Reviews of The Moderation

A great place to eat in Reading. I highly recommend it. There are many choices for having a meal in Reading near the Caversham Bridge. Several on both sides of the bridge. I have tried many of them when I was visiting. I tried this particular one the first time and came back 3 times in a week. It is located at the southwest corner of A4155 and Randolph Road. The only parking seems to be street parking but it is easily walkable for the area. It is a very nice pub-like atmosphere with Tables in front, inside, and out back of the building in a courtyard. The seating is a variety of options from 4-seat arrangements and bench seating to large outdoor picnic styles under a tent. The inside is wood floors with a bar. The staff was wonderful and helpful. The food and drink came out quickly. They have a large menu with a lot of variety. I tried the Sunday roast dinner, the burger, and something like Peking Duck. Every meal I got was delicious. I tried their cider and it was also excellent. Overall, it was excellent every time that I went there. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area hungry for a good meal or looking for a nice place to share a drink.

We were there mainly for dinner and not the pub and were presently surprised as the food was tastier than we expected. I would definitely recommend this place if you love far Eastern cuisine. The service is good, attentive too. It would be 5 stars if we were not given table right next to the toilets.

…Visited the Mod on a Saturday afternoon for a beer and some food. Good traditional pub. Managed to get a table without booking luckily. The staff were really great. Generally a really good atmosphere. Impressed with the food. I had the calamari for starter then the stir fried rice with chicken and prawn. Decent portions and I thought the food was good. I did have to 'gate crash' a birthday party round the side area to get to the toilets at one point but managed to figure out who the birthday person was and wish them a happy birthday from a completely random stranger. Much to everyone's amusement. Yes great staff. I will go back and recommend the Moderator for sure. Update: Back again for Sunday pint with friends. Nice relaxed vibe. Tip: for parking look for the Crown Plaza hotel car park, there are then 2 pay and display car parks by the riverside (to the left of the hotel). 2 hours free parking. 🌟

Not eaten here for a good while (no reason, just busy) but wow !!! What we’ve been missing out on , treated to a meal by my mother in law before our holiday , we returned immediately after we got back for our wedding anniversary- so pleased to see it busy on a Monday night and I can see why. Super friendly, attentive and warm service, and seriously good quality, authentic and stunning food. This is now our go to place for food locally. Couldn’t recommend enough, thank you 🙏🏻

Tricky to describe this place. It's an old belt and braces boozer modernised with an asian fusion restaurant attached. Bags of character, small but well curated range of ales. Very good, sometimes excellent food quality though a little too seafood for my taste. Has a locals vibe and was packed the few times I have been in. Might disappoint if you're looking for high end Thai, but absolutely knocks it out of the park for pub/gastropub fayre. I liked it very much and would recommend you give it a shot on a family/mates night with beers, as portions are generous and flavourful. They even play sports on the screens. Recommended.

What wonderful food choices and really well cooked. As a family we had, Thai sharing platter to start, wow what a start! English and Thai main meals that were generous and tasted great. finishing off with a Moderation Mess that we had to share as well as we were full by that stage. Staff were really attentive and cheerful, and lots of family groups of all ages. We will definitely go back again. If you go, I don't think you will be disappointed.'

The atmosphere at The Moderation is relaxed and friendly. The staff are welcoming and attentive, and the other customers are always friendly and chatty. It is the perfect place to come for a casual meal with friends or family. Overall, The Moderation is a great place to eat and drink in Reading. The food is excellent, the drinks are great, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good place to eat or drink in Reading

Absolutely bloody excellent. Turned up as a party of 4 on a Wednesday, no reservation, plenty of seating and staff friendly. I had salt and pepper squid for starter (cooked fresh to order) and for main the BEST crispy chilli beef I've ever had. Good spice level. Couldn't finish the huge portion. Incredibly good value food and drinks. We left very happy and would absolutely come back!

Really nice food here, and has both Thai food and traditional pub food, but it's restaurant quality. Closest car park is next to the hotel, by the river - first two hours are free if you get a ticket. Has outdoor seating (covered) round the back of the pub as well as the front street seating, and indoor seating too.

A truly friendly pub with great variety of English and Asian pub food. The staffs are polite helpful and efficient with quick service. Ambience is pleasant and TV’s installed at good locations to view from all angles. There’s no parking on site and you may have to use a parking away from the location and have a few minutes walk to the pub.