The Hatchet Inn - JD Wetherspoon in West Berkshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

It's a Wetherspoon so you know what you're generally getting: meh. However I had a foul love-in-a-canoe coffee out of the machine which I suspect hasn't been properly cleaned for a week, while all the white teenage non-bar staff stood around shrieking at each other and jobs weren't getting done. Bit poor. Coffee's been repeating on me for 2 hours and doesn't improve with digestion.

Large busy pub, staff very friendly and service very good despite being busy. Prices very competitive as you would expect from Weatherspons. Only slight downside no free parking in the vacinity. Will definitely visit again, didn't have food on this occasion but had a quick look at the menu which seemed to offer a good selection of "Pub Grub" at reasonable prices.

You cannot beat weatherspoons for value on breakfast! We each had the large breakfast with extra black pudding. Very nice. The only downside was that the coffee machine was broken. Good value beer too!

Relatively quiet on Friday evening, nice outdoor seating in the sun

It’s early and breakfast time so the atmosphere is subdued. Freedom Breakfast this morning was nicely cooked and arrived in 5 minutes. Also £2.99 today rather than £4.45 as advertised. Not complaining it was cheaper! One of the nicer Spoons you’ll find.

The food was lovely however the plates were just launched at the table by the sewing staff. Steaks had been ordered and cooked differently but not identified when served.

Called in before race's and had food and drinks great pub 👌

Nice looking pub that felt a little grubby and dated. It gets a little noisey, but it's a spoons so to be expected. Not bad price, ordering from the app easy enough. Most of the staff are friendly, and the odd one had an attitude. Toilets are a major letdown, possibly the worst maintained toilets that I've had the displeasure of using, think trainspotting toilet.

A busy Saturday afternoon, great service and my meal arrived within 3 minutes of ordering. Best Spoons so far

Great atmosphere, great food and perfect beer!!

We sat on the market place on a summers day and it was bliss. The staff were friendly and brought us our order from the app as I'm too lazy a sod to walk up to the bar. Really liked it here.

we would like to leave a review for the very lovely Sandra (hoping we have there name right) who gave us amazing customer service, she really is an asset to your company and is a great example of what customer service should be. we will be 100% back again.

While I appreciate this a budget pub chain, and it hits many buttons really well, there are some constructive criticisms which are probably personal therefore subjective, like any opinion. We had the breakfast, the bacon was almost raw, too much cold chewy toast, no option for fried bread. Otherwise excellent value for money. Fast food service as you'd expect, not a bad brekkie

One of the best 'Spoon experiences that I've had to date. Excellent location and indoor environment, great breakfast, polite service. Highly recommend.

Always a friendly experience and value for money DONT like some of the piss heads who think they can disturb MY Visit which tbh staff should be on. Making sure some piss heads DONT ANNOY those out for a meal and quiet friendly experience THOSE WHO DO UPSET MY MEAL WILL WISH THEY HADN'T ...

Standard weatherspoons. Worth noting that they don't allow dogs outside in their front beer garden.

a traditional wetherspoons, the beer garden and outside seating area is perfect.

I came in to finish the day watching England play in the Euro Cup. Traditional draft beer, Kopperberger cider on tap, onion rings and chicken wings. All very well. Nothing to object. Good location, nice waiters, acceptable kitchen time, although considering it was full, it could be considered fast. The atmosphere of people was quite good. I suppose the price was normal, although for Spanish prices, everything seems expensive in the United Kingdom. Anyway, what a very good place!

Very busy due to England playing football, staff handled it well.

Absolutely shocking service,I mean, I know it's a weatherspoons, but even a basic level of customer service would be appreciated. The server made it very clear and didn't want to serve us as he wanted to be somewhere else. When mentioned to senior the response was I am sorry but that is why I am leaving this company.So not much hope I am afraid.

In a great spot in the square, centre of town. Booked 2 x twin rooms for me and 3 friends months in advance, but when we booked in, they had allocated 2 x double bed rooms. I like my mates, but not that much !! They had nothing else to offer, so had to spend a very uncomfortable night. They did reimburse the cost of 1 x room, which gave us some nice drinking money in the bar. Anybody with a disability would struggle staying here as the stairs are very steep and narrow, plus we were on the top floor. Rooms are small but adequate. Overall, not the best experience I have ever had. Can't comment on food as we didn't eat there.

Going downhill rapidly since Kyle was promoted to NW London. Foul mouthed loud staff more interested in hiding out the back chatting and texting than serving. Beware additional screens showing sport about to be installed. Just given up eating here…….

Nice place to relax friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

Good food. Very busy pub. Service only average but it was not the fault of the staff Too little staff to cope with the influx of customers. Tables weren't cleared. Clients clearing and wiping their own tables.

Centre of town near carpark and the canal Normal Spoons service and food You know what you are getting 👍

Cheap and cheerful, you know what your gonna get in a wetherspoons, food is ok for the money.

Delicious breakfast muffins with coffee. Fast service.

