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15 years ago
Couldn't fault the place apart from being quite expensive. Very polite young staff and its a lovely old building.
Woodcote Road
Chazey Heath
Mapledurham
Oxfordshire RG4 7UG
United Kingdom
0118 972 2140
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http://www.homecountiespubs.co.uk/packhorse/
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What time does The Packhorse open?
The Packhorse opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does The Packhorse close?
The Packhorse closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Packhorse closes at 10:30 PM on Sunday.
Mon-Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Does The Packhorse serve alcohol?
Yes, The Packhorse serves alcohol.
Does The Packhorse have parking?
Yes, The Packhorse has parking options.
Does The Packhorse allow outdoor smoking?
Yes, The Packhorse allows outdoor smoking.
Does The Packhorse have free WiFi?
Yes, The Packhorse has free WiFi.
People searched for Pubs 328 times last month within 10 miles of this business.
I first encountered The Catherine Wheel on a Reading CTC bike ride many years ago. It's down…read moreStation Rd that sees little traffic. There is parking & a pleasant beer garden. The last timem I visited was by train with my girlfriend for a Saturday lunchtime session of a couple of pints of well kept beer & lunch. The bar area has low exposed beams in keeping wit the age of the place. The food is above average in both quality & price. Well worth a visit!
Nice friendly atmosphere always plenty of chat around the bar and really good choice of well kept…read morebeers ,not had the food here but it has a good reputation from all the locals who praise the young chef highly
Sweet Jesus, Mary mother of God. This isn't a pub. It's…read moresomeone's house. You may just have stepped back fifty years in time. I'm pretty sure that it breaks every H&S rule known to mankind, but it's incredible and boy is it cheap! Superb real ale. Beards galore. Scabby. Horrible. Sticky carpets. Live music. TWO EiGHTY A PINT. Bar games. Dead rats in the toilet OK that was an exaggeration. Just go there. Now.
Situated somewhere between Royal Berks Hospital & Kings Rd, therefore a brisk walk from the town…read morecentre. This pub has a mission - to serve very fine beer which it does extremely well! Very much a camra pub, slightly tatty which bothers me not a jot & slightly eccentric - in the nicest possible way! Worth a visit if beer is your sin. probably not the best pub in Reading if you want to pick up girlies!
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Fun place to grab a beer. They allow food brought in as well if you like. Grab a booth in the back…read moreand read something of your choice.
A classic British pub with lots of nooks and crannies and places to hide out of our usually crap…read moreweather. Lots of beers and ciders to choose from but be careful some are stronger than others. Good staff with a sense of humour and the place is usually busy. Not too noisy as it's a pub not a sports bar. You go here for the beer and banter.
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I have to say that this was a pretty awesome pub, especially with all the beers that they had on…read moretap. Mind you, being an Outlander, I can't actually say whether I know if the beers are craft or not, but the selection was pretty awesome, especially since this was a suburban type of pub, well, close to it because it was sort of on the edge of the centre of Reading. Yeah, I liked it.
Authentic English pub with the wides range of beers from across Europe that I have seen . Very niceread more
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I tried the mixed grill at Griffin which included a large portion of chips, ham, small 3 oz steak,…read morechicken, sausage, and blood sausage. Portions were large, food was good, and service was great.
The Sunday roast is lovely! Especially with an Abbot Ale. A very charming pub not far from the…read morebridge.
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The Lyndhurst Pub is one of the best food pubs in Reading. They have special offers on near every…read moreday to entice in new customers, but for those who know the pub, they are also a great excuse to keep coming back for more! There are a lot of regular local people as it's such a nice place to go for a drink and some great food :)
The bar staff are really friendly here, and they have a good range of beers, lagers and ciders, as…read morewell as the usual back bar, to keep everyone happy. There is a quiz here every sunday which is always fun, and you get the chance to win big money too! On top of all this the food is awesome, what more could you want?
