The Packhorse in South Oxfordshire

The staff (Doug, Stan, Lucia and Daisy to name a few) are so welcoming, the beers are perfect and I'm looking forward to trying the food. Update: the food is faultless, my current favourites are the crispy beef salad and the steak sandwich. Update II: The Spanish stew was amazing and complemented the beautiful sunny spring day in the beer garden. So peaceful but with the perfect level of friendlly and professional attentiveness from the staff.

The food was really good. Looked great and tasted even better! The staff were brilliant and very friendly.

This was a late lunch on a Sunday at a pub which is clearly for families. Food was good service was very friendly but a little bit amateurish. I think they were shortstaffed and the atmosphere was perfectly okay for what it’s trying to be.

Food is always nice here, been multiple times never had an issue, alway book a table in advance weekends can get busy, staff friendly

Adam is the concrete of this pub. Adam’s been so accommodating and his service will bring us back here. 5* for Adam

My favorite place , I love everything about it , staff are amazing foods incredible great events ... Love it!

Found this pub by accident on the way out of Reading, so pleased that we did. We pre-booked a table via the app (from the car park as it was busy & waited 45 minutes for our time in the car lol) What a lovely pub restaurant, a very nice welcome from the staff, we were shown to our table, with menu and ordered a couple of drinks. We went for starters of Prawn cocktail & Padron peppers & mains of Fish & chips & Chicken, leak & bacon pie. The food was great, service & staff and the pub is lovely.

I recently came to The Packhorse with my family and felt it was important to share the lovely experience! I had booked a table of 10 for a Sunday. We were warmly welcomed and taken to our table, which was ready to go. The staff were super friendly and attentive to us throughout our stay. The food was lovely! All arrived in very good time (which was quite amazing for a busy Sunday afternoon) and was piping hot. For mains, we had roasts, burgers, fish and chips, and more, with everyone enjoying theirs. We also had some puddings, including sticky toffee pudding, brownie, tiramisu, and more. These were also good! Personally, I felt the sticky toffee pudding was a cake rather than a pudding, but it was still enjoyable nonetheless. I would highly recommend coming to The Packhorse and will definitely be returning. While it is not necessarily "cheap," it is definitely worth the price, not only for the quality of the food but also for the hospitality, service, and warm cosy atmosphere. (Also, of note, I feel it would be nice to have a few more vegetarian options on the menu - perhaps a vegetarian/vegan burger 👀)

Wonderful country pub with a terrific atmosphere and delicious food 😋

Great wee pub restaurant! Friendly staff, and the Sunday roast beef was lovely. Will definitely be back!

Went for lunch and had an enjoyable relaxing family meal, tasty food all round. Good choice of 3 courses. Been here before and got beer, food to have in the garden when we were near the end of an 11 mile walk and needed the refreshment.

Lovely pub beautiful food great drink selection and lovely staff

Lovely venue just outside of Reading. Warm welcome on a chilly evening from the staff, large open fireplace roaring in the bar area making for a cozy space. Decided to sit and have dinner in the bar rather than the restaurant as felt more relaxed with the fire going. Staff were attentive and cheerful. As it was a Sunday we opted for the roast beef with a side of cauliflower cheese. Both meals were generously portioned, plenty of roast beef, perfectly cooked to medium rare which may not be to all tastes but perfect for us. Lots of green veg included, and some delicious homemade Yorkshire puds with gravy to finish off the well put together meal. Both plates were bare afterwards so definitely a good sign. Puddings were chocolate fudge cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a crème brûlée. Again, not a crumb left between us! Decaf latte for afters which again was spot on. Throughout the meal we had table checks, making sure all ok with our meals and for any further drinks orders. With it being end of winter we stayed inside, but the garden area looked impressive and must be a real draw for the sunny weekends and evenings. Will definitely be back to try a few of their cask beers too, unfortunately driving on this occasion but had a good variety on offer. Went for a safe option with Guinness which tasted perfect. Wine list looked impressive as did the spirits and mixers. All round would recommend The Packhorse for anyone wanting some delicious pub food, a warm friendly atmosphere and a great selection of drink options!

Good food, good service, pleasant environment. Always reliable.

I met a friend at The Packhorse for lunch. A lovely experience, great choice of food. Friendly staff and a warm atmosphere.

Always busy, which is testament to the quality. Book at least a week ahead to secure the time you want.

