Menu - The Horse and Groom

Menu's

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD

Menu's

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD

Menu's

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD

Our Culinary Excellence

At The Horse and Groom, we take immense pride in offering a culinary experience that celebrates the finest of British cuisine. Our dedicated kitchen team, led by our talented chef with over 20 years of experience, crafts each dish with passion and precision. From classic starters to hearty mains and indulgent desserts, our menu is a tribute to the rich and diverse flavors of Britain.

If you have any inquiries or concerns related to allergies, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information below.

Light Options

Served Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-3pm
Allergy information is available, please ask a staff member for details.

Sandwiches on Tiger bread

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Served with salad & seasoned fries (Gluten bread available)

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Roasted vegetables, avocado & houmous

£7.25

2 sausage, 2 bacon, 2 egg, 2 hashbrowns

Battered fish Fillet, tartar sauce

£7.50

2 veggie sausages, 2 hashbrowns, 2 eggs, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes and beans

Chicken, Bacon & Mayo

£7.50

Beef, onion & horseradish

£7.75

Breaded scampi, chips, peas & tartar sauce

£9.00

Smashed avocado benedict- smashed avocado & wilted spinach

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poached eggs on a muffin with hollandaise

£9.50

Philly cheesesteak- pan fried rib-eye, peppers, onions, garlic mayo in a toasted ciabatta, with chips

£10.50

Horse & Groom Menu

FRESH FISH SPECIALS AVAILABLE DAILY (ask to see our specials board)

Starters

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Sourdough bread, olives & pesto (ideal for sharing)

£6.50

Soup of the Day, warm bread & butter VG

£5.50

Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry butter, toasted brioche & chutney

£8.50

Sri Lankan Fish Balls - crab, tuna & mackerel fish balls & spicy coconut. spinach & lentil dahl

£8.50

Sweet chilli & white wine King Prawns & sourdough

£9.25

GF available Goats Cheese, cherry tomato & onion jam puff pastry tart & rocket leaves V

£7.50

To Share

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Baked Camembert infused with garlic & rosemary, rustic loaf & homemade red onion chutney

£14.50 ( GF Available )

Mains

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Chicken Ballotine

£17.50 (GF available)

sage & onion, streaky bacon, wilted spinach. mushroom & white wine sauce & rosemary potatoes

Trio of locally sourced sausage

£14.50

(Mortimer Sausage Company) spring|
onion mash & onion gravy

Pan-fried calves livers,

£17.50

streaky bacon, creamy mash, sauteed cabbage &
onion gravy (normal)
£13.50 (small)

Horse & Groom Pie of the day

£17.50

hand cut chips or creamy mash, stem
broccoli & rich gravy

Fish & Chips

Normal £14-95 Small £10.50

Beer battered fish, thick cut chips, tartare sauce & minted garden peas

Slow-Cooked British Pork belly,

£17.25

Dauphinoise potato, stem broccoli.
glazed carrots & rich
gravy

Slow cooked Lamb shank

£18.50

in red wine & herbs, sweet potato mash &
stem broccoli

8 hour slow cooked pork baby back BBQ ribs

Half rack £16.50 Full rack £21.50

chips & coleslaw

Sweet potato, spinach, red Pepper & chickpea tagine, tabbouleh & vegan minted yogurt

£14.50 VG

chips & coleslaw

Burgers & Steaks

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Angus Beef Burger

£16.50

streaky bacon, pulled pork, smoked cheddar.
toasted bun, tomato, fries, burger relish, gem lettuce & coleslaw

100z Rib-Eye

£25.50 GF

Chunky chips. slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, baby
watercress, field mushroom, coleslaw, red wine or peppercorn sauce

Sides

Allergy information is available please ask a member of staff.
A number of our dishes can be made gluten free as we make use of a
different fryer, please ask a member of staff for details.

Our food is cooked to order, during busy times food may take longer
than usual, we thank you for your patience.

Creamy mash

£3.50

Fries

£3.50

Rocket & parmesan salad

£3.50

Mixed vegetables

£3.50

Sweet Potato Fries

£3.50

Greek salad

£3.50

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Beverages

To complement your meal, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of beverages. Explore our ever-changing roster of locally brewed cask ales, or choose from our wine list featuring red, white, and sparkling options. Non-alcoholic choices are also available for those seeking a refreshing alternative.

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Exceptional Service

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the kitchen. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff is here to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform your server, and they will be happy to assist you in selecting suitable options from our menu.

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     GOOD  
     Based on 211 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Lydia Boulstridge 
 2023-10-28
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The horse and groom has a new chef and supper last night was fab!
  
 
       
   Hamish Patterson 
 2023-10-23
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 2023-10-13
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 2023-09-14
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 2023-09-12
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 2023-09-05
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great food lovely service ...