A freindly atmosphere and a huge range of real ales - 12 at a time along with a good choice of wine (although I can't rate that as I stick the the beer) are the real attractions here. It's a good place to go for a relaxed evening chatting with freinds, a quiet game of crib, a noisy game of darts or just a quick half.

They also do a meals for £6 between 5 and 7pm, there's not really much choice but they're definately filling. Friday night is often 'pie night' where they serve up pies from Sweeny and Todd, another Reading institution.