The Magpie and Parrot, Shinfield - pub details

Magpie and Parrot
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Address: Arborfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EA [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 30541) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras

Nearest train stations Earley (2.8 miles), Winnersh (3.4 miles), Winnersh Triangle (3.5 miles)

Pub facilities/features:

  • Real ale

Pub suggested by Quinno on 1 Dec 2006

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No matter what the previous feedback has been, the best London Pride by far.
Doug & Carol may be 'old fashioned' but thats what I like, proper pub, proper beer & proper grub. Great venue for a party & hog roast. See them at www.wealwaysuse.com
donardbar - 15 Aug 2011 20:51
Absolutely superb pub - very quirky cool and British decor.

The fish & chips is to die for on a Friday and their Sweeney Todd Steak and stilton pie is epic. (make sure you call and order food in advance)

An absolute gem of a place.

Keep up the good work chaps. I'll be in for another pie soon !

11/10 !
halfpinter - 9 Aug 2011 13:24
I was kindly invited to a birthday party held at the Magpie and Parrot. At a first glance it looked to be an interesting establishment. I have never left a positive or negative comment on such a site but felt so strongly after my visit I just had too.

The landlord and landlady were possibly the most unwelcoming I have ever experienced. The level of customer service was nothing but frosty. Even ordering a drink seemed to be a little to much to ask. I have never visited before and can positively tell you I would never go back. I find it hard to beleive that people running a business in such a way ever gain any form of repeat business.

It is such a shame as there is so much potential but honestly if you are looking for a friendly pint I would advise you to go elsewhere.

I felt really sorry for the hosts of the party as everyone was discussing the terrible athmosphere and if we were not bigger people then it could have ruined the day.

After reading other peoples reviews on various websites it seems we were not the only ones to experience such issues so I really would think again.
samturner1234 - 19 Jun 2011 19:05
I was kindly invited to a birthday party held at the Magpie and Parrot. At a first glance it looked to be an interesting establishment. I have never left a positive or negative comment on such a site but felt so strongly after my visit I just had too.

The landlord and landlady were possibly the most unwelcoming I have ever experienced. The level of customer service was nothing but frosty. Even ordering a drink seemed to be a little to much to ask. I have never visited before and can positively tell you I would never go back. I find it hard to beleive that people running a business in such a way ever gain any form of repeat business.

It is such a shame as there is so much potential but honestly if you are looking for a friendly pint I would advise you to go elsewhere.

I felt really sorry for the hosts of the party as everyone was discussing the terrible athmosphere and if we were not bigger people then it could have ruined the day.

After reading other peoples reviews on various websites it seems we were not the only ones to experience such issues so I really would think again.
samturner1234 - 19 Jun 2011 19:02
I must disagree with the skull, I found the pub most unwelcoming when I visited recently and the lanlord very rude. The was also a distinct lack of beer apart from London Pride. A shame because it looked oK from the outside.
tonyh18 - 5 Feb 2011 13:43

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