The Palmer Tavern in Reading

It's a really nice place with great staff. We have had a flat tyre and we were allowed to park our car in the car park for a few days until we were able to sort this out. Thank you very much

Should have been a lovely night at the pub except Saturday night (14/12/24) they had music. Lovely genre, raggae beats and all but so loud we had to leave as our ears were starting to bleed. Shame.

I had a flat tire on Friday, and the owner went above and beyond to help me, allowing me to park safely on their property until Sunday. She was exceptionally kind and accommodating, and the entire staff are friendly and always ready to assist. Their outstanding hospitality and service truly stand out—highly recommend this place!

This pub is fantastic! The vibe is so welcoming and relaxed, and Natalie’s service really stood out. She was super friendly, made great recommendations, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. The food was great, and the drinks were spot on. Honestly, it’s not often you find service this good. We’ll definitely be back soon. Thanks, Natalie, for making it such a great experience!

At the Palmer tavern me and Margret (my better half) wasn’t that expecting the atmosphere and welcomeness we received. Only came for the drinks but was treated amazing by charlotte so we stayed for longer. Would love to come back when the weekend hits 👍🤙

Came in for a quick pint and some food. Charlotte who served us was really welcoming and helpful. Definitely will be back

The palmer tavern what lovely pub ,great parking & fantastic service & I would like to say Thankyou to the lovely Tia who was extremely helpful & made us feel welcome

Charlotte provided excellent and friendly service :)

charlotte provided the best customer service!! she is the definition of service with a smile!! she deserves a raise for sure!!

Me and my hubby went after a hard week of work and was really enjoyable 🥰 such good service and buzzing happy atmosphere. 10/10 from Charlotte who saved us, really good service x would recommend

I love visiting the tavern especially when the staff are so lovely. I would love to highlight the pleasantries of Charlotte who serves me and my friends, she was so polite and did everything with a smile!

Me and my fellow housemates had a lovely time here the other day and the food was amazing. The drinks were well priced and Charlotte (one of the staff members) was very hospitable and lovely. Would highly recommend.

such a friendly atmosphere in this pub, loved coming here at the weekend. Lovely barmaid Charlotte gave me some suggestions on drinks and they also serve snacks and food

5/5 Lottie You were absolutely tremendous with us, amazing hospitality skills, we will be returning very soon

very lovely night out with me and my girlfriends. not too many food options but the service was stunning, all lovely staff especially Charlotte who catered to us all evening!

Lovely ambiance to this pub, one of the best in the area, especially good because of all the girls behind the bar! We were served by Charlotte who was very accommodating.

Charlotte was exceptional when serving us after a long day at work in your lovely beer garden.

Lovely pub had a great and Charlotte behind the bar was very friendly and helpful

That bartender Chloe was proper good at pouring Guinness.

Was served by Chloe last week and had an amazing time :)

I was served by a lady called Sam, who was amazing. Very professional, love the atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Very kind staff and nice food. Love the service

Really nice pub that helped us out with parking.

Service was lovely, loads of pints on offer and let me park overnight. Good atmosphere with the pool tables and layout. Definitely would recommend!

Fantastic job by Sam,Amy and rest of team always welcome even make the kids feel welcome

Fab assistant manager, Natalie. She definitely made our time there better. She’s a fab person and I would absolutely go back just to see her!

Really great atmosphere and Natalie the bartender was so great. She was friendly and nothing was too much for her. Will definitely return

Popped in last minute for a drink. The manager Natalie was very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely visit again.

Good pub and lovely atmosphere always seems to be busy, the assistant manager Natalie is very knowledgable and very friendly, she seems to know her stuff

Natalie was amazing!!! From the get go she was very accommodating and made my experience throughly enjoyable.

Great friendly pub for the community. Prices are very reasonable being so close to the town centre. Tia was very helpful behind the bar.

Lovely friendly pub with staff who are polite and helpful. Thank you Tia

Very Nice place to have food and drinks with friends.

