They had great wings. My wife and I really enjoyed them. I ordered takeout and they were ready as soon as I got there. Great atmosphere for a pub. I will be going back again. It's out of the way and locked into a neighborhood that makes it really local. Loved it! read more

The food is excellent. For a modest size establishment they have an impressive array of drink varieties. Service was great and friendly.

Once you find the place, you'll love it. Cool little house on the corner in a tiny neighborhood. Great food, beer, and always good service. I'll be back. read more

My Thursday afternoon Pickleball group usually goes out to eat after and for the first time we went to Brick House. I was here once years ago but boy was I surprised how fabulous the food was and thoroughly enjoyed. I had the French dip and it was very different but absolutely delicious n full of meat. The aujus was delish and the best French fries. Each and everyone was crisp n amazing My friends had salads, burgers, quesadillas, Parmesan truffle fries etc. Everyone loved their food. Our server was wonderful considering we popped in at 3 which is a non busy time and there were 12 of us. Go there. Main thing is best fries ever!!!! read more

Small restaurant with a bar and a wide choice of beer. Food just ok. Had a burger which was dry and overcooked. You can do better.

I literally made a yelp account because the French dip was SO GOOD. Super nice server, good food and not too loud or busy.

The staff and food are good here. The burger was delicious. Enjoy the atmosphere. Will be back!

Hey kids, let's all take a trip to Divey McDive-Town. This place is beloved by the locals. And why shouldn't it be? It has all the calling cards of your favorite local hole in the wall. Off the beaten path? Check. Unassuming, plain Jane looking structure? Check. Simple, straight forward menu with comfort food classics? Check. Smiling, friendly service? Check. Where this place kind of drops the ball, though, is the food. The beer selection is also severely limited. The wings are decent - medium size, nice crispiness, wide sauce selection. The nachos were dreadful. Topped with a paltry amount of dry meat, they really left something to be desired. And somehow, the chips themselves were overcooked. It looked as though they took old chips and tossed them back in the fryer. I know the tortilla chips in nachos are supposed to simply be the vessel in nachos, but in this case, they were burnt, bitter, fried beyond all recognition, and actually took away from the dish. Not sure what they were thinking there! My burger was completely overdone. When I ordered, I did so assuming they'd overcook it. Sorry, I'm just paranoid. So in this case, since I wanted a medium-well burger, I asked for it done medium. Well, it came out well done. Just like in a diner (no matter how you ask for a burger in a diner, even if it's rare, it WILL come out well done). So I told the server, she took it back, and it came out well done AGAIN. I think it's literally impossible for small, divey places and diners alike to cook any meat to order. It must just be an unspoken rule that I wasn't aware of. As for the beer selection, if you like IPAs, you'll be in luck. Outside of their IPA selection, it's Miller and Coors variants. I can see myself coming back here for a beer and finger food with a few buddies, but I would never consider it for a real lunch or dinner. read more

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This bar has changed hands a few times since my very negative experience here, which is why I decided to go back. The food and service were very good. My most recent visits were not during football season, but hopeful that the new owners don't promote bullying. read more

Stopped for dinner before my game on Friday. I ordered a BBQ bacon cheeseburger with a side of onion rings. The burger was cooked to my liking inion rings were good. Server was busy witI a party but still provided good service read more

I had the best food!! First, Caprese Bruschetta , followed by Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp. I am so impressed!! I always have great food here and the best, friendly service. read more

Every time I'm in town, I must stop here. I always start with a bowl of crab soup, followed by a double order of wings. The Ghost of San Antonio is a genius concoction of taco seasoning, ranch and ghost pepper sauce. Yum! It is the perfect blend of creamy and heat. read more

The Brick House Pub - The Ghost of San Antonio and Hot Garlic - Pubs Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

We ordered delivery so I can't comment on the establishment but I can tell you that the wings were very good. The food arrived hot and tasted fresh with a large variety of sauces to choose from. A little overcooked but I prefer them that way. No big flaps of flabby fat here. They were beautifully transformed into chicken crisps. read more

We were so happy to discover this neighborhood spot! It is so cozy & friendly. Our party of 4 enjoyed our meals very much!

