Brewdog Reading in Reading

Food was a huge issue, kitchen was closed without warning so half our group didn't even get to order and those that did had to wait a very long time (more than an hour). One meal was forgotten and had to be chased. Also gents toilets were closed leaving the single accessible toilet as the only available one which was terrible!

We visited this location for my partners birthday with my friend, booking was easy and simple. If you are a wheelchair user The venue has an outside ramp to the entrance and once inside you will need to get a member of staff to place down the ramp for the three steep inside steps, the ramp is long so the incline is not too steep but does feel a little insecure in the middle and a heavy power chair may feel unsafe. Once inside the place is easy to navigate. We were slightly disappointed they didn't have cards against humanity as stated on the menu and the app did not work for ordering which meant going up to a bar with no lower section and attempting to order/pay. There is a radar key accessible bathroom but this is behind two heavy doors which causes issues. The food was hot and delicious and the beer was great. Atmosphere was lovely and partner had a great time. Had to ask for the ramp to be re put out when exiting and once again felt slightly precarious but they have done the best they could with the stairs steepness.

Amazing service from Mel and Manager in Christmas jumper, first time here, definitely comeback and recommend.

First time visiting a BrewDog pub, despite the amount of Hazy Jane I seem to buy each week in the shops! Certain drinks are quite expensive, but then again, that's just a sign of the times across many pubs these days. Staff were decent, and even on a Friday night it wasn't shoulder to shoulder packed out. Toilets clean and tidy, and the interior is quite nice with a nice atmosphere.

Had some wings they selling a be funky. That evning way sick. Definitely not going back. Think you guys need to sack the chef.

We hosted a charity quiz night upstairs at BrewDog and I can't fault the experience. Molly was great with all the communications before hand, she made it so easy. The room was a perfect fit for us, there was a great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Our server Alissia was amazing, we couldn't have asked for more, it was a great night!

I ordered the vegetables and dip, staff went to check if that was possible, they returned and said yes. I ordered, and waited, and then after quite some time, they came and said they've run out of it. I ended up not being able to eat anything for the duration of their FRIENDS quiz night. Also, restroom cubicles don't all have bins in them.

Been there a few times. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Food is good and beer/wine are ok.

What can I say...waiting 2 hrs for 15 wings ....unfortunately quite disappointing....the front of house staff were excellent...the wings we did have were delicious, perfectly cooked and well presented...the sides...we had fries and onion rings....fries were good ...onion rings were inedible also the cauliflower wings inedible far too greasy and full of oil ..... Conclusion...definitely not enough staff for "wing Wednesday " advertised as unlimited wing Wednesday...turned out it was limited wing Wednesday and we simply could not wait any longer ....

We had 2 different bar maids this evening and both gave the vibe that they didn't even want to talk to us. One time was for food and drinks which didn't want to engage or offer an alternative when my choice was out of stock and made to feel like I just needed to be quick and choose for her convenience. Second I only went to the bar to ask for garlic mayo and I got told you'll have to wait, I insisted if she was going to the kitchen this was all I wanted and she huff and puffed and said fine what's your table number. Overall I wish I never left the previous bar as the service was outrageous

Oddly shaped brewdog with a limited range of beers and only 1 cider. Pinball machine a nice difference.

A very knowledgeable beer guide, who was very friendly & made the experience very enjoyable.

Food was very nice but I didn’t enjoy the 45 minute wait for any of it to come out.

Nice beers. The food is ok but too expensive for what it is, sometimes too loud.

Helpful staff, delicious food and vibe was relaxing. We had a great time at bottomless brunch.

Lovely staff and great food. Excellent vegan options and 2-4-1 vegan & vegetarian mains on Monday too. Always an amazing range of beers.

I took part in the Mead tasting experience this weekend and was blown away. Madoc was an outstanding passionate host who had selected some really unique and interesting meads that I would have never tried were it not for this event. It was great value for what we had, and then we stayed for food afterwards (and more mead) which also absolutely rocked. Really hoping they do more special events like this in future as it was such a superb reason to go to the bar for an experience, not just some drinks.

Nice beers, nice place to spend an hour with mates. Bar staff very friendly and informative about the drinks.

The host was brilliant - really knowledgeable and informative

The team at Reading are lovely and very attentive.

Great staff and lively place to have beers/soft drinks with friends and family!

We visited for the first time last night and we were both impressed. Restored some faith in the brand as the lads in Reading were polite, very quick and had great music playing. We stayed much longer than anticipated, and left happy. Date: 16/8/24 8pm-11:30

A very large selection of beer and everything is delicious. If you are in doubt about what to drink, the bartender will give you a taste of what you are interested in. Good atmosphere and service. If I'm ever in Reading, I'll definitely stop by again.

