Old Bell - Reading

Grill, Vegetarian, Vegan
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Old Bell

Old Bell
4.0 / 5 (5392 reviews)

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The Old Bell received mixed reviews, with some diners experiencing long wait times, rude staff, and underwhelming portions. However, others praised the restaurant for its vegan menu, great food, and attentive service. The Manager was highlighted for excellent customer service. The restaurant offers a good variety of dishes, with prices ranging from £10-£50 per person. Recommended dishes include Full English Breakfast, Pigs in Blanket in a Hole, Fish and Chips, and more. Despite some negative experiences, overall, the Old Bell seems to be a popular choice with many diners.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Nady

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★ 4 / 5 from 5392 reviews

Was Dave at Old Bell a mag?
Whilst there were only two waiters/waitreses working, they wereboth VERY efficient and polite. We had some lovley food and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Hunters Chicken, Steak and Ale Pie, Fish and Chips View all feedback.

What Debbie Keeping dislikes about Old Bell:
We booked a table for 14.00pm and did not receive our meal until 15.15pm. A member of staff did not even come and ask if our meals were satisfactory. We also ordered some side orders but these did not arrive but they still tried to charge us for them. When we went to pay our bill a male member of staff was abrupt and rude he just said do you want to pay did not even say thank you or good bye turned back and carried o... View all feedback.

debbie-keeping
27.12.2023

We booked a table for 14.00pm and did not receive our meal until 15.15pm. A member of staff did not even come and ask if our meals were satisfactory. We also ordered some side orders but these did not arrive but they still tried to charge us for them. When we went to pay our bill a male member of staff was abrupt and rude he just said do you want to pay did not even say thank you or good bye turned back and carried on serving customers. I have been here on numerous occasions but after todays experience will not be coming back. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

paul-bardrick
27.12.2023

Have just eaten here today Korean strips fan and then rib of beef slow Cooke for 7 hours all trimmings stunning will be back next week Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Sunday Roast

karen-willmott-weed5
27.12.2023

Great night out, good food and service. There was quite a lot of us all having different meals and we all got what we wanted and the wait wasn't too long. No doubt we will be back for another meet up in the not too distant future. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

nady-habib
29.03.2025

I visited the Pub today morning and the guy serving the breakfast was very rude and unfriendly at all. I asked for cheese he said we are not serving cheese for breakfast however I get cheese for breakfast before when I was in Premier in as guest and normally we use this hotel for business purpose. The coffee was cold , the egg was not properly boiled , the sausage quality was bad ; the toaster is not working properly Actually It is the worst breakfast I have ever had Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2

danny
29.03.2025

Really enjoyed my visit and the service from Steven was exceptional! Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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