Outlook in Reading

Lush new cocktail menu, good atmosphere, board games behind the bar which is fun and lovely staff! Thank you for helping me out guys! ♡

Delicious traditional food, cozy vibes, awesome beer selection, and the best live music on the weekends. Don’t miss out!

Great service quick and friendly

Had a lovely day out in Reading, enjoyed lunch with a great view of the river. Lovely food and very friendly staff who were very helpful with helping us select food and drink choices. A must if you’re in the area. We look forward to coming back again soon!

Wicked pub, love the downstairs area!

Fantastic visit and really welcoming staff! Wonderful experience all around, I will recommend to my friends! :)

I had a great night at the outlook-great service, great food and a great atmosphere!

I had such a great time! The atmosphere was so chill and welcoming, with friendly people and staff. Prices were really reasonable, and the vibe felt super relaxed and local. Definitely a place I’ll return to!

Good atmosphere on a Wednesday night and the manager was really lovely. He gave me suggestions on cocktails and me and my mates also played uno (ask for it, it’s behind the bar).

Beautiful music Good food Good beer

Super awesome pub with epic drinks and even better bar staff! Ben and Danny keeping the good vibes up all night.

Ben and Danny made our night at the outlook brilliant couldn’t ask for better service

Fantastic service, had a great experience with Ben and Danny. Will be coming again!!!!!!

Ben n danny get them a pay rise and a pint excellent service

Excellent service from Ben and dani recommend coming here !

Mr Zack on the taps was amazing!

Went for my birthday with mates to play pool/darts. Love the staff there, always a pleasure. Also the karaage chicken is super tasty :)

Lovely service! Great atmosphere!

Great pub, always a good atmosphere & staff are all very friendly.

Great stuff and nice atmosphere, always make you feel welcome 🥳

Liberty served our table and did an amazing job I would highly recommend

This is a great pub! Atmosphere is banging and they sell Old Mout on tap which was a winner for me! Danny and Harry were great hosts!

Harry was great, friendly service and efficient! Recommend for a night out with friends!

Great stuff credit to the staff.

Lovely pub with a great selection of drinks. Staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back!!

Great atmosphere and great selection of beers!

Great bartenders, especially Tom and Harry

Food was much better than expected. We got the fish and chips, beef pie and two steaks (medium and medium-rare). Both were okay, but great for the price. Maybe could’ve been a tad bit warmer. Fish and chips was overall great, and so was the beef pie. Alltogether great place, dog friendly, family friendly and overall good experience.

Nice little out of the way pub, cute little terrace garden, must visit!!!

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Really friendly staff - big thank you to Danny for letting us try the Shufl with our kids for free as it was so quiet. Enjoyed my coffee too - thank you!

Had a lovely visit for a few drinks with my work colleagues. Very nice location and staff especially a young barman called Tom who recommended I tried my Amstel with lime cordial in which is now my go too :)

Beautiful venue with wonderful staff and delicious food!! :)

lovely atmosphere and even lovelier staff! always so well looked after here and the cocktails are always the best :))

It's my second time there, I was there last year while visiting my sister in Reading, I enjoyed the menu and also the cider. I don't drink alcohol and they have a few alcohol free choices, thanks them I knew a New Zealand cider that is delicious. Also, I like that instead of getting big plates, we could get a small version of them and taste a few of them. I absolutely recommend all of them, and we also tried the ciabatta with garlic and cheese, which was also good and also, this last time, the nachos. Everything was quite good and I'm sure I'll come back next time I visit my sister! Also, the service was perfect, the waiter was super nice and welcoming.

What a shame; formerly: Shuffl boards, two floors and live music - great pub. Now: no atmosphere and bar closed approximately 22:00 - so disappointing for what used to be a great lively venue. Nb: still has Shuffl boards and two floors.

Amazing atmosphere, even for a Monday evening. Extremely friendly staff and very reasonable prices. Would recommend to anyone visiting or resident to Reading

came in for a drink and to play some pool! staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. would definitely recommend!

atmosphere was great! friendly staff, loved playing pool & darts!!!

Lowie and spencer did us a good one pored the pints so well

Great bar in reading. Staff polite and great food

Danny is the man. 5 stars from me :)

10/10 boozer, service is amazing. Bartenders are quality, especially Danny!

Danny served us and he went above and beyond in looking after us. Great pub in general but the staff is what makes the place stand out from the rest.

Came again and once again unbeatable service super friendly and super tasty. I personally recommend this as a great venue for big parties and celebrations, I had my 21st here and what a blast. all my friends being able to play shuffleboard and pool all evening too was really something special. Thankyou Outlook team ! :)

Went into the outlook on Saturday with my partner for a quick bite to eat, the atmosphere as soon as you walk in is amazing! The staff are so so friendly and chatty, service was quick and when we ordered food the food came out really quick. Definitely a recommendation!

