Fishermans Cottage in Reading

Stumbled upon this pub after a riverside walk. Really lovely pub by the water, friendly service, lovely atmosphere and great food. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely little gaff on the river. Although, prices are a bit high for a small place in an out-the-way location to be honest. This would probably dissuade me from coming back, considering The Lookout is 5 minutes away, also has a riverside pub garden, and the prices are a lot better. I understand that this place was ressurected at some point in the past, and is definitely worth keeping open. Just needs to offer more compelling reasons to come back.

No real ale --》no point my going back there to drink Everything else was not bad and there was some parking space!

Great time at bohemian night enjoying music from 'Sal & Friends'. Didn't have anything to eat, but food looked lovely. Super atmosphere.

Really well kitted out these days, friendly crowd, good location. Didn’t try the food but looked tempting. Would like to see more real ale but enjoyed my Hobgoblin in a chunky glass

Great vibe along the river front. Wonderful place to enjoy a drink after a walk staff is very friendly.

The place is empty because the service is rubbish. The pizza dough is frozen and they add toppings. The garlic cheese bread is ciabatta from LIDL, the humus also store bought. Absolutely low quality food 🤮 and overpriced for what we got! 50GBP + for 1 pizza 1 humus 1 calamari and 2 beers

Friendly staff, good music. Didn't eat so can't comment on food

What are experience 5 different plates of food all really hot all cooked perfectly wow wow

I can imagine this being a lovely place in the summer for drinks however, the food is not recommended. The burger was overcooked, onions swimming in vinegar and the cabbage had a pool of liquid underneath. The cheesecake had a nice flavour but too much gelatine for the topping and the base was soggy. My friend had wedges that were too hard to eat (maybe reheated). There is potential but it needs reviewing with the technical aspects.

It's the first time, drinks and potato wedges are good I will explore more and report more in detail.

Lovely staff. Come here when I can

The guy behind the bar was aggressive towards me and my 6 year old son when he wanted to go to the bathroom, the lady who I presume owned the place had to remove her very hostile dog from barking as soon as we walked in, all in all a terrible experience rude staff more concerned with how much she pays the cleaners to clean the toilet than customers who asked to buy something and who were looking forward to returning for the jazz night originally. Poor standards the toilet was dirty already too. I was refused service immediately on prejudice the owner is either Racist or was just having a bad day because the way she looked at me and immediately decided my 6 year old son wasn’t allowed to use the toilet and I was not allowed to buy something was crazy. No wonder the place is always empty nobody wants to give there hard earned money to disgusting people.

A nice relaxing evening, drinking wine and listening to Folk music and Poetry by local artists. Lovely setting by the Kennet Canal

Lovely little outside booth area. Friendly staff

Bonito lugar divertido, bastante peculiar. Vamos de vez en cuando y siempre disfrutamos. Un poco decepcionado con la gama de cerveza real (ninguna esta visita) y podría hacer con algunos pudines más ligeros. Servicio muy amable y la comida muy bien cocinada.

What a great little pub. I needed a dog friendly pub for a midway stop on a long walk. Excellent service. Attentive to everyone’s needs. I made a scene, spilling water from my back water lung all over the floor and chair - 2 litres worth! The Fisherman’s Cottage crew came and cleared it up with no fuss at all - thank you for that! I had the crispy chicken wrap. It was delicious. I will come again!

Great live music sets the tone for the occasion. I haven’t personally tried the food, but it always looks delicious. My 4-star rating is based on the location, the atmosphere, and the wonderful memories I’ve made and shared there.

Very nice place! Location is quiet and relaxing. Loved the atmosphere and the food. Staff is very friendly!

Pub’s situado a lo largo del camino del canal a una milla del centro de la ciudad (aunque es un paseo fácil). Hay una serie de mesas en el frente con vistas a través del sendero de remolque y el canal, por lo que un lugar agradable en los meses más cálidos. Estaba bastante ocupado cuando visitamos un sábado por la tarde, pero afortunadamente habíamos reservado una mesa para nuestro grupo grande. Ambiente acogedor, servicio rápido del personal eficiente y en general disfrutamos de nuestras comidas que eran a un precio razonable y recién cocinado. Vale la pena hacer el esfuerzo!

Lovely canal side pub, with music decor. My only complaint would be that £15 for a wrap was a bit expensive, but it was nice.

We had dinner and the food was amazing. The pub is beautifully decorated with lots of greenery and it's position next to the canal makes for a great visit. I highly recommend.

