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    The Van Reed Inn

    3.6 (55 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    BBQ wings
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    The best wings around! Smoked and lightly fried. Cracked Hot, Irish Pride, Sweet Old Bay and BBQ were sampled. Each flavor was on point with its own merits. The wings were nit over sauced. The service was excellent at the take out counter. I drive 30 minutes for these wings. The best of Berks County for sure!

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    Thank you for your business!

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    Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your business!!

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    I absolutely love this place. The staff is always super friendly and the patio is beautiful.

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    Great place!! Amazing wings and food! They refinished the entire restaurant and it looks great!

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    Ask the Community - The Van Reed Inn

    Do they have a wing night and if so when is it?

    Monday night is wing night but it has been cancelled until Covid restrictions allow us to open fully.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio? Thank you for your answer!

    Hello! We are HUGE dog lovers but unfortunately because our patio does not have an exterior entrance all patrons have to walk through the restaurant to get to it. As a result unfortunately we can’t allow dogs. Sorry.

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    Review Highlights - The Van Reed Inn

    The best food drinks and service you can find in Berks County.

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    The dining room, the tavern is on the other side of the building.

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    Entrance of building. Parking is also to the right side of the building.

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