Its good location. Just what to expect from a Spoons

The one star is given because it’s mandatory to leave a review, otherwise I wouldn’t. I’ve since moved and so glad I don’t have to put up with the personalities of some people working there. There’s nothing keeping people in here except cheap drinks. But nothing will change.

Although it was race day and the pub was very busy, the service and food were excellent

Very busy. Tables were not being cleared and some had no chairs as they'd been moved to others. Longer than expected wait for food ordered on the app. Drinks came after the food.

Good pub food & environment with fair in price

Lovely atmosphere, everyone was friendly, drinks were reasonably priced and food was delicious too

Stayed at the hotel. Room was a bit small BUT very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Good price as well and staff are friendly and helpful. Good spoons breakfast the next day as well

Typical Wetherspoons, Microwaved food, Burgers you can eat with 2 mouthfuls and waited a while for drinks.

Good selection of beers and food

Tiny room, noisy plumbing, lumpy bed. Plus - right in town centre. Low price. Unpretentious.

Best for quality price fish chips and good pint of beer for just 7.50 i loved

Wonderful service ! Food was delivered within 10 minutes ! Loved the staff , very friendly ! Would recommend!

It's a spoons on Friday night all good

The Spanish girl on the hotel reception I think she said her name is Sandra ? Was most helpful when we asked for a room change excellent service

Fantastic Pub/Hotel. Rooms Spotless cleaned every day. Pub side, great food, great beers, and a very large range of spirits. The staff are very polite. Mind you, it is Wetherspoons. Top Class.

Could even be bothered to change rice for chips ridiculous

Popped in with a friend for a breakfast, nice vegan breakfast for me and unlimited coffee at a great price...

Just popped in for a quick pint on a Tuesday afternoon so maybe not a wholly accurate assessment. Bar service was fine, attentive. My pint of Wainwright was very good. There were a mixture of tourists and locals in there and the building is large and spacious. Just felt like a typical wetherspoons so no issues there!

A much liked wetherspoons used by all generations. Nice vibe inside.

Brilliant place we go every month for breakfast before our managers conference

Very busy, very nice food. Good service. Didn't feel rushed.

Large wetherspoon pub in central Newbury. Food always quick & prices great but can get very busy

Felt really welcumed as I walk into the building the staff are very nice and polite aswell as being able to have a joke and a laugh I will say there's a absolute beaut who works there I think there name is Timmy or something kinda looks like the guy from the beetles 🥵

Packed on a Saturday night as you would expect. We used the app to get food and drink, this was much quicker than standing at the bar! Staff were friendly as well.

Have always liked this Wetherspoons great atmosphere and really friendly staff. Had a bit of a mix up with the m al in the beginning but no problems staff more than helpful. Had the lemon and herb chicken with peas and chips rather than mash (milk intolerance) never had this before and I’m so glad I did. I have been to other restaurants that have charged double the price and this definitely beat them. Chicken was succulent not a bit dry well done complements to the chef 😃

It's big and SUPER cheap, for beer near £2 a pint, where others are near £6 it's the place. Food also surprisingly good. Not much atmosphere, but hey its super cheap.

Food was awful cheese and tomato panni minus the cheese onion bajee burnt and samosa so hard you coulnt bite in to it chicken burger was not very nice nobody asked us if food was ok at any point table only cleared once we started leaving still was not asked if food was ok

Bit disappointed today as couldn't order children's meal x4 choices tried. Settled for small plate from main menu. Which worked OK. As we were leaving the delivery truck was unloading so perhaps due to items being out of stock. Still good value for money & great service. Will go again - just unlucky timing today.

Lovely pub near the Wharf in Newbury. The usual excellent Spoon's fare and ales, always busy even loads of people just having a (bottomless) coffee !

Very good choice of food and excellent value for money

We stayed in the cottage at the Hatchet Inn. Check in was quick and easy although we did have to walk through the whole busy pub, up the stairs check in then back out again. The cottage itself was beautiful! All exposed beams, really big room with sofa, table and chairs and huge bathroom. Heating worked well so wasn't cold. My only complaint was bed was quite hard and the quilt tiny! I thought it would be really noisy with basically staying in the pub garden but the secondary glazing meant we wasn't disturbed. The pub was busy but it was a Saturday night, despite this our food and drink orders from the app was served quickly. All the staff was busy, yet friendly and efficient. Will definitely come back.

Fantastically run Wetherspoons. Stayed in the rooms upstairs too which were great value @ £56 for the night. Clean, comfortable and had everything I required. Very friendly staff too.

Always a quick cheap breakfast place to meet up with family and friends. Shame only one coffee machine was working which led to long queues.

Popular spoons in Newbury. Great food. Service can be bit better. Overall, great place to catch up with friends for a pint!

Love it there, always book a room and the service is fantastic, the staff are amazing .. Can't wait till I go again..

Just another Wetherspoons. But a good pub with quick service on food and drink.

