Nice, small, local place to get a wide variety of beers. Create your own six-pack to sample any…read morevariety of year-round or seasonal favorites - a great way to find your next favorite stout or IPA. Located in the corner of a small (very small) strip mall, Mary's has a little bit of everything beer related, from the small to large, inexpensive ($1/bottle) to expensive ($10+/bottle). they also fill growlers, with discounted prices certain days of the week. Be sure to check out their facebook page for beer updates. They feature a revolving selection of around 10 beers on tap, which you can drink while you shop, or take home. they have several tables set up on one side so you can sit, drink, socialize and watch TV if you want. they also have a few video betting machines, plus slot machines. Small snacks, plus an ever-changing selection of beer glasses to purchase, usually $2/ea. This is one of our favorite places to go to pick up a few beers for the weekend, or to take some out of town microbrew lovers. The staff is usually very knowledgeable.

Fallen off a bit since the store changed hands, imo…read more Unquestionably large and diverse selection of microbrews, with many brews/breweries you wont find at any other local bottle shops or distributors. BUT the 4pack and single can prices are out of control high, imo. And check yr canning dates, because there is a TON of 4-6 month+ old product being sold at full price that cant possibly taste good anymore after sitting on the shelf at room temp for that long. Best bet is to follow them on social media and look for posts on new stock. They have several taps, as well. If you're looking for macro domestic and imported brews, they've got you covered with a nice selection.

This place was so good we came back twice while in town, for both the food and drinks. Both our…read moreservers were really nice, especially on the second day when we were exhausted from the airshow and couldn't make up our minds about anything! We just knew we wanted beer and good food. The way this play is decorated with the low lighting when you walk in is also really nice, the bar and the chandeliers they have are nice. Definitely not the vibe I thought we were walking into but enjoyed it! First day we ordered bang bang shrimp, Brussel sprouts and the pork belly BLT. The next day I was so tempted to order the same thing, but I tried their seasonal wing sauce- mango habanero and it was delicious!

We were exploring Shillington. Loved the farmers market. Had to make a quick decision on lunch…read morewhile partner was driving. Checked in with yelp. Recognized this place since we had been to the Dryville location a few times. Had a great French martini to start. Lobster grilled cheese for me with the tastiest lobster I've had in years. Partner went with his default; a burger. He ate it all without a word and declared it excellent after his plate was clean. Service good. A good day surviving this frozen white hellscape. I want to be in Puerto Rico

What a find!! Cute atmospheric joint food was reasonably priced and delicious…read more Servers were friendly and fun Son and I had the Sheppards pie Best I've ever had!! It was easy to find a seat and get served!

I really wanted to like this place. On the menu it claims three pieces of fish with the fish and…read morechips entree. We got two..... the same with everyone else around us. Nobody received condiments, no cocktail , no tartar, we ordered three times before the server actually put our order in. The fish was fine, the fries were really good. Service is just lacking, everyone is nice, just really bad service, un trained, and not caring very much.

Solid 4 stars. Not outstanding but definitely solid enough bars and good atmosphere. Trivia night…read moreis a lotta fun

Stopped in while on a work trip, ordered the Philly cheese steak egg rolls with a sweet n sour…read moresauce appetizer, they had great flavor and the sauce went with it perfectly. For beer I had the Mexican laugher and black lager, both very tasty. I love the vibe of the brewery being an old fire house. The staff were friendly and made you feel like a regular. When your in the area, definitely stop in for a visit!

Tasty beer, something for everyone. I like that they aren't bitter. Also, this place is really cute.read more

We stopped in on a rainy Friday night. Why wouldn't we enter a bar with sugar skulls everywhere!…read moreThere was a band and this place was PACKED. We quickly realized why it was so busy - their beers are tasty! I ordered the sour and could have had 3 of them. Unfortunately since it was pouring out, there was nowhere to sit, so we stood in the hallway - which was not a problem at all. We are hopeful to be able to return when it's not pouring down rain! Everyone seemed to be having such a good time, ourselves included!!