Racist??? Unwelcoming service??? No one really knows. We were asked to sit outside in the garden for no apparent reason, with no explanation given. To reach our seats, we had to walk past a live jazz band, as if we needed to see if we “fit in” before being allowed to stay. There were no signs or information indicating that we needed a reservation to enjoy the performance. When we returned to the counter, we saw that other walk-in guests had already been seated, leaving us feeling singled out. The only thing we could do was leave and write a review, assuming the male server wasn’t the owner. As an owner, who would turn away curious customers visiting this part of the UK? If I owned a restaurant like this in my country, I would welcome British guests with extra care.

The lamb was great. Went in the afternoon and probably the waiter was a bit tired. The music was a bit loud for me but it’s just a matter of perspective.

What a gem! Really interesting menu, food was delicious - prawns, Thai red curry and Moroccan stew * vegan) and amazing value. Spotlessly clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Well worth the 10/ 15 minutes walk from town centre.

Excellent Sunday roast with Irish music 🎵 A great time, thank you

Cozy place, nice back garden with very cute beach style cabins. Great atmosphere overall, nice beer as well, not too pricey (£6 a pint). Can't comment on the food as I haven't had any, but I'll be back whenever I'm in Reading.

Charming waterside pub with friendly owners. The food was tasty and the portions generous. Our daughter played her piano for her dad’s 60th birthday (she brought the keyboard) and performed a song she’d written him. Our dog was welcome. Easy parking in their car park. Approx 10 mins walk from Reading along the tow path of the canal. Lovely steak.

Had a meal on Saturday evening ,so nice plus staff was lovely ,hope to see u soon 😘 😋

He estado hablando de este pub desde nuestra visita la semana pasada. Es una joya escondida, un gran ambiente en cuanto entras. Música irlandesa en vivo tocando (cada dos domingos), que era genial y no demasiado fuerte que no se podía escuchar a nadie hablar. Muy bonita decoración, un montón de luces de hadas y una chimenea. La cena asada fue excelente, plato masivo de cena asada casera, sin escatimar en la salsa! Recomiendo encarecidamente y volverá!

Been here more than once and the food quality is very poor. The bottled water tastes like metal, very weird. The pizza tasted rancid.

Great night.Easy by bus for me.

An absolutely lovely find. An eclectic menu of fresh food in a fun dog friendly bar with a friendly locals feel. We'll definitely be back!

Great pub just next to the canal and with space in and outdoors. Go there every other week to have a drink in the evenings, never tried the food, only the cookies which are great.

We had a lovely lunch sitting outside with a view of the canal. The food (Moroccan stew) was delicious, and served with a smile. The pub had a friendly dog to greet us at the door.

Had a coffee in passing, and a great chat with the landlady who was selling her home baked cakes. She gave the dogs some home made treats, I look forward to going back and having a pint and some food. Always a great stop for a relaxing pint in a fantastic setting only 10 mins walk down the canal from the Oracle.

Names a bit misleading, there was really no fish as such on the menu

Nice pub just In front of the canal. Very nice atmosphere but food and service are not as good as you would expect. Quite expensive for what you get. I would not recommend it.

Quirky, friendly pub on the riverside. Hidden away, a great find.

Nice place. Good atmosphere. But quite expensive and like many pubs now is prone to shutting early.

Rude bad attitude at the bar made us feel unwelcome over charged for soft drinks food looks nothing like advertised

Beautiful little place tucked away by the riverside. Very chilled, with good food and v friendly service. Definitely recommend a visit!

Love this place and bringing my dog and friends to it when ever I fancy a pint

Very cute place next to the canal with lots of seating. Great for drinks

By the banks of the Kennet River, I lost myself in the delight of a marvelous vegetarian burger and a refreshing golden ale.

Went for drinks. Fun place with local fiddlers playing! Lovely spot by the canal. If you can get the barman's attention ;) (He had earbuds in reading a book!)

Lovely location have been several times and not been welcomed, don’t ask for the umbrellas to go down, don’t bother if you want to sit in the sun

A lovely, sunny afternoon drink by the canal

Friendly pub, great choice of ales, set by the river.

The place is very good with a perfect atmosphere,the food and drinks are great, the staff is friendly , perfect service. Highly recommend!

Good food, nice setting. Avoid the cocktails.

