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The Victoria Cross, Reading

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Unit B2, 350 Basingstoke Road
Reading
RG2 0NT
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Quinno _ left this review about The Victoria Cross

First visit in a long time and a brief one at that. Wandered in, saw all the clips turned, almost empty fridges and no staff behind the bar. Drunk out by the football the previous or just terrible management? Probably both, as the latter would cause the former.

July 2019
Refurbed and now called the Victoria Cross rather than the Trooper Potts - presumably because the Greene King suits didn't approve of the 'Pooper Trotts' nickname coined by the locals…

September 2016
Reading’s newest pub – a large new-build aircraft hanger Greene King outlet and named in honour of the town's only Victoria Cross holder. The main large left front facing bar is for the cheap, deep-fried no-frills family dining experience and has an upper mezzanine level affording breathtaking views of the car park the Basingstoke Road. To the right through a door is a second smaller (but still sizeable ) over 18s bar with TV sports. Five pumps, four on; GK IPA, OSH, Abbot and Robinson Dizzy Blonde, the latter of which was gratifyingly cheap for Reading at just over 3 quid a pint and drank well enough. Punters less challenging than expected. Overall, it's better than I expected though I doubt I'll feel the need to revisit any time soon.

On 18th March 2022 - no rating submitted
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Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Reading, 2.12 miles, 40 min walk (show)
Reading, 2.12 miles, 40 min walk (show)
Reading West, 2.46 miles, 47 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Victoria Cross, Reading
18th Mar 2022, 15:49
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
13th Mar 2022, 15:54
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  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Darts : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Jukebox : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : No last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 18 March 2022 by Quinno _
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