Had the roast which was big and all the ingredients very fresh. I had the Guinness brownie too which was lovely. As an add on, on the Tuesday I realised I had left my sunglasses, speaking to Katie who works there they had been handed in so thank you whoever that was. And thanks Katie on helping me get them back to london to me. I look forward to then next visit”

“First time having a carvery here and it was from a recommendation from my mum, who doesn’t usually like carvery’s. This was the best carvery we’ve ever had. Great choice and really generous portions of meat. Friendly staff, good service and lovely atmosphere generally. Will definitely be back”

“Went last weekend, it was just the right amount of busy, live music at both ends of the pub, the staff were brilliant and worked hard to keep up with demand.”

“Friendly welcome. Lots of space inside & out. Good range of choice & quality.”

“I love this pub. The the staff are great. The vibes are always great too. Now they have pizza from zia lucia. So what more could you want?”

“Had to write a review after my second order because honestly, their pizza is bloody amazing. First tried it takeaway, then ordered on Deliveroo, and both times it was phenomenal. Like, seriously, the best pizza I've ever had, hands down. My absolute fave is the Hell's Kitchen pizza. It's got a kick, but nothing that'll make you cry (unless you're that way inclined, of course!). Honestly, can't recommend Thirsty Bear enough. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Went for Sunday lunch, wow!!! What amazing food and delicious cocktails for a Sunday lunch and great prices to be fair, Staff were brilliant, very attentive and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place...”

“Alto Lounge is one of my favourite locations to enjoy a good breakfast and a lovely cup of coffee. It's always spot on and the lovely people working here make sure you are always having a good experience. We asked for substitutions, they've done it. We asked for recommendations, they've provided extensive info. They checked on us to make sure everything is top. Can't fault them. Thank you very much for everything you do!”

“An absolute gem of a spot, authentic in terms of food and atmosphere. A good variety of halal/veg options as well. The roast duck was especially good, perfectly cooked with a nice crispy skin. Highly recommend. I'm looking forward to being back soon.”

“When asked where we could have a good meal ... they adviced The Bull ... the food was worth more stars than we can give. Staff was great and friendly. As said when we left, would return when passing through Theale again.”

“Good place to stop just off the M4. Baguette, wraps, & paninis alongside a good coffee”

“The Volunteer is a traditional pub in the heart of Theale, Berkshire. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with exposed brickwork and a traditional fireplace. The menu features a wide variety of pub classics, as well as some more modern dishes. We started our meal with sticky pigs in blankets. These were perfectly cooked and the sausages were juicy and flavorful. For our main courses, I had the chicken curry and my partner had the steak and ale pie. Both dishes were delicious. The chicken curry was rich and flavorful, and the steak and ale pie was hearty and filling. The service at The Volunteer was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the selection of beers on tap. Overall, we had a great experience at The Volunteer. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We would definitely recommend this pub to anyone looking for a great meal in Theale. Here are some additional details about the dishes we ordered: * Sticky pigs in blankets: These were made with pork sausages wrapped in bacon and cooked until golden brown. * Chicken curry: This was a rich and flavorful curry made with chicken, onions, peppers, and spices. It was served with rice and naan bread. * Steak and ale pie: This was a hearty and filling pie made with steak, onions, mushrooms, and ale. It was served with fries and peas. Polly our waitress was very friendly and helpful, she is a credit to the pub. Great atmosphere.”

“I appreciated how attentive the servers were. The main course exceeded my expectations, and the dessert was outstanding.”

“Lovely lunch. A hidden away place. Menu has almost all gluten-free options. Had risotto for starter, followed by steak and finished off with cheesecake. All perfectly done, especially the risotto which was fantastic. Highly recommended for anyone in the area”

“Excellent service and the food was amazing! The restaurant is spacious, beautifully presented with a cosy log fire. Staff friendly, helpful and accommodating. Thank you for making our 40th Birthday meal so special - we loved it!”

“What a beautiful place. Food was stunning. Becca our waitress was amazing. She was so helpful. Constantly coming to check if we needed anything as there was 13 of us. Definitely will return when we are in the area next.”

“Love this place ! Always looking forward to have a glass of wine or wine tasting ! Customer service is amazing, you feel welcomed from the moment you step in. I had several wine tasting experiences and loved them all. Highly recommend this place !”

“Great beer selection and lovely food - would definitely go back!”

“If your looking for great pub grub in Reading this is the place to go. The Asian food is the highlight of the menu. We tried the crispy chilli beef which was delicious. My short rib green curry was the best Thai curry I've had. Will definitely be going back to try the other dishes.”

“Lovely country pub with a twist. Superb Thai food served here along with some traditional dishes as well. Friendly and very helpful staff and choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Some of the outdoor seating is also covered. Dog friendly outside and just a lovely country pub with lovely surroundings.”

“Lovely pub, with great owners. Parked my motorhome for free and bought a few pints + pizza, had a lovely time before I went back to the van to sleep. They have so many events on it's great to see, wish it was in my home town. Only one niggly thing - the access road is difficult for a large van, especially to get out, and walking my dog down there was a nightmare as people fly down it - assume it's a bit of a cut through for elsewhere? Not their fault, we will be back.”