Welcome to The Horse & Groom

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD

Welcome to The Horse & Groom

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD

Nestled on the outskirts of Reading

We provide the ideal setting for gatherings and good times. Our traditional pub offers something for everyone in the family. A visit here is more than just a brief stop; it’s an unforgettable experience!”

At The Horse and Groom, we take great pride in offering a charming and versatile outdoor gazebo space, perfect for hosting small functions of various types. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a heartfelt wake, a joyous christening, or any other special occasion, our gazebo provides the ideal setting for your event.

Join us every Sunday for a delectable roast dinner that’s perfect for the whole family. Our landlord, is an experienced chef with over 20 years of culinary expertise in Modern English, Eastern European cuisine with a twist using top quality ingredients, mouthwatering roasts, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Children are also welcome, and we have kid-friendly options available.

Searching for the ultimate spot to catch live sports in Mortimer Common? Look no further than The Horse & Groom! In addition to top-notch sports viewing, we offer a variety of entertainment options. Join us for our weekly darts match, savor the sounds of live music on occasion, and test your knowledge at our weekly quiz nights. We are a dog feiendly pub, all we ask is that they are placed on a lead. Even when the sports action winds down, the excitement continues at The Horse & Groom

Functions

Whether it’s wedding venues, wakes, or Christenings, we are dedicated to meeting your needs. Our exceptional hosting and the inviting atmosphere we provide ensure you’ll be thoroughly delighted with your experience.”

Weekly Quiz

Looking for some mid-week entertainment? Join us for our weekly quiz night, where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends, and enjoy a fun evening of trivia. Prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs!

Occasional Live Music

Keep an eye on our events calendar for evenings filled with live music. We occasionally feature talented local musicians who will provide the perfect soundtrack for your evening out. From acoustic sets to lively performances, our live music nights are not to be missed.

Food

Explore our classic pub food menu

Drinks

Delve into our wide selection of beverages

Contact us today to discuss your event

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Based on 211 reviews
Lydia Boulstridge
Lydia Boulstridge
2023-10-28
The horse and groom has a new chef and supper last night was fab!
Hamish Patterson
Hamish Patterson
2023-10-23
We went here as a family gathering for lunch and to have some food. We were quite blown away by the selection of food, so many good options. I had a lovely bowl of mussels, which were really good. Not many places do mussels, especially pubs, so I had to seize this opportunity. My group had their starters too, which they enjoyed like paté and camembert. For mains, I had a massive burger, which I enjoyed so much that I forgot to take a picture. For dessert, I had a delectable sticky toffee pudding that again I again forgot to take a pic of. I just want to shout out to the lovely lady server we had that went out of our way for our child and got a special strawberry on top of their ice cream, which my child loved. The service was great. We loved the atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
DENISE BAIGENT
DENISE BAIGENT
2023-10-13
We decided to visit here for a change as haven't been for a couple of years..certainly wasn't dissapointed! Greeting was very friendly and welcoming and a drink brought very quickly while we perused the new menu. Quite a lot to choose from - both light bites and main and certainly a good choice for vegetarians for a change. Opted for a delicious goats cheese on toast, with egg, pesto, pine nuts and watercress ... lots of taste there to tickle the taste buds. Mum opted for a traditional ham egg and chips...a 'plate plenty' for the hungry! we decided to treat ourselves to a sweet - well...apart from the tasty traditional puds like apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding, and cheese a board - there was a baileys Brulee, and a white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake! Made on site, incredibly tasty and beautifully presented with a chard of chocolate on top ...Its the tastiest, lightest and not sickly sweet cheesecake i have had in a long time - and I travel a lot!! The pub we were told had just been taken over, and we certainly will be visiting regularly, lovely pleasant and friendly staff and pleasant, comfortable surroundings..very good and reasonably priced food. Well worth a visit. Thankyou.
Stuart Spratley
Stuart Spratley
2023-09-14
One of my local pubs, new business owners and the improvement is very noticeable. Not eaten yet but the beer is always good, nice outdoor space overlooking the fairground.
Helen Marlow
Helen Marlow
2023-09-12
Under new management and excellent new chef, this pub is great place to pop into if you're in Mortimer! We enjoyed a great lunch meal today and can't wait to try their dinner menu too. Décor and seating still tired, but very friendly staff and nice garden. Big park just opposite with children's play area, basketball court, table tennis etc.
Sarah Buchan
Sarah Buchan
2023-09-05
Great food lovely service ...