The Abbot Cook in Reading

Johnny and grace are amazing staff very welcoming and friendly, I’ll definitely be going back! They were very helpful and the pub has a lice atmosphere

Lovely pub, very attractive inside. Bar service was great, and the food was pretty good. However, they lack attention to detail, which is a shame, as it wouldn’t have taken much for me to have given four stars. All the food except the pie was warm, not hot. I ordered a side of chips but fries were brought out. (Chips were then brought too.) The pie should have come with buttered leeks; these were absent. We were given two sets of cutlery/napkin for three people. Another set of cutlery was brought on request but no third napkin. If you’re going to charge the prices they do, they need to up their game a little. However, the pizzas sound so good that maybe we’ll give them a second try - and cross our fingers that they’re hot.

lovely pub <3 we had drinks and food after climbing as our society and had such a good time. lovely drinks and lovely pub!!!

Great place I thought they had a nice atmosphere and had a god customer service. Suitable range of drinks and quite accommodating.

Great local for me! Came for the pub quiz which was fun! Decent quality drinks, friendly staff and good atmosphere! Would recommend!

Nat, Tasha and Anam were the best servers I have ever encountered, my time here was the most enjoyable I have ever experienced, it was so friendly and cool and I will be returning!

The 2 standout staff members at the bar were so bubbly were Nat and Anam they were great and made me feel right at home ill be back for sure !!

Great pint, thanks to Nat, Tash, Anam for the shots! Great bartenders! The atmosphere was amazing and there was a pool table.

Went on a date with a girl Megan helped us throughout the night was very pleasant and was very nice to the girl, would recommend this pub very nice atmosphere

Anam and Emily were very helpful! we enjoyed food and drinks ot was a good night with friends to celebrate a long week!!!!

I had a thoroughly pleasant experience, made significantly better by Anam, Tasha and the guy with the guy with the great hair (not Johnny) I don’t know his name but he has great hair and a lovely vibe. Thank you to everyone who was involved in my experience this evening.

Was served by Nat today, they were lovely and helpful and super bubbly. Customer service is good and atmosphere is really nice.

Fancied a pint on my Saturday evening, to my surprise it wasn’t served in a Asahi glass. Fuming, almost ruined the start of my weekend. I strongly recommend that you discipline the staff member that did this

We had a wonderful welcome on arrival and our cockapoo puppy was made a fuss of. As new doggie parents we are still a little nervous of taking our dog with us for Sunday lunch, even after a long morning walk! We needn't have worried. The Hope and Bear serves delicious food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A special thank you to the lovely waiting staff.

This was the worst roast dinner of my life. Firstly we had the Camembert sharer which was not melted and hard. The lovely waitress was very helpful and got us a new starter. Also on a Sunday at 3pm they had already ran out of beef and chicken roast dinners so we had the pork. After waiting over an hour for our meal in a restaurant that did not look very busy we got our meal. This roast dinner was awful the potatoes were not crispy and were bland. The parsnips and carrots looked wilted like they had sat under the heat lamps for ages. The Yorkshire pudding was slightly burnt and the pigs in blankets were grey. Would not recommend at all or come back again. I will say that despite this the waitress was good.

The Hope and Bear is one of the cosiest, loveliest pubs I’ve been to. The staff are wonderful and cater to every need. Drinks are reasonably priced and always perfect. I would come back!

Lovely staff great pub with great heating, drinks are perfect service is brilliant and the atmosphere is superb. Lovely pool room with lovely peopl

Found this little gem whilst visiting Reading. I have to say all the staff were lovely but a special thank you to Tash who was super friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing and served promptly. The pub itself was warm and welcoming and had a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely visit again if back this way!

Service was stellar, Johnny who worked on the bar was extremely friendly and helpful. Food was also delicious and came out timely.

Had our starters, then told that our mains will be delayed for a prolonged period due to a ‘large party’. Checked and We were the largest part there - a party of 4. Had to leave because we had a play to go to. Disgusting service, no customer service. Do not recommend and will never go back there.

My husband and I are starting to become regulars at Hope and Bear and for that reason alone I thought it only right to write a review. In short, this is a fantastic place - excellent beers on regular rotation, a first rate selection of food (including a brilliant beer snacks menu), but most importantly the staff here are exceptional. They are welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable - not something you always find in a lot of places - and this alone makes us come back time and time again. A true gem.

We had a very pleasant visit here at the weekend, good food and friendly staff. Game of pool and live music. Will definitely visit again.

Amazing pub would highly reccomend was given amazing service and the drinks were of high quality 10/10

No words needed. Em does the talking. Unreal service and unreal pub!! Location is great and had a lot of fun.

Lovely garden for young kids, fully recommended for young damilies like mine. Food was good. It is often good, but sometimes not, probably depends on which chef is working. We had seafood linguine and baked camembert. Lunch ruined by young manager taking himself too seriously, and stopping me drinking as I'd had two gins and a baby Guinness. Party I was with couldn't believe it. The staff here can be a bit square at times, probably trying to keep it respectable, as there is a dodgy estate near, so maybe I don't blame them. Just wish it was a bit less uptight, as it has great potential.

