Monks Retreat Reading
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Taking Bookings
- Pub
The Monks Retreat is a beloved pub right in the heart of Reading, offering a welcoming spot for everyone. Whether you're here for a casual pint or a night out with friends, this pub has the perfect atmosphere. Inside, you'll find plenty of large plasma screens showing all the big games from Sky Sports and BT Sports, so sports fans won’t miss a minute of the action.
The food menu caters to all tastes, with a wide variety of options from bar snacks and juicy burgers to hearty pub classics and delicious pizzas. It’s also a family-friendly venue, with a fantastic kids’ menu to keep the little ones happy. And, of course, no Sunday visit is complete without enjoying their traditional Sunday roast, served with all the trimmings.
For those warmer days or crisp evenings, the outdoor seating area comes complete with heaters, making it a great choice all year round. Whether you're enjoying a cold drink in the sun or warming up by the heaters in the winter, The Monks Retreat is a go-to spot for good food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Thursday | 9:00 | 0:00 | |
| Friday | 9:00 | 1:00 | |
| Saturday | 9:00 | 1:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 23:00 |
- Pub
- After work drinks , Chatting and Drinking , Chilling with mates
- Friar Street
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
- None
- Background Music
- Terrace
- Sky Sports
- Boxing, Champions League, Cricket/Ashes
Address
Monks Retreat Reading, 163 Friar Street, RG1 1HE
Area
Friar Street
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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