Gill's reviews
Review of Jongleurs @ Bar Risa
25 Apr 08, 15:46
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, 15:41
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 The Face Bar
25 Apr 08, 14:28
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, 14:21
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 The Slug And Lettuce
25 Apr 08, 14:06
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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Review of Dogma
25 Apr 08, 13:36
good atmosphere
The staff here are very efficient and fast. A really good atmosphere with a really good mix of music. The decor is up to the minute with comfy seating. Upstairs you will find the main dance floor with seating booths around the edge of the floor.
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Review of Zero Degrees Restaurant
25 Apr 08, 13:13
can't stop going there
This is a great place for ladies that lunch as well as groups of friends. The selection of pizzas is extensive with some very different combinations. As a micro brewery they produce the beer on site although I have not had any, I prefer the house red, friends have said it is good.
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Review of Lsq2
25 Apr 08, 13:08
classy
This is the place to go to if you want a classy meal. It is not the cheapest but the food is first class and the modern clean crisp decor surrounded by the water at Green Park makes it a great venue. There is live music regularly and if you don't want to eat from the main menu there is a cheaper set course option.
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Review of Dolce Vita
24 Apr 08, 14:47
Lovely
I like it here - very good food and very reasonably priced. Overlooking the river, in the newly revamped Kings Walk arcade, there is a balcony option in the warmer months too.
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Review of Zizzi
24 Apr 08, 14:37
don't rip you off
I visited Zizzi on Valentines night and unlike other restaurants they didn't hike the prices up. Just the normal menu with some 'special options' very refreshing! It was packed with couples as you would expect and the service could not be faulted, very fast and the food as usual to a very high standard. The house red is worth a taste and very reasonably priced.
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Review of ASK
24 Apr 08, 14:06
yummy!
right in the centre of Reading ASK never disappoints. The service is excellant and the food is always freshly cooked in full view of the diners so you know its fresh. It gets busy quickly so you need to book at weekends especially. The decor is clean, crisp and modern.
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Review of Rowbarge Inn The
18 Apr 08, 13:42
Very Nice!
Situated on the banks of the river the Rowbarge, part of the Blubeckers chain of restaurants, offers great food in a welcoming atmosphere. The decor is clean, crisp and modern. The Lemon Posset is to die for and I managed to get the chef to give me the recipie! They do great Sunday lunches that are especially popular with families.
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