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Fisherman's Cottage, Reading

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
224 Kennet Side, Reading, RG1 3DW (View on Google Map)
(0118) 956 0432
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Situated by the canal this gastropub offers excellent home-made and fresh seasonal meals; Mediterranean and Asian menu selections along with traditional pub food. In winter Sunday roasts are a speciality. Check social media for other special events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
REA/READIN0240
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Every Wednesday open mic. Once per month Tuesday Jazz and Blues night. Special occasions live music
Garden Garden
Outdoor seating; to rear some in beach style huts, to front benches
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
A very limited number of parking spaces are available to the rear of the pub, accessed via Orts Road and Canal Way, & some time restricted parking in Orts Rd
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
1st and 3rd Sunday Irish music 14:00-17:00. Every other Tuesday is Quiz night.
Games Games
Board games and books available
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 17, 13, 4, 14
All stops a 3-5 minute walk from Kings Road
Closest station (1300m)
Reading
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7191373297
Directions
Pub can be found on the towpath and cycle route which runs along the south side of Kennet & Avon canal from the town centre to the River Thames, just before Blake's Lock.

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