The Monk's Retreat

163 Friar Street, RG1 1HE - Reading
·£10–20 Bar British
Menu The Monk's Retreat
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80/100
6188 recommendations

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3.5/5
330 reviews
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3.8/5
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🌳 Outdoor seating 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Sports 44 Lunch 37 TV 35 Spoons 30 Reading 25 English breakfast 21 Value 18 Management 15

👍 Recommended by 7 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 118 907 6371
📍 Address: 163 Friar Street, Reading

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 09:00 AM
Monday1 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday2 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday4 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Friday5 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Saturday6 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday7 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Google Reviews ⭐ 3.8/5 (1533)

Ella Gorian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2 months ago
Mushy peas and fish-n-chips are super delicious 😋 Zach, the bartender, was very helpful with choice of drinks and Guiness beer is a total must. Loved the place! …
Misako Minshull
a month ago
NOT RECOMMENDED. Worst pub experience I ever had, I think. …
C N ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
a month ago
Went in to the monks retreat. They very kindly put the football for us and sorted us a table. …
Charlotte Drablow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4 months ago
The Monks Retreat is a lively spot that’s great for a casual drink or a meal with friends. The atmosphere is welcoming with plenty of seating and a good mix of locals and visitors. Drinks are well priced with a wide range of beers, ciders …
sandesh sangroula ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2 months ago
Tasty breakfast and excellent service, nice and clean place
Alana Everest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 months ago
Me and my friends were in there till it closed yesterday evening and had such a great night! Bar tenders were amazing, we had Phillip looking after us and I think Callum was the other guys name too, but they were so so great! Highly recommend!!

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves happy-hour food
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Parking
Difficult to find a space

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