Great Expections - Reading

Pub, Breakfast, Beer
London Street 33, RG1 4PS Reading, GB

Great Expections

3.9 / 5 (4103 reviews)

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A recent review of the restaurant reveals a mixed bag of experiences. Some customers were pleased with the service, atmosphere, and drinks, while others had complaints about the food quality and poor service. The private dining room received positive feedback, with guests enjoying the decor and menu options. However, there were instances of unprofessionalism, including poor communication and rude behavior from staff. Overall, the restaurant seems to have potential but may benefit from improving consistency in their offerings and customer service.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Sabrina

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 4103 reviews

Was Anonym at Great Expections a mag?
This place thoroughly met our high expectations, rooms are plenty large, staff friendly, good location to the discotech and we even made friends with a few pigeons View all feedback.

What Anonym dislikes about Great Expections:
This is a quirky venue with a literary theme. The pub has many little cubby holes in which to hide, read and write. I am a bookworm and love this place. There is a good variety of real ales, craft lagers and food. I stayed for one night, in room on November in a single room. The room was very clean and the bed was cosy. I was disappointed that the shower tap wasn't functioning properly, the hot tap on the sink was so... View all feedback.

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