Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Reading

4.4

1155 Reviews

£25 and under

British

St Marys Church House, Chain St, Reading, ENG RG1 2HX

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 66 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Home of one of the UK's largest music festivals, there's plenty in Reading to help you drum up an appetite, from shopping days to walks along the Thames. Luckily, there's a Bill's waiting for you in the town centre. Swing by and tuck into one of our signature dishes, with our menu spanning breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. In front of our beautiful restaurant, you'll find the sunshine terrace, perfect for sipping on refreshing cocktails. We've also got a stunning private dining room suited for large parties from 15 to 40 seated or up to 70 standing!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/reading/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bill’s Reading has two stunning Private Dining Rooms, perfect for both corporate & social events. The space can be customized into different layouts to suit needs depending on the occasion.

Location
St Marys Church House, Chain St, Reading, ENG RG1 2HX
Neighbourhood
Reading
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Small Group Dining Menu
£23.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Vegan Vicky? No spice Sam? When booking for a group, we know it can be tricky. Enjoy 2 or 3 courses from £23.95 with our Group Set Menu, available for 6+ guests. We’re well-seasoned (pun intended) in pleasing crowds. There’s something for everyone, so pull up a chair.
Group Dining Menu
£23.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Vegan Vicky? No spice Sam? When booking for a group, we know it can be tricky. Enjoy 2 or 3 courses from £23.95 with our Group Set Menu, available for +12 guests. We’re well-seasoned (pun intended) in pleasing crowds. There’s something for everyone, so pull up a chair.
Set Menu for Celebrations
£23.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation or even friendiversary? Dine with us & enjoy 2 courses from £23.95 with our Group Set Menu, available for 6+ guests. Whatever the occasion, we’ll bring the good vibes & a free Doughnut Tower to share.

What 1,155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Berkshire
Great for brunch
Berkshire
Child-friendly
Berkshire
Good for groups
Berkshire
Hot spot
Berkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bill's Restaurant & Bar in Reading offers a lively atmosphere and "fantastic food" with a creative menu catering to diverse dietary needs, including vegans. Guests praise the "friendly, attentive, and quick" service, making it ideal for celebrations. However, some note inconsistencies in service and promotions. A popular choice for brunch, it is highly recommended for its welcoming staff and delicious dishes.

1,155 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I think the variety and quantity of food has diminished. There used to be some interesting items on the menu, it's nothing special any more. We had fish pie which had a lot of sauce and potato but only two prawns and not a lot of fish. The duck curry had great flavours but the dish was padded out with sugar snap peas and squash. Again, the sum quantity of rice, curry and accompaniments was somewhat frugal.
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BEN
Berkshire1 review
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Booked an offer of bottomless pancakes for £5. Arrived, ordered, ate and the bill didn't reflect the offer. Was told the offer is only on certain times. No mention of it before. So fathomed why I could book the offer through the link I was emailed and it not be valid. Was told, that was that. Not a massive issue but one to put me off going back,
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Sara
Berkshire3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was OK but not great ( we had the eggs Benedict and the poached eggs were perfect but the ham was crispy and hollondaise was watery. Nice restaurant decor abrupt serving staff
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Jane
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff , meeting and greeting were very welcoming , our waitress Layla was excellent . Menu choice was great and food very delicious . Venue and ambiance fabulous .
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David
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really like visiting Reading and having a Bloody Mary to start. Be careful with the seasoning. I like the Big Brunch and my wife garden brunch. I find the staff are always up for a bit of banter. The restaurant was quiet to start with but really filled up as time went on. Very popular establishment. Well done to the staff in front and back of house.
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Clementine
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Quick service as usual - quick to take our order and serve food. It’s ideal if you have young kids.
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Ann
Berkshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Bills Reading Only complaint was the Hummous nibbles with flatbreads has got smaller but for price it’s good value
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Giovanna
Berkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group included four adults and one toddler (who had beans on toast). We had streaky bacon pancakes to share and the pancakes were perfectly made. Then we ordered four mains (2x eggs royale with salmon, classic burger and a traditional breakfast). Overall the food was very good and we didn’t wait too long, however I can’t give 5 stars as eggs were not really poached but quite hard inside for anyone who ordered them (and it’s not the first time).
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Anil
Berkshire4 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok, service was average. The waitress we had (older one) didn’t seem very happy to be there which was off putting. Drinks were good. Overall a very mediocre experience and not one I’d be dying to go back to.
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Ana Liza
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice and efficient crews and very diligent in making sure safety and order is implemented. Really appreciate
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Reading is rated 4.4 stars by 1155 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 66 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Reading

St Marys Church House, Chain St, Reading, ENG RG1 2HX

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Reading
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/reading/
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Private party facilities
Bill’s Reading has two stunning Private Dining Rooms, perfect for both corporate & social events. The space can be customized into different layouts to suit needs depending on the occasion.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Reading

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Small Group Dining Menu

Group Dining Menu

Set Menu for Celebrations

Menu

What 1,155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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