Place is doo doo, unlimited wings is a good idea but when staff take 30 mins to replenish the wings there is literally no point!

The food was amazing and the staff was amazing, Jaime and Alicia was amazing they helped us with all our enquires and was amazing all night

Good food, but small portions for the price. It's better to order directly at the bar. Good beer!

Service seems non existent. We were booked at a high table, despite making a booking with children. We were moved to sit at three separate tables in a corner. Tables were not cleared once in our 2 and a half hour stay. We placed an order for dessert and had to ask 4 times where it was (eventually we were told there was no batter for deep fried oreos). We waited 1 hour for 4 dishes of ice cream (1 was missing). There was an issue with the bar and we understood there was a lot going on for 3 staff to manage but we would definitely not visit again based on our experience. Such a pity as the food was great.

The waitress performed a masterclass performance delivering our beverages amongst the foliage of the outer garden. Amber is a real asset to this establishment.

I've been to many Brewdog locations and often the staff are quite friendly, helpful, and patient. The staff here are on a whole different level. I had a medical emergency while there and the staff were extremely attentive, generous and professional, being there for me when I couldn't take care of myself. One staff member stayed with me for more than an hour after their shift and even walked me to my hotel to make sure I was okay. Just amazing people. I was super grateful and cannot recommend them enough. As always, the food and beer selections are great too.

Came here after a poor experience with Siren. Staff friendly and different beers and coconut rum was fresh and nice. Sat outside in the sun too which was a bonus.

Have you tried BrewDog craft beer in Taiwan? I want to say that I must come here when I come to the UK. Sure enough, the local tap is the best! For food, I ordered chicken wings, but in the end I couldn’t finish them because they were too salty. But simply drinking is a good choice!

Very disappointed. Nobody checked on us. The food was average. Considering they were not busy.

Well. BrewDog is a Brewdog.. I wasn't hungry.

First time in Brewdog, absolutely amazing service by everyone, great atmosphere too, can't wait to return

Great burger, nice pint (unfortunately AF), very friendly staff and large selection of takeaway beers 🍻

Popped in for a £1 beer school and was warmly greeted, derved rapidly and was able to get a bit of work done on the side in a comfortable booth in a pleasant atmosphere.

Hi Thank you for hosting our Team event last Thursday. The barman on duty really surpassed himself with the efforts he put in to make sure everything was provided on time. Thanks

Nice helpful and friendly staff, hat tip to Tom and Charlotte. Black heart beer, Awesome.

A lovely place that feels like home with a friendly bar atmosphere. Staff are gorgeous and efficient! I know it's Brewdog and beer is your thing but, really guys, the wine is SO expensive! We didn't eat.

Great service from Lucas and Liberty!!x

Lucas and Liberty were Amazon on our visit. Love this place. When I die, I hope my ashes get spread here.

Great beer selection to wash down the shame that inevitably follows Wednesday’s bottomless wings. Many thanks to Charlotte for getting me hooked on cactus beer (which is weird, but delicious… but weird!) and many thanks to whoever thought to install a canning machine to alleviate my FOMO and let me try beers at home!

Had a great time, good beer, our server was excellent , nice food, Charlottes the best

The ale is good I couldn't stop drinking it, food was great and charlotte was a star and proper good laugh definitely will be coming back!!

Best fake Guinness Charlotte really knows her beers!

Charlotte and Lukas are the best stars you could have in your pub. Keep them for ever. Jack and macon cooked the best food in the world, but the service from Charlotte was the best in the world. Thank you!

Came here on a quiet Thursday. Service was impeccable and the staff very friendly and helpful. Thanks to Charlotte and Sam for a lovely evening. Will return

Best service I’ve had in a while (thanks to mannok - great guy) and the best beer in town. Banging.

Always like it here, good bar to share more than a few pints. Shout out to Sam and Charlotte who are doing a great job on a chilled Thursday.

I love Brewdog, and have been to their Camden, Edinburgh and Oxford branches on multiple occasions (soon to be going to their new one in Las Vegas). Unfortunately, the service in Reading's branch is pretty awful. I waited 15 minutes at the bar while the two people behind said bar did everything else other than serve or acknowledge me! While I was at the bar another customer came up to advise that due to waiting over an hour for some food, they were leaving without paying, and another table of guys got up and left without paying. I overheard one of them apologise to the one fella they left as apparently they'd only met one week previous. Not recommended, sadly.

Great night in BrewDog Reading, Sam behind the bar was awesome! We will be back.

