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    West Reading Tavern

    3.4 (124 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    WEST READING TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hannah W.

    West Reading Tavern came recommended from a friend and did not disappoint. I didn't check out the dining area or patio, but the bar area is small, dark, and intimate. We weren't sure in the beginning, only having one beer and leaving. We walked to another nearby restaurant, which was more modern and trendy, but quickly realized that we needed to go back. There's something charming about the Tavern. If you are a craft beer lover, you will love this place. Not only a well rounded variety of drafts, but an even better bottle selection. The prices are well below what you'd see at any other bar. Well below! We shared the calamari and pad thai fries. Both were above average. The calamari was fresh, not over fried, tossed with bok choy, and a sweet chili sauce. I could have eaten another plate! We mainly ordered the fries because it was a combination we had never had before. I loved the cabbage and carrot mixed in with the fries. The pad thai sauce added a sweetness - no ketchup needed! A great twist on such a bland and boring food. We are looking forward to coming back! Lots of beers to try!

    Chicken roulade. A solid offering.
    Mike F.

    Four stars for being a nice hangout for drinking buddies. Three stars for the food. Rounded down to three because, well, food is important. There are countless watering holes in town, but few can deliver the goods in both food AND drink. It all starts with the menu. Not the size of the menu, mind you. I think a small menu goes a long way, especially in restaurants with small kitchens. You can bang out entrees and not befuddle your cooks with 200 menu items. Speed and efficiency in the kitchen goes up, and everyone is happy. I would say, however, that unless you're trying to be a gourmet sandwich shop, your burgers should 1.) not outnumber the other entrees on the menu, and 2.) not out-price the entrees on the menu. WR Tavern is guilty of the former, and close to being guilty of the latter. The biggest offender is the "Impossible Burger," named so because it is completely vegan and tastes "just like beef." A feat like that must be impossible, no? I think the true feat is requiring patrons to pay $14.50 for said burger. Listen, I realize vegans are treated as second class citizens these days, and sometimes it's deserved, but charging them the same amount it costs them to refuel their Prius each month for a wimpy, 4 oz. vegan patty is simply cruel and unusual punishment. But I'm a meat eater. And I'm still not wild about the food. Please tell me what in god's name is going on with the pork schnitzel. Schnitzel is huge in these parts, mainly due to the large population of German-Americans that settled here centuries ago, but so many schnitzel dishes are just watered-down, bastardized versions in the here and now. The pork itself was as tough and dry as a dog's chew toy. And the kluski was a soggy mess - just overcooked to hell. The saving grace is probably the seafood. Scallops in the Manchester by the Sea entree were cooked perfectly. Each plump scallop had a beautiful sear and was bursting with flavor. Sadly, ever other meat, including the chicken roulade, was overcooked and as dry as the Sahara. I highly recommend WR Tavern for a happy hour meet-up with your mates to toss a few back, but when it comes to the dining side of things, I suggest visiting one of the other numerous eateries dotting Penn Ave in the heart of West Reading.

    Caesar salad
    Rich R.

    Food and drinks were really good, the staff was extremely friendly and atmosphere is clean and comfortable. We'll definitely be back!

    James G.

    The three stars is because the beer I had was amazing. I mean off the chain amazing. It was like a cookie stout from a local brewery. It was $11 for the beer and a pizza. The pizza left a lot to be desired. It was actually pretty bad. Maybe the food on the regular menu is better. The pizza was just a special that day. Skip the pizza. Order off the menu. And enjoy the beer!

    Chocolate Martini
    Susan H.

    2 stars for the food 4 stars for the service ------------------------------------------- We went to the West Reading Tavern on a Thursday night right when they opened the dining room for dinner at 5 p.m. Upon entering the dining room, a server told us to sit where we wanted. West Reading Tavern's décor is that of an old English pub with lots of dark wood beams and some stained glass windows. The end result is a dark, drab setting with tired décor. Despite all that, the place was clean. We started off with our drink orders. I had a chocolate martini which was quite good and was the best part of the meal. My husband had a beer. Each meal comes with "button bread" which has poppy seeds and sesame seeds on it. The bread actually was very good and had a homemade taste to it. I asked the server if the restaurant made this bread. She said that it comes from a bakery named Selena's. At the time we went, they were offering some dinner specials to celebrate their anniversary. We both decided to order off the special menu. Soup and salad came with each entrée. I got a cup of onion soup and a salad while my husband opted just for the salad. The salad was good, if uninspiring and the balsamic vinaigrette was decent. The onion soup had a hearty beef flavored broth---not the best I've ever had but far from the worst. For my main course, I chose sea bass served on spaghetti with a scampi sauce, while my husband chose the Jack Daniels pork chops. The sea bass was properly prepared, thus it was moist and flaky. The scampi pasta was...different as I've never seen an item with scampi that didn't have shrimp in it. My husband said his pork chops were over cooked and not very lean as there was some fat on them. Service was quite good and attentive and our server was friendly. Even though the place wasn't busy, they kitchen was on the slow side. Before the tip, dinner cost $66 + change. We both left feeling like it wasn't worth that much money. Oh well...lesson learned. The bar is very popular with the locals. By the time we finished dinner, nearly every seat was taken. I don't think we'll go back here again.

    Allison P.

    Stopped here while staying in Reading for a wedding. The beer flights were so tasty! Would definitely go back if ever back in the area.

    Rachel M.

    This may sound odd but today was the annual art on the avenue and I took my children for the first time. We were walking and my son, who's only 4, was fascinated by the guys breaking open the coconuts...and to my surprise the gentleman breaking them open warmly invited my son back to open one!! The look of absolute happiness on my sons face is something I will never forget!! After my son got the coconut open the gentleman even gave him the coconut water! I've never eaten here but if this is the way they show customer service I'm definitely going to be going to eat there!!! I just wanted to say thank you so very much for such a small gesture that made my day and my sons day!! I just wish I had gotten the gentleman's name so I could thank him by name and in person again for his absolute kindness!!

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