Very cosy and welcoming pub, great food for a great price! Lovely service especially from Spencer behind the bar

Lovely pub and lovely staff spencer was amazing and efficient would definitely recommend this pub to anyone who wants a nice drink by the river!

Great pub very well kept friendly service from Danny and Spencer. Great selection of festive dishes

Really nice and friendly peoples food is nice everything is perfect 5 stars

Works christmas party, nice place

Great local bar and pub! SurprIngly big venue, great friendly staff and fantastic cocktails! Harry is especially knowledgeable with his drinks!

I recently hosted a private party at Outlook, and it was an absolute banger! The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Special shoutout to Oscar and Harry, who provided top-notch service throughout the event. The food was fantastic—better than I expected for "just" pub food. It was well-prepared, well-served, and definitely hit the spot. The beer was fresh, and you can tell they take great care in maintaining the hygiene of the beer taps. The pub itself is very clean, and the atmosphere is great—perfect for a fun night out. Plus, they have plenty of games to enjoy with family and friends, including darts, a pool table, shuffleboard, and board games. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Outlook for anyone looking to have a good time with excellent service, food, and drinks!

We had a fabulous meal with great service. A special shoutout is due to Harry, the barman, whose humour and attentive service significantly enhanced our dining experience. His recommendations were spot-on, and his friendly demeanour made us feel right at home. Edit: The Veggie Burger is to die for!!

I visited The Outlook last week when visiting Reading, and what a little gem of a place it is! I was greeted upon arrival by the lovely Harry, who was quick to ensure I was able to taste their great selection of traditional and craft beers to find a pint I loved! After a good laugh and a chat he recommended I take a seat out on their riverside terrace to enjoy the sun, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. For lunch I opted for their Cod Goujon Sandwich with a side of thick-cut chips; the bread and salad were wonderfully fresh, the fish was crispy and delicious, and those chips...proper pub chips! The portion size was excellent for the price and it made for a fantastic lunch, especially when accompanied by a couple more of those nice cold beers. All the staff I encountered couldn't do enough for their customers - their service was immaculately attentive, friendly and efficient throughout, despite it being rather busy. This pub has got all you need to be able to relax and soak up the good weather amidst the hustle and bustle of Reading. Thank you so much to Harry and the rest of his team - The Outlook will be a must-visit on my list the next time I'm in the area!

My wife and I nipped in here for some food but I was more after some IPA to be honest! We were served by a lovely young lady called Lucy who said her Dad was partial to IPA and recommended the Beavertown and Level Head - thanks, Lucy! It's a cosy place, with a heated area outside which kept my wife's old bones happy but she wouldn't play on the shuffle board with me!

Had great time here highly recommend! Zac who was working there that night was so helpful and provided great service 🤗 We will be back

Popped in for a pint of alcohol free and spoke with Zac who was able to guide me to a Lucky Saint on draught really friendly guy and very knowledgeable will be back for sure!

I was in the pub last night, a brilliant team especially zac the bartender. Nice and cozy vibe especially with all there Christmas decorations up. I had the turkey roast dinner and it was absolutely delicious especially the roast potatoes. They also have a downstairs area with a pool table, shuffle board and darts great place to have a pint and some fun.

From the moment I walked in, this pub exceeded all expectations. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for a relaxing visit. The service was outstanding. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and genuinely enthusiastic, making me feel valued. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was just right. Overall, this pub delivered a brilliant experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

Fantastic pub with chilled atmosphere. Food was amazing, and the Guinness up there with the best I’ve had! Zak, behind the bar, looked after us well and was super friendly! Perfect character to have fronting the bar! Will make this my local any time back in the area now!

I've visited the outlook multiple times now, I just can't get enough!!! From the second you walk in there is a lovely warm welcome from the staff and a cosy, clean environment to enjoy. Great food and snacks, we had the fish and chips but will definitely be back to try other dishes and their Christmas cocktails soon. Large variety of games behind the bar, shuffle board and darts for hire too. The Outlook is great for all ages and their beer selection is second to none. Thank you Outlook for being such an incredible space, I've found my new local!

I came to the Outlook with my children last Sunday, and we had a fantastic time! The bar staff Lucy and Liberty were very friendly and provided a great service, making sure that myself and my children had the best possible time. The drinks and the food were fantastic, and it’s a nice change to see a pub that doesn’t only stock beef roasts, people get too hung up on that. A great experience and I would recommend to anyone, thanks guys!

Amazing staff & exceptional service. Will be returning.

