The Retreat, Reading - pub details
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Address: 8 St Johns Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4EH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 20295) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Reading (0.7 miles), Reading West (1.4 miles), Earley (2.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.7/10 (rated by 89 users)
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user reviews of the Retreat, Reading
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| I never thought the day would come but The Retreat deserves a special award of merit for effort as of late. Gone are the non-dynamic duo of Bernie & Jane and clearly the only way is up once rid of the dross. Indeed the new landlord is clearly a fellow of fine taste as is often seen supping in the nearby BACK OF BEYOND! Onwards and upwards! Lord_J - 30 Apr 2013 10:22 |
| A vast improvement now under new management. The new owners have also managed to swing it so the building is the beer equivalent of a listed building. Something the last lot clearly couldn't manage eh? whisky_diet - 9 Apr 2013 12:39 |
| I have to agree with the reviews below, since the rather abrasive previous landlord/landlady left this boozer has vastly improved. The new couple are friendly and have an actual sense of humour; something the last lot clearly couldn't grasp other than when getting dressed that is... camra_colin - 9 Mar 2013 16:32 |
| New licensee seems friendly enough and there were free snacks when I visited. Beer range was still pretty good (Loddon/Ringwood plus a couple of others including Sharps - but not Doom Bar!!) The guvnor appears to like Ruddles which seems odd in a pub like this but he'll get over it. Hopefully the pub will prosper and the live music will remain,so best of luck. mcroyal - 27 Feb 2013 12:37 |
| now they've got rid of the weirdos that ran it previously the retreat isn't a bad little boozer. trumpton. chelsea_greg - 18 Feb 2013 14:33 |
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