The Botanist - Reading

Walked in on a quiet Wednesday evening, and the long haired, quite frankly stressed out bartender, said he wasn't serving big groups, and refused to look at us.... read more Walked in on a quiet Wednesday evening, and the long haired, quite frankly stressed out bartender, said he wasn't serving big groups, and refused to look at us. There was 8 of us, not exactly the biggest group going. Guy obviously stressed out, needs a holiday.

Lovely pub. Best one in town. Now video or TV on the wall. Honest real ales and ciders and great service read more Lovely pub. Best one in town. Now video or TV on the wall. Honest real ales and ciders and great service

Great selection of drinks. Lovely friendly an knowledgeable bar staff. Proper old boozer decor and dog friendly! read more Great selection of drinks. Lovely friendly an knowledgeable bar staff. Proper old boozer decor and dog friendly!

Did cocktail making experience with friends and it was really good fun, despite my initial concerns. Our staff member (Callum, thank you owner! was really chill... read more Did cocktail making experience with friends and it was really good fun, despite my initial concerns. Our staff member (Callum, thank you owner! was really chill and knowledgeable and made it really fun, great customer service. Afterwards we got cocktails and this was quick, good service and a really nice atmosphere. I do in retrospect worry though that the cocktail making might have been disruptive to others cos we were quite excited.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic, with the hanging kebabs and the sharing cookie dessert being standouts. The service was excellent and the venue itself... read more The food at this restaurant is fantastic, with the hanging kebabs and the sharing cookie dessert being standouts. The service was excellent and the venue itself is absolutely beautiful.