Walkabout Bar in West Berkshire

Very impressed with Walkabout! We asked them if we can bring a group of South Africans in the community to their pub to watch the rugby together. They were so accommodating and said they would reserve the upper floor for us and put the rugby on a big screen. They really walked the extra mile to help us feel welcome and to help the group have an enjoyable time. They had a conferti cannon which they popped every time the Springboks scored and even made Springbokkies (a specific type of shooter that is usually served during Springbok rugby games). It was a great event! Thank you Walkabout!

I came here with my parents and grandmother for the Christmas Light turn-on in 2021, and the service was terrible. Food was good, and I liked the Australian atmosphere, but the service was abysmal. Would not recommend.

This is the worst experience at a pub that I've ever had. Service at the bar was absolutely terrible. The bar person told me that he was just busy. There is no form of queue management. I'm not coming back here again.

Really poor quality food, restricted menu, average customer service. Floor and tables were sticky! Cost of food refunded!

Went to watch the champions league final, great atmosphere, great venue and great service! Best place in town to watch any sport!!

This was a fantastic experience on the Friday night where we were hosted by Tom the manager and his superb bar member Jonathan. The drinks were very reasonable and served with a smile

Great for business meetings and sport. Food and drinks were good and we had a game of pool. Atmosphere in the evening is a full on party

Shockingly bad pub. Understaffed. Grubby. Cold food. Will never go in a Walkabout pub again.

Came to Newbury to visit friends and family and decided to stay over night, went out to have a few drinks and walked into Walkabout and didn't go anywhere else, everytime we go it's a great place to go out to

The manager is amazing, great place to watch sports

We were very well looked after by the staff and management.

Great sports bar in the middle of Newbury, best atmosphere for the rugby!

Been many times, perfect place for watching sports especially the 30 wings! Bargain! The nightlife is fantastic! Fantastic drinks deals and even better atmosphere. My go to every weekend!

Went with work I had 2 southern comfort and lemonades with dinner.then I went and bought 2 sambucca tp which CHRIS gave me a pint of water lol and refused me anymore drink.im 55 years old and was totally sober.totally ruined my night out with work party.never going there again.

Went in for a pint, but stayed for a couple of hours. It was so nice, clean and fun. Good tunes playing, and the staff was so nice and attentive. We played a couple of pool games too 🎱. It was lovely

Can't really rate the food as it was a buffet for a party so not comparable to normal food served there if they do. The venue itself is fine, we had a party on the 1st floor and the only comments I could say on it were it can be quite narrow navigating through. But otherwise it was a good space. Warm and the staff were attentive. Can't go wrong.

Great staff and great prices pint of birra moretti for £3.50 good selection of food.

This was a nice evening to relax and enjoy the atmosphere

It's a Walkabout, TVs everywhere to watch the sport and not much else.

Come here as working away Was created by Tom and he’s such a nice bloke Good atmosphere and nothing was to much trouble for him will be back again

Came here for drinks on Saturday night, Amazing atmosphere and really friendly staff

Came here for the Man City game. Great atmosphere. Best place for sport

Came here for the TOT-LIV match, great atmosphere and absolutely class to witness the Diaz controversy surrounded by mostly Liverpool fans. Food is decent and plenty of screens.

Came in here for the football and saw they had a decent menu, got some food and a pint! Will definitely be returning as the team were entertaining too😁

Me and 3 of my mate's went in here after work. We had a few games of pool. And the bar staff are really friendly

Fantastic night welcomed by the manager who sorted out our tab.

excellent customer service. incredible interaction with customers. always makes me feel welcome. amazing service from amy and april this evening! very impressed!!

Jon is amazing at his service always recommends a great cocktail

Enjoyed a great night out Friday, great atmosphere, dj took our requests and made our night

Nice experience. Friendly staff..

Hi have been on your Web sight to try email you, but tells me my name has incorrect characters? Few questions With the rugby World cup are you showing all the games? If a game is being played and it runs over into your nightclub change over will you switch the game off? Was into watch SA v NZ and I could not hear the commentary at all, will you have the volume up so the commentary will be heard during the world Cup rugby games? Thanks for your time. Ron v D

I'm sorry but tonight 12/08/2023 is probably the worst night in my 5 years of clubbing at walkabout. The music was absolutely awful and the vibe was terrible. Felt like no one was able to let their hair down. Management don't know when people have had enough to drink and should be asked to leave.

