The Pheasant not pleasant, says Reading Pubs
Southampton St has the best and worst pubs in Reading, according to the website Reading Pubs.
The league table on the site reveals that the leading pubs in town are The Hobgoblin on Broad St and Southampton St’s The Hop Leaf. Both have a current “final score” of 8.5 out of 10. Seven pubs tied for second place.
Gun St boasts two high-ranking pubs: the Purple Turtle (7.5) and Sahara Bar (7.5).
The Reading pub with the worst score is The Pheasant on Southampton St, with a plucking terrible score of 1.0. Brannigans also got a bashing, with a 2.0 score.
Reading Pubs reviewed 117 pubs in total.
Click here to see the league table.
Ah, the Pheasant. 1 out of 10 seems overly harsh, as I have spent many a fun night in there. I can understand that the combination of unfriendly regulars, a fierce alsatian roaming around the place and bare wires poking out of the wall near the pool table may put the casual punter off a little. But get beyond those and you’ll find yourself with the chance to buy stolen goods at knock down prices in no time at all. The most unusual item I was offered by a fellow drinker was, believe it or not, a water spout. Yes, the pissed-up bloke watching the racing really did think that my friend and I had wandered in there with the intention of purchasing a water feature for the garden.