Pubs in Reading

The Retreat exterior

The Retreat pub review

This month James Moore visits one of Reading’s best loved back street locals. A cosy, two bar, heritage pub The Retreat is much treasured by East Reading’s residents for its friendly community, charming landlord and its famous pickled onion competition!

Fox and Hounds pub Caversham

The Fox & Hounds, Caversham pub review

Pull up a stool for the excellent beer range, cosy covered garden and cracking roast dinners at Caversham’s award-winning pub The Fox & Hounds.

The Hop Leaf exterior

The Hop Leaf pub review

James Moore finds quality beers, a community spirit and pub games at Reading’s charming Hop Back Brewery pub, The Hop Leaf, on Southampton Street.

Nags Head Pub Reading

The Nag’s Head pub review

Explore Reading’s new pub reviewer James Moore samples one of the biggest draught beer selections in town at much-loved Reading pub, The Nag’s Head.