Let me begin by saying that I like the atmosphere at The Brick House, and the food is enjoyable. I was introduced to this spot a year ago. It was great at that time. My boyfriend and I returned last night. There was one customer sitting at the bar (everyone else at tables), and the entire bar was not bus'd. No lie, the ENTIRE bar. We sat at the bar and pushed dirty dishes and money aside. We ordered drinks, and we ordered an appetizer with our meals. The bar was still not bus'd until after we finished our appetizer. Fine, no big deal. They seem understaffed. I ordered the southwestern turkey burger special. 3/4 into my sandwich, I notice that the center is PINK. This is TURKEY, not beef. I prefer my poultry well done. ‍ My boyfriend, who is a cook assured me that I'll most likely be fine, but I'm taking a gamble. It is apparent that The Brick House's cook does not temp their food first before serving it, or else they would have known that it wasn't cooked thoroughly. I don't think I'll be returning any time soon. It's a shame. I want to really like this place. read more

Excellent all around. Wonderful beer selection, epic wings, great service and atmosphere!

The location alone makes this a must try. Great drink selection. Food was on par too.

OK, you're all gonna call me a whimp for 5 starring this, but I really enjoyed this. My first impression was "does this place take credit cards?" but just one step inside changed my mind. Not only did they have a placard bearing all of the cards, they had a terminal that just screamed "feed me plastic!!" All the joking aside, it's very small looking from outside, but very "homey" and warm when you get in the door. Nikki (hope that's right) was tending bar, and she seems to be a favorite of all of the locals and the reason is probably because she does her job so well that she can hang out and still get hot food and cold beer to lie before you, well before you are expecting it. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with some really "fresh" fries - all hot and tasty just waiting to be eaten. It was wonderful - dripping with sauce yet crispy because of the croutons and lettuce - AWESOME! So service was an A+. Food was an A+ (not really gourmet, but that's not what you're in here for!!). An finally, I met some fine local people (Sean & Chris) that had some wonderful conversation and a bunch of laughs to share - so A+ to the atmosphere! I think that justifies 5 stars!! If you're in Reading (and the Good Lord knows, we'll all be in Reading......someday) get a designated driver, take the trek into the neighborhood and enjoy the evening!! read more

The Brick House Pub - The Sam's not too heady tonight! - Pubs Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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I couldn't believe it. This is truly the quintessential brick house. It's located right in the heart of a neighborhood in Reading. You could mistake it for any other spot on the block if it were not for the neon signs. But once you get up the steps and through the door, you know, this is what the beer scene used to be like...that spot everyone knows your name. And wit hit blending in with the other houses in the neighborhood... it truly was home for me. The line up for beers are right on the money and the prices match. $4 a pint? And for big names like Blue Moon and Heavy Seas...works for me. As for the grub? The nachos, were good. Nothing that blew my mind, but very good. The wings are where it's at. They have tons of flavors and the two I happened to order knocked it out of the park. The Hawaiian ones...that's what I recommend. It was a chill evening, but the service was great. We were able to sample everything before we ordered. Very accommodating . A must try if in the Reading area and looking for something unique. read more

Great atmosphere, amazing wings with a variety of flavors, great beers always on tap and the best place to watch sunday football!! 5.00 miller lite pitchers, you can't beat it! read more

Great little place bar food and drinks. Seems like a local secret. Bartender, Jennifer, was helpful and attentive. Nice bar menu. I asked two girls at the bar what they would suggest. The wings, brick house fries, Greek salad and quesadillas are good. We had a half portion of old bay fries (lots for half portion), stemmed shrimp, scallop special and Greek salad. Everything was great! Fresh. Clean. We'll be back for pre-hockey eats and to catch NHL games. read more

Pretty cool place. Lived in the same area for such a long time and had no idea this place even existed.

