Top rated Bars and Pubs in Reading

Experience the best that Reading has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 125 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Monkey Lounge
Bar & grill
👍👍 Fresh tasty pints. Cocktails were amazing. We had burgers, chips, wings between us. All very tasty and good value for money.
4.90 (631 reviews)
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Slug & Lettuce - Friar Street Reading
Cocktail bar
Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and contemporary decor.
$$ $$
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Fidget & Bob
Coffee shop
Popular eatery serving classic cafe meals, Asian noodles & baked goods in a laid-back atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.80 (422 reviews)
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The Grumpy Goat
Bar
👍👍 This shop is located in the alley (Smelly alley) of Reading town centre. At night, on the month of December, there are Christmas lights that brighten the alley. The shop is catchy as it has a unique colour of dark green paint outside. They have delicious grilled sandwiches and I also love their hot...
$$ $$
4.80 (341 reviews)
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The Nag's Head
Pub
A dozen hand pumps dispense an ever-changing cast of beers at this no-nonsense local boozer.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Playlist Live
Live music bar
👍👍 This is my third visit to Playlist Live and I must say, no other venue in Reading provides myself and my group of friends more entertainment than this place! The service is very fast , the cocktails /food up to a very high standard and staff goes way and beyond to accommodate! Above all the live mus...
4.70 (847 reviews)
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Blue Collar Corner
Bar
👍👍 Without doubt the place’s got good ambience and a nice atmosphere to enjoy an evening out with friends. Music nights are the bonus.
$$ $$
4.70 (424 reviews)
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The Cocktail Club
Cocktail bar
😠 Really disappointed with how the staff dealt with my friend being forced off of a bar stool by an aggressive man. Because I originally said he’d pushed my friend off the stool when in fact he wasn’t strong enough to push, he’d pulled/yanked it, the staff said I was equally as wrong for pushing the g...
$$ $$
4.70 (256 reviews)
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Piwnica Restaurant
Restaurant
Easygoing destination with a rustic ambiance specializing in traditional Polish dishes.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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The Lyndhurst
Pub
Lots of natural wood and exposed bricks in a pub with real ales and an unpretentious menu.
$$ $$
4.60 (777 reviews)
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Milk Bar Reading
Bar
👍👍 We went to Milk on Saturday evening January 22nd. We do go regularly, but have never taken the time to review, so here goes. Milk is one of the last bastions of Reading’s independent bar scene, specialising in rum & rum based cocktails, but using their excellent knowledge of both cocktails & spiri...
$$ $$
4.60 (534 reviews)
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Valpy Street Bar & Bistro
Bistro
Contemporary & classic bistro fare with an extensive wine & beer list in a cozy, rustic setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (385 reviews)
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The Retreat
Pub
👍👍 Good beer, friendly landlord, but tiny. Five real ales on when we visited. Don't get there late on a Saturday.
$ $$$
4.60 (272 reviews)
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Angel Bar & Mobile Bar - Caversham - Reading
Cocktail bar
👍 Nice place to have coffee, drinks and food. The seating are comfortable and ambience is great. The staff are helpful and knowledgable.
$$ $$
4.60 (167 reviews)
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High Spirits Cocktail Company
Cocktail bar
👍👍 High Spirits Cocktail Company is a quirky cocktail place for sure. Inside the decor is sparse with an industrial feel. Some interesting lighting effects on the go though which creates an edgy atmosphere. Drinks list is pretty expansive so you should be able to find what you want. Note the menu is on...
4.60 (147 reviews)
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The Red Cow
Gastropub
👍👍 Food was amazing and the staff make you feel like you've been a local there for years even on your first visit. Can't recommend enough, this place is great.
4.60 (118 reviews)
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Caversham Working Mens Club
Bar
👍👍 Brilliant club, private members only relaxed atmosphere with no trouble
$ $$$
4.60 (110 reviews)
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Whitley Social Club & Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Lovely food. Great atmosphere and cheaper than most cafe around the area
$ $$$
4.60 (105 reviews)
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Slug & Lettuce - Riverside Reading
Cocktail bar
Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and contemporary decor.
$$ $$
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
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Miller & Carter Oracle
Steak house
Stylish chain steakhouse serving sustainably raised, grass-fed British beef, burgers and ribs.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
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