The Swan Inn, Reading

The London Irish Rugby Team, Supporters and Followers all visit this great pub not only does it have FOOD and BEER it also has the infamous London Irish Mascot sadly Digger is no longer with us but one of his offspring followed in his step and Mr DOYLE is now the Irish Woolfhound that leads the players on the turf at the MAD STAD

7 Jul 2011 09:50

The Purple Turtle, Reading

this is the place to be for MUSIC and beer, Don't be alarmed on some nights when there is a huge crowd waiting to get in sometimes dependant on visiting top DJ's.
also do not be worried about the door staff as they do a great job to protect the public from idiots that are high on drugs or try and take drugs into the venue they have a ZERO tollerance, with door staff doing random searches if your carrying drugs or weapons such as knives Dont Bother going there.
I go there sometimes and in my wheelchair if it is not too busy at the weekends and sometimes they have asked me to not go in as the place is too crowded for the wheelchair, other times no problem they keep an eye on you so there is no problem with anyone getting too drunk and falling over you,
a great atmosphere throughout the place,
basic furniture and fittings but plenty of beer selections,
reminds me of the old spit and sawdust pubs of the 60's

7 Jul 2011 09:42

Pavlov's Dog, Reading

rude management, very anti against forces veterans on rememberance day 2009
slow service and ignorant bar staff
I was in the pub when a young soldier asked for service and the woman was talking to her manageress at the time looked up at him and went to the opposite end of the bar to serve another person who still had half a pint to finish,
Ive never returned to that dive.

7 Jul 2011 09:29