Have visited this brewdog many times with friends and never had a bad experience. Last night however we ordered wings and beers…the wings were some of the best I’ve ever had - large, crispy, succulent. Divine. Credit to the kitchen team, and also to Alicia for wonderful and friendly service

Don't do the food. An hour wait, kids portion sizes tiny, didn't get everything that's listed on the menu, would swerve in the future!

My partner and I were gifted a burger and beer voucher and thoroughly enjoyed redeeming this. We enjoyed the food and opted to play rock, paper, scissors for a free dessert (we won). This is a great no strings offer that we were dubious of at first but turned out to be 100% genuine. We ended our night with a beer flight and found the staff recommendations (from Sam, Lucas and Mollie) to be exceptional. We told them our tastes and they matched them spot on. The beer flight was really reasonably priced. We had such a fun night and would come back. We also really enjoyed the beer and cheese tasting experience, which was led by Lucas on a different occasion but we recognised him as it was such a fun experience and Lucas shared his expert beer knowledge with us!

Great food and service, we were served by Sam and he was excellent! We will definitely be coming back for the deep fried Oreos as they were 10/10.

Friendly staff . Great company . Great food. Lovely wine . Great ambiance : First time at this great place . Will be back . Sam particularly lovely . Made our trip special . Thank u :)

Great staff..... always a warm welcome. They are my adopted family. Lucas,molly,Charlotte, Ali,Angus,Sam and madoc

Great staff who will always make time for you when not too busy. Food is great and beer is even better.

Top place, the buffalo wings and cheese sauce are the best ever

Great beer and service - Sam was excellent!

Sam is was very friendly and attentive. Very good experience at brewdog, special thanks to sam.

Amazing food like always! Absolutely love the Mac n Cheese probably my favourite thing there along with the burgers! Tried the truffle fries and they are 10/10 would 100% recommend!

I have never been so happy with a restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! The patriot burger was 10/10 and the beef was cooked to perfection! I decided to try the loaded fries inside of standard fries. These were unreal. I will definitely be returning again soon! Thank you to everyone cooks the food at Brewdog!

Me and a friend came to brewdog in Reading for the first time and were served by Sam, he was super friendly and helpful. The burgers he recommended were great. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks Sam ☺️

Great place, great food and great service. Thanks Sam!

Sam is a legend, very friendly and made us very welcome

I have visited BrewDog Reading on a number of occasions recently and have had a fantastic experience. The potato puffs are excellent and there is a large and varied selection of beers. The service is attentive and friendly, I was served by Liberty who picked out a great beer upon asking for a recommendation. Moreover, the U25s evening on Sunday from 4pm is great value at 50% off all food and drink, the overall vibe is cosy and rustic with a lively buzz. Would recommend.

Good selection of beers, spirits and strong pre made cocktails. Food has improved a lot over the last few years, recommend the Korean BBQ wings. Really cool staff too, and good seating options.

Lovely food, lovely vibe, served by Sam who was equally as lovely

Great wings, as always, great service and beer! Served by Sam, bloody love Sam!!

Food wasn't great but Sam omg Sam made the night, he deserves a day off, lovely guy. Every establishment needs a Sam 😊 what a guy 😊

Outstanding food today! I love Mac n Cheese and the one I had today was unbelievable, I will definitely be coming back for that! We did not have to wait long at all, drinks were great and there was a good atmosphere here too. Thank you all for a great lunch, we will 100% be coming back especially for the food!!

Liberty is fantastic!! Great selection of IPA

Theres lots of different beers available. Food tastes great and isn't too expensive. The staff are very friendly, especially Liberty.

Been here twice now for ‘unlimited wings Wednesday’, both times have been advised by staff there are ‘issues’ in the kitchen about the wings. We sat for 2 hours and got 10 wings each, I shaved just before to avoid buffalo sauce getting everywhere, by the time the wings arrived I took the selfie attached. It most definitely is not all you can eat wings like described. Once is understandable, twice is not. Terrible.

Clean and tidy, beer on point. What's not to like?!

Decided to give wings Wednesday a try at Brewdog in Reading. Seemed like a great deal to be had. Got served the first plate of wings, what were really good. As it’s all you can eat, I asked for some more. What was put in front of my friend and I was awful I got the buffalo Cauliflower, it was soggy and inedible, completely put me off eating anything else. My friend had the buffalo chicken wings and they were nothing like the previous dish we had just been served. Never again will I do wings Wednesday, not in Reading anyway.

Proper Pub, good choice of beers, has food I'd return

Never open when it says it is! tried to go for lunch on saturday at 12pm and it was closed, says it opens at 11? what is the issue?

