This place is on the top floor of inside the oracle just near House of Fraser. The crowd of people…read moremade me think it was great but I am really not impressed with this place especially since i came in with high expectations. I've heard that five guys was good while I was in the states but never had the chance to try them out. I did have In N Out burger often (which this place is very similar to in terms of style and serving and the limited menu which consists of burgers, cheeseburgers and bacon burgers) The difference here mainly is that you can add on a bunch of different toppings like grilled mushroom etc-(I'll post the menu) and that they have sandwiches and no delicious shakes or root beer. So I ordered and was excited about having my burger stuffed with deliciously grilled mushroom and onion, lettuce, pickles and tomato. I got the small sized burger which is essentially the same size but with a single meat patty. If I didn't ask I would have assumed they were kid size burgers. However, I was pretty disappointed with the result (photo posted) The tomato was green-which is a personal pet peeve. I need my tomatoes to be always be a rich red. There were only a few scraps of lettuce and the mushrooms lacked the meaty and grilled goodness that they should have. I wish the onions were cut thinner and caramelised properly too. They also don't ask how you would like your meat (mine was medium well from what I could see)however the meat was probably the only tasty part of the burger so I almost wished I ordered it without the bread which you can do. The bun really wasn't special and didn't taste fresh. Okay-so the chips were nice.They also post where they got their potatoes from on a board every day. They are big and chunky and you get a lot but was it worth 2.75? Not sure. There was a bit too much salt for my taste and I like them slightly crispier which these are bit on the soft side. I need to try the new shake shack in covent garden to compare how this place holds up but I have a feeling it will be much much nicer. If you're looking for a good burger in reading you're probably better off going somewhere else outside of reading since I don't know a place here with excellent burgers yet. Maybe if byron burger opens up or gourmet burger co. Although the one I wish will open here is Stacked burger which I had while I was in the states. The most delicious burgers Ive ever had. You can build your own burger on ipads on your seat and the variety is amazing. I miss it more now! So yah- you can get much nicer meals for the price (7.50 for one patty hamburger and little fries without a drink)

I was really craving a burger tonight and had passed by the Five Guys at the Oracle a few times and…read morethought I'd try it out. I've had it a few times in the states and have always enjoyed it so I was looking forward to a similar experience at the Reading location. I walked up to the counter and the lady who took my order was very friendly. I'm picky about what goes on my burger and she got everything right. I sat at the bar stools which overlook the river and shops/restaurants below, nice view and great for people-watching. Here's where the experience started to go downhill a bit. The lady behind the counter mentioned that they would call my number once my food was ready, but the music was blasting so I couldn't hear them. One of the six or so staff members standing around idly could have easily walked it over to me (there were about 10 other people in the restaurant and I was the only one without food so pretty obvious it was mine). I can kind of overlook this though, guess it's half my fault for not paying more attention. By the time I finally walked over and got my meal, it was a bit lukewarm. The portion sizes are good, I got the "little" burger and "little" fries and both were pretty hefty. The burger was really tasty, had no issues with it, same as I remembered. The fries were pretty limp, which was disappointing. My whole meal came out to £10 (drink included). Overall I was satisfied, but probably wouldn't come back to dine in with the annoyingly loud music. Good burger though, I might get just the burger (hold the fries) to-go in the future.

Pub with a selection of British and Asian dishes. I was surprised how good the Thai curry was…read more I've had the fish and chips too. Will go again for sure

A great place to eat in Reading. I highly recommend it…read more There are many choices for having a meal in Reading near the Caversham Bridge. Several on both sides of the bridge. I have tried many of them when I was visiting. I tried this particular one the first time and came back 3 times in a week. It is located at the southwest corner of A4155 and Randolph Road. The only parking seems to be street parking but it is easily walkable for the area. It is a very nice pub-like atmosphere with Tables in front, inside, and out back of the building in a courtyard. The seating is a variety of options from 4-seat arrangements and bench seating to large outdoor picnic styles under a tent. The inside is wood floors with a bar. The staff was wonderful and helpful. The food and drink came out quickly. They have a large menu with a lot of variety. I tried the Sunday roast dinner, the burger, and something like Peking Duck. Every meal I got was delicious. I tried their cider and it was also excellent. Overall, it was excellent every time that I went there. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area hungry for a good meal or looking for a nice place to share a drink.