First, major props to the staff; super friendly and accommodating…read more They had Depth Has No Bounds was on draft, and it's a world class Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout - definitely try it if it's available! There was a fun and innovative brunch menu; I had the savory French toast, which came with a gochujang maple syrup - very tasty (A little more kick from the gochujang would have been nice - maybe a spicier variety could be infused with the syrup next time? Just an idea!)! If I was local, I'd definitely revisit!

The closure of Chatty Monks came as a surprise. I have no idea what was going on behind the scenes,…read morebut this was a place that had all the goods - good drinks, food, service, and atmosphere. It had a particularly good weekend brunch. My friends had it firmly in the bunch rotation. With a handful of West Reading staples closing in the past year, it's fair to wonder if the golden era of the 'Ave is behind us. That's an overreaction of course, but Chatty Monks closure leaves a gaping void in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. What's wild is Chatty Monks had opened up another location in Phoenixville just a few years ago. The new owner (who took over in 2021) and his family appeared on the cover of West Reading Avenues, a publication covering local small business owners. They had a merch shop. They were building a brand. And then one day, poof, it's all gone. There was always something new and fresh on the menu. When it came to brunch, for instance, you never knew what you were gonna get, other than some mixture of eggs, potatoes, and toast with miniature jams. I am such a sucker for tiny personal sized jars of jelly or bottles of ketchup. Sad to see another local watering hole bite the dust, but I'll always have fond memories of Chatty Monks and the roaring 20s of West Reading's downtown.

Beer Wall was a fun one. You loaded up a card with money, were handed a glass, then could swipe…read moreyour card at one of the numerous taps that lined the walls throughout the bar. Somehow this place survived the pandemic and managed to stand out on a stretch of Penn Avenue with no shortage of bars and restaurants. One of the main attractions was the game room upstairs, home to foosball and arcade classics like TMNT: Turtles in Time, the timeless classic Simpsons beat 'em up, and NBA Jam ("Is it the shoes?"). There were also extra restrooms up there, so it was a nice escape if in case you wanted to get away from the packed downstairs. Food here was good, not great. It was probably the weakest area. People mostly came for the spectacle of the walls of beer rather than a hot meal. That's not to say they didn't lack ambition when it came to putting together a menu. There was even a stretch where they had an AYCE snow crab leg night. Sadly, the kitchen was completely overwhelmed and in the roughly 2.5 hours we were there, only three rounds of crab legs managed to come out of the kitchen. I commend them for trying, but they simply were not equipped to pull off something like that. Beer Wall is a place I will miss simply for its uniqueness. The "self-serve, walls lined with taps" concept has taken off in other locations under different names. While it was here, it was definitely a neat experience.

I've been in Reading for one month and heard a lot about this place, so decided to give it a try…read more Beer Wall definitely offers a unique experience with their self serve beer concept and arcade games. Pros- Very conscientious of social distancing and staff wore masks. The arcade games were definitely enjoyable while we waited for our food. More so, I was pleased with the TV screens playing the NBA playoffs as my friends and I are avid NBA fans. I was a little upset about the lack of vegetarian options on the menu, but however the food still tasted great and the prices were fair. Cons- The beer selection was not what I had expected. I thought there would be a more unique selection. Most of the beers were beers you could find at any bar. Although the service is friendly, it was also slow as we waited about 45 minutes for food. Overall, if you're in the Reading area and looking for a unique dining experience with friends, then Beer Wall is the place to go.

Excited they are re opening soon! May 21, 2026! This place is so cute and cozy! Can't wait to see…read morethe menu!

The Speckled Hen is a must visit. First, it's a very neat restaurant in an old log cabin. It's…read moredimly lit and on the more formal side of the pub spectrum. I started out with a Guinness which was actually poured in the correct fashion which makes a large impact. For an app I ordered the scotch egg. I was glad to see the inside of the egg was not well done. For my entree I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was definitely fresh and the meal was very good. You can tell they take pride in the restaurant.