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Food and drink in Reading town centre

Reading town centre is a melting pot of world cuisines, great restaurants and lively pubs and bars. You can literally eat your way round the world within a 500 metre radius in the town centre.

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Pedestrianised Broad Street and the streets running off it host lots of eateries, coffee shops and take aways as well as the twice weekly street food market in Market Place.

The Oracle Centre has restaurants in the main mall but its star attraction is the Riverside eating and drinking area, located both sides of the Kennet & Avon Canal. Broad Street Mall also hosts coffee shops, newcomers such as Taco Bell and firm favourites such as Pepe Sale.

You'll find lots of bars in Friar Street, Gun Street and surrounding streets, from the legendary Purple Turtle to new comers such as Market Kitchen. Reading town centre also has traditional pubs such as the Allied Arms for real ale lovers.

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Thames Lido Restaurant

Address

Napier Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 8FR

Telephone
0118 207 0460

READING

Relax, indulge, unwind at Thames Lido.
Thames Lido is the result of a three-year sympathetic restoration project of a beautiful, historical landmark in Reading: the Edwardian Kings Meadow swimming baths, which first opened in 1902. Tucked away…
Black Sheep Coffee - Broad Street

Address

60 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AF

Reading

Founded by Eirik and Gabe, university flatmates who quit their job to leave the herd behind and embark on an exciting coffee journey. Striving not only to rid the world of boring coffee but to do this sustainability and ethically. Our coffee is…
Blue Collar Corner

Address

Hosier Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2LN

READING

In March 2022, we turned this derelict and abandoned yard into Blue Collar Corner - Reading’s newest independent venue and our first permanent site. Featuring 1 bar, 2 floors & 4 kitchens, a huge beer garden in the Summer and with cover in the…
Millies Cookies

Address

The Oracle, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AT

Telephone
0118 956 6144

Reading

Millie's Cookies creates hand-iced, personalised, giant cookies and mini biscuits ideal for birthday gifts and special occasions.
Thaigrr

Address

1D Queens Walk, READING, Berkshire, RG1 7QF

Telephone
07379 636771

contact@thaigrr.co.uk

READING

ThaiGrr! serves enticing, ready-to-go Thai food, cooked to perfection by our experienced Thai chefs with a menu that brings you Thailand’s favourite dishes. Our tempting choice of tasty Thai hot meals are available to take out or to deliver.
To…
Wingstop

Address

The Oracle Centre, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2AG

READING

What began as a small buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas, continues to soar to great heights.
Since setting up shop in '94, they've been putting flavor first. And they're not about to stop. Wingstop are all about taking their…
Subway - Gun Street

Address

7 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR

Telephone
0118 939 3424

Reading

Subway is a privately held American fast food restaurant franchise that primarily purveys submarine sandwiches and salads.
Slug & Lettuce - The Oracle

Address

Riverside Level, The Oracle, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1AH

Telephone
0118 957 1839

slugandlettuce.reading@bayrestaurantgroup.com

Reading

Fantastic promotions, including 2-4-1 cocktails all day every day and mouth watering menu. Slug & Lettuce's guests are taken on...
Purple Turtle

Address

Gun Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2JR

READING

Purple Turtle has been a staple of Reading nightlife for over 30 years, first opening in 1990 and going strong ever since. The bar first opened on Duke Street before moving over to Gun Street when the Oracle was being built in 1997. It is one of the…
Mal Brasserie

Address

Malmaison Hotel, 18-20 Station Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 1JX

Telephone
0118 334 1331

reading@malmaison.com

READING

This former train-house turned hotel has an abundance of style and decadence. Chez Mal Brasserie is the hotel's fantastic restaurant. Located less than a minutes walk from Reading station this hotel is the perfect place to meet friends for food.
Oakford Social Club

Address

53 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1PZ

Telephone
0118 959 4267

oakfordsocialclub@hotmail.co.uk

Reading

At the Oakford Social Club, music is everything. Which is why they put the best bands from across the country on their neon lit stage every week...
Wok to walk

Address

The Oracle, Reading, RG1 2AG

Reading
Pitcher and Piano

Address

18 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DB

Telephone
0118 958 8964

reading@pitcherandpiano.com

Reading

Pitcher & Piano Reading is an oasis in the bustle of central Reading. Located just a short walk from the train station, this is the ideal place for a quiet drink after work...
Boswells

Address

42-43 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QE

Telephone
0118 957 3807

enquiries@boswellsgroup.com

Reading

Boswells is a family run business that is truly passionate about great value and service. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or just a great coffee, pay them a visit and enjoy their warm and friendly welcome.
London Street Brasserie

Address

Riverside Oracle, 2-4 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PN

Reading

The London Street Brasserie is the second award winning restaurant by owner and proprietor Paul Clerehugh. Opened in 2000, next to the river Kennet in the heart of Reading, the London Street Brasserie won both critical acclaim and Michelin…
The Botanist

Address

1-5 King St, Reading, RG1 2HD

Telephone
07393 546112

Reading

A concept like no other, offering a soon to be world-famous selection of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine...
Chopstix

Address

80 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AP

Telephone
0118 963 5147

Reading

At Chopstix all food is made with natural ingredients delivering you a fresh and delicious meal.
Bakery House

Address

82 London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ

Telephone
0118 327 4040

info@bakeryhouse.co

Reading

Opened in June 2015, Bakery House focuses on the best of Lebanese food in a relaxed, informal dining environment. Mezze, grills, pastries are the specialty...
The Rising Sun

Address

16 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7RD

Telephone
0118 304 9936

reading@heartwoodinns.com

Reading

Dating back to the 17th century, this historic Grade II listed coaching inn stands as Reading’s oldest pub, steeped in tales and legacies. Surrounded by history with the Abbey only a few minutes walk, the building itself is famous for being the pub…
Gail's Bakery

Address

Broad Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2BD

reading@gailsbread.co.uk

READING

Newly opened in October 2022, Gail's bake fresh, handmade bread, pastries and cakes every day, served with our carefully-sourced house blend specialty coffee. We take great pleasure in using the best ingredients we can find for food and drink,…

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