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Monks Retreat Reading 163 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE
Make a reservation 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people 9 people 10 people 11 people 12 people 13 people 14 people 15 people 16 people 17 people 18 people 19 people 20 people 5:30 AM 6:00 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM Overview Photos Menu Reviews About this restaurant Welcome to The Monks Retreat! We are a great high street pub in the heart of Reading town centre. We offer fantastic food and drink deals along with multiple TV screens and booths for all the live action sport, you won't want to miss it. Make sure to check out our website for all upcoming events!
View all details Additional information Dining style Casual Dining
Cuisines British, Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation Bar
Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Breakfast
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Lunch
Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Payment options AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs Is Monks Retreat Reading currently accepting reservations? Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people 9 people 10 people 11 people 12 people 13 people 14 people 15 people 16 people 17 people 18 people 19 people 20 people 5:30 AM 6:00 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM Additional information Hours of operation Bar
Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Breakfast
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Lunch
Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines British, Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style Casual Dining
Payment options AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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