Great find in Reading, old style pub in the centre of town. Good selection of beers : hope 2 go back & try the food, as the menu looks interesting. Worth a punt PPL.

Great chilled evening out with friends. Lovely beer garden ❤️ Relaxing atmosphere and good vibes. Definitely would come here again

Great nightly evening with friends. Love the beer garden with good vibes and cute dogs. Come here or be square and have a good night . Also great menu and food if you feel peckish

Lovely typical English pub. Great fish and chips, nice ambiance, polite people. Awesome pub. Will definitely come back.

Had a wonderful evening here with my partner. Was served by a young woman who o think is called Talaia. Couldn’t recommend it more highly.

I had a lovely evening served by Talaia recommended a burger which I really enjoyed. Will definitely be going back.

Nice staff nice drinks good price for area. Awesome garden and I need to fill the rest of the word count

Top tier lovely aesthetic and would recommend. Top tier lovely aesthetic and would recommend. Amazing company

Visited here about a year ago as visiting son at local uni. Last time great service and food. Oh dear what a difference a year makes. Saw the sign outside sandwiches and drinks deal- great. Friendly service by waiting team. Menus on table, no sandwich...

A very comfortable pub with a pleasant outdoor area. It has a great atmosphere and welcoming staff. It also has a good range of cider. Well worth a visit.

Came in for family lunch on a Sunday after the half marathon, not me! Was not expecting such good pub grub everything on my plate was yum. Tasty pie, best creamy mashed potato, loads of hot gravy - did not have to ask for extra...

We booked a table for six at 7.30 but four of us had an unexpected lift so arrived an hour early. No problem as we took the opportunity to have a couple of drinks until the other two arrived and, after they had a drink,...

Sunday lunch, sharers platter. Served luke warm at best, clearly frozen roast potatoes, meat previously frozen as had after taste, dining area so cold had to ask staff to light the fire, service slow. First time here and will be the last.

While working in the area this week, we always search for good food places! This came up with good reviews, so we booked a table & went. I had the pork belly & my colleague had the Big Cow Burger with Mac & Cheese! Statement...

Lovely atmosphere, Friday music is always good, very friendly staff and happy to show sports as and when possible. Very very dog friendly!!

My local pub. Great service, great beers and great food. Friendly staff that love a chat. highly recommended.

Good beer, good food and friendly service Come here often and no complaints! A nice alternative to heading into town

Lovely and fully of flavour and great vegan Falafel add on that isn't plain and dry, fits great with the bowl

Lovely staff, great interior, would recommend the nourish bowl. Bonus points for being dog friendly - was a lovely surprise to see so many pets inside!

She helped me out a lot with ordering my drinks as I’m very disabled, and she’s always great! Thank you for a great day!

We popped out for a quick dinner one evening and ended up at the Hope and Bear. The decor both inside and out is very welcoming and they are a dog friendly pub aswell so I will definitely be recommending it to my fur baby...

Super place the best for a big pint and a food and more beer and food and cashew and football if u can imagine

Booked a sunday lunch. Lovely pub and met by helpful attentive staff. Our meals were delicious, quality ingredients and cooked just right. Would definitely recommend

Sarah and Sahara are amazing. Thanks so much we had a fantastic time. This is a must do in Reading and the beers were great too!

Sara and Sahara did a fantastic job of hosting us. Freshly poured beer and great eats! You want the English pub experience, come see these lovely ladies!

Fantastic, easy chilled atmosphere, perfect for drinks with friends in the sun. Old meat cider is the one

Visited the Hope and Bear for a friends birthday, the staff were extremely friendly and approachable and they had a great selection of drinks and craft beer.

Beautiful venue, delicious food. Friendly service. Reasonably priced & a great selection of drinks. Highly recommend

Had a great time here with a lovely atmosphere and great service! Was busy with a large party but staff were still attentive.

First time here and loved it, so pretty with heat lamps outside as well and such a nice atmosphere. Staff are lovely too :) would defo recommend!!

Great bartenders, fantastic service, lovely local pub. Enjoyed all my visits and would recommend to anyone.

Lovely, inviting staff especially Sarah and Rachel and a great atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone

Such a cozy vibe.. lovely staff who are happy to help and up for a chat, Sarah who served us was very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend a visit.

Dog friendly, wish they did ice coffees but was a delightful trip regardless. 100% recommend, will be back for sure!

Lovely establishment, popped in for a pint en route home with friends & the staff were friendly & very helpful when asked for recommendations! Dog friendly & easy parking!!

This was our second visit and reliably excellent food again. Portions good size too. Staff very polite and nothing too much trouble, lovely atmosphere and dog friendly.

