The Wishing Well — Restaurant in Reading

It’s a pretty decent and lively local pub, situated in the heart of busy Oxford Road, between a convenience store and a pharmacy.

The bar itself is a small, comfortable space but there’s plenty of seating. Shows a variety of sporting events on several large screens situated around the bar. So you’ll be able to see most televised events here. Very popular for big football matches.

It’s usually bustling most evenings and it frequently hosts special events- I visited on St. Patricks day this year which was great fun.

The staff are friendly and welcoming and the prices for draught beers and ciders are very reasonable. Only had the Guinness so cannot comment on wines or spirits or other drinks. Theres a seated area outside which is also the smoking area. Good transport links nearby- right by the main road, close to bus stops and Reading West station plus walking distance from the town centre. Accessible too as its all on the ground floor with no steps to access.

Do not assume it’s for locals only- it’s a really friendly place and worth a visit to support a decent...

True locals pub created from an old shop premises on the Oxford Road. Limited seating but attractive pricing with frequent specials and attentive staff. Can get high energy in the evenings (for good and for bad) but it's a well run pub that's worth dropping by, where locals are happy to chat. Likeable place that I pop in...

Nice typical English Bar. Great fun to be had here. Good selection of Beers. No Food Menu. Nice place to watch Sport on TV and have a nice Pint in good company. Under new Management. On the Oxford Road in the West Reading area Bus stop for 17 Bus to Town and on up to Tilehurst outside. Great for...