Great place to drink and really friendly staff. Amy a young bartender was extremely friendly and fun to chat with. A must visit when in Reading.

Absolutely love this pub ..: gunna make it my new local .. also the assistant manager Natalie is a lovely woman very polite and kind and can have a laugh with the locals. She deserves a pay rise 😌😀

Really good food and drinks, highly recommend. Amy behind the bar was really helpful and kind!

Shout out to Tia tonight, with it being only her 2nd week working here, she managed tonight like a pro. Working the bar by herself, with it being quite busy, nothing was too much trouble. Well controlled and service was great, didnt even phase her. Thanks Tia 👏🏼

Was made to feel very welcome from a lovely young lady Tia .She was so helpful and ,polite ,she also has the biggest smile..A perfect addition to your lovely team ..

Came to pub..brilliant bar staff...Tia was friendly and helpful..Will defo come again...top bombing..!x

We just had a lovely afternoon at the Palmer Tavern for our great grandchild's baby shower and gender reveal. The buffet food was very good value for money, the service was friendly and efficient, and parking was easy for all the guests travelling by car.

Nice pub to have a good time with friends over drinks and pool :)

Nice pub to have a good time with friends over drinks and pool :)

Kia made it a great evening. Nice refurbished pub, good Guinness!

Kia made it a great evening. Nice refurbished pub, good Guinness!

Every one here is good but that Natalie is the best

The pizza i had was really good however the bartender was really good and created some good conversation which made me feel very welcome, I think her name was Amy. Will definitely go again.

Amazing service, brilliant staff. Kia provided brilliant service

Recently had a family christening at the palmer tavern and it was absolutely phenomenal. Sam went above and beyond with food and decorations and we absolutely could not have asked for more. We really appreciated it Sam thank you!

Great boozer. Staff all friendly, organised and knowledgeable. Proper pub😊

Lovely pub lovely staff great environment to enjoy a few beers, happy days

Karaoke was brilliant, had a great time with work.

lovely pub with great service and very friendly staff, had an amazing experience would recommend !!!

such a nice atmosphere made our night really enjoyable

This is a fantastic pub. The atmosphere is great, lots of great deals on throughout the week and very friendly and helpful staff. There is an amazing range of drinks to choose from. The food is very tasty and I highly recommend. A great place to go and spend time with friends or family and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

The Palmer Tavern is a charming spot that offers a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The cozy atmosphere, delicious food and impressive beer selection make it a standout. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant experience every time. Highly recommended for a relaxing night out!

Includes darts and pool for activities which is great ofc, the staff are so lovely and accommodating and the food and drinks are always up to standard. No complaints at all

Great pub, fun atmosphere, lovely staff

Great atmosphere, manager was really lovely!!

Lovely pub and even better atmosphere, good drinks deals and lovely pizzas. All staff are friendly and helpful x

Everything about this pub is amazing, great food, service and vibes. Everyone there is welcoming and friendly it’s a lovely community.

I’ve just seen a review that was left Saturday morning regarding Friday night, I was in the pub all day/night Friday and I did NOT witness the girls drinking or vaping! The girls at the palmer tavern were working their socks off and the place was busiest I’ve even seen it! It sounds like she needs to say thank you for keeping her property save over night and returning it the next day? The pub is better then its ever been and I take my hat off to the hard work everyone does! Don’t listen to the haters

+ Referb is nice, beer is cheap - Staff drinking and vaping while serving drinks - Toilets are barely functional - I returned the next day to pick up a forgotten item. Google said it opened at 11 and it didn't open until 12. I advised the landlady this in case she needed to change it and her reply was "I don't know what google you're using". This one ma'am.

Sam is incredible, this pub is as student friendly as they come

This pub is our local student pub and it’s the best local anyone could ask for. Great selection, great staff and great atmosphere.

Sam was amazing, great service and very kind, I’m young and she helped me out choose drinks and was very friendly while I waited for me friends! Would definitely recommend.

Amazing service and friendly stuff, with great music.

