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11 years ago
Great little country pub with fresh good food. Much improved now the new owners seem to be settling in. Try the home made gooey scotch eggs, they are incredible read more
Basingstoke Road
Riseley
Reading RG7 1QL
United Kingdom
0118 988 8840
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http://www.thebullatriseley.co.uk
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What time does Bull At Riseley open?
Bull At Riseley opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Bull At Riseley close?
Bull At Riseley closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Does Bull At Riseley serve alcohol?
Yes, Bull At Riseley serves alcohol.
Does Bull At Riseley have parking?
Yes, Bull At Riseley has parking options.
Does Bull At Riseley allow outdoor smoking?
Yes, Bull At Riseley allows outdoor smoking.
Does Bull At Riseley have free WiFi?
Yes, Bull At Riseley has free WiFi.
People searched for Pubs 369 times last month within 10 miles of this business.
The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.
Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.
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This has to be in the top 5 best pubs in the UK!…read more Truly exceptional drink, food and service. I would be going here more often if I lived more local to it. It's a little tricky to get to, narrow country roads, etc, but we'll worth it. If you wanting to eat I would advise booking and this place gets busy from the second it opens. Caters to all, especially families and has a wonderful garden and patio. Tim Gray is the landlord of this gem and is hands-on and welcoming. You will not regret visit this amazing pub.
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The Leather Bottle used to be a bikers pub but has been taken over by a chain called Bluebeckers…read moreand has been modernised throughout. I visited for lunch yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised, I had been expecting it to be the usual pub chain blandness but it was lovely, full of character. The Leather Bottle is in a nice quiet setting, the outdoor area is spacious and would be gorgeous in the summer. Inside the decor is modern and comfortable with two large dining areas and a small cosy bar area. We sat in the first dining area on the right as you go in the front door. First impression is the delicious smell of good food and the wood burning heater that was nice and warm on a chilly day. The menu is a good range of traditional pub fare (burgers, cottage pie, sausage and mash) and the more unusual (Roquefot, spinach and pear salad with raspberry dressing). We went for the fantastic value lunchtime deal of £8.95 for a starter and main from a selection of the menu, two of us had the spicy vegetable soup with two big chunks of fresh bread each to start (thick, fresh and not too spicy to scare the in-laws!) and two had potato skins which come with guacamole and salsa or bacon and sour cream (the bacon comes as freshly cooked rashers not some horrible diced up processed mixture). For our mains we had a burger and huge chunky chips (the burger unfortunately was very overcooked), cottage pie, gravy & veg (it looked lovely) and I had the cherry tomato cassoulet with haloumi which was absolutely gorgeous. The waiting staff are friendly and attentive enough without being annoying or intrusive. My only complaint was the drinks, I had a diet coke which was foul. It tasted really cheap and nasty like own brand supermarket coke.
The setting and service were amazing from the beginning. Following our initial "wow, this place is…read moreamazing" we were served amazing food! The chorizo, the asparagus, the meat pie and the steak sandwich were so gooooood! Then we decided to have some pudding with toffee caramel. Amazing!
Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.
From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.
This is a great place to eat with great views over the lake and you can watch the windsurfers and…read moreskiers. They serve a lovely carvery with a choice of three meats, usually pork, beef, turkey, gammon and occasionally lamb. There is a choice of vegetables which you help yourself to and you can have as much as you want, the roast potatoes are very tasty and well cooked. The waiting staff are very friendly and quick to serve I have never booked, I have just turned up even on a Sunday and got a table but I get there at midday and while I am there it does get busy. There is also a menu to order from if you dont fancy the carvery.
Lovely location with large lake and water sports taking place...enjoyable and varied menu and great…read morein the summer!
This place is f'ng awesome. It's the type of pub you could spend your Spring and Summer coming to…read moreeveryday. Or hope for a snowy Winter day to go inside and drink by the fireplace. Either way it's awesome.
The Swan is a classic country pub with everything you would hope for - beams, roaring log fires and…read morea warm welcome from the friendly landlord and landlady and the bar staff. This pub has loads of character. The food is classic pub food, at good prices and a high standard (home made, not delivered and microwaved) available in the day and evenings. There is a separate function room at the back where live music events (bands and a regular jam night every Sunday) are held. This gives the bands enough space and keeps them out of the way of the main pub for those who want to drink or eat without music . The Swan gets some great bands and people come from far and wide for these. There is a car park round the back. Well worth a visit for a meal, the live music or a pint in lovely traditional surroundings.
Simply amazing!! The food was delicious and plentiful. I had a lamb shank that was to die for…read more Quite Frankly, I have been to London several times and sorry to say overall they (UK) in general Is not known in my opinion for the best cuisine. This place excels and if you are close to Heathrow, you should Plan on visiting. You won't be sorry.
Near the airport, but away from the flight path, so not noisy. Mix of indoor and outdoor dining. No…read moretable service, you order at the restaurant counter for the food and the bar for drinks. Huge, diverse menu - truly something for everyone. I had the Chicken Supreme (good, but not great).
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Absolutely the best restaurant in the area. The staff was…read moresuper welcoming snd the food and presentation were amazing. My husband ordered the venison. He said it was the best he has ever had anywhere. We were fortunate to have the owner assist us as our server. What a gem of a man. His adorable dog (Starr?) was a joy to watch while sipping our lovely wine. I highly recommend going to The Gamekeeper!!
Great pub ambiance and super nice staff. Menu was way beyond standard pub fare. Many interesting…read moreoptions. Well worth a visit.
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Thai fish cakes. Awesomeness.