What a lovely restaurant! The building is an architectural gem, well maintained with the old interior, lower ceiling, wooden floors, fire place and robust furniture. There is a beaufitul garden with many tables and both garden and pub is well maintained. Warm and welcome staff. The food was delicous and portion was very decent. I come here for a Sunday Roast it is one of the best I have ever had. As always you can choose which meat you want and this come with roasted potatos and carrots, steam green vegetable mix(beans, leek and cabbage), creamy celeriac puree, yorkshire pudding and gravy. I can highly recommend this place!

Just stopped for a quick drink after a little shopping. Can not recommend the bar snack crispy squid enough - stunning. Great bar staff who were attentive and friendly. An absolute delight to the afternoon. Food that others had looked stunning - shame we had something in the slow cooker.

All in all a good cosy pub bit the staff was a bit slow. We went in for some lunch around 14.00, left around 17.00 and we only had main and some dessert. The staff sat and had a coffee in the middle of the pub and talked to each other. They were never rude or anything but it is a little bit long to sit for 3 hours just to get some lunch

Delicious meal and great service! Definitely coming back

A wonderful and dog friendly pub that we enjoy

Great place to chill and enjoy the company of others by the open fire.

Nice pub and busy atmosphere, friendliness staff, and good albeit a little slow at times service (considering how busy they were at 4pm). First time eating here, and unfortunately, the beef roast was a little underwhelming for 22£ Reasons vs other local options. Much smaller meat & veg portion, very thin gravy. Beef really wasn't very flavoursome. Great mash & selection of drinks. I'd definitely go back again but not for a roast atm.

Brilliant lovely food amazing service thank you Beth. Would highly recommend this establishment.

We were served by an outstanding member of staff called Becky. She was friendly, polite and helpful. Went above and beyond our expectations. She made a family meal into a very special occasion for us all. Please pass on our comments to her.

We popped in to this great pub on the way back from a Wassail in the village down the road. Fabulous service. Excellent beer. Food looked amazing but we didn't have time for a meal. We played a few tunes on our Melodeons and had a great time in front of the lovely log fire. Everyone was very friendly especially the owner / manager who was very very welcoming, considering we were in Morris make up... I'm not sure what they thought of us when we walked in... lol Dog friendly too...our Whippet enjoyed himself in front of the fire... We will definitely return.

Good atmosphere, a real fire, very dog friendly. Good service from welcoming staff. Unfortunately my Goan curry did not live up to expectations however others in our group who had the lamb or steak were happy, as was everyone who had space for the puddings or cheese

Great place for us a group of 12 for xmas lunch

Just had our xmas get together hosted tonight by the Packhorse, we were really well looked after, service was really good, really attentive, food was good, hot and all out together and In a timely fashion, this is not easy when catering for a party of 15. So thank you once again, and looking forward to returning soon.

I had the vegetarian ravioli as a starter and then the Sri Lankan jackfruit curry for a main and it was delicious. We had a pro Christmas party here and the staff were great and so kind

Had the pleasure of popping in for a drink on Thursday. The pub has a lovely atmosphere 👌 and very well catered for your four legged companion 🐶our little girl loved her dinner 🍽 will be back again hopefully for the dog walk 👍🏻

Easily one of my favourite restaurants in the UK. The combination of low ceiling, exposed beams showing the age of the building, and warm lighting, make the atmosphere very welcoming and cozy. Not to mention the fireplace and that it is dog friendly. They are very good for Gluten free people, as all of the dishes have their respective allergens listed. You can also see the calorie count. I've been there a couple of times and all the food ordered every time is delicious. I would strongly recommend going for a dessert as well with the chocolate foundaint!

The Packhorse hosted a fantastic dog walk, with bacon sandwiches, tea and coffee served beforehand. All complimentary. Really great event. We will be back for lunch very soon.

Nice food but glasses for our drinks were a bit grubby. Staff were all young and even though they were nice, you could tell it was just a job to them. Atmosphere nice and traditional however

Food was great atmosphere was lovely, but the service took way too long 30mins from when we ordered drinks to getting them asked multiple times for water only getting it near the end of our meal, staff were nice but weren’t very apologetic for the mass delay, defo need more servers

Been several times now, and consistently good on service (prompt.and friendly), meals (good value and selection) and atmosphere.

Excellent food. Fantastic service... 👌🏾

Regulars here as a family for years now. Always welcoming and reliably good food and service. Cosy and relaxed with the bonus we can bring the dogs. GF options throughout the menu too.

First time here after driving by many times. Will definitely visit again!

Another faultless meal with friendly service Thanks

An amazing place with a warm cosy atmosphere despite its expansive interior. Lots of old timbers and charm. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Lots of gluten free options and the food is delicious and beautifully presented with good sized portions. Will definitely go there again.

