CrabShack - (Near , South East)

suki ng Whittington Tea Barge is very popular among people in Reading, and after joining their monthly 2-hour river cruise I can see why it has such a good reputation. The whole experience felt very special. The weather was warm and not windy, which made it perfect for cruising along the River Thames. With only 12 people on board, it was calm, friendly, and never crowded — a very personal experience compared to bigger boat trips. At the time of boarding, I was served the tea set. The handmade scones were fresh and delicious, and the service was good and welcoming throughout. The tea set also included sandwiches, desserts, and a choice of coffee or tea — all well prepared, nicely presented, and filling. It felt like the perfect balance between a traditional English tea and a relaxed river journey. Afterwards, I went up to the top deck. If the weather is good, I highly recommend sitting outside — the views of the River Thames are absolutely amazing and it is such a peaceful way to spend the afternoon. The whole cruise was very well organised, with enough time to enjoy both the food and the scenery without feeling rushed. For future visitors, it’s worth knowing that the river cruise only runs once a month and you need to reserve in advance as spaces are limited. On normal weekends, the barge stays in its usual spot on the river and serves a special weekend menu, so you can still enjoy eating on the boat even if there is no cruise that day. Overall, this was a wonderful and memorable experience — great food, friendly service, and beautiful river views. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours by the water in Reading. Highly recommended!

San s Came here for a celebration with family as i’ve heard good things. First of all, it was busy which was a good sign. The lovely gentleman managed to make space for us at the bar. The service instantly was amazing. Our food was really good, the vibe, the aesthetic. Everything about this place was so good. Sahil elevated our experience to the next level, told us what to get, served us drinks and overall looked after us extremely well. There is not a single negative thing to say. Highly recommend & will be back.

Eva Araujo Have been wanting to visit Da Luca for a while and the opportunity finally came! Is a small restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere. Luckily we made a booking, it was busy! Staff was welcoming and friendly. I ordered my usual when in an Italian restaurant (pollo milanese) which was nice and very reasonably priced. Some of the pasta dishes I saw looked delicious as well. Will get carbonara next time!

John We stayed here taking four rooms with three generations of the family. What a wonderful couple of days despite the weather! The staff here were so accommodating and attentive, the food utterly superb and the rooms extremely clean and well appointed. Thank you so much for making our visit so relaxing and special, especially for our senior generation.

Yessica Ortiz Mejia Got here and the people are very friendly. The food is all fresh and tastes amazing (True Colombian flavours). Good portion sizes and good value for money.

Dal Bassi Amazing food!!! The smash burger was do tasty and the salad was something I have never tasted before!!! The owner is so hospitable and speaks openly to you and you can see it’s a family run business which gives it a personal touch!! Pricing is very good and portion size is excellent!! You can tell the meat used for the smash burger is quality meat and no cheap mix, this came out in the flavour and chew ability of the burger. 10 out of 10 and highly recommend the food!! See you all again very soon!!