I loved it here. We had fish and chips with curry sauce. Great food, great service. I can't wait…read moreto come back!
Less of a neighborhood pub and more like a bar, Three Guineas used to be the Reading rail station…read morebut is now simply attached to the rail building. I think it's probably a big place to stop-off on the way home for the business people coming back from Londontown. But I certainly wouldn't know anything about that at all. Really. I'm sure. Um, moving along... Full bar service with several beers on tap as well as a reasonable food service. I have seen a couple people eating here, but it just doesn't have an eating "vibe." The music is a bit loud and when there is a big game, they have a big screen television outside for the smokers.
Lovely rural pub with a very open feel to it. The food was excellent and the service good. The…read morefriendly waitress said she was a bit obsessed with cleanliness, something I love to hear in a restaurant, and it was obviously true. Went there because my daughter had raved about it the week before. Loved it, and would definitely go back.
A classic English pub but with an Indian restaurant menu. Nice fresh curries vegetarian and…read morenon-veg. with a selection of beers on tap.
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The Pack Horse Inn is a mediocre hostelry that caters mainly for office workers of nearby…read morebusinesses. It offers basic lunch time food, prepared for the most part using mass catering ingredients, put together with the same elan as school meals. Food isn't bad, just uninspiring. You can get the usual jacket potatoes, sandwiches, pre-prepared lasagna and so on, with the same old iceberg lettuce garnishes and ketchup sachets and on an on... OMG, I am yawning already.... Go only if desperately hungry or someone else is paying for your meal.
We've eaten here twice, both times in the evening. The chips are obviously frozen but everything…read moreelse is very well cooked and presented. The steak was cooked just as requested, the chicken breast moist and desserts really good but could be bigger. That said the main courses are quite large. The prices are reasonable which makes it quite good value. The staff are friendly without being annoying and the general atmosphere is relaxed.
A large party was booked here for my MIL's birthday. Despite being ripe with taxidermy, the chef…read morewas very happy to make me a special vegan meal. Let me tell you, everyone was very happy with their pre-ordered set meals, but I've never been so well catered for with my "special request" meals. The starter was much like the dairy version, a thick, earthy mushroom soup that was amazing. Instead of mushrooms on toast I had mushrooms on mushrooms and an avocado version of a Caprese salad. The show-stopper was the main of FIVE different mini dishes (fish plate had four). Including: a roasted aubergine stack, herbed rice, roasted mix vegetable stack, roasted beetroot, and curried sweet potatoes. Visually appealing and tasted very flavourful due to the freshness. The only let down was the dessert (it always is). A bowl of fruit. I know this is a preferred dish for many people, but when others are feasting on trifles and chocolate courses and even a fruit crumble, I become a very green-eyed vegan indeed. But of the quality of the starter and main, I can't complain too much (only that tiny bit). Service was pleasant, the restaurant is old pub chick, nothing to complain about. I later learned the chef, Antony Worrall Thompson, doesn't have the most gleaming of popular reputations. Since the whole family has experienced this restaurant and his great food, they completely eschew the media's ramblings (as they usually do). So don't let that put you off. Seriously, I was super impressed with my food!! 5 stars for caring about my diet, rising to the challenge and smashing it! *Look for the fencing straw pig! Cute!
Went on the spur of the moment for dinner. Was quite quiet for a Thursday. Thought the chefs menu…read morewas pedestrian so went for the steak option: chateaubriand. It was a really good piece of beef ( and we're fussy) the accompanying veggies were tasty and presentation was good. Along with a good bottle of wine we had a great evening. Oh, the sticky toffee pudding was good too. When we're in the UK and want beef, we'll be going here.
Food was great, excellent fish and chips, service was friendly and good. Gorgeous old building,…read moreinside could use a coat of paint and is not as cozy as some pubs, but still worth the visit. I would recommend it.