1.great beer 2.two of our party of 4 had finnished thier mains before we had ours after 2 complaints. 3. Then the food was cold. 4. This is the 3rd time we have had sub-standard and cold food. Why?? Pretty shoddy for a generally great beer venue.

Food was of lower quality and taste as compared to other Brewdog pubs I have been to. Service was also exceptionally SLOW

In a letter seen by the Guardian, the brewer and bar operator, which is best known for its Punk IPA beer, said new workers were being hired on the legal minimum wage of £10.42 an hour for those aged 23 and over. This is below the independently verified living wage of £10.90 that existing staff get. Pay for workers outside London will increase to £11.44 an hour from 1 April, in line with the new legal minimum for those aged 21 and over. However, that will be below the new real living wage of £12 an hour that accredited employers pledge to pay from April.

Awful service and staff that couldn’t care less when customers aren’t having a great experience. Food and drinks were ordered at 19:26, order not delivered until 20:20. Simple order for two - hoppy meal and wings with mac and cheese. Went to chase the order twice (for drinks even), were simply told that they were coming. The place wasn’t even half full and the staff were walking around on their phones - clearly top tier customer service. This review only mirrors the majority of the reviews most recently left; clearly a true testament to the current operations of the bar.

Stuffed my face with dirty fries and had a nice selection of booze in a paddle. Jack is my all time fave!!!

Good vibe. Chicken wings priced at £11.45 for a regular. Shocked I only had 7 (single) wings. Got 4 drums and 3 flats. They were crispy battered wings, buffalo version. Disappointed when they came out. Very small in size per wing. Looks like the same size you get from the supermarket. Shame really as this place rave about their wings and even have a wing Wednesday event. Flavour was good but really not worth the money. Beer was good as always

Love the beers on the tap there. It's very refreshing and tastes great. They also have some games to play, pet friendly.

Having to wait over an hour for a couple of burgers is so poor. Asking staff what's going on as can't see food being brought out during our time here. Apparently the staff are more than happy with food taking over an hour to be served is fine with them. Hope they go hungry too.

Ordered a portion of chips which took almost an hour to come out the kitchen and then were really oily and unpleasant. Beer is okay but overpriced. Pretty disappointing overall.

Everything you'd expect from brewdog but lacking a little ambiance/atmosphere- not sure why

Good burgers and a wide range of beers

Best brewdog around, lovely staff and great food and drink!

Poor quality food, service and communicatiom at inflated prices. It is one of the only paces in Reading that accepts dogs. Nice vibe/decor.

Overpriced food and soft drinks and not of the quality you expect when paying so much. Took nearly 50 minutes for a salad to come out, and a little longer for the burgers and lukewarm fries. Watching people who came in after us get their food (however I watched as their food also arrived ages apart, one man finished his burger as his friends arrived.) 330ml coke cost £4 are you kidding me? The money you pay is for the beer or brand only. Staff are practically mute with zero energy in them. Place looks nice at least and they allow dogs, only good points. Tea and coffee came with sugar but without spoons, stirred with knives. All of this on a relatively quiet weekday no less.

The burger was nice, however the chips that came with it were near room temp and were cold before I could finish them. It also took about 50mins from ordering to get our meal. When you watch people who came in after you getting their food and leaving, it sucks. Overall, come here if you want a Brewdog drink. This isn't a resturaunt, it's a place to upsell chicken wings and burgers at an above market price.

Great bar with a good selection of beers. There are also bar games to keep younger kids and adults entertained.

I took my fighter there for her 18th Birthday on Christmas eve as I thought she would find it cool, it was dead which was a shame at 7pm on Christmas eve, I thought it would be busier. The girl behind the bar was a lovely, bubbly and polite, the service was good but the food wasn't great, I had a plant based chicken burger with avocado. There was very small amount of mashed avocado, no salad and it the chicken was dry as a bone, I had to cover it in mayonnaise to make it palatable. Very disappointed 😞

Great atmosphere, in another cool building. Table was booked for food but wasn't really big enough to seat 5. Also no cutlery or napkins on the table so had to ask for them. Waited a while for food but once it arrived it was good as usual.

Finally, this great old building in Reading gets the owner it deserves. Great beer, great food, great service. Gets VERY busy on the Friday and Saturday nights, mind.

We always love it here, the team are very welcoming, atmosphere is good and food is great. They’re always so welcoming to our pup too, it’s one of the most dog friendly places in Reading.

I went in for Wings Wednesday and it was very busy - our first order took an hour to come to the table, I think the kitchen was really backed up. But Alissya and Angus working the upstairs were brilliant - keeping us updated, bringing our beers and food as quickly as they could. Thank you to them!