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The Monks Retreat, Reading
Reading
RG1 1HE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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dave stray left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
Can get pretty full, there seems to be a lack of seating compared to other Spoons, I recommend visiting at quieter times.
On 11th January 2012
- rating: 5
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Gill Smith left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
This was just meant to be a breakfast stop on the way to Reading beer festival but we were really impressed with the service and the ale here. The choice of ales was good and we enjoyed Rebellion Smuggler and Lymestone Gaul Stone as well as a good breakfast. I didn't realise till we went in that it is one of the better Wetherspoon outlets and has made it into the 2011 Good Beer Guide.
On 10th May 2011
- rating: 7
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dave stray left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
I quite liked this Wetherspoons. Rang up to apply here for a job here once, was pretty drunk at the time!
On 8th August 2010
- rating: 4
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Old Boots left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
Large 'spoons with two serveries, a small bar at the front and a larger L shaped one further back, slightly confusing to the unwary or the drunk. Pleasant marble flooring and columns, old fashioned booths in the rear area. The beer was excellent and there was a very wide range in addition to the Real Ale Festival ales. The front pavement area looks to be monopolised by low rent smokers.
On 21st November 2009
- no rating submitted
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Richard Arwkrite left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
On approach to this pub the sometimes noisy customers on the patio area can . be off putting but were found to be quite harmless. Easy access for a wheelchair and a disabled toilet on the right hand side just through the entrance. The pub is on two levels ,limiting access for the disabled to the lower,smaller bar . Beer and wine were OK but the food we found to be below a reasonable standard.
On 22nd September 2009
- no rating submitted
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john mcgraw left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
A smaller Wetherspoon's than the one up the road with an L shaped bar.Had a good range of local real ales.
On 13th August 2009
- rating: 6
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Clive Thompson left this review about The Monks Retreat (JD Wetherspoon)
Small fronted JDW that is a bit deceptive. There's a small bar to the left as you enter but if the beer choice there doesn't inspire you go up the steps and you'll find a much larger bar with more choice.
On 2nd February 2009
- rating: 6
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