The outlook is a great pub if you want to have a warm and friendly welcome especially in these colder winter months. Was served by Harry who gave a great variety of recommendations on what to drink whilst visiting. The selection of different spirits and draught options they have make this a pub that everyone can enjoy.

The food was amazing and Zac Barnett had a really good service which was nice.

Service was brilliant. When our friend was feeling worse for wear, all staff, in particular Danny, were incredibly helpful and attentive, would recommend to all.

Great pub. They do asahi which is amazing. Brilliant bartenders Zack and Harry

What a bar! The manager clearly knows what they are doing, the team was super friendly and very helpful. The new Xmas cocktails are fab, me and my friend tried all 5 😇 will be back very soon, next time we plan to try some of the food menu

Zach is the best - very cool place, great music <3

Great service and amazing food! Danny was fantastic and made our experience even better

Lucy and Zac were great good service!

Great fun on Monday night at the comedy event. Will go again very soon!!

Great view of the river, nice big windows. We visited here as older tourists. The staff is very welcoming. Can imagine this is popular with students, as it has that feel.

Had a lovely afternoon at this pub. Staff were really helpful and enjoyed the food a lot.

Lovely pub, and atmosphere. Run by amazing general manager Dani and assistant manager Harry. They have a well oiled machine of a team, with their Bar staff Zac. Lovely people, lovely food, lovely cocktails! One of a kind pub in Reading. Defo recommend

Def a great pub, atmosphere is great and the servers/bartenders. So so nice and really go out of their way to give that homely vibe. I think the food was good, but just kind of bland if I'm honest. Steaksandwich and not much steak let alone cooked what i wanted. More bread than meat. Same for other sandwiches. Maybe I should try other things off their menu. But overall nice presentation but just wanted more I guess. Still like this place

Fantastic pub. One of the best in Reading by far...

Lovely staff and great beers on tap, very lively atmosphere as well, need to come back again and highly recommend

Amazing service especially from Harry,the atmosphere was phenomenal, great live music, outdoor seating is heated and a lovely environment to drink in, food was served efficiently and deliciously, best pub in reading!

Really lovely pub in a great location. They have a great, wide ranging selection of beers on tap as well as a good range of ciders. Staff are super friendly, would highly recommend.

Great pub with a great choice of food and drink

We ate a meal and had some drinks. The service was very friendly and polite. The food was tasty and served in a timely manner. It was also reasonably priced. The pub itself was clean and well presented

Great Shuffle board downstairs!

I try to visit most weatherspoons chains out of my area as the prices are good and the menu is nice simple food and fast service. came to visit reading and this came up as the closest .. it's got a really cute outdoor dining area overlooking the water . Lots of indoor seating .. I would say the toilets are a bit scary walking down to them kind of seemed like something off a horror film lol 😆 but all in all nice place to have a bite to eat or drink in

Great time here! Cocktails were first class and food delicious..

Fantastic pub with good beer and great food

Steak pie and mash was very tasty

A star service from Zack and Danny, would definitely recommend the Brazilian night was definitely a banging night out!

Wonderful place, super friendly and knowledgeable staff and for a change a pub that has a range of ciders and not just thatchers

Super food and brilliant service highly recommended

Great bar, great service. I have contacted the GM last minute a few times now to book large parties of 50-100 and he couldn’t be any more accommodating for me. Will definitely return and can’t recommend enough if your a big group looking for a place to drink. The Shufl, pool and darts are a great bonus too !

i went here today, and harry made the best espresso martini i’ve ever had. everyone else was so lovely aswell.

Great music n pints . I be barkin :)

The Outlook manages to capture the charm and comfort of a local pub with the quality and service of a high end restaurant. I have never felt more welcomed by staff, each member was happy to answer any questions me and my friends had, be it about the menu or any recommendations, i was served by Harry and he had a great knowledge on all the products. The overall atmosphere in the building is overwhelmingly positive and the service was beyond exceptional. I have absolutely found my new favourite pub at The Outlook , its location is central (on a main road so we just walked there) and the building is spacious. My main reason to recommend this pub is still undoubtedly the amazing service the staff provided when I was there. If you are ever in the area and are looking for place to grab good food or even just a pint: Definitely choose this pub. 😊

Excellent Pub! Food delicious! Friendly staff and great atmosphere

Best pub in reading! Staff are very welcome, foods great too.highly recommend!

The Outlook pub offers a cozy atmosphere, though its session IPA options are somewhat limited. We sampled Beaver Town and Level Head, finding the latter to be the superior choice. Unfortunately the chicken wings were average, lacking the standout quality one moght hope for in pub fare.

Great pub and excellent comedy night

Cute bar with a terrace! Sharing nibbles were great, choice of drinks very decent! Prices - very pleasant!