Reviews of Elephant & Castle. (Pub) in Reading (Berkshire).

Elephant & Castle

261 Reviews

137 Comments

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Lodge Rd, Reading RG10 0EH, United Kingdom

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Information of Elephant & Castle, Pub in Reading (Berkshire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Elephant & Castle

K.

A proper little country (ish) pub with a garden and more importantly the servers were so friendly and welcoming! Food was great, rustic and simple pub food. It is so simple but so hard to do these days apparently! We went here to watch the Euro 2020 football final (England vs Italy) and the servers were instantly so warm, smiley and friendly! There was a nice buzz inside the pub and they brought out plates of chilli at half time for all the people watching 😍 The food was really good rustic, basic pub food without any of the pretentions of other pubs which have tried to be more "upmarket". Portion sizes were brillliant. A nice mix of people were in the pub too and it was what you want from a pub: a relaxing time to have a bit of fun in a buzzing atmosphere.

A. T.

Great location, really pleasant and clean pub. Food and Drinks superrb. Taste also good. Note-limited Veg - non Veg options

M. W.

Went for quiz with friends. New chef. Excellent goulash and incredible value for money. Great atmosphere- friendly staff.

S. R.

A great family pub, very friendly and helpful. Great food and excellent beer. Lovely play area out back for children and always lots going on. Highly recommended 👌

K. S.

Enjoyed an excellent fish, chips and peas with Prosecco on Friday for the Fish and Fizz night. First time for me at the Elephant and Castle. Cooked freshly, staff, first class and friendly. Afterwards, sat in the beer garden to finish the Prosecco which was very pleasant. Must try a Sunday roast soon. Highly recommend!

G. M.

Great Service , Really nice friendly family run pub. They have a little problem with the meaning of the word "light" as the portions are huge. 😁 All our meals were great choices

M. J.

Amazing ambience, great music, loved every bit of it! ❤️

T. S.

After walking out of the Green man due to poor service I only just beat my cold Stella to my table! Also they have redesigned the garden which is very nice

E. G.

Good food, quiet when we went but a lovely meal

J. C.

Very nice pub. Good selection of beer

S. O.

A very homely and welcoming pub. Staff were lovely and a fantastic atmosphere. An excellent traditional village pub

E. G.

Were driving past and thought were would go in for a quick drink. They had outdoor seating to the front which wasn't sheltered and seating in the back under a marquee. We went in about 6.30pm and it was rather cold; just as well the waitress bought out blankets, that were wrapped in plastic. It was a shame they didn't have an outside heating. Nice atmosphere and the waitress was lovely, smiling, cheerful and very pleasant. We didn't eat though the food did look good. Would definitely go back.

A. D.

Spacious indoor and outdoor, comparatively cheap, clean toilets. All one needs.

P.

Nicely refurbed. Tables to eat inside and in the garden. Food nicely cooked, good portions and fairly priced. Staff friendly and attentive. Beer selection good and well kept. Overall a really pleasant Friday evening meal out for the five of us.

P. T.

We are a Family of four. We stopped here for Sunday Lunch & arrived after 1pm when it was very busy. (We checked for spaces about 15 mins previously as another pub nearby was fully booked). The Lady serving was very friendly & helpful. We were lucky that a table became free just as we arrived. The menu had lots of options but we all had a traditional Sunday Lunch. The food was all beautiful. Well presented & tasty. Loved it here. Hope to go here again when we are in the area.

T. S.

This is a fab little pub for families with small children, as they have a small play area. The menu looks good, but I haven't eaten here in about a year. The reason for only 4 stars is because it can be quite noisy due to having football matches on in the bar and this is where you are expected to sit with your children as the previous back bar has been turned into the restaurant which you can only sit in to eat.

M. H.

For transparency I own the lease on the pub so disregard if you wish. We have worked hard to create a family friendly local pub with good quality and good value food. We are building up our live music and events and are lucky to have a great group of welcoming regulars. Pop in for a beer with the dog after a walk, stop by for lunch or make a night of it on quiz, karaoke or live music nights. You will be made welcome and may find a new regular haunt.

J. W.

Improved the decor recently in the back room. Food is solid if not a little overpriced. Multiple climbing frames in garden is good for small toddlers 18 months and up. They are in need of a bit of TLC but kept the kids entertained while we waited for our food. Would visit again

E. _.

Great pub, great for adults and families alike. The food is lovely and the service is fairly quick too, based on when you go. The outdoor area is fairly big and allows for social distancing.

