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Now called the Kennet Arms since the old landlord departed to the Horse and Jockey.
The inside is all 'new bar', laminated tiles and shiny pumps, with pass�e scrawls along the bar ("what happens in the Kennet stays in the Kennet") etc.
No ales on, Guinness was OK I guess. Music stupidly loud for a Tuesday evening. There was a plasma screen on but turned to mute so what's the point?
Half-finished garden out the back with two roaming 'puppy' dogs.
Can't find much to be positive about really.
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only been in this pub twice, sadly two times too many in my experience. i'd read the reviews on this site and was expecting a warn welcome, sadly it couldn't have been any more different. the bar staff were self involved in either their mobile phones or chatting to their mates, heaven forbid you should actually want them to pour a pint! now, I could imagine that i might have called in on a bad day, but both times i passed by were equally unmemorable. they certainly won't be getting my vote (or money) in future!
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I HAVE ONLY REGISTERED ON THIS SITE TO TELL THE WORLD THAT THIS BAR IS THE GREATEST IRISH BAR IN THE WORLD!!!!
I HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD AND SAMPLED A LOT OF BARS AND THIS ONE IS HEADS AND TAILS ABOVE ALL OTHERS.. EVERY PERSON I MEET ON MY TRAVELS AND WEN THEY ASK FOR THE BEST BAR IN IRELAND I TELL THEM ITS IN ENGLAND! READING ON CORNER OF PELL STREET AND EDGAR ROAD, IF YOU ARE IN READING FIR ONE NIGHT MAKE SURE ITS SPENT HERE!!!! Except the whoe Galway thing those Neylans are on haha Giggity
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The beer garden is huge and has lovely heaters out the back with great shelter for us smokers. Best pub in reading by far!!!!!
anonymous - 19 Jul 2007 22:21 |
Bit rough to be honest
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This is the best pub I have ever drank in! The locals are very friendly and Martin and Mary are the best landlords I have ever come across. If you are in Reading check it out for yourself.
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Have been in this pub once it seemed ok but once you become a regular it becomes a second home. My cousin visited me from Ireland but as I was not home called into this pub. They were welcomed with open arms, had a round of drink bought for them and they invited my cousin to play football that weekend. Now you dont get many pubs lke this anymore!
bker5 - 24 May 2006 12:40 |
A great Irish pub (you'd never guess!) with great people and the occasional bit of live folk music as only the Irish can. An extended family if ever one could be found in a pub.
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who ever this anonymous person is and this caz is they are full of s***. This pub is great it is not gothic and is not gay. it is a friendly IRISH pub. the staff is lovely Martin, Mary, Andrew and Linda. they are lovely pople. Martin and mary are the best landlord and landlady ever!!!!! BEST PUB IN READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HPOEFULL THEY HAVE MANY MORE YEARS AS LANDLORD AND LANDLADY!!!!!!!!!
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the best gothic pub in town. also very welcoming to gay people and transexuals. espescially on friday and saturday nights when our resident dj ronnie sex machine is in the house.
anonymous - 8 Dec 2004 03:57 |
its a great pub apart from all the weirdos. especially the bar staff and watch out for nick cos he eats children.
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this pub is a lovely irish pub great craic every weekend. come down on Friday night for their own band aide the money they raise is for a children hospice. so come along and show your support and have a good laugh!!!
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This pub is great on saturday nights they have a really good DJ 'ROCKET RONNIE' (70's and 80's music) come and see great craic hey!!!!!!!! also the best service a customer could want
Tracey O'neil - 27 Oct 2004 00:19 |
Lovely irish pub. friendly staff, and you are made very welcome!
Shona Mcmanus - 23 Sep 2004 22:57 |
This pub is a wonderful irish pub, suited for any culture. Also the best pint of guinness in town.
Therese Neylan - 13 Sep 2004 23:22 |
Lovely friendly Irish pub. Great service, and you are always made to feel very welcome.
Emily - 27 Jan 2004 11:13 |
