The location of this hotel is ideal if you want quick access to the train station, city centre and…read moreshopping area. The hotel has cool entrance area - a huge lounge/bar and the reception with a few hotel workers manning it. Moody lights enhance the ambience. My room was very nice- it had everything what was needed, and the room service was daily (which is good, as some hotels still quote covid). My room was facing side street rather than the Main Street, so no noise complaints either. What could be improved is the handling of wi-fi - for some reason they don't give you password when you are checking in, and for the whole first day I though that it's just wasn't working. Only when I came down to the reception they have given me password!

I nice place in a not so great location. Rooms nicely upgraded but some wall damage in my room…read more Easily walk there from reading station which is nice plus for the location.

Good place to stop after a walk along the river. Nice looking clean pub with friendly staff. Good…read moredrinks range and lovely food. A little expensive.

this is now a lovely pub since its refurbishment but it means prices seem slightly higher than…read moreother pubs around. has a beer garden with plenty of seating and is only a few minutes walk from the river or the bus stop if you fancy a trip into town for more of a lively drink

In its short lifetime of 169 years, 33 London street, has hosted diverse cultural activities - an…read moreeducational institute, theatre, church then pub. It's now the "Great Expectations" pub and hotel, names after the Charles Dicken's book because at hte building's opening in 1843 Charles Dickens read from his work. Some sources say he read from "Great Expectations" and others "Pickwick papers". The current owners have maintained some of the 'feel' of the original architecture in two rooms at the front of the pub. As you move towards the back the rooms have been opened up, there's a pool table in rooms with low ceilings and a generally cosey atmosphere. I suspect the place comes alive in the evenings with youngsters. During the day it's often pleasantly quiet, easy to look around and find a good seat. The different spaces, rooms, make it a great place for groups to meet. I've tended to meet with friends here mid-afternoon to pass the time planning subsersive events and vacations. The food cheap and cheerful comfort food, I've had some good jacket (baked) potatoes with cheese and beans here. Yummy! I think they have wireless interent in the bar (saw a base station) but I'm not sure, I'll check next time I'm there with friends planning the overthrough of my kitchen.

This is my favourite pub in the whole wide world. Seriously. If you are in Reading then go here…read more And if you live in Reading then you will have no doubt heard about this place and frequented it already. Named after the famous novel, as any fan of literature or indeed anyone who paid attention will know, this pub has so much character and is as grand as Mrs Faversham, i.e you can still let your hair down in there, even if it appears a little imposing. I have so many great memories from here, from becoming very friendly with the great owner 'IAAAANNN' to drinking the bar dry at birthday outings, to sitting on the carpetted area outside the toilets and having deep conversations with friends. Also, scrambling for the sofa area, where you could comfortably fit a large group of people and feel like you were having a private party. The parts of the pub are named aptly after places in the book. There is even a cobbled style road running through it. They also have LOADS of books in there, if you wanted to go and read (in the day mind) it would also be the perfect place for a cup of tea and a good book. Oh and the cheesy chips and big sarnies were exquisite. A really good pub, one not too be missed when in Reading. It is also a hotel, but I have never stayed the night. But I bet it would be really fun!

Now this is a real Raunchy weekend pub. The place has a really busy beer Garden and packs Out on a…read moreweekend. The Beers are on the whole quite OK and the atmosphere is charged and Fun. Actually one of the better Bars in Maidenhead. Not great for the food.

We always try to pop into the Hobgoblin while in Maidenhead. Quite relaxing and good beer to boot.read more

Simple review, this place used to be great but now…read more.. Packed Long wait for table Food closes early Hard to get served at bar Failed to bring some of our party what we ordered and paid for. No one let us know you have to order at bar. Food was 'ok'

One of the best pubs in West London. Nicely designed and no signs of deterioration. Meal deals…read moreavailable - get two main courses for 12 pounds. Cheap drinks. Mac & cheese with side salad and garlic bread - excellent. Mushroom & ale pie - nice and filling. I can probably live without the steamed vegetables, but oh well it's tradition after all. The elderflower drink is refreshing. The virgin apple mojito was served without mint, because they ran out. The laughing out loud bartender was quite charming. At least all other ingredients were available including a shot of virgin. Then I had my eye spying on the dessert menu. Having nut allergies, this leads to questions. The friendly bartender advised against all desserts, just in case. Then said, I will give you ice cream with everything on top, on the house of course. The portion was massive family size, ice cream, ton of whipped cream and all the sauces in the kitchen sprayed on top. This is how it's done! Matt G, check you allergy privilege. This is service as good as it gets!

As I remember from this old trip report, this pub was near a cross road, it was a two story…read morebuilding, older brown brick walls with lots of beer kegs in the back. Oh wait, that about describes every pub there is in the UK. My bad. It's a bar, a wine bar, cocktail bar... it's a Pub. Good beer (cellar beer), so it is not ice cold American beer, good prices and you're with the locals-- a huge plus.

A fairly quiet pub, bit out of the way but ok if you are local. They have a huge tv which plays all…read morethe sports and have bar food avaliable through out the day. The car park is a reasonable size. Would pop in if was in the area but would not go out of my way to eat or drink there.

Visit this place quite regularly to have a few pints with friends.Really traditional country pub…read more,very cosy old thatched roof pub.The owner and landlord is a really nice friendly chap with great sense of humour . We had noted that the pub served chinese food and at first never thought of trying it as we were just out for a pint,that was until one day when feeling a bit peckish decided to try some food there ,and from then i we were hooked as it is undoubtedly the best chinese food for miles around and yet sadly still very much undiscovered.Now it may sound like i am the landlord or one of his friends trying to cheaply promote but i can assure you i am not ,just go there and try the food and you will realize the truth

I read a review of this bar elsewhere & wasn't expecting too much on our Friday early evening visit…read morea ccouple of months back! I was pleasently surprised. Not exactly a beer lover's haven but the pint I had was quite drinkable. We found the place to be lively with a nice buzz to it. We sat in the rear rotunda part, looking across the canal. I recall a reasonable range of lagers & they appeared to do a range of bar food

On the way back from visiting Mrs Aardvark in hospital, I required rehydration from several hours…read morein the sauna like atmosphere of the Royal Berkshire. Cue Copas. I wasn't expecting a lot being in the a@se end of Chav town, but am pleasantly surprised. The bar is spacious, comfy and clean. The staff friendly, the beer cheaper than home and the terrace overlooking the murky river itself overlooked by a mouldering office block is a decent place to enjoy a lung torpedo. Compared to the surrounding area, this place is actually a bit of an oasis. Worth popping in between hospital and station.