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    The Three Guineas

    117 Reviews
    #2 of 8 Bars & Pubs in Reading#248 of 542 Places to Eat in Reading
    $$ - $$$
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    Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LY, England
    +44 118 957 2743
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    Overview
    3.5
    117 reviews
    • Excellent17%
    • Very good40%
    • Average20%
    • Poor11%
    • Terrible12%
    Travelers talk about
    “eggs benedict” (2 reviews)
    “sunday roast” (3 reviews)
    “bread” (3 reviews)
    Open Now
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Bar, British, Pub
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
    Service
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    Value
    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LY, England
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    1 - 10 of 114 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Very pleasantly surprised

    First time we had eaten here after the refurb last year. And very nice it was too. Group of 7 of us for lunch last week. Nothing fancy; burgers, fish and chips, fish finger sandwich - but they were all top notch. And very friendly...More

    Thank Cymro-in-Reading
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you like the pub and had a good time here. I will pass on a special thank you to our chefs, we are very lucky to have them all. We look forward to seeing...More

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Decent breakfast, good service

    Average didn't do this justice on the food front hence the Very Good. Popped in here when heading out to that London for a breakfast. They weren't that busy and we got to pick our own seat. Once someone showed up to take our order...More

    Thank Henry T
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for your review. It is good to hear you like the pub and had a good time here. I will let the chefs know that you liked the food. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Many Thanks Three Guineas Management Team

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great authentic station pub

    Stumbled on this place by accident , used to be part of the old station and has kept the theme, football was on (World cup qtr!) so very busy but plenty of staff and room to move, no great wait for a drink bearing in...More

    Thank Steve G
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you like the pub and had a good time here. We are very proud of the history of the pub and station. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Many Thanks Three Guineas...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Cheeky Pricing

    Wow, this is an expensive pub! I ordered a drink from the 'G & T' menu.... now, that's a common abbreviation for gin and tonic, so I assumed that I would get both parts for the £4.10 cited on the menu. Apparently, tonic was an...More

    Thank Sarah R
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for your review. I do apologise for the mix up with your gin and tonic. We have since reviewed our gin menu and are looking to change the layout out of this as the tonic pricing is at the bottom of the page...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Andre

    Amazing service considering the football very well staffed and security very funny!! Andre was so good to us throughout our visit will be watching the rest of the football there!!More

    Thank Zhala J
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you like the pub and had a good time here. I will pass on a special thank you to Andre and the team. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Many Thanks Three...More

    Reviewed June 4, 2018
    Enjoyable lunch

    This modern pub has impressively subsumed what was the main building of the old Reading station whilst the rest of the transport hub has been upgraded around it. Nice big comfortable open bar area with lots of nods to its railway background, and plenty of...More

    Thank ElmParkRoyal
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2018

    Thank you very much for you're feedback. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit here at the Three Guineas. We are very proud of the pub and its incredible history in the railway. I will pass on a special thank you message...More

    Reviewed May 17, 2018
    First visit here, decent food, good beers, will be back…

    Though we’ve been in and around Reading for 20 years plus this was our first ever visit to this pub which is really part of Reading rail station. Heading out by train to Bournemouth and being early we popped in here on a Friday morning...More

    Thank Henry T
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback. I am so glad to hear you like the pub and have been coming back. We will pass a special thank you to all the team members. We are very lucky to have such a great team both front of...More

    Reviewed May 5, 2018 via mobile
    Absolute joke

    Army navy night , 2100 no food bought my 14 year old son a mac Donald’s as they had stopped serving food at 2100 . Then we got chucked out for eating a cheese burger on there seats even though they had stopped serving food...More

    Thank David Ronaldo B
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded May 8, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback. We will review this incident straight away and speak with everyone involved. This is not what we expect from anyone working here. I do hope you can give us another chance. Many Thanks Three Guineas Management Team

    Reviewed April 12, 2018 via mobile
    Still not impressed...

    So, based on response to my last review, tried the cellar bar. Well, kind of had to really, as no seats upstairs since a lot of non-dining tables removed. Once you've negotiated the forbidding staircase, It IS a really cool space. However, tonight there are...More

    Thank ComplexCharacterC
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback. Its nice to hear you like to cellar bar and gave it a go. We hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks Three Guineas Management Team

    Reviewed April 12, 2018
    Fab Location Great Decor.

    Had our customary last half before the homeward train, which is always going to be a draw for this venue. I have eaten here in the past and found it pretty good. There are always multiple ales on, but few if any stouts, milds or...More

    Thank watsonworld
    Kim B, General Manager at The Three Guineas, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2018

    Thank you so much for your feedback. It is very nice to hear you like the pub. I will pass on a special thank you to Frazer, we are very lucky to have great staff. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again soon. Many...More

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Bar, British, Pub
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Large groups, Bar scene
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Monday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Wednesday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Thursday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Friday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Saturday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LY, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Berkshire  >  Reading
    • Phone Number: +44 118 957 2743
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    Description
    A pub ideally situated for those traveling through Reading Station, either as a meet up venue or a final destination.
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