The Shinfield Arms - Reading

Nice little gastropub. Good outside area with wind breaks to make the experience more enjoyable. Need to book during busy periods, but we nipped in for lunch and had no trouble finding space for 3. Original old pub with atmospheric low ceilings, so mind your head if you're over 6ft like me. Good clean restroom.

Very good food however I think I got ill from this visit unfortunately. The burger didn't need the onions rings, but was pretty good after adding some Tommy K. The Eton Mess was more ice cream than meringue, but still good.

We ate there last night and had some good food and drink. The dishes on the menu were really varied and plenty of choice. We tried the confit duck and the ham and chicken pie as well as some desserts. My only comment would be that pie would have benefited from more meat in it and a thicker sauce as I was left trying to scoop it out of the dish with a knife and fork. It was tasty though, so not bad. It was a little cold on the feet to be outside but the heaters worked pretty well for the upper half. The service was good too. I would try it again indeed!

Stunning eatery with a traditional pub feel located just outside Reading so you don’t have to deal with Reading traffic. Staff are extremely friends and their is a wide selection of pub favourites, vegan options and alternatives. A true heritage pub of 500 years, there are booths and couches in the dining space, a welcoming bar and outside seating. Highly recommended the Apple Pie and custard when you finish your mains!

Staff is great and we were seated on a busy Saturday night. Shared the full rack of ribs and these are definitely worth it. Not just that but the chips are crispy and fluffy and coleslaw is nice (doesn’t taste cheap). Would like to see some local lagers on tap but overall the place has great food, service and atmosphere