An absolutely epic fillet for £29. Seems a lot but it was good value for the quality.
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I have been to the red lion for lunch some weeks ago with a group on a lovely sunny day and we…read morereally had the best time ever. The food, especially the Shepherds Pie and the steak, were perfectly cooked and delicious. The location itself was wonderful, cosy and sweet on the inside and also the outside area was beautiful. And finally, of course the owner and statt members were were friendly, helping us having a wonderful afternoon. I will come back for sure whenever I'll be around!
Fantastic pub, great local beers, excellent food and wonderful friendly service. Have eaten there…read moremany times on different occasions - good sunday roast after a walk with the dog (dogs welcome, dog snacks even sold at the bar) and impromptu evening meals - on all occasions the food has been superb. Must-tries are the Starter Night (3 x starter & 1 dessert) or Pudding Night (1 x starter & 3 desserts) - great value for money. Monthly charity quiz also worth attending. Overall, can't be beaten..
Home local. We've been trudging here through the woods over several decades - through various…read morechanges of hands. The current team have created a warm, cosy, clan space with a reliably excellent menu of well executed pub food. Coming here for a Sunday roast in the winter or a cold cider in the summer always makes me feel like I've truly arrived back home.
Hidden gem of a place, off the main roads & tucked away off the Wood Street green. Warm & friendly…read moreatmosphere. Food is reasonably priced & excellent quality. Well worth seeking out!
This is my local and I L-O-V-E it here! The atmosphere is…read moreup to date and nice. The are absolutely dog friendly and the staff is a happy one. They have different specials Monday through Thursdays and a quiz at 8pm on Sundays. The food at the Bell Inn is fantastic. I have eaten there more than a few times and have yet to try something and dislike it. The burger is amazing and the pulled pork nachos will not let you down! Weather permitting, they have a lovely patio that catches some great sun during the day. Definitely a place to bring friends, or just your main squeeze.
Our new local, despite being not the most local pub is worth the extra few minutes walk. The bar is…read morelarge with plenty of seating and there is a large patio. The decor is up to date and very clean with a warm atmosphere. The service is the usual awkward attempt at friendly, provided by pleasant but nervous millennials. The beer selection is great, the main reason I'm happy to keep going back. A good mixture of the well known beers and the local brewery options. Oh and they allow dogs, even ours.. We have only tried a few side dishes but so far they have been good. I'd recommend our new local, I'll be trying steak night next..
What a nice find. We were taking a long walk through the Chilterns and stopped here for lunch…read more Very quaint, old school pub with a lovely beer garden that actually is a garden. Green lawn, bright flowers and although it's on the road, still quiet. We had drinks and lunch. The food was homecooked and reminded me of exactly that - what you'd have at home. It's nothing fancy but that's ok. Friendly staff too. They actually smile!
A charming little place nestled in the Chilterns that can be reached via a short stroll up through…read moreHenley Park, over Fawley and down to Assendon. Alternatively, a ten minutes bike ride from Henley town centre will get you there too. Very friendly staff and busy on a Sunday, the beer and wine are well kept and reasonably priced. Sitting in the beer garden watching the locals come and go is like taking a step back in time. No rowdies, no braying tiffs but plenty of character.
Really nice friendly pub. A really nice place with a fire too keep us warm on these cold Newbury…read morenights. Fantastic food as well.
Under new management as of September 2010, and slowly getting it back together…read more Haven't eaten but wet sales doing OK. Good guest ale - essential for all Greene King pubs!
Nearly perfect…read more Five ales on (usually 3 x West Berks and 2 x other micro), plus two fantastic lagers from Cotswold Lager Company (American style). Haven't eaten there, but good music on once a week or more (blues based). A fly catcher wouldn't go amiss, but a very minor gripe on an excellent experience. Try it for weekend early evening. Only £8 in a taxi back to Newbury.
Great, honest family run pub with a really welcoming atmosphere and fantastic local real ale from…read morethe West Berks Brewery Has all you need from a garden for the sunshine to a roaring fire for miserable days - plus a cat and a dog to add a sense of cosiness Quiz night is the first Wednesday of each month and it good fun - but be careful not to win or you'll be setting the questions for next time! CAMRA pub of the year for this year (2008)
2nd time here. Enjoyed the Sunday roasts…read moreStaff were very nice And the place looks like an old English tavern
Had a fab afternoon in the beer garden here... Staff were friendly and the food was amaaaazing... I…read morehad the halloumi and sweet potato salad and it was lush... Some other friends had various platters, fishcakes, and roast chicken... And it all looked and I am told tasted fab... Go here for sure :-)
Absolutely lovely Sunday lunch here! The interior is cosy and charming, there is a huge public park…read morejust in the back is awesome for kids to run around and enjoy. I LOVED the mussels in red Thai sauce. They were luscious, flavorful and tender. Generous portion and beautifully presented. While my son didn't care for the kids Mac n cheese, there was plenty of food my hubby had in his beef roast. The meat was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was fun and on Sunday, definitely make reservations.
Pretty wide, ranging menu, good seafood. Interesting atmosphere an old pub that's been remodeled as…read morea larger restaurant. Limited gluten-free options. Good beverage list.
Fantastic food all the time!!!!…read more One of the best menus in Cobham and surrounding area. If you haven't had the Sunday Roast it has to be tried, thick cut Beef, properly cooked and fantastic flavours every time. If you like food eat here.
Nothing special. Located on a nice green in Cobham just outside of the village itself. Decent beers…read moreon tap and wines. Food was average at best. You can certainly find better if you look around.