My first visit since the refurbishment, really impressed polite smiley staff and a very friendly atmosphere. Definitely be back.

Banging drinks and banging atmosphere

lovely pub local and have lovely pool table and music is a slay x

Very nice pub with live music 👍🏻

Amazing service, great drinks and lovely music!!!

Palmer tavern is a brilliant independent pub. Good food, great local events including music and quizzes, service is phenomenal and the beer garden is a great social summer destination

great darts. great pool. great beer. this tavern hits all the spots. come here now. you wont regret it

Great pub, lovely vibe and great staff.

love this place!! best local ever

First time visiting, not much selection of beers, karaoke was loud, maybe call again mid week

Fantastic refurb, garden is amazing, staff really warm and welcoming. Glad to call this our local again....

Great pub would drink here again

The new owner of this pub is lovely, cheap drink prices which is great if your a uni student

Great service and lovely staff. Food was great and provided good music in the garden. Massive beer garden with tv!! Recommend to everyone.

Great atmosphere for uni students- great to have student discount

Food is amazing, pizza is 10/10! The best beer garden in Reading, perfect for summer! Darts and pool which is so ideal. The staff are so lovely and really helpful, good music and accomodated to our needs. My favourite pub in Reading for sure!

Would drink here again great pub for students

think I’ve always preferred a pub night to a club night and with pitchers cheaper than spoons it’s such a student friendly pub, there’s live music over weekends and it’s open till 1am, bar staff are all lovely and down for a chat and they’re dog friendly:)

Lovely atmosphere and great staff

I went into the palmer tavern on the 17th April for a pool match that was hosted there. I punched in my reg for the car park but it didn't register properly and got a fine for parking come throught today 4 may 24. I contacted Sam the landlady to explain I got a ticket and she sorted it out for me within 2 hours. Very fast and efficient. So thank you and I'll be up again soon 😁

Had a very good time, much love to the staff

Amazing!! Great service and good atmosphere!

Good atmosphere and a good nite out and cheap drinks.. 2nd time here x

I absolutely love this pub. Recently been refurbished with a new landlady and savannah the girl behind the bar is fantastic. Beautiful atmosphere and very welcoming. Definitely recommend this pub to anyone.

Great atmosphere good nite out x

Great pub with a great atmosphere and great music , will be back.

Great atmosphere service was amazing. Love the pool

Absolutely LOVE this pub 😍 run by some of the loveliest people, so friendly and kind, always happy to go above and beyond in any way they can. The drinks are always excellent and so reasonably priced I'm surprised they ever have anything left, but they always do! Wide range of beers, ales and ciders, plus any spirit you care to think of, in a totally gorgeous venue - this place is a total winner for me and I will recommend it to anyone who will listen!

Love the laid back vibes and and the staff are great friends of mine and the misses

incredible pub definitely my favorite

Great pub, everyone is absolutely lovely would recommend to everyone here

Such a lovely pub, with a great atmosphere. The staff are so kind and have great customer service.

The most lovely environment , great atmosphere and excellent service. I could not fault the Palmer Tavern .

Nice friendly pub with a small friendly dog. Nice decor in the pub on the whole and Update - ladies toilet seats are nice and new!! Sadly they don't have a wide range of non alcoholic drinks and no hot drinks but a nice place to go nevertheless. Pool table and darts too they also do a quiz on a Monday. They do food but I've not eaten there so cannot comment, it looks very typical pub grub, chips, chicken pizza etc. The menu looks inexpensive and the kitchen is open plan next to the bar so the bar staff cook the food while you wait. They have a car park (input your reg number on the screen at the bar) and a large rear garden with outside seating front and rear. They currently have a meat raffle on a Sunday for £3 per square! They also have two Pool tables and they are nearly always in use. Wednesday evenings for about an hour it is very, very busy with students from the university filling most of the pub for the first term, September to December only. They are very loud and often a bit drunk but they then go into the garden as part of their routine and then all leave en mass! The pool tables are on the way from the bar to the toilets so it can be tricky to get past at times.