The Royal Oak — Restaurant in Reading

The Royal Oak hasn't really changed much over 20 years! I've been in here not often during this time. I's a typical British pub, with darts, pool and a jukebox, ticking a lot of things you might want in a pub. Not sure if they do food but they have bar snacks and with with the Carlsberg I had, was very reasonably priced, especially these days!! I think I paid £5.60 for a pint and a bag of pork scratchings. It is a little tired and could do with a freshen up, the car park hasn't changed, at the top of a steep drive and pot holes abound, also unlit. Friendly staff and locals, apparently gets very busy with teens and 20's on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights or when the footy is on! I gave 3 stars not because it's a bad pub, but it's also not a great...

Lovely pub and friendly service however I think they need to up their game with regard to Covid 19. We sat at an inside table with empty used glasses from previous customers and these were not removed even when our drinks order was brought to the table. So as well as leaving dirty glasses on the table the table and chairs were not disinfected between customers. Not good. I then saw some other people sit at an inside table where exactly the same thing happened. Surely as soon as a table is vacated it should be cleared down and disinfected before other people can use it. I’m not sure the outside tables were being cleared and disinfected either. Just a little more care And effort can make all...

The bar girl was rude. Apparently because it was her last day as she”hated the manager”. My dog Charlie normally is fine with all people and children but the bar gir took exception and called for the manager!! He asked to talk me outside and proceeded to lecture me about manners, dog care and other issues. I told him that the issue was simple, don’t leave a disgruntled employee in charge of the pub, certainly without a licence or training!! He proceeded to ask me to leave which I of course did and will not return, other than an apology. In my view the bar/S should not be left with one clearly untrained person in charge. Whoever owns this joint get...