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    Alto Lounge

    4.3 (12 reviews)
    ModerateBars, British, Cafes
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Qype User (sbkoc…)

    Since coming across it, this has been the new favourite amongst my friends - for a number of reasons: - it's one of the few places that serves great coffee in the evening (we love Workhouse, but it closes at 4-ish!) - great location with free parking in the Waitrose car park - friendly and genuinely helpful staff: asked for a soya milk cappuccino, if soya milk wasn't available they go out and buy some (has happened twice now) - family friendly: free games (and not just for kids: scrabble, trivial pursuit, jenga...) and colouring books / crayons - free community book exchange, bring your books & take some free - lovely atmosphere in the evening: candles on tables, rustic decor, lots of people having conversations over coffees and/or food - great tasting, quality food. Can't find a bad point about them at all. Except perhaps that it's usually busy... we've never failed to find a table but have had to share a longer table with others before.

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    Short walk from the Thames path. Delicious food with halloumi and vegan options and burgers too.

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    8 years ago

    Probably the best café anywhere tbh... The atmosphere and food is fantastic, their breakfast pancakes are especially great!!

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    11 years ago

    Alto lounge has a great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food is lovely, definitely a place to visit!!!

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    A great place to eat in Caversham.

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    WorkHouse Coffee Company - The Beans.

    WorkHouse Coffee Company

    4.2(22 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    ££

    Without a doubt, one of the best cups of coffee I've had since arriving in Reading (other than my…read moreown at home, of course), Workhorse is truly all about the coffee. Technically a chain (because there are now two of them), this is a very small independent player, competing on Reading's "coffee corner" with six other shops within 100 yards (Starbucks, Costa, Coffee Republic, West Cornwall Pasty, Pret and the one-off independent Picnic). This location of Workhorse (the other is in West Reading) is in the historic King George Hotel, believed to be one of the very oldest buildings in Reading and dates back to 1423. The shop is a completely unique split-level and since they only opened recently, is still quaintly hand finished. Certainly a nicer character than the cookie cutter Starbucks. If the competition is only about the coffee and the service, Workhorse wins hands down. Choosing my beans (eight little tubs of Guatemalan, Ethiopian, Kenyan and more I can't recall), they were ground right then and there, put into a one-off drip filter and hand watered into my coffee cup. Talk about fresh! And the food choices are all local, which made my ham, chorizo and cheese ciabatta completely guilt-free. The guy serving me was happy to talk coffee. He was particularly engaging regarding their style of coffee making as well as my thoughts on french press. He didn't get drawn into comparisons with "the other guys" across the street. (Literally, across the street - you can see their bright green banner in the window in my picture!) All of that would be worth five stars, but I have to take one back because sadly, there is no free wireless available in the shop. As I read online, that's not the demographic of customer they want to reach. That's okay. Since that's the market I'm in, I'll pop in for great coffee but it won't be my hangout.

    Sunday morning find here in Reading in a quaint spot located at The George Hotel. Ordered an…read moreAmericano with cream. Wow, flush with flavour and taste, just the right amount of bitterness. The coffee bean selection looks exceptional and looking forward to repeated visits.

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    WorkHouse Coffee Company - The barista creates your coffee on the opposite side of the order counter.

    The barista creates your coffee on the opposite side of the order counter.

    WorkHouse Coffee Company - WorkHouse Coffee Company in Reading

    WorkHouse Coffee Company in Reading

    WorkHouse Coffee Company

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    Crooked Billet

    Crooked Billet

    4.9(13 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    £££

    Incredible pub for food. Tucked down a lane you'd never stumble across, the rough road and tight…read morehedges will make you wonder if you've taken a wrong turn. Don't give up! They have brilliant, brilliant food. Definitely a special occasion-type place. We stayed at a nearby B&B (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/234858-Larchdown-Farm-Reading) that recommended we have dinner here. It's a nice old pub with two small rooms and one larger one. There's no room just for drinks, now, as they do a roaring business in lunches and dinners, it seems. It was very dim and romantic on the night I was there (which suited me fine). The menu is extensive. There's lots of choice, and a lot of game, too. The service was top-notch, efficient but quiet. The menu on their website is representative, but not exact. I had a starter of calves' liver with black pudding and tarragon mustard sauce, with a main of rare roe deer fillet. The wine list was good. Desserts were very nice, too, although my only complaint is that the cheese was far too chilled when they served it. Not a big deal, I let it sit a while. Starters in the £8 neighbourhood, and mains around £17-£20. It feels like the sort of place that celebrities hang out in when they're in the country. I'm told Kate Winslet had her wedding reception here: that feels about right. The posters indicate they get live music in from time to time as well.

    Superb country pub, a little out of the way down a country lane. Lots of atmosphere and with…read morehelpful and attentive staff. Food absolutely delicious , and a wide choice. Venue not very large and can be quite noisy when full which it often is. So recommend booking.

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    Crooked Billet - A festive piano

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    The car park?

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    Painting in the men's toilet!

    Alto Lounge - bars - Updated August 2026

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