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What a shame. I took some beer loving relatives visiting from the USA last week. The beer was flat and possibly the worst London Pride I've tasted. The pub seemed rather dead too. I have fond memories of great beer here. Other recent reviews seem OK so maybe a bad night?
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Seems to permanently have London Porter on tap, super.
Refurb hasn't really acheived much, except taking out the top part of the bar and painting the back of it white. Eurgh.
Still, good for beer.
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I liked this pub and must say i will use it again but now the Queen Elizabeth has re-opened down George St I think i will be in there more oftern as the new landlord Rob has changed the palce around. All the old faces are coming back and it is a great place for a few pints!
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Currently closed for repaint and tidy up. Should reopen 28 March.
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New landlord (Scott?) is moving this place in the right direction, the beer quality is good and he is getting the seasonals in too. A few more faces around the place these days, but can still be quite quiet at times.
Excellent Caribbean theme night here at the fag end of last year, absolutely heaving. Live steel band and proper Jamaican nosh on offer, everyone had a great time. If he can get a few more nights like that on the calendar, things should take off.
Currently the inside is a bit dark and intimidating, a 1976 timewarp - quite off-putting to passing casual punter I’d imagine. Should be due a refurb soon, all the redevelopment nearby should get some extra business in.
One to keep an eye on - pop in every now and then for a good Fuller’s seasonal ale.
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Doesn't currently sell food except on special occasions. New Landlord is selling Pride and ESB (plus Fullers seasonals) all to a high standard. Due for major refurn shortly.
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The new guys are doing well as far as I can see. The beer is top notch, and the food was spot on. Nothing bad to say about the place.
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Unfortuanately Jackie the landlady has moved on and the pub is not the same. It still has most of the same faces but it just doesn't seem as good as it was, Farewell Jackie x
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Strolled in on a recommendation - it was like entering the Queen Vic off Eastenders (see BBC1 early evening Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - all day Sundays).
London Pride was very pleasant which is a rarity. Everyone friendly enough. The bar hatch nearly hit a woman on the head which had everyone (and nearly her) in stitches.
Tiny outdoor at the back for catching the hottest of the days rays.
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This pub has changed so much i had a drink in it a few years back and said i would never go in there again.But that changed about 6 months ago when i had to meet some friends and i had to meet them in the butlers.Well when i walked in i was shocked the place is so tidy and the staff are great.The landlady Jackie is a star and has done herself proud getting the butler to the standard it is now.Give yaself a pat on the back Jackie or i will when i see you tonight lol.This is now our regular
alkie - 24 Mar 2007 14:38 |
I agree with Nero, I really nice place to go drinking in now. Also they have a nice beer garden... Roll on the summer!!!
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Thsi pub has really turned itself around, nice atmosphere, friendly.
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This is how much I like the place, I have just nominated it for a reading pubwatch award (Best Traditional Pub). It is amazing how the transformation has happened so quickly. It has been cleaned up and is being well run, the bar staff are efficient and friendly and there is now food available during the day. Reading premiership games are being shown which is quite a rarity for Reading pubs.
If you want to visit a friendly local community pub then this is the place to go. It has everything you need for a quiet pint or a long drinking session. It is rare to find a landlady and a pub that match so well but this place has it.
anonymous - 3 Feb 2007 13:38 |
Woo Hoo!!! This pub has just had Sky Sports installed and they have started serving food. This pub just gets better and better! Also they are having regular Quiz nights and they are having a ska night in Feb.
Only down side... Only one widescreen tv. Be good if they had just one more!
anonymous - 23 Jan 2007 15:41 |
Visited this pub a few times whilst passing though reading. My last visit was by far the best...Was amazed to see the improvements that have undergone since my last drink in there! The pub now has a new landlady called jackie who seems to gods gift to the pub... pool table has been introduced and also a jukebox which has just livened up the pub immensely, Staff were most attentive, and it apears that the pub is now attracting a nicer class of punters!!
Overall the best pub i have had a drink in reading... will definitely be making more visits to reading so i can visit this special pub!
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i have been back in this pub for 5 months and have seen such an improvement.the butler has a new landlady called jackie and she has introduced a pool table, an updated jukebox, sky is being installed next week and they are starting food again. i have also been told they will be having a major refubishment very soon. excellent for the real ales and a fantastic atmosphere.the staff are efficent and jackie seems to run a tight ship. i would really reccomend this pub.
anonymous - 14 Jan 2007 13:30 |
I have just started going back to this pub as my old local has changed management for the worse.
I am really impressed with the place. It has a new landlady and the staff are all very friendly. Used to be no-one in there but now it is packed every friday and saturday night. Has a great juke box and pool is free on Mondays! A little expencive but worth it for the friendly atmosphere! A must for everyone!
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Ok pub, location will improve when they finally build something on the old car park site. Nice old building, Fullers ales well served. A future gem but a bit ropey at the moment.
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Under new management. Still has fantastic Fullers ales & now has the added bonus of an interesting Polish lunchtime menu. Well worth a visit.
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A nice pub thats a bit out of the way, but well worth the effort, good ale, just a nice no frills pub
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Fullers Pub. Well known to local CAMRA members. Robin, the landlord has had his master Cellerman's accreditation. Long overdue in my view.
Andrew C. - 6 Jul 2004 13:37 |
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