Gill's reviews
Review of Chronicles Cellar Bar & Bistro
25 Apr 08, 17:07
very nice 
Very small but very welcoming. An old building underground down winding wooden staircase. The food is wholesome and plentiful. I particularly like the vegetable chilli. Unless you are recommended this place or have been before you may not easily stumble accross it as it is hidden away in a back street.
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Review of Chillis Grill and Bar
25 Apr 08, 17:01
cold
whether it is becuase the walls are all glass and it is situated right on the river I have always found this place to be cold! The American/Mexican style food however, is good and plenty of choice and large portions. Booking is not possible and a buzzer system operates usually with a fairly long wait at peak times.
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Review of Jongleurs @ Bar Risa
25 Apr 08, 16:46
something different 
If you fancy a great laugh and a dance this is the place to go. Right in the middle of Reading town centre you arrive before 8pm to be seated for a couple of hours of live comedy. The floor is then cleared of tables and chairs, a bit like a wedding, and the disco starts. Mostly cheesey music but a great atmosphere until 2am.
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Review of The Corn Stores
25 Apr 08, 16:41
quaint and welcoming
You may not realise it but although the bar/pub downstairs is very small there is a large Italian restaurant upstairs. When I visited the barman/waiter upstairs in the restaurant was the same guy serving in the bar downstairs so he must keep fit running up and down the stairs. Having said that his service was very good and fast. The food was excellant with all the usuall choices you would expect from an Italian. As this is not part of a chain there is just a feeling of something a little bit different.
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Review of Brannigans
25 Apr 08, 16:04
what a hole! 
The last time I visited this place, prob 2 years ago, the floor was filthy and the bar staff very slow. Although the music is pretty varied with a big 'cheese' section half way through the evening, it is all pretty mainstream. The toilets leave a lot to be desired, if you can find a cubicle with a door on it there won't be a working lock and if you are lucky enough to find both you certainly won't find any paper in there!
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Review of The Face Bar
25 Apr 08, 15:28
good for parties
My daughter discovered this place when looking for a venue for her 21st. Formally a nightclub it has now been divided into two function rooms that can be hired for private parties with a nightclub atmosphere. The all in, reasonable price, includes bar staff, DJ and security, and cleaning afterwards. It is in the town centre so easily accessible. Access is possible early in the day to 'set up and decorate'. There are no age restrictions on guests either as it is hired privately so ideal for family functions.
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Review of Pitcher & Piano
25 Apr 08, 15:21
central
A great place for meeting groups of friends before moving onto a 'later' venue. It is in the centre of town very close to the railway station. A really good atmosphere and modern decor and furnishings.
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Review of Revolution Bar
25 Apr 08, 15:18
nice cocktails
A very loud dance bar with a great choice of cocktails mostly including Vodka! For the most part it is a youngsters place however, for those of us that are young at heart if you fancy throwing some shapes it is a good place to go.
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Review of Sahara Reading
25 Apr 08, 15:13
love it! 
What a find this place is, from the outside it looks really small. A really welcoming atmosphere greets you and the bar staff are efficient and friendly. An extensive cocktail menu could keep you happy all night long. Downstairs there is a larger room with louder music and like upstairs comfy leather seating all around. The clientelle tend to be that little bit older in Sahara than in the majority of bars in the town.
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Review of The Slug And Lettuce
25 Apr 08, 15:06
good food
A really nice place to eat on a lunch time, plenty of choices on the menu and a few sharing dishes. The staff are all really friendly and service is pretty good. As a bar in the evening it has a fantastic atomsphere with some comfy leather seating.
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