Great pub, can't believe I never knew it was there. Great quality food at the price point. Dog friendly with lovely, super helpful and friendly staff. Overall great atmosphere.

This place is a proper diamond in the rough. Great beer, great atmosphere and great service......the menu looked very interesting as well. We came down early evening on a beautiful sunny day and there was a real buzz about the place. Not sure I'd want to venture down after dark though as the area down by the canal feels a bit dodgy. Will def be back though.

Ordered two burgers for our table, considering the price it was deeply underwhelming. Straight out of the fridge and chucked in a microwave

Guiness is actually quite good.

Went with a party of 4 the food was bad, overcooked and felt like a rip off got 5 chicken strips in a wrap for £15. Horrendous.

Tucked away along the canal path, this pub is a hidden gem. Friendly, comfy, and a great place to catch the sun in the summer

Visited The Fisherman's Cottage on a walk round the canal. Was a beautiful day, so was very busy. Such a nice place with plenty of outdoor seating. We only had 1 drink but wish we could have stayed longer.

Lovely location, along the river Kennet with plenty of seating out the front facing the river or in the rear garden with beach huts, all with lights and heaters plus some other tables with umbrellas. They sell home made cakes, many of which are gluten and dairy free, Thai curries which are very spicy, pizzas which are really good, stir fries which taste amazing with loads of fresh vegetables, Turkish meatballs which are so tasty and other food too including a very large breaded chicken burger. The Thai Red chicken curry is so good, freshly made paste that morning so it was very spicy but I was offered extra coconut cream to cool it down, such a big portion with loads of chicken, if there is anything you don't like/can't eat just ask for it to be omitted and they are all made fresh to order. They do a Thai prawn curry too with absolutely masses of prawns so they are really good meals! The Moroccan stew was good, very liquid but very tasty, the Turkish meatballs are really tasty with a tomato based sauce on cooked aubergine and a big portion of rice. The carrot cake was amazing and we got a massive slice! The Mediterranean vegetable pizza with caramelised onion was massive and so good! The toilets are not the best, the hand dryer is far too high on the wall so the water can drip up your arm as you use it if you are not that tall, plus the air blows in your face while using it, but if you stand to the side it is easier. Other than that they are clean and tidy. Very friendly staff and amazing decor too! Would definitely go again! Oh and doggie friendly even having water bowls and dog food on a bar menu! We ordered two slices of Raspberry Cream cake which was dairy and I think gluten free, as you can see from the pictures they are massive slicesand I can say it was so good and light with fresh raspberries in the centre! We love it here! If you haven't already been I would put this on your list of places to go! Not only do people take their dogs along with them here, but also I saw a couple with their cat on a lead come in and sit by door. All animals it seems are very welcome!

Great looking pub, and good atmosphere, but ....terrible food and not very welcoming service. Moroccan stew consisted of vegetables floating in bisto gravy, I think I was sitting closer to Morocco than any of the ingredients. The lamb bhuna was a watery generic puddle of curry. To be fair at least it was prepared on site, but I don't think they should've bothered.

This restaurant is a favourite with all our family. Not only is it welcoming when you walk in the door but it is set beside the Kennet Canal. The food is freshly cooked and delicious and varied enough to suit all of our tastes. As a dog loving family, we are all crazy about dogs, and there is usually one or two well behaved canines to make a fuss of. Can't wait to go there again when the weather picks up so we can take our dogs along the canal walk and end up in the restaurant afterwards.

Excellent food and very nice place. We had the Sunday roast. Portions are huge!

Never open when we went there no matter what time

Fisherman cottage without the fish

Very friendly and cosy place. Staff very polite and food was amazing too. We attended jazz evening and it was fantastic

Nice location, but was poured 2 dodgy victoria Málaga beers and when I asked the barman if they were ok (tasted like the pipes weren't clean tbh) was told it was fine. So paid for 2 bad beers then left them. A shame as otherwise it seemed a nice place.

Attractive views and lovely atmosphere. Very friendly and welcomes dogs. Food exceptionally good and very reasonably prices. Will return soon.

The food is varied and delicious. And it’s plentiful.

Really lovely internal decor and the outdoor area of the pub is great in the summer! Haven’t ever eaten here but good selection of draught beers and good views.

Very good music And homemade pizza

Our number one place for getting exquisite homemade desserts and dog treats from the nicest owners. We personally love the Turkish meat balls, Red Thai Curry, and Meatlovers Pizza Check out their social media page for events, Jazz is on Tuesdays!