Nice pub on the side of the canal. Outdoor seating it sunny and smart bar and restaurant seating…read moreinside. Good carpark, but remember to register license plate Had the two course weekend meal for £27.50 We shared a pate (delicious) then both had roast chicken breast with Smokey bacon. Excellent meal and good portions. Shared a sticky date pudding after. Delicious light and oh so tasty and decadent with hot custard. Mmmm Warm efficient and friendly staff
Recommended, 100%!! If you are looking for a place to have dinner with friends, throw a party or…read morejust a have an amazing treat, The Malt Shovel is for you! The style of a classic pub combine with a river-side restaurant is one of the best things in Uxbridge. Last time I went there was for a party. I got calamari, halloumi and a steak burger, with a rosé berry drink. When we walked in, only 1 minute it took us to get to a table, 4 minutes later, we ordered drinks and food and 13 minutes later we got our food. Only 18 minutes it took to get food. Once again, 100% recommended!
This place has great food, many different ambiance settings. Old Pub, more modern covered open air…read morepatio, outside dining, hookah lounge area. Modern bar & old Pub Bar. The staff was amazing and attentive to what we ordered and respectful of food allergies and special requests. Even a surprise for the birthday girl!
Dropped in for a couple of drinks to kill a couple of hours. Had a wonderful time listening to…read morelocal musicians and talking with locals. Owners couldn't be nicer.
It may not look much from the outside, but this is my absolute favourite pub in Slough!…read more Me and my colleagues goes here a lot! The staff are extremely friendly and the prices are good. They may not have the best selection of lager but once you're there you don't mind. They have a lovely, green and well taken care of beer garden. This is a big bonus, especially during spring and summer. There is a roof over it, so even if it rains you can still enjoy sitting outdoors. We almost always get free treats as well; chips, sausages, mini burgers, sandwiches etc. which is very nice, they are all very good at making you feel welcome and appreciated as a customer. If you haven't been yet, give them a chance, pop in, you wont regret it!
Denham is a lovely traditional village, yet within the M25 and easily accessible from London (a…read moreshort distance from both the M40 and a Chiltern Railway station). It has a number of pubs, with The Green Man being well reviewed, so I thought I'd give it a try. The main building is old but nicely renovated, and it has a large beer garden. It offers interesting Real Ales which are well kept. The menu is perhaps a little limited for an establishment that terms itself a Gastropub, but the portion sizes are good, and the food tasty. Service friendly and efficient.
Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Ordered a green man burgher and it was very tasty.read more
Nice atmosphere and a good vibe for a somewhat urban pub (if Reading is urban). It's practically…read morepart of the Broad Street Mall and on the way to the Oracle, so if your shopping is working up a thirst, it's a decent stop. Comfy seating and reasonably priced beers, as they move into the dinner hours the beer and burger special is a deal and a half. Very good burger, I like the Ultimate Cheese Burger and chips, please! Often specials on drinks and meals, including Sunday Roasts and suchlike. Beer garden out back is technically a fenced in yard - I didn't notice a whole lot of garden, but it's nice to be outside. A nice friendly enough place, or perhaps I just haven't been here at the wrong time?
The pub of my youth! The atmosphere here is wicked. Always students. And watch out for Monday…read morenights which are famously pound a pint. The queuing starts at around 9 p.m. and does not stop. So get there early, maybe have a pub dinner and secure a good spot for what will undoubtedly become a very rowdy evening. Drinks are cheap, obviously even more so on Mondays. There is a really good beer garden, small but cosy at the back with heaters for winter days. They are really tight on I.D so don't even think about sneaking in. They have done it up recently and the decor is attempting to be alittle more stylish, but to be honest the atmosphere is enough to make it a realy good night out. Thumbs up! Great place to start the night.
Really nice friendly pub. A really nice place with a fire too keep us warm on these cold Newbury…read morenights. Fantastic food as well.
Under new management as of September 2010, and slowly getting it back together…read more Haven't eaten but wet sales doing OK. Good guest ale - essential for all Greene King pubs!