I frequented this place near daily when I lived here. Wings and fries are great. Beer is too! I'm visiting in 2 weeks and plan on being here for majority of my meals. PA is great on PUBS, and this is not one you should exclude if you're touring the area! read more

Cute place set tucked away! Very friendly service. We got seated right away. The food was delicious and fresh! Great beer selection. Well definitely be back . yum! read more

Great place for wings and bar food. Just get there early or make a reservation because it fills up fast.

Small place be very good food. Must try is the French dip. Incredibly tender. Decent craft beer selection. Nothing bad to say about this place. read more

Stopped in for a quick meal and brew. Wings were great as usual. Beer was good. My wife ordered from the Specials menu. Scallops and potatoe cakes. Our jaws dropped when she brought my wife's dinner plate. It had 2 average size scallops and 2 small cakes. (For $10.00). I thought it was a joke!! SHAME............ read more

Brick House if pretty much the definition of an average bar/restaurant. We've gone a few times with usually 1 item being a standout 'yummy' item but also usually having 1 significant complaint item. Service is friendly but just a touch on the slow side for such a small place. Atmosphere is small, local, sports bar, pub with and older vibe. We definitely like the laid back atmosphere and the friendly staff. The eating area was clean. The bar area was a bit unkempt but we ate at the tables. The wings are routinely good but quite overpriced. The food is pretty much bar quality food. If it were a touch cheaper, there would be no complaints but prices are closer to restaurant prices so they need to up their kitchen game a bit. Cook is definitely inexperience and/or doesn't care too much about what comes out from the kitchen. That being said, if you aren't super picky and are looking for some local pub fare, you won't likely be disappointed. Atmosphere and staff can likely carry the evening for a crowd that isn't too discerning. Best of luck and happy eats! read more

Excellent service and food! Kind of like a Cheers bar where everybody knows other patrons. Highly recommend.

Really love this spot. Great wings, solid beer selection, plus good specials. A hidden gem!

1st time here. Food was very good. It's in a house I had the buffalo chicken wrap with fries and the brushetta that was very good!! Thwy only reason why I have them a 4 star was its a tight fit. read more

Awesome sauce. Get yourself here if you can. Wings are great, service is excellent, looks like a house but I'm calling it " The House of Wings". Puts everyone else to shame! Dishes from entrees to bites. LOVE IT.!!!! read more

This was our first time here and it was a good first impression. You drive through a neighborhood and there it is... I like where it is located. I had wings and they were really good, fried very crispy just the way i like them. My wife had a shrimp special and it was great. They had a good selection of beer and it was a pleasant atmosphere. We will be back read more

Nice place in an unexpected spot! Many patrons for Wednesday seafood specials. Decent beer selection. I'll be back

Very nice pub. Great times were spent here to go along with good food and drinks. Nice crowds to compliment the staff.

Worst chicken parm sandwich ever. Immediately felt sick. Over cooked, greasy, just bad. My daughter had the Seasame crusted Tuna from the appetizer menu and got extremely sick and my wifes burger was not just over-cooked but just plain burnt. Never again. read more

Very good beer selection. It is in a cute little "house" in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I can't imagine how that is allowed by the town (or the neighbors!) but it had a really friendly vibe with the patrons (who seemed like regulars laughing and having a good time. I had the buffalo chicken quesadilla which was tasty but too much for one person (pretty heavy so I took more than half of it home). Bartender was friendly, I would go back! read more

Excellent craft beer selection and fantastic wings. Love the old school atmosphere. A real hidden gem.

I love this place. The shrimp crabby balls are awesome!!! I'll order two orders of em and get that for my meal! The prices aren't bad either. The type of crowd here is chill and laid back. They also have some live music once in awhile which is always a bonus. read more

$5.50 for a craft beer during happy hour is a bit much when there are other choices nearby...