Good hearty breakfast, with options for all. Outdoor…read moreseating available. Clean and spacious.

Great place and the staff is heavenly and beautiful!! Service is happy and prompt. Who could ask…read morefor more???

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;

Awesome food. I got the buttermilk chicken that came out on a bun and a bit bummed at first but the…read moremeal was amazing. Love the sauce for the chicken and fries. Revive was Solid and food came out quick. Great experience and will be back. Finally had carrot cake donuts that were off the chart. With great ambiance. A 5 star winner.

Avoid, it's as simple as that…read more Burgers are consistently served burnt, chips cold, staff not able to understand the basics customer service, and management just don't care. I also tried messaging through the website with no reply. Avoid.

I have been here twice and very varied experience depending on the chef and the staff of the day I…read moreguess. There is a good choice of burgers including 6 veggie options which is great. I went for the chicken tikka masala burger in the end and my friend the Mexican beef. I must say mine was a very sad burger in comparison and some what lacking in flavour. The chicken itself was fine though. The Cajun chips - scrummy! The halumi and veg scewers, when they eventually turned up after I had finished my burger, were burnt. I don't mind a bit of char grill, but I don't think anyone is a charcoal fan. Having waited so long I didn't send them back, maybe I should have.... Even if not burnt they were a little bit small and lacking for the price. Despite the disparity between mine and my friends burger, the burgers and fries were good. Perhaps just dodge the skewers. There is a stamp card where you can collect up for free drinks, after two visits I'm at free drink level which is good. I had a buy one get one for a pound voucher which made our trip very reasonable. £21 for two burgers, chips, skewers and two refillable drinks.

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.

We came in to a practically empty place- asked the bartender if we should just seat ourselves. We…read moreinformed her we were there for lunch and drinks. We sat there for 20 mins and no one came over to even bring a menu. The music was screaming in our ears and we finally ended up leaving because the staff would rather talk amongst themselves than serve the guests. I do not recommend coming here. Spend your money elsewhere.

We had a group of us come here to eat dinner. They offer salads, burgers and a variety of other…read morecomfort foods as well as drinks. I got the Thai curry and personally would've have liked it to be a bit spicier. The burgers and salads looked amazing, so I'd definitely recommend that if you happen to stop by here. The ambience is nice and the servers are great too.

Bottomless brunch is my new favourite kind of brunch, and this was definitely the place to do it…read more Everything about this place is super cute and photogenic, and bottomless mimosas definitely didn't hurt either. Would have given this five stars, but did feel that the food portions were a bit small considering the amount of alcohol they could anticipate people consuming...but I guess most people drink their money's worth!

Don't go here for a fancy meal. You can fall back on their sandwiches etc but avoid anything that…read morecould be, and of course will be, microwaved. But for drinks and cocktails, it's not a bad spot. Drink promotions are always running and it's somewhere you can grab a seat and have a natter. Fairly decent surroundings. Not the best, not the worst.

Cheap, efficient, high in fat and sodium, who doesn't know about McDonald's? Like anything, there's…read morea time and place where Mickey Dee's belongs. Late night nibbles or with passels of kids, usually. Though I have to admit, the Egg McMuffin is an amazing treat (if you want a head start on experiencing an angioplasty before age 50). This McD's is on two floors, with the kitchen and tills ("registers" in American) on the ground floor ("first floor") and a dining area and toilets on the first floor ("second floor"). Like most McDonald's that I have visited, the loo ("toilet") is pretty clean. Tables and chairs are mostly bolted down (who steals a chair??) but the wireless works pretty well (though there are NO power outlets). Service is efficient and the exposed kitchen areas look very clean. If you just want a hot cup of filtered coffee and a few minutes to catch your breath, this is a decent spot. If you're traveling with enough kiddies to start your own cricket team ("baseball"), they'll all love a visit to McDonald's for a Happy Meal.

Staff not friendly at all.. I'm just being rushed now to leave in 10 mns by the staff.. my kids…read morejust started their meal... what a poor customer service!! I will never come back here and will advise my friends the same