Pavlov's Dog, Reading

Service of the indifferent food left quite a lot to be desired, with confusions aplenty (even on a quiet lunchtime). No beer worth drinking.

19 Nov 2007 00:30

Nags Head, Reading

Awesome range of real ale, friendly service, cracking value. Worth the trip for Reading from far and wide. A whole pub-crawl in just one pub.

19 Nov 2007 00:29

The Lamb and Flag, Oxford

Surprised that some of the reviews are so negative.

Fine cask all - notably, for my taste, the Lamb and Flag Gold, which jas proven an excellent introduction for continental visitors unused to the stuff - and several rooms, so that the pub is rarely dominated by one noisy group. Service generally friendly and fine, and beer prices as sensible as they get in Oxford.

Along with the White Horse and perhaps the Grapes, the best bet in this part of the world.

19 Nov 2007 00:27