There is nothing to dislike about the Hope and Bear. The staff and beyond attentive, polite and professional, they have a great selection of drinks on draught, fab wine selection as well as cocktails. Super good food too, great smaller bites on offer and the...

Great atmosphere and I lovers the pub what a fantastic day, I’d give a great recommendation to you all

Amazing beer , amazing people , amazing heaters . Proud to have been into this top class establishment.

Lovely area and good selection of drinks. The outside area has heated lamps which kept us nice and warm. Also the rose we had was lush

Good pub that’s nicely decorated. Friendly staff. The heating outside means you can sit outside all throughout the year.

Great atmosphere and a really good range of pints. Outdoor area is well organised with heaters along most of the tables.

Heating outside, wine is beautiful. Great area, polite and quick service. Clean facilities and generally a lovely pub.

Me and my friends visited the pub today, Cally and Sarah were so sweet and very welcoming, will deffo be back some time in the new year.

One of the best drinking experiences in the reading area! Callie and Ellie facilitated a safe and fun environment where my friends and I were able to have an amazing night!

Good food, and kind service as the staff where friendly Good location and music was all not to over powering

Been here many times, never disappointed. Great pub, lovely staff, good food and drinks. Mulled wine was very nice

Top quality establishment, great food and drink. Spacious garden and cosy inside. Certainly worth a trip.

Beautiful pub, my mates will always choose this pub over any other pub in Reading. Definitely recommend x

Don’t know what was going on in the kitchen this Sunday lunchtime but that was a disaster of a roast dinner! When paying £13+ you expect the food to be warm! Cold lack lustre looking green cabbage mix! The flattest Yorkshire pudding I have ever...

Sahara and Kelly have been really good. The service was 3x relentless and the staff have been so great

Hope and bear has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Niamh is genuinely sometimes funny. Food was quality

Sarah was amazing, great service. Lovely location easy access, close to reading and the bus service.

Had a lovely time with a group of friends, enjoyed the music, Megan was awesome!!!!! Will definitely come again!

5 star reviews goes out to Sahara wonderful service!! Had a wonderful laugh and was very good on the orders

Fantastic service always smiling and a natural born publican. Highly recommended An amazing level of customer service and style! Great work!

Where do I start? I hate unnecessarily negative reviews however this was one of the most expensive mistakes I’ve ever made! Parking - you are supposed to check your vehicle in to qualify for free parking but no one told us where or how to...

Me and some friends came for a birthday meal and were disgusted and disappointed with the service we were provided. The manager was unhelpful. The food was advertised falsely, and when I was provided with chicken that looks like it had just been hit and...

Great staff and atmosphere. I’ve been frequenting the H&B for quite some time and it never disappoints.

Fantastic pub, great food, great selection of beers and 2 gardens!!! Staff are always smiling, but watch out for Sarah trying to force shots on you...

Staff were very polite and the food was excellent!! They also had Asahi on tap!! Definitely would visit again.

Great place to chill with very friendly staff! From the dodgeball team that comes every week after practice :)

The staff were lovely and there was a good range of spirits, nice atmosphere. Very welcoming and I would love to come again

Really cool place and great staff. We go every Tuesday straight after dodgeball. 8 til 10 at The Warehouse if you're interested.

Great atmosphere, tasty food which arrived quickly. Expect very friendly staff and quick orders. Definitely coming again.

Never fail to find the staff here welcoming! They get to know customers orders, build a rapport with you and ensure that you feel at home with every visit. They have plenty of good food promotions throughout the week and they do a cracking pub...

Visited here with friends for a quick drink and ended up staying a while because the atmosphere was so great. We ordered drinks on the table QR code and they came in minutes. We were also about to bring my mates dog which was given...

Lovely pub, lovely food, lovely staff and lovely beer! One of my favourite pubs in Reading, must visit!

I did try and leave this comment with the venue via social media, but sadly, after many months, they have failed to respond, so I have decided to add it on Trip Advisor. Usually I don’t ever leave negative reviews, as I would rather try...

Had matching tattoo with the waiter 10/10 would befriend again In all seriousness, great service, great drinks, all round good time!

We were a large group and so booked ahead and our tables were reserved and ready outside when we arrived. Pub’s located on the triangle of London Rd (A329) and A4 but wasn’t as noisy outside as I’d expected it might be. For some reason...

The beyond meat burger is actually beyond- so so good. Also really delicious crafty beers! Well worth a visit. Sarah was an absolute delight! Can’t wait to go back

Amazing pub. Good food and drink. Lydia was super helpful and made us feel really welcome. We look forward to another visit.

Attended on the first Saturday upon the pub reopening, so granted we were aware there could be some teething problems and were not expecting perfection. However, the service was extremely slow, the food menu scarce and drinks overpriced. The website shows a full food menu...

Limited menu but that meant stuff got delivered on time and was really good quality. Staff were excellent. Burgers were great, halloumi fries were lush. Heaters in the garden made it comfortable. Would definitely come back again.