Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 6959 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Shinfield Arms:
The quality of the vegan menu has declined. The nachos are the standout dish, but the mushroom cake is awful and the other choices are uninspiring. The staff was unable to provide ingredient information for their menu items, noting that they are all premade. View all feedback. What J likes about The Shinfield Arms:
We ate there last night and had some good food and drink. The dishes on the menu were really varied and plenty of choice. We tried the confit duck and the ham and chicken pie as well as some desserts. My only comment would be that pie would have benefited from more meat in it and a thicker sauce as I was left trying to scoop it out of the dish with a knife and fork. It was tasty though, so not bad. It was a little co... View all feedback.

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Google
4.3 ★ from 2044 reviews
Mr
28.12.2023 - 09:49

Follow Mr Mrs R on TikTok. Convenient location just off the M4 after visiting my wife's aunt. I can't provide a full review as I didn't dine there. There was a...

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Agapito
28.12.2023 - 09:49

Cost per person ranges from £30 to £40. The food, service, and atmosphere all scored a 4 out of 5.

Adrian
28.12.2023 - 09:49

Cost per person is around £40-50. The food and service both receive a 5-star rating, while the atmosphere is rated 4 stars.

VICKI
28.12.2023 - 09:49

Nicely decorated pub with cosy feel and a very nice outside seating area. I really like this pub and the punters Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Mark
28.12.2023 - 09:49

Price per person: £10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Beef Burger

Aggregated
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Michele
18.09.2023 - 15:27

This charming pub is located just off the M4 in Reading. It has a cozy and inviting atmosphere. We chose to dine outside, but unfortunately, the food took a whi...

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Andrea
18.09.2023 - 15:27

Four of us went to the restaurant on a Friday evening. It wasn't very busy, so we sat in one of the booths. It took so long for someone to take our drink order...

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Claire
18.09.2023 - 15:27

The food menu and service at this restaurant are top-notch. The atmosphere is fantastic with both a lovely outdoor dining space and a great outdoor area. Perfec...

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James
18.09.2023 - 15:27

Nice little gastropub. Good outside area with wind breaks to make the experience more enjoyable. Need to book during busy periods, but we nipped in for lunch an...

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Robert
18.09.2023 - 15:27

Very good food however I think I got ill from this visit unfortunately. The burger didn't need the onions rings, but was pretty good after adding some Tommy K....

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Menu
2.3 ★ from 3 reviews

The restaurant offers an incredible variety of delicious dishes in a stunning pub and garden setting.

The quality of the vegan menu has declined. The nachos are the standout dish, but the mushroom cake is awful and the other choices are uninspiring. The staff wa...

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The restaurant offers a decent veggie and vegan menu, but I cannot comment on the other dishes as I only tried one. Unfortunately, the service was slow and my m...

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Happycow
2.5 ★ from 3 reviews
crimblecrumble
24.03.2024 - 11:18

The vegan menu was more impressive in the past. The nachos stand out as the standout item on the menu. However, the mushroom pie was disappointing and the other...

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RichardWhitehouse
24.03.2024 - 11:18

The veggie and vegan menu at this restaurant sounded promising, but I can only speak to the dish I tried. Unfortunately, the service was slow and my Mushroom We...

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Facebook
4.1 ★ from 494 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 1136 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 3269 reviews

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