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.

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???

During summer and autumn of 2020, when we were finally allowed to seat/socialise, Zaerodegrees was…read morea life saver. First, they took part in Eat out to help out scheme, then they extended it (if I remember correct till November). Moreover, they made a lot of effort to maintain safer environment- some of the tables were taped, to ensure the social distancing. Now, to the food - I just loved it. Their risottos were just amazing! My friends, who usually had pizza, didn't complain either. The stuff was very attentive, making sure we had all we needed. Sadly, some of waiters were wearing mask under they noses, which in current climate is not very thoughtful.

Wandering the Riverside with 9 colleagues looking for a team dinner, we knew we should have made a…read morereservation, but we had no idea there would be more than five. So here we are, walking, looking in windows for big empty tables, moving on. No one could help us until we found Zero Degrees. A few empty tables downstairs near the bar, but upstairs they were able to put a table together for us. While they have a wide selection of drinks and beers available, clearly the focus here is on their own brewed choices: Pilsner, Pale Ale, Black Lager and Wheat Ale. There is also a reasonably decent menu which centers around their oven baked pizzas with over a dozen different choices, ranging from plain pepperoni to Teriyaki Chicken and Smokin' Mexican. I went with the Gorgonzola and Caramelized Pears, which arrived topped with rocket ("arugula" in American) and ranch dressing plus a few roasted walnuts. Absolutely yummy. Like so many English pizzas I have enjoyed, they don't slice them which as an American I still find a little odd. Pizza just doesn't work well when eaten with a knife and fork. No matter, I figured out how to slice it and pick it up like the uncouth Yank I am. Everyone in the party enjoyed their dinner and the beers, the only downside was that they were out of pitchers which seemed unfair for us since my end of the table only wanted Pilsners. Oh well. Notes: outside seating on the first ("second") floor. The loos ("bathrooms") are on the basement level. They have stairs, but also a lift ("elevator") for those who need assistance. Good beer, good pizza, decent service. I would return to Zero Degrees.

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.

Thought that I would take the kids here over the Christmas period for lunch. I kinda new what to…read moreexpect so was not expecting too much but it is what it is. We started with the Times Square Player which consisted of Chicken wings, potato skins and motzrella sticks. This was ok. For the main course my nine year old had a hot dog with fries( boring and plain) which she only ate the chips. I had one of the Tostada stacks which is Cajun chicken, hot sauce and onions and fried veg between layers of tortilla. The wife and other son went for a Jack Daniels chicken burger. The Tostada was really bland, tortillas were over cooked and it tasted like eating cardboard and left over veg sprayed with a cheap hot sauce. The burgers were dry, too much sauce on and served in a sugary roll. All in all really disappointed with the food and won't ever spend my money there again,

Left after 45 minutes - they couldn't even serve dinks in that time!…read more Seated by a pleasant lady. Waiter only had two tables - but it took him 20 minutes to take our drinks order (a glass of water and a lemonade). 25 Minutes later still had not got our drinks, so we left! The waiter said the bar was 'very busy'! (for a glass of water? During COVID?) Really? Popped across the road to a family owned restaurant and had a lovely meal there! TGI Fridays has really taken a dive in service - will NOT be going back there! Don't waste your time!

The service and food were top notch! Everyone was so friendly, and this was honestly a the best…read moremeal I've had since arriving in the UK. Bar downstairs and dining room upstairs. We did have to go outside when the fire alarm went off, but all was good in the end! It was Sam's 2nd day serving and she was AMAZING.... Thank you Sam!

Really really lovely staff here. The bar's quite nice, although not a massive selection of drinks…read more The restaurant upstairs is quite nice - especially the meatballs. Recommended

Yep, cheap and grimy would qualify for the night crowd. I popped in for a cold pint while in the…read morearea during the day, but the aura is there. A bit of a queue ("line" in American) at the taps and my John Smith's Extra Smooth had perhaps a little too much foam in it, but it was delicious and it was cold. It absolutely hit the spot. Hope has an extensive menu of pub grub and other food items, ranging from the usual egg & chips to burgers to chicken caesar salads and even a thai chilli noodle bowl that looked appealing. I don't know if I'd be back for the night crowd, but the day crowd seemed harmless enough. Also, they have wi-fi and my iPhone hooked to it easily.

This place is your typical Wetherspoons: large soulless pub with delightfully cheap drinks and the…read moretoken alcoholic tramp who's been sat in the corner for so long you're not quite sure if he's alive until he pisses himself. However, out of all the Wetherspoons in Reading, this one's the nicest. The clientele are slightly less. homeless and aren't as prone to bottling people as they are in, say, The Monk's Retreat. This is a Wetherspoons though, so obviously that does still go on just not as regularly. If you want cheap booze and no trouble, this is probably your best bet in Reading.

This Portugese restaurant is amazing. It is a small family run business, usually full of Portugese…read morefamilies, and couples. It is so refreshing to have a decent eatery on Bedfont High Street, that isn't a Fast food joint. It has an alcohol license, so is always buzzing. The food is great, and is a mix of Portugese and english food. Having a beer with a cooked English breakfast, when your not feeling your best will soon sort you out after a night out!! Prices are reasonable, and the guys who work there are so friendly. I love going here during the weekend, as it has a real European atmosphere. If you are in the area check it out!