The Fishermans Cottage

Lovely location, along the river Kennet with seating out the front facing the river or in the rear garden with beach huts and extra tables. They sell home made cakes, many of which are gluten and dairy free, curries, pizzas and other food too. The Thai Red chicken curry is so good, freshly made paste that morning so it was very spicy but I was offered extra coconut cream to cool it down, such a big portion with loads of chicken. They do a prawn curry too with absolutely masses of prawns so they are really good meals! The Moroccan stew was good, very liquid but very tasty, the Turkish meatballs are really tasty with a tomato based sauce and rice. The carrot cake was amazing and we got a massive slice! The Mediterranean vegetable pizza with caramelised onion was massive and so good! The toilets are not the best, the hand dryer is far too high on the wall so the water can drip up your arm as you use it if you are not that tall, plus the air blows in your face while using it, but if you stand to the side it is easier. Other than that they are clean and tidy. Very friendly staff and amazing decor too! Would definitely go again! Oh and doggie friendly even having water bowls and dog food on a bar menu! We ordered two slices of Raspberry Cream cake which was dairy and I think gluten free, as you can see from the pictures they are massive slicesand I can say it was so good and light with fresh raspberries in the centre! We love it here! If you haven't already been I would put this on your list of places to go!

Lovely little find, just outside of the centre, on the river, watching people paddle boarding. Outside seating Back and front and Inside is attractive, lovely lighting and walk decs, small bar and restaurant. Loved the Brazilian music. All 4 of us had different dishes, ask big and delicious. Not in reading often but will go back when we are.

This is a dog friendly, cosy pub next to the locks in Reading. I went there to meet with new friends and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I saw someone else devouring a bowl of loaded potato wedges, and couldn't resist ordering my own. They were divine! There are picnic tables at the front of the pub, along the waterside, and there is a patio out the back beautifully decorated with beachhut booths with outdoor heaters in each one. 4 dogs were spotted inside last night and I'll be taking my own dog next time.