Brunch was tasty, coffee came after my meal, and I requested the bill three times before getting…read moreit, so overall not ideal. My biggest frustration though is the service fee that is automatically included in your bill;

Everyone knows I have a crush on Bill. His Brighton home wooed me from the moment I met him there…read moreand discovered his macaroni cheese. I then uncovered the amazing desserts, wonderful wines and charming service. All of that under one roof in a fabulous old barn. So when hearing that Bills was opening up in Reading (which is about as close to my home town as you can get) I squealed with excitement and insisted on taking the parents out for dinner there. The building again is amazing. Bill has a way of choosing places with real character and this old house is the perfect setting. Upstairs there are two private dining rooms one with an enormous farmhouse table perfect for sitting large parties all together. The food is again, wonderful. I feel that the desserts didn't look quite as amazing as they do in Brighton. They were a bit mean on the fruit front, they also charge you per portion of bread, even though the portions are tiny. My final whinge will be that the didn't let us book as we wanted to eat at 6.30 but when we got there made quite a bit of a fuss about the fact the hadn't booked. The staff were all very confused. They had a lovely selection of drinks and I enjoyed a very modest Hedgerow Fizz which was a mere £3.501 In this area, you will not find better food, ethically sourced anywhere else. It really is quite wonderful. They also have a food store here and do hampers for gifts with goodies like Berkshire honey and Bill's homemade chilli jelly. It's worth eating here if you're in the area.

Pies to die for. I make this pilgrimage every time I visit the UK. The whole menu is a treat not to…read morebe missed.

What a great little gem! I highly recommend this cute and delicious pie shop/restaurant- but do try…read moreto book ahead. Seating is limited, especially if there is an event/show occurring in town. Excellent prices for takeaway- a huge selection of pies (and some quiche!). If you are able, have lunch/dinner at the restaurant. You'll feel as if you've been transported back in time. It's friendly and homey- très rustique. The menu is simple and sparse, but with the quantity of pies on offer, what more do you need? Oh, and there's a full bar! I added a side of ratatouille to my meal and was not disappointed! What are you waiting for! Go get yourself a pie, or 4!!

I tried the mixed grill at Griffin which included a large portion of chips, ham, small 3 oz steak,…read morechicken, sausage, and blood sausage. Portions were large, food was good, and service was great.

The Sunday roast is lovely! Especially with an Abbot Ale. A very charming pub not far from the…read morebridge.

Hidden under the hotel, this was a nice little discovery. I picked it as it was a 50% reduction…read morewith a taste card. It made the prices very reasonable for what was very tasty food. Butternut squash and coconut soup as a starter was gorgeous, steak with pink peppercorn sauce, hand cut fries and rocket salad very tasty indeed. I'd go again.

Absolutely love this place as bot an eating venue and for drinks…read more The restaurant itself is amazing, the food is absolutely delicious and very well presented and the staff are very attentive and knowledgeable about what they are selling. Couldn't fault anything and had a very enjoyable evening. I have been to the bar a lot more than the restaurant, and again the staff are very attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the different products they sell and are very good at recommendations. Cerise also has a little court yard garden at the back of the restaurant with a water feature, and there is nothing more relaxing after a hard days work than sitting out there listening to the water with a perfectly made drink!

Service and food were wonderful. From the bread to dessert, everything was flavorful, fresh and…read moreperfectly presented. The filet was cooked to perfection and paired well with the portobello mushrooms. The lamb was tender and succulent served either fresh crispy green veggies that balanced the rich meat. We ended the night with a delicious sticky toffee pudding that was perfectly sweet and moist! This spot is a for sure must try when in town! Highly recommend!

I'm not one to leave reviews however I do consider others when choosing a restaurant. Tonight, I…read morevisited LSB and had an impactful night. Service was great, atmosphere amazing, the wine list was great blah blah blah (all very true). However, I ordered the roasted lamb rump as I thought I really liked lamb. This lamb was the best lamb I have ever had!!! Go for the lamb, you won't be disappointed!

This is a great pub, and it is everything I enjoy in a British pub. I ordered the Fish and Chips…read more The cod was simply amazing! The batter was golden, crispy, and light. Inside, the cod fish was moist and flavorful. Perfect all around!

This Pub/Restaurant isn't much to look at, but once you've tasted the food, and the variety it has…read moreon it's menu, you won't be disappointed. This place is run by Polish Women, and the ambience is not for the romantic people wanting to gaze into each others eyes whilst eating etc. My partner and I had 3 courses, 2 drinks each and a coffee liquer for me, and it came to £80.00, so it's not one of the cheapest places to eat. Although saying that, we did eat the most expensive thing on the menu!! Can't fault the place!!

Fun place to grab a beer. They allow food brought in as well if you like. Grab a booth in the back…read moreand read something of your choice.

A classic British pub with lots of nooks and crannies and places to hide out of our usually crap…read moreweather. Lots of beers and ciders to choose from but be careful some are stronger than others. Good staff with a sense of humour and the place is usually busy. Not too noisy as it's a pub not a sports bar. You go here for the beer and banter.

We stumbled upon this place after ending work early and were looking for a lunch place to eat and…read moredrink at. When we walked up, we saw a sign that said Tuesday Buy 1 Get 1 Free Burgers, so we were excited about that. When we walked in, the place was fairly empty and we found a table to seat 7 and started looking over the menu. They had several options for burgers and I decided to go with the bacon cheeseburger. We had to go to the bar to order which was fine since I wanted to get a beer anyway. The bartender was super nice and patient let me try a few of their local brews since I wasn't sure what I wanted. The burger was very good.....juicy and full of flavor. The fries that came with it were really good as well. The food came out fairly quickly. This is definitely a nice local pub/restaurant. The decor is a bit eclectic, but it's cool. I would definitely visit this place again if I make it back to Reading.

This is most certainly Reading's hippest pub/bar with a good sense of humour. The place is huge,…read morethe decor is lounge like, they have a great range of beers at the bar including guest ales, they have live music, funky DJs 2 beer gardens (front and back) and reasonable food. What's not to like? On the downside, the interior is perhaps looking a little rough around the edges and could do with a lick of paint here and there - but in some respects that adds to divebar-ish charm of the place.

Quite disappointed for today Sunday roast. The potatoes and parsnips was soooooo over cooked. You…read morecannot put your knife through it. It is such a shame as the food was good 4 years ago. We did say something to the waitress and she was very apologetic. Then manager came over apologised again and asked if there is anything wrong with the beef. We said it was the veg mainly. The beef was ok but not great. They gave us some free side dishes and desserts. I must say the building and the services were very good. However the chef and food really let this place down. I saw most people left out their veg on their plate when I left. My partner doesn't normally complain about food. So it must be quite bad. You can't cook the potatoes right what's left for a Sunday roast?! It's £20 for the roast so there should be some expectations to it. I gave 2 stars only because the service was good and the complimentary gesture. Otherwise 1 star!

I've been to this Bel and The Dragon (and the one in Godalming) a number of times and have always…read morehad a good time and good food. The service and general feel of the place is relaxed and friendly, the menu is largely British in theme and tends to change with the season. They usually have some seasonal game on the menu which I like, their wood pigeon has been excellent the couple of times I've had it. Bel and The Dragons tend to be in interesting buildings and this one is no exception. They renovated the boat house specifically for the restaurant and it's a great setting (albeit not quite as interesting as the Godalming one which is in an old Church). Probably my favourite restaurant in Reading.