Popped in Walkabout on a Saturday night, very busy as you would expect. The staff were friendly but could most definitely do with more bar staff as a large number of people were waiting to get served at the bar.

Late night drinking, with some great people watching. The bouncers took particular care of a lady that was in need of looking after, as a woman I was really impressed!

- Order/pay by cell phone (also possible directly at the bar) - Lots of space - Nice personel

Okay for a Saturday night late drink and boogie, quite lively

A pleasant afternoon watching the ashes with a big bowl of moist chicken wings.

Amazing venue to watch sports. Be back soon

Very good evening out and will return. Management team would very accommodating for our stag party

Fantastic team on the front door and management are superb

Best in weekend, Specially in Saturday night

Very nice place to go food is great and staff are very friendly, also family friendly.

Pros: - I've been here a few times and the staff are always friendly. - There's plenty of seating and screen's Cons: - The food menu is quite limited and I couldn't see all the same options on the app. - I find myself waiting longer for service than I do most other places, regardless of how busy it is. - The men's toilets are in a pretty sorry state. I know you must get some sorts coming in for it to happen, but nothing has changed between the 3 weeks of my last visit: Locks not working, something hanging off the wall, missing seat lids and urinal dividers.

A fantastic hard working team who endeavour to deliver results!

Good atmosphere great experience on our visit 👍

10/10. Can not fault. I particularly love Jon. He’s a very small man, but, I hear bigger in other places. If you ever want to visit, visit and ask for Jon he will not disappoint 😎

My favourite place to visit when in Newbury for the Races, had a really nice burger and washed down with an ice cold pint! They had a DJ later on that was playing some great tunes, looking forward to my next visit

All the staff are friendly and helpful

The Walkabout Pub in Newbury is an excellent spot for anyone looking for a fun night out. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with friendly staff who are always ready to help you out. The pub offers a wide range of drinks, including a great selection of beers and cocktails, and the prices are reasonable. The food at the Walkabout is also fantastic, with a menu that offers a mix of classic pub fare and more adventurous dishes. The portions are generous, One of the highlights of the Walkabout is the live music and entertainment that is on offer. There is always something going on, whether it's a DJ spinning tunes . The dance floor is always packed, and everyone is having a great time. Overall, if you're looking for a great night out in Newbury, you can't go wrong with the Walkabout Pub. The combination of great drinks, delicious food, and excellent entertainment make it a must-visit spot for anyone looking to have a good time.

Good food here very friendly staff and good entertainment to be had will defo come back again when in the area.

The guy who runs this place is awesome

The staff are great great experience and atmosphere and lovely food

The staff are great, welcoming and friendly. Always have a fab time.

Great evening when staying away for a work event. Good food, cheap drinks and very friendly bar staff! Will definitely pop back in when I’m next in the area! Next time, I hope the manager buys me a pint!

Great establishment, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere

Locals recommended i stop in while visiting, turned out to be great advice, wish we had these back home!

Never had a bad experience while visiting this place. Staff is great. Atmosphere is fun and enjoyable. Food is excellent and affordable. Do yourself a favor, if you’ve never been then give it a chance, I bet you FLIP and return very often.

Great lovely night racing trip from wales

Great staff great vibe. Legend of a bartender, big guy with ginger locks called Chris !

I went in there last night at 12, got charged to get in. Went to the toilet then me and my friend were told by the bouncer that we have to leave. Worst pub I have ever been to, they will charge you to get in then kick you out. I wouldn't waste my time, there are plenty of better places for a drink in Newbury.

I visited yesterday late afternoon, It was quiet but I was made welcome by Sophie who was covering the bar. I did order food which arrived in a reasonable time and was tasty and good value. It's a difficult time for hospitality businesses at the moment and I am not a regular pub goer but there is a much improved low or no alcohhol range for drivers.

Awful atmosphere, Saturday night and was completely dead- delivered the wrong food an hour after ordering. Our table was just sitting there hungry and we left as soon as we all ate. Not worth the visit

Had a staff Christmas party here. An absolutely excellent time. Awesome staff with perfect area for our party. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate everything we wanted to do and with excellent prices. Will definitely book again. Thank you.

It's lovely Aussie bar and food

Nice place for meeting with friends, have a few drinks, something to eat, screens around to watch some sport

Very enjoyable place to watch sports, drink and play pool

I went to walkabout with my colleagues and danced till 2 am. We had a really good time. The only issue was that I think after William Pearson's review the music was way too loud. I still have my ears whistling after 4 days and I hope I will get better soon honestly :( check what is the max level legally allowed to avoid your staff and customers developing issues with their ears please.

