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Reading Bandshell Series

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Santander Arena

Santander Arena

3.1(57 reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

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Santander Arena - Not comfortable seats

Not comfortable seats

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Santander Performing Arts Center

Santander Performing Arts Center

3.2(22 reviews)
0.5 mi

The Santander is a beautiful venue. The acoustics and ambience are on point. I would go here to see…read morea show anytime. We had dinner on The Mezz and I would not recommend that. The food was just ok - very difficult to manage plates etc. Supposed to have wine with our ticket, but they were out of white wine entirely. So , go for the show, skip the dinner!

The Santander Performing Arts Center is one of the venues I frequent locally. It's absolutely…read moregorgeous! The architecture and design details are breathtaking, especially the ornate ceiling work and vintage theater charm. Every time I walk in, I'm reminded why I love live shows so much. The acoustics here are usually fantastic, making it a great place for concerts, comedy shows, and everything in between. I've been to many events here over the years and always enjoy the experience. I usually sit toward the front right side of the venue, where the view is clear and unobstructed by the structure it really feels like there isn't a bad seat in the house. There are several bars and snack stands throughout the venue, plus a small area for merch tables, so everything you need is within easy reach. Tickets are generally very reasonably priced for the quality of the experience. Parking is probably the only minor consideration there's on-street parking as well as multiple garages nearby, but you'll want to plan for a short walk. Overall, it's a beautiful, historic theater that delivers great shows and great vibes every single time. Highly recommend catching a performance here if you get the chance!

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Santander Performing Arts Center - Marquee

Marquee

Santander Performing Arts Center - Randy Travis and his wife

Randy Travis and his wife

Santander Performing Arts Center - Incredible vintage decor

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Incredible vintage decor

Liberty Taproom - Cuban Sandwich

Liberty Taproom

3.6(173 reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$

This place has become a favorite of my husband's and mine! The food and service are consistently…read moreexcellent! The drinks are served up strong and service by our server tonight, Grace, was very attentive. Every time we come here we order the crispy potstickers appetizer and we agreed that their fried pickles are the best we've had anywhere. The dill dipping sauce that comes with the fried pickles is the bomb. My husband loves burgers and it's not always easy to find places that actually serve great burgers, but tonight he said "this is delicious!" Our server, Grace, was friendly, helpful and paid attention to the right time when to offer another drink or see if we want anything else. The music playing is a mix of genres so there's something for everyone and we enjoy it. They play it at the perfect volume. Loud enough to hear it well but not so loud that we can't hear each other talk. And, the outdoor patio seating is dog friendly! Reading some of the other reviews, I am baffled that people are leaving three and four stars when they have nothing but raving positive things to say (awesome, fantastic, etc) about the food, drinks, ambiance and service. That makes a place worthy of a five star review. Do yourself a favor and visit the Liberty Taproom!

Food was good. We had a group of 8, and it took forever for food to come out. Went through 3 rounds…read moreof drinks before we got to the food. The place was not full either. I had the cheesesteak lasagna (1st for me) and it was very good. Overall, the food was a 4 and speed and service a 2.

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Liberty Taproom - Cheese pizza half pepperoni/half mushroom

Cheese pizza half pepperoni/half mushroom

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Hiester Lanes - Lanes

Hiester Lanes

2.5(14 reviews)
2.5 mi

My daughters and I stopped by on 8/13/20 to pass some time together. I was looking forward to the…read moreexperience because Heisters was a place I spent much of my teenage/20-something years. While it was a fun time together, and we spent a few hours bowling, the atmosphere was rather run down and outdated. The shoes were overly worn, and frayed, having seen much better days. The decor looked the same as about 20+ years ago. The place was not crowded at all which was nice in a way of not being crowded with social distancing in place... but on the other hand it was disheartening as I remember it being one of THE places to be. If you're interested in a quiet and slower pace without worrying about aesthetics, give it a go as it will definitely be what you're looking for as we had a wonderful time and experienced no difficulties with the equipment. Everything ran smoothly and the customer service was friendly. If you're needing something that's aesthetically pleasing in your surroundings, I'd suggest seeking an alternative so you're not detracting from an otherwise positive experience.

Feels like I'm bowling back in the 90's. The amount of money they make there is uncanny you'd feel…read morelike the place would be nice. Both bathrooms are rundown and smell like piss and sewer every time I've gone in there. Draft beer is flat. Miller Lite cans are $5.50 for a 16 oz (THATS CRAZY). I could buy two meals anywhere else for the price they are charging for theirs. Gatorades are almost $5! Ball racks are the same as 20 years ago and the trim is coming off the back of the floor. I could go on and on. Bottom line is they are making hand over foot and not putting anything back into the place.

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Hiester Lanes - Heister Lanes did a wonderful job hosting the first Eastern Conference Women's Bowling Championship.. WTG Alephi  Panthers !!

Heister Lanes did a wonderful job hosting the first Eastern Conference Women's Bowling Championship.. WTG Alephi Panthers !!

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