The Common - (Near Berkshire, london)

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!

Bun Mok Really great location, great service and food. Especially love the garden during sunny days. Kids and dog friendly. It’s a must go for a readinger! Lots of parking and just a few minutes from caveraham.

Charlie Holloway Great community space with a welcoming atmosphere. The bar and cafe are the perfect place to meet friends and the events throughout the year are always well attended. Well done team! We love The Milestone!

Oliver Scott Celebrating family birthday. Walked in and was greeted with lovely welcoming smiles, We ordered roast beef,roast turkey and roast mutton. They came out around 15 mins after we ordered! So super fast service. The food was absolutely amazing! Honestly the best Sunday roast I have ever had! 10/10 would highly recommend

Michael Johns Decent sushi. Would order again.

Meddeha Sajjad First visit after hearing about this place for years and did not disappoint. Ive never had pasta so perfectly cooked, the sauce and cooking of the seafood was excellent as was the pizza. The quality of ingredients was great. Even better was the service, everyone from the owner and to the waiting staff were very helpful, polite and personable. Highly highly recommend.