The Sportsman, Reading - pub details
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Address: 201, Shinfield Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7DS [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0118 975 2089
Earley (1.5 miles), Reading (2.5 miles), Reading West (2.8 miles)
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> Current user rating: 5.0/10 (rated by 12 users)
> Local guides: Reading pub guide, Berkshire pub guide
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user reviews of the Sportsman, Reading
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| Pub just been taken over by new manager lets hope he get his act together and sort out the few problems the pub has been experiencing,as previous reviews suggest some staff seem to spend more time outside smoking rather than serving which gets those waiting to be served a little annoyed.Has a couple of real ales on tap(not my cup of tea)which seem to be kept well,food has gone downhill but manager should find this an easy fix,overall not a bad pub and gets varied and frendly customers in. Could be a lot better without much effort. jpg33 - 2 Jul 2008 19:17 |
| Having just returned from eating here all i can say is i won,t be eating there again.The chefs clothes were a state if his clothes are that dirty what must his kitchen be like food was cold and you did,nt get your moneys worth. I must say i won,t be returning darter - 18 Jun 2008 16:39 |
| Since the new chef has taken over food has gone right down in this establishment. The new chef would burn water. Just by looking at the leftovers on the plates that are left there for hours for bar staff to eventually pick up says it all.The bar staff can be rude at the best of times if you can find one, as there always outside smoking. Maybe just follow the sound of bad language as this seems to lead you to the bar staff.Always bickering in front of customers and running regular customers down. darter - 8 Jun 2008 01:07 |
| The staff and locals are friendly, with none of the hassles usually associated with being on the edge of Whitley. The food is good. The beer is well cared for. There is regular entertainment and a good quiz night on Sundays. sheamus69 - 21 May 2008 19:22 |
| I normally don't do pubs! However, the Sportsman has seen me a few times in the last few months. The landlord is keeping the riffraff out and has tranformed the pub since he has taken over. I like the lounge bar. The public bar is far off, so there is no disturbance from the "younger" clientele while they enjoying themselves (and why shouldn't they?). Even though the food is via a chain (Giant), the chef and landlord will make it special if you ask friendly. I get my food hot and spicy. They do a nice vegetarian burger, not the usual vegetable lasagne and mushroom risotto one get in other pubs as a vegetarian. I really can recommend this pub. Ecky - 3 Apr 2008 10:40 |
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