M. P.

Made a quick stop for refreshment after a summer walk. Very pleased with being made to feel welcome with the super-friendly greeting from barkeeper. Good range of drinks, my ale was notably fresh and well-served. Child-friendly place with a safe play area at the back for the very small ones. To top it all off, the front patio area with tables and benches is a perfect place to take the last of the late afternoon sun. We shall return!

P. D.

Went there on Thursday for there pub quiz, had a great time. Staff and quiz host all very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back again. Also nice they only charge a pound for the quiz and all money raised goes to charities 😁😁😁😁,had one of the best Sunday roasts there. Everything was fresh and home made.going to try there burgers next quiz nite, watch this space!!

N. W.

Bar staff all really friendly and welcoming, and the menu was proper English pub food. Sunday roast while watching the football was a real treat!

I. P.

All good, staff friendly and helpful.

A. M.

Brilliant pub, perfect balance between families, foodies and drinkers (and somewhere to quietly catch up on work in a corner now and then !). Great food, choice of drinks (inc Thatchers Gold 🙂 !), bar snacks and really friendly staff. Dogs welcomed in the bar area, variety of sports on a couple of screens, great location, what more could you want from a great British pub ?! Ignore the 1 star review a few below, its not representative of this place !! I know cos I'm sat here on a Monday evening and I can tick all of the boxes above (as I can everytime I visit) 🙂

J. S.

Always fab. Great food and choice with friendly, helpful staff and a brilliant little outdoor play area for the kids. Love the cosy side of the pub and love the dining area and outside too.

F. M.

Friendly, efficient staff, variety of food choices, snacks through to meals. Relaxed atmosphere.Very clean, nice loos! We had very good prawn lemon mayo ciabatta with salad + chips top marks. Will now be a regular visitor

D. K.

Good food, friendly staff. Investment in garden has improved it. Nice relaxing garden despite being close to semi busy road.

N. A.

The food was lovely and filling sfatt were friendly and was pleasantly surprised by kids meal being on offer for £1 each during school holidays!

L. K.

Lovely pub, with nice garden and play area for the kids. Friendly staff and nice location. Will definitely visit again.

R. A.

Lovely staff, great Guinness, food good.

L. H.

My all round favourite pub in the area. Friendly staff and locals. Great beer and the food is top drawer homecooked nosh. Dog friendly, garden for the kids. Really, what else do you need!!!

N. P.

Outside area is lovely, with a play area for kids. Food portions are generous and staff are very friendly

D. S.

A lovely little pub in a quiet location. The staff are very friendly and service/food was brilliant. The children loved the secure play area and colouring on offer.

D. H.

Lovely new play park for the kids. The covid measures put in place are excellent, one way route through the pub and staff all in full PPE.

C. T.

Cosy pub, friendly staff

M. B.

Great pub. Really tasty food and good value for money. The play area was a particular hit with my daughter and nephew.

D. C.

Great and friendly service lovely food great garden for kids to play all round lovely pub

J.

Nice new little kids play area, food was good as was the service. Will definitely go again.

S. N.

Nice place with access from two roads and loads of Parking place

M. A.

Great tasting food, friendly staff, good portions and even a decent playground for the kids. Great way to spend a sunny afternoon or a chilly winter one for that matter!

P. H.

Wonderful pub with very friendly hosts, good beer and charming clientele

R. d. G.

Amazing food very friendly staff and reasonably priced. My son enjoyed the play area aswell. Will be back

M. K.

Bumped into this pub on the way back home by cycling. Chilled Guinness beer.. enjoyed with friends. Nice and cosy place

D. R.

Nice Pub but they do have TVs with sport. Great if thats your thing.

R. C.

We eat here from time to time and have always found the staff pleasant and helpful and the food is great! My vegetarian friends reckon their veggie options are excellent.

S. C.

Called in for lunch after a dog walk at Dinton Pastures. Friendly staff and great food and dog friendly too! Thoroughly enjoyed.

I. P.

Great community pub , everyone who comes here will feel more than welcome

P. B.

Very good burger and accompaniments. Terrible weather, so nearly froze in the marquee.

A. W.

Great spacious pub nice decor and friendly bar staff well worth a visit

P. B.

Good food in huge portions, friendly and efficient staff, warm atmosphere. All good!

S. A.

Only been once friendly and welcoming. Good burger for price. Would definitely visit again.

