Hope & Bear
📍 2.5 miles from Select Car Leasing Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Hope & Bear is a popular venue for both home and away supporters in Reading. It offers a vibrant atmosphere with multiple HD screens showing live sports, including football matches, and provides table service to ensure fans don't miss any action. The pub serves a variety of food options, from classic British dishes to seasonal specials, making it a great spot for pre- or post-match meals. Additionally, its two beer gardens and dog-friendly policy add to its appeal for fans looking to relax and enjoy the game.
Recent Fan Reviews
Im giving this place a 4 star and im being a bit generous mainly due to the vibe and some of the employees are very nice. But I honestly the food is not it. Its pretty tasteless and sometimes lukewarm. I come for beer i would say thats the only thing worth coming for.
Had a wonderful time here! We ordered the Sunday sharer and it was AMAZING! Staff are so friendly and we heard some of the pub quiz which sounded really fun!
Great food, both dishes tasted really good. Great drinks. Very cozy and warm atmosphere there. Able to place an order through scanning QR code at the table, great for my fellow introverts😂
We love the food and drinks here. I wish they would sort out the serious condensation issue as it’s hard to feel relaxed when surrounded by black mould and unable to see out of the windows. I love the menu and location but sadly won’t be back for that reason.
We enjoyed a very nice Sunday lunch. The roast chicken was generous and reasonably priced. Our server Tacha was great - very friendly and on the ball with all our orders.