O'Neill's, Reading

NOISY NOISY NOISY - Music WAY TOO LOUD. Unable to hold a conversation. B Awful Place.

Big barn of a place with a dark interior and seemingly little atmosphere outside of busy evening times. There were a couple of ales available - condition fair but notably more expensive than other pubs nearby.

Usual deal inside this large rectangular bar with a range of seating areas and faux-Irish decor. However, if only by coincidence, at least it was an Ireland live Euro 2016 match on the various screens, large and small when I stopped by. Two narrow patio areas outside on the pavement. Three real ales on handpump, which was at least one more than I anticipated, with Doom Bar, Sharp's Atlantic (£3.25) and Summer Lightning on offer (and a more extensive range of pump clips on the back wall than one might expect from the chain).

A typical O'Neills setup with three beers on,St Austell Proper Job, Hobgoblin Gold and of course Doombar, the first of the trio was ok without being outstanding. The breakfast was very good and the only reason I would likely return here.