Nice food guick service and pleasant atmosphere

Great place great food my only complaint would be that when the breakfast reaches you it’s quite cold. Other Wetherspoons heat the plates so I don’t why they can’t hear, it does put me off sometimes.

Weatherspoon in Newbury is actually a co place, very busy and crowded, but has enough space.

JD you know what you get. Value for money.

Have been here many times over the years. Today I ordered the Ham and Mushroom Pizza and a pint of Leffe Blonde. Pub was fairly busy when I visited, with resulting app service being a little slow. Pizza was OK, well cooked but a little cold when it arrived. The pub is worth a visit of you are in Newbury Town centre.

Very good service and very comfortable room 👌 great location 👍

Went to the Hatchet on Sunday lunchtime to meet family & have a drink/food. Lovely to see a pub buzzing with people & families young & old on a rainy Sunday. It's a nice big space, so you dont feel cramped or lacking in personal space. We all ate-the food is well-priced & really good portions. One of us had fish, chips & mushy peas, & the size of the cod was unreal! He's got a good appetite & it nearly beat him! My loaded chips were great-again, good sized meal foryour money, & it was all was served up in good time, & lovely & hot. Plus, drinks were cheap or included in the meal prices. All around an excellent time had without breaking the bank. Definitely recommend the Hatchet overall with our experience. Thanks to all the staff for a good visit.

Great wetherspoons in the heart of the town centre. Love the outdoor space and round tables.

Great choice of beer.very relaxed atmosphere. Great staff,and great prices.5***** all round.

service was so quick only about 7 minutes and delicious!🩷

Fast service and decent quality breakfast but everything was barely warm / cold and that's just not what you expect. Would have preferred slower service and hot food. With a group and didn't want to make a fuss so didn't say anything, but won't be back.

Breakfast was spot on. Had a right good fill. Always good with a refillable coffee too! I went for breakfast but I also went in the night before for a few drinks. Both visits were absolutely fine. It's a fairly long pub with a big outside for smoking and vaping. Inside its a little windy with all of the pillars and tables. Trying to get to the toilets is an adventure for sure. But otherwise got a seat first time both times and you get good value for money. If you are in Newbury and want a bite to eat or a drink. Deffo go here for no thrills.

A pub- hotel of 2 halves. Very different atmosphere at the back compared to the front. Easy ambience and not that rough. Big garden with no heaters and limited roofed areas, good, spacious banquet seating.

Great place to stop for a meal & a drink. Very friendly staff. Would recommend a visit

Good pub, your typical Wetherspoon experience decent cheap food and drink. Good atmosphere, although it can be crowded at times.

Omg its truly amazing first time going my good

Ordered steaks and 1 had to be replaced due to being chewy but replacement was as bad

Another stay in newburry wetherspoons. Always a pleasure market outside the pub on Saturdays nice area for a Sunday stroll along the river. Rooms are small but cosy.

One of the nicest spoons I have ever been in. Staff keep the place clean and tidy, food is lovely and actually hot (which is rare for spoons I find). Food came out quickly, staff were very pleasant.

Homely atmosphere, pleasant environment, kind, fast service.🙂

Very nice to have a meal with drinks and breakfast and kids are welcome and helpful and friendly service

Best pub I’ve been in for along time

Family had lunch in the Hatchet couple days ago while visiting friends in Newbury. Really nice pub, friendly service, child friendly. Great outdoor area. Recommend!

The staff at the hatchet are eclectic, weird and, I'm trying to be kind... But, in essence, they're utterly sublime. I have it on good authority that they are wholy anti semetic and sport impressive haircuts. #powertothejews

It's a Wetherspoons you can't go wrong

No atmosphere, food always luke warm, app hit and miss

Big inside and food is good for the money it's a bit dark but I kinda like that.

Always nice and busy, great outdoor area for warmer nights.

I like this spoons although even the server couldn't understand why no one could poach an egg. Which meant the eggs benedict was off the menu!! I offered to do them myself but had to settle for fried!

Wetherspoons..so cheap and cheerful food and 🍻 Great pub ..also great to stay there!!!

We stopped here on route to our holiday for a lovely full English breakfast. The large breakfast more than met our needs, and the staff were very accommodating in letting me change the eggs for something else.

Like 👍 👌 this place lovely and food 😋

Nice rooms much better than I expected ,friendly staff and good cheap food

When will I learn to check when booking a wetherspoons hotel. No lift. No disabled access to the upstairs. Stairs narrow and quite steep. Room 105. Small double. OK for one night. No parking on site but plenty in and around the pub.

The Hatchet is typical of the Tim Martin Wetherspoons offer. Great prices, particularly the beer, unfortunately this tasted a bit sour, like it had been in the pipes too long. Food was great, served quickly, a nice tasty meal also at a good price. Staff were lovely too ...But why are these places losing popularity? Martins desperately Brexity vibe, now it's failed, maybe?

Lovely friends catch up but noisy Love cheap drink price

Cold food , slow service but still Wetherspoon CHEAP, so you pay your money and take your choice