B. M.

Great food and hospitality. Shame they did not have the shared platters. Main meals are big portions

R. J.

Bit Dear for Drinks and Food .

C. B.

Spotlessly clean. Friendly..great range of drinks. Sit in or out. It is a great pub.

K. S.

Good food beer and excellent service.

J. M.

Nice to visit after 30yrs good pint

A. M.

Now I have 3 pubs 2 choice from when I go out 4 Sunday very good food

K. T.

Wonderful food and fantastic garden for the kids to play in and the staff were so friendly

S. C.

Excellent food, friendly staff and good ale

M. K.

Good food and service Traditional style pub

J. A. S.

Great food and fabulous service 👌

A. R.

Small friendly atmosphere, cosy with real fire to sit near. Food was great.

H. T.

Great food and little enclosed playground for the kids. Fab family lunch would recommend.

M. 6.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere. Friendly fun family boozer.

L. L.

Lovely pub, dog friendly and nipper friendly, great bar staff too

D. C.

Always enjoy our pub lunches here

E. C.

Friendly pub nice atmosphere good food and very welcoming and homely.

S. K.

Lovely pub great playing area for the kids and the food is excellent.

A. F.

Food was great, nice location, nice staff.

P. L.

Lovely venue food not so good which is a great pity.

P. L.

Nice place food could be better staff friendly so just food to improve

C. L.

Went here for a Christmas meal. The food was delicious and we had a great time!

R. B.

Great food, good staff. Understood allergies.

D. A.

Great food ( Vegi options were amazing!) And a awesome little kids play area!

R. T.

Really nice pub. Great food

I. W.

Nice pub very friendly. Great place for a private party.

N. K.

Great lush pub. Love having it as my local.

D. F.

A good local pub. An enjoyable evening out listening to a local band

T. H.

Fantastic food and staff are so friendly

G. S.

Made to feel welcome and nothing was to much trouble. A good time was had by all

H. K.

Ok pub. Food was standard. Parking could be improved.

P.

Excellent

M. W.

amazing food and atmosphere and that's coming from a northerner

M. K.

Warm friendly atmosphere, good range of food

W. H.

Very friendly landlord. Lunch good value for money.

C. H.

Warm cost atmostphere welcoming staff excellent food

G. K.

GR8 beers on draught Inc Punk IPA. Good staff too.

N. R.

Great staff & awesome atmosphere

C. H.

Lovely food just a bit pricey

S. A.

What a lily pub good service and very good food

C. W.

Go for the quizzes - food looks good & portions generous.

A. N.

Good selection of beers, great local pub

K. M.

Nice selection of real ales and quiz every Thursday evening.

N. B.

Great local pub, love the pub quiz on a Thursday especially.

P. C.

Great pub and even better company xx

A. C.

Great food nice staff!

S. E.

Fantastic and friendly service and georgous food

C. O.

Great for after match coffee

P. L.

Disappointed with the food but the facilities are really good

J. W.

Pleasant pub nice food

R. H.

Good food and super real ales

G. A.

Nice pub,good feel to it.

J. C.

Yummy, fast and friendly, we'll be back!

P. D.

Nice pub friendly staff

s. w.

Garden is okay. Drink what you expect and the staff friendly

N. N.

Friendly pub, Friendly people

s. q.

Very friendly with good food.

M. G.

Great atmosphere, staff friendly.

I. A.

Great time had in the private hire room

C. N.

Easy to get a beer and Good

D. M.

Good food and service

K. M.

Nice friendly pub.

M. R.

Ok for a local's pub

P. M. G.

Good food pub grub

R. J.

Drinks expensive nice place though

H. O.

Great place for food or a drink

C.

Very friendly and helpful staff.

R. P.

Good food good service

C. A.

Was nice food

V. M. H.

Family & kids friendly. Visit again.

T. W.

Service and food great

S. T.

Great place to take the family

M. K.

Nice pint

L. W.

The food was amazing

E. P.

Love it Really nice place

K. F.

Nice cosy pub

P. F.

Lovely pint!!

S. R.

Nice atmosphere.

J. G. S.

Nice

N. B.

Excellent service

R. B.

Great place

J. f.

Proper pub!

M. A.

Cleanliness

R. G.

Sound as 😁

L. P.

(Translated) A cozy village drinker where guests are open at noon on Monday. I drank a good homemade beer. (Original) Hangulatos falusi ivó, ahol hétfőn délidőben is vannak vendégek. Ittam egy jó házi sört.

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