Too busy loud and too many different sports being shown on the TV screens.

Great bar with a nice chill atmosphere, plus football was on so a great bonus. Deffo coming back

Great place had drinks with friends and was a lovely staff

Brilliant when the football or other sports are on ...simple menu but great value for money and very tasty ...well recommended

Very friendly team and a great night out!

Food is unreal and staff are friendly will be revisiting

Great all round venue day and night, for sports and nightlife, great food, great staff, managers are great, Jon is awesome, best guy ever

Maybe I've just been spoilt with big city nightlife but I've been on a few occasions on Fridays and its never even been half full. also the music isn't loud enough so you can hear everyone around singing and screaming too much. One thing I will say is that the drinks prices are really reasonable and there's a good selection for whatever you wish to drink

Amazing door staff and fabulous service and great manager

Food not great but it is cheap, always full of the same people drinking every weekend

Friendly and professional staff, helped with every question, always welcoming and make you feel comfortable. Highly recommended to visit

What a cracking place to end your evening after a few cocktails at slug and lettuce! Great music and atmosphere 👌

Great atmosphere on a weekend - when I’ve been in before the cocktails are great value!

It is a Walkabout pub, it serves drinks and food (I wouldn’t say good food, but it isn’t bad either). Has a small outside area, front and back, and a pair of pool tables. Many screens are also on with various spots games on including football and F1. However it charges Friday and Saturday nights.

Thought I'd pop in for lunch as I work around the corner. I passed a lady that I later found out was the chef, who was on her way out the door as I was on my way in, she said hello which was nice. Ordered a pint and burger at the bar, was told the chef had just left for a few mins so the burger might be a lite longer than expected. OK, cool. No worries. I sat down, 5 mins later the chef walked back in. 25 mins later, bearing in mind the place had a max of 6 people in and we definitely were not all eating so the kitchen wasn't rushed off its feet.. I finally got some food. Great. Cold chips. Not great. Sigh. Took it back to the bar and let them know. She apologises and was happy to get some new food made. 15 mins later i go to the bar and ask for a refund, because I only have so much time and patience. A couple who were about to order food heard my story and decided against eating there. Good, that made me smile. My food was ready as I was stood there so opted for food instead of a refund, let's not waste food. It was good and tastes nice when its hot. I'd be back for a pint but not for food. Maybe they were having a bad day. We're all entitled to have them, in hindsight I'd give the walkabout another go before I made any definite decisions

Staff were useless at there job no personalities either unhelpful someone needs to show them how to change the post mix rather than keep serving it after being told it has run out

Great food. Best place to watch sport.

Best bar in town!!! Shout out to Tom the new manager!!

John is cool both Sophie’s as well joe is a class doorman so is Ella and April 👍

Popped in for a late lunch with my sister last week and was pleasantly surprised. It's not somewhere I would've thought to visit but decided to give it a go, the food was fantastic as was the service from the lovely Kya, who was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Great place for a night out on a weekend, Kya is the life of the staff, great lady!

Very friendly service, Kya inparticularly was really nice to chat to after a rather stressful day shopping!

Amazing staff amazing atmosphere and wonderful drink prices

Worked with these girls at a previous job love them quick amazing sero

Ella was very friendly and had amazing service :)

Sad to see they don't serve the mac daddy topping here.

All well and good to kick someone out if you think they've had to much, but to not let them collect their belongings is wrong and then next day say they been thrown away. You owe us a jacket and gloves. Spend my money at your establishment and get rewarded with loss of personal belongings. Not nice.

You owe my son a jacket and gloves. All well and good to throw a paying customer out if they've had too much, but allow them to collect their personal belongings. Now goods are conveniently missing, reimbursement is required for jacket and gloves. How does one attain compensation?

No RUBGY playing today. England vs barbarians! Broken Internet. Food was not great either. Childrens meal was looking particularly empty as was the adults. Although my burger tasted lovely I had to return it. Shame. Will not be eating in here again or watching any sport apparently.

Very nice staff always make me feel welcome xx

Awesome service super fast and a lovely team!!!

super friendly staff great service!!!

Really great service from Sophie W loved my time there. She really really made me want to come back. Love you Sophie and Walkabout