Delicious as always ! Lovely setting and hosts - decor great in and out and food great value and very tasty and large choice

Very nice place! What surprised me is that they have somersby cider on tap which you don’t see very often and so many real plants everywhere which never happens in places like this 😃 great location too by the canal. Now we need to come back to try their food!

I visited this riverside pub with colleagues for a quick lunch. There was a nice selection of food for vegetarians and we all enjoyed our meal. The views across the river are lovely and the decoration of the pub is interesting and modern. Will definitely visit again.

We visited this pub for the first time yesterday for lunch and enjoyed it very much. The pizza was amazing and service was very friendly . The landlord and landlady even gave my greyhound water and homemade treats. Very dog friendly pub and a relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Great place and amazing home made cakes.

A small but hidden gem, a short wall from the town centre. It has the feel of a real pub, crossed with a beach hut - light, relaxed but still traditional. Also a good number of draughts on tap.

Friendly stuff great atmosphere. Really enjoyed.

£8.25 for a pint of Stella and a Tea... run!

What a great pub, by the canal, kid and dog friendly with an amazingly interesting menu.

Stumbled across this place and we couldn't have been happier to find it. Lovely atmosphere, cost fireplace, great service, great beer on tap and tasty food. Thanks for having us on Friday early evening :)

Lovely local pub with great food. The loaded potato skins are a must have!

What a lovely place! Amazing food and great atmosphere.

Another delicious aubergine, goats cheese and caramelised onions pizza, lovely and moist carrot cake with coffee, caffeine free tea and Guinness to help us though our Irish set in our favourite pub. Very friendly hosts as always. Thank you❤️❤️

A fine pub. Lots of nice seating inside and out, and a great vibe. Sensible prices. Really like it.

Lovely dog friendly dog with amazing food 😋 would highly re

Absolutely beautiful setting, delicious food that came quickly. Had the chicken parma, so good! The staff were great and the decor here is lovely. Loved the cakes too! One of my new favourite pubs!

I regularly go here with some of my friends for the biweekly pub quiz. It's a nice dog friendly pub that has it's own individual feel to it. The service is quite good I just wish the drinks were more competitively priced.

Had a lovely time a bit hard to find as it was was facing the canal !! would definitely recommend 👌

Lovely ambient, good food and helpful staff.

My partner & I have been here on three occasions - all of which the food was either mediocre or outright bad. The last occasion I ordered a pulled beef pizza and the meat was very burnt/tough/dry - apparently this is how pulled beef is according to the chef. In fact, I complained only to be met with a lot of judgement and tension. My complaint was not dealt with professionally. The prices are FAR too high for that quality of food. It’s a really pity because my partner & I LOVED the quiz nights and folk performances nights…. Its the kind of pub you use just for the bar.

We were there yesterday. Hot day but pizza and ciders were exactly what was needed- light, yet nourrishing. Just delicious. Highly recommend.

Super pin. Great beer staff and food. Off street parking. Mooring.

Really beautiful dog friendly pub. Food really nice and the staff simply amazing!

Great pub by waterside good selection of beers and food with great veggie/vegan/gluten free options. Food was awesome will defo come back 😃Dog friendly too 🐶

This is a dog friendly, cosy pub next to the locks in Reading. I went there to meet with new friends and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I saw someone else devouring a bowl of loaded potato wedges, and couldn't resist ordering my own. They were divine! There are picnic tables at the front of the pub, along the waterside, and there is a patio out the back beautifully decorated with beachhut booths with outdoor heaters in each one. 4 dogs were spotted inside last night and I'll be taking my own dog next time.

Friendly neighbourhood pub with not-fancy, tasty food (if you like fried things - the courgette fritters and crispy fried aubergine). The live music nights / daytime community jams and sing-alongs have a great vibe and really mixed crowd, so glad this place exists!

Always drifted past on our canal narrow boat. Finally had the chance to go inside. It didn't disappoint. Decent grub, pizzas, burgers, wraps, stir fry and curries. Good beers from Camden Brewery. Even got a dogs menu for your 4 legged friend.

Family-owned pub with a lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Dog-friendly too.

Friendly, welcoming place to eat, drink and relax. I enjoyed a truly delicious Massaman curry, with a great flavour and heat. It's definitely *dog friendly*, even with their own home produced dog food. Don't be put off by the surroundings, it's located overlooking the Kennet and very pleasant. I would heartily recommend.