Always great food and friendly staff

What a shame! We were hoping to have a nice meal at this pretty local pub. The service wasn't good we would highly recommend the owners concentrate on staff training! The food was like warm and flavourless

A nice pub, lovely food, no background music or load voices

Nice pub. Gets busy on Sundays. Has a couple of vegan options

Always a pleasure to eat at the Packhorse. Big roaring fire, nice pub food, decent beer choice and desserts. They've also got a garden but thats no good at this time of year.

Lovely welcoming pub/restaurant

Had a lovely evening meal with the family.

Great Sunday roast with friends today. Lovely bar setting, roaring wood fire, lovely beer and very tasty food. Excellent options as well to cater for many tastes and requirements. We asked for more gravy and Yorkshire puddings as well and they were provided promptly at no cost. Recommended for Sunday roast if you find yourself nearby!

Lovely warm fire, dog friendly table in the bar, lovely food, excellent service

We had a lovely lunchtime meal here with friends. There is plenty of parking. The food and service was excellent, the staff very friendly and there was a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. I'd rate the Packhorse as one of the better pubs in the area.

Great food pub Awesome food Log fire in winter Garden outback

Part of the Brunning and Price group serving a varied menu. Large garden ideal for eating out on a Summer afternoon or evening

Very good Friendly staff nice food menu restricted Good value .

The staff were lovely and served the food promptly. The back area is lovely outside where you can see lots of wildlife while toy relax. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and I felt very relaxed. The menu had lots of options which were gluten free.

Spontaneous stop off as the weather was nice but glad we did as the food was really good and garden was busy so it was an enjoyable dinner.

Great spot for when the sun is shining. Food very good. Friendly service with good amount of staff on duty.

This dog friendly historic pub and (very large) garden is the perfect place to spend a lovely lunch or afternoon. Today was our second visit with the 🐶 for a Sunday Roast. It did not disappoint !! The beef + porchetta is a must along with the lamb shoulder comes with fab vegetables, yorkie pud and gravy/. Just magic!!

Amazing food and lovely staff. They made us feel so welcome with our 4 week old baby, helping us with the pram and offering to take our picture. Would 100% recommend. Thank you 😊

Back again for Sunday Roast. Brilliant to see that the buttered veg option is back on the menu again! Great that there is a smaller size option and thank you for the extra gravy 🙂

Excellent pub Good choice of ales Food all 5 of our party enjoyed their choices My shin of beef very good. Attentive efficient service. Will hisit again

Amazing food, friendly staff and good value.

Really good food at a competitive price. Recommend booking to avoid dissapointment as it can get busy at the weekends. I would also recommend this place for group Christmas meals.

Lovely little stop after walking the dog! Food was fantastic and tasted so nice! Outside garden was great with lots of shade.

Had haloumi fries starter, and fish and chips main. Both were awesome, best fish and chips we've had in a long time. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be back.

It’s the second time eating here. I’m coeliac and the fish and chips . They are only done gluten free. Which is excellent. The only thing I would have liked is GF vinegar. But, If GF fish & chips is offered and they don’t have it, you can always use white wine vinegar. It honestly tastes so close you can’t tell the difference. Other than that it was excellent. The food and service.

It's always a pleasure to visit the Packhorse. It has a welcoming atmosphere, the staff are friendly and the food never disappoints. I visit about once a month and will continue to do so.

Met friends for a dog walk and lunch. Lots of dog friendly seating in the bar area, and a large dog free restaurant area plus big garden. Good variety of dishes on the menu and we enjoyed very good steak sandwich, mushroom ciabatta and fish and chips, well worth the prices. Well kept beers, good choice of wine and soft drinks, and lovely creme brulee for pudding. Very friendly, helpful staff, nice atmosphere and plenty of time to enjoy our food.

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Been here a few times it's a nice quite pub not that busy. They do a banging sunday roast most pub roasts are pretty bad in my opinion but these guys know what their doing. Could do with stella being on tap 😉

Nice pub with a nice country feel. The garden is great and the pub gives a warm welcome. We ordered a few nibble plates and fully recommend the whitebait (headless) also recommend the steak sandwich. My first dish had already gone so went for the burger. Taste was good but burger a little dry. The steak sandwich was blooming epic. Beer nice, friendly owners. Will go back but order something else.

Nice pub, great food and service.

This place has really gone down hill. We have been here a few times and usually love it. But our last experience was awful. Starters took over an hour to come. Kids food took even longer! When we asked the staff how long it may be they were rude and defensive. The food quality wasn’t the same as it used to be. Overall poor staff poor food poor communication and customer service. Such a shame as we came here for a birthday and it really ruined the day! Here is the £9.50 hot dog! Wouldn’t be so bad if they were actually apologetic!

