Allied Arms - Reading

One of the few independent pubs of readings! good priced, but beer selection could be better. the inner is very small, but the garden can be a great place at su... read more One of the few independent pubs of readings! good priced, but beer selection could be better. the inner is very small, but the garden can be a great place at sunny weather, or even in the evening as there are heating

Beautiful remote garden they can forget that they are in the city center. is very busy. old and rustic charm in bar area. read more Beautiful remote garden they can forget that they are in the city center. is very busy. old and rustic charm in bar area.

We had a disappointing experience at The Allied Arms and will not be returning. Despite the charming ambiance of the pub, we were disappointed with the service... read more We had a disappointing experience at The Allied Arms and will not be returning. Despite the charming ambiance of the pub, we were disappointed with the service from the bar staff, particularly a young waitress who seemed cold and uninterested in serving us. We were told to leave at 11:15, even though we had been served after last orders were called at 11. The high prices of drinks added to our shock at being treated so poorly. When we asked for plastics to take our drinks outside, we were rudely told there were none and then pressured to leave immediately. The manager's behavior was cold and borderline aggressive, culminating in the deliberate opening of a door to force us out into the cold. As experienced hospitality workers ourselves, we have never encountered such unnecessary and cruel treatment. We urge the owner to reconsider the staff representing the pub, as this kind of behavior is damaging to the business and its reputation.

We made the error of bringing our fourteen-year-old to this restaurant right before 6pm on a peaceful Sunday evening. We were served drinks (which we paid for)... read more We made the error of bringing our fourteen-year-old to this restaurant right before 6pm on a peaceful Sunday evening. We were served drinks (which we paid for) at four minutes to six, only to be promptly asked to leave at 6pm because we had a minor with us. The behavior was completely unacceptable. This establishment has been a favorite of ours for years, but not anymore.

I really enjoy this pub, although it can be a bit expensive. The atmosphere is fantastic, with a great variety of beers to choose from. There is also a spacious... read more I really enjoy this pub, although it can be a bit expensive. The atmosphere is fantastic, with a great variety of beers to choose from. There is also a spacious garden out the back. It is conveniently located in the center of town.