Slug & Lettuce, Reading

Large rectangular bar housed in the imposing (if rather austere) former main post office building but made-over at some stage with anonymous semi-modern furniture and decor that could really be anywhere. The only features to note are eight large circular columns supporting the ceiling and some finickety cast-iron railings on the stairs up to the Loft Bar and down to the toilets. Also has a rear patio beer garden. Two handpumps on the counter, offering Doom Bar and Pride (£2.90). To be fair, it was actually a rather better place for a quick stop than I was expecting.

Very average and plain Yates. I did eat here once and did not get food poisoning so thats a bonus. The best beer on offer was John Smiths. That may tell you something.