Food here is amazing. The outdoor seating area is lovely with a nice view out over the fields, and the indoor area is cosy. It's usually pretty busy in weekends but the staff are all very efficient and friendly. Also makes a nice stop after a walk through caversham :)

Good well presented food. In rest, just a pub with a large carpark.

I've been a week ago in this lovely place with some colleagues from work. I ordered one dish as a main course. King Prawns & Chorizo Salad 😋 I have to say, the pics are no the best because under all those salads, I have a good bunch of prawns and delicious grill chorizo without fat. However, the salad was a bit oiling on the bottom but very nice. The prices are a bit higher but nothing unusual in Reading. Cheers 🍻

A wild boar, pork and apple pie ! 🥧 Great service and super friendly staff. If you want 88 gins, this is the place. We will definitely take our dog next time. Will be our best pub in Reading !! 👏👏

Great selection of food and drinks. Lovely staff. Loved the experience.

Absolutely amazing. The roast was superb and the gravy the greatest.

Fantastic pub atmosphere for all the family. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The atmosphere, service and food were all top notch. The menu is clearly labelled for all food allergies which makes the experience seem less. For those that are gluten free the options are plentiful and there is even a GF Yorkshire pudding. Surprisingly or not the tractor provides endless joy for the kids.

Lovely building. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They are being pretty covid safe. The service was quick and efficient. Our food arrived in a very timely manner. And the standard of the food was very acceptable. We had a pleasant experience, and will definitely visit again.

I have a number of non standard allergies to food, and they were very very accommodating. The chef prepared something off menu for me which is truly above and beyond expectations. The staff are fab, and attentive … great place!

Enjoyed our Sunday lunch here. There was a good atmosphere, the food was excellent and the staff were friendly and efficient. Have visited since on a Saturday evening and the staff were exceptional. Lots of help.available for a wheelchair- user. Extensive menu for allergy sufferers outlining all the ingredients in every dish.

Excellent and friendly service. Great setting with woodlands behind

Best pub food we've had in a long time, 4 completely different meals cooked perfectly. Staff were great and friendly, local bevvies and even the occasional dog walking event with a bacon roll. A real Beauty spot for those who love a country pub. And best of all, it was fully booked but not loud or crowded!

Excellent pub food - much better than average with a more wide-ranging menu. The fish and chips in particular had very delicate batter.

100% great food and but the service could have been better but it was fathers day. Great place yo eat and relax

Great pub, really nice inside and out. Plenty of seating, good range of drinks and a decent menu. There is a great 3 mile circular walk which starts and ends at the Packhorses, highly recommend.

A delightful English pub. Fine fresh beer, top quality food and a garden with views over rolling countryside.

Thank you to all the staff at The Packhorse for a great Family birthday celebration dinner. Our party of fourteen, included five young children and we were looked after by friendly, efficient staff nothing being too much trouble for them. All our dinners were delicious and the portions were very generous. The garden was ideal with its tractor to climb on and open space to run in, for the children to stretch their legs between courses keeping everyone happy .We will without hesitation reccomend this pub to our friends and will be going back ourselves to try something different from the menu as there is so much to choose from! Thank you for a lovely sunny afternoon dinner, we had a great time!

Lovely pub with really nice garden, good food and prompt, friendly service. Definitely recommend.

A tad overcooked but otherwise friendly staff

I go to the Pack Horse because they have a really good selection of gluten free options. Quick service and food was quality. Thanks.

Hey! This place is nicely & warmly welcoming. The food is cooked right (beef) and portions are quite large balancing the price. The staff is polite and wouldn’t rush you, altogether in a family atmosphere. Large car park, large beer garden in the back along with some tables out in the front, large tables, large and clean toilets - so overall all quite ‘largely’ impressed. Give it a try!

From door to door absolutely super. Had the roast dinners for 4 and superb in every way. Service, presentation and taste best we have had in a long time. Great atmosphere not rushed and wonderful surroundings. Just a great tonic in a relaxed evironment made the day special thank you to all the staff. Big surprise to top it off was brilliant cost. Will be sure to return

Shame the play area has gone. But food and service still very good. Also welcome dogs outside which is great to see.

Great food, very friendly staff. Lovely outdoors space to eat.

Food is a lot better, good service. Will be back

Lovely country pub serving great food. Super staff

The food was fantastic, lovely ambience and the service was excellent.