Guidebook for Reading
Food Scene
Nibsy's is Reading's first coffee shop to provide exclusively gluten-free food - cakes, sandwiches, quiche, wraps and salads, plus other occasional treats - eat in or take away. They do awesome coffee too.
9 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Nibsy's Coffee Shop
Nibsy's is Reading's first coffee shop to provide exclusively gluten-free food - cakes, sandwiches, quiche, wraps and salads, plus other occasional treats - eat in or take away. They do awesome coffee too.
9 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
A stalwart of Reading’s independent coffee scene. Wide choice of beans bought direct from coffee farmers and scrumptious cakes to accompany.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Workhouse Coffee
10-12 King StA stalwart of Reading’s independent coffee scene. Wide choice of beans bought direct from coffee farmers and scrumptious cakes to accompany.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Totally independent, Picnic offers coffee and cakes, fresh salads and sandwiches every day and gallery space for local arts.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Picnic Foods
5 Market PlTotally independent, Picnic offers coffee and cakes, fresh salads and sandwiches every day and gallery space for local arts.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
A Reading institution, Sweeney and Todd is famous for award-winning pies. Established over 30 years, there are always over 20 different pies on the menu, including Stalwarts such as steak and oyster as well as seasonal pies. Eat in or take away.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Sweeney & Todd
10 Castle StA Reading institution, Sweeney and Todd is famous for award-winning pies. Established over 30 years, there are always over 20 different pies on the menu, including Stalwarts such as steak and oyster as well as seasonal pies. Eat in or take away.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
With a passion for Real American BBQ, they take British meats and cook them the true American way-it takes nearly 48 hours to perfect their smoked meat cuts on site in the imported hardwood burning smokers.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Bluegrass BBQ
12-13 Paul's RowWith a passion for Real American BBQ, they take British meats and cook them the true American way-it takes nearly 48 hours to perfect their smoked meat cuts on site in the imported hardwood burning smokers.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
CHOW street food market serves up an enticing mix of tempting hot dishes from around the world in the town centre every Friday (10am-4pm).
Reading residents, workers and visitors enjoy a wide range of new tastes with street food stalls spanning the four corners of the globe, from Mexican tacos and Caribbean jerk chicken to Greek style wraps, Spanish Paella or England’s Pie and Mash. Also on the menu are noodles, gourmet burgers, falafel and Georgian cuisine and much more.
CHOW is the place to be in Reading on a Friday lunchtime with up to 18 stalls serving hungry office workers and visitors.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt!
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Market Place
CHOW street food market serves up an enticing mix of tempting hot dishes from around the world in the town centre every Friday (10am-4pm).
Reading residents, workers and visitors enjoy a wide range of new tastes with street food stalls spanning the four corners of the globe, from Mexican tacos and Caribbean jerk chicken to Greek style wraps, Spanish Paella or England’s Pie and Mash. Also on the menu are noodles, gourmet burgers, falafel and Georgian cuisine and much more.
CHOW is the place to be in Reading on a Friday lunchtime with up to 18 stalls serving hungry office workers and visitors.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt!
Drinks & Nightlife
The ‘Turtle’ celebrated 25 years in 2015 and is associated with Reading’s music scene past and present. Having had a £1 million refurbishment, it now also boasts a fabulous garden and cellar bar.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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The Purple Turtle
9 Gun StreetThe ‘Turtle’ celebrated 25 years in 2015 and is associated with Reading’s music scene past and present. Having had a £1 million refurbishment, it now also boasts a fabulous garden and cellar bar.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Café by day, wine bar by night, Artigiano is stylish new establishment in Reading town centre. Look out for live music on Thursday evenings.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Artigiano Espresso & Wine Bar
81 Broad StreetCafé by day, wine bar by night, Artigiano is stylish new establishment in Reading town centre. Look out for live music on Thursday evenings.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Shopping
Wine and charcuterie. Buy a bottle of your favourite tipple to take home or sit in with a glass and nibbles.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
The Tasting House
30A Chain StWine and charcuterie. Buy a bottle of your favourite tipple to take home or sit in with a glass and nibbles.
8 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
The Oracle located in Reading town centre has over 80 stylish stores for you to explore including Apple, House of Fraser, Zara and Debenhams. It also has many restaurants and a 10 screen Vue cinema.
12 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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The Oracle Shopping Centre
The Oracle located in Reading town centre has over 80 stylish stores for you to explore including Apple, House of Fraser, Zara and Debenhams. It also has many restaurants and a 10 screen Vue cinema.
12 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Broad Street is Reading's pedestrian high street with all the shops, cafes and bars you could want, as well as The Orcale and Broad Stret Mall shopping centres and John Lewis.
7 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Broad Street
Broad StreetBroad Street is Reading's pedestrian high street with all the shops, cafes and bars you could want, as well as The Orcale and Broad Stret Mall shopping centres and John Lewis.
7 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Arts & Culture
Reading Museum has been telling stories of the local historic and natural environment as well as displaying and caring for objects from around the world since 1833.
The museum's collections span the famous Roman eagle from Silchester to the capital from Reading Abbey and an amazing collection of Huntley & Palmer biscuit tins.
The current exhibition, On Track, celebrates the important place that the railway has played in Reading's history since 1840.
9 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Reading Museum
Blagrave StreetReading Museum has been telling stories of the local historic and natural environment as well as displaying and caring for objects from around the world since 1833.
The museum's collections span the famous Roman eagle from Silchester to the capital from Reading Abbey and an amazing collection of Huntley & Palmer biscuit tins.
The current exhibition, On Track, celebrates the important place that the railway has played in Reading's history since 1840.
9 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
The Abbey Quarter is located in the centre of Reading to the east of the main shopping district and train station. It is defined by the former precinct of Reading Abbey, which existed from its the Abbey Quarter.
15 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Abbey Ruins
The Abbey Quarter is located in the centre of Reading to the east of the main shopping district and train station. It is defined by the former precinct of Reading Abbey, which existed from its the Abbey Quarter.
15 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
South Street is Reading's alternative arts centre with drama, music and comedy and its renowned programme of offsite theatre, SITELINES. It has been going through some refurbishment, so make sure you check it is open before visiting.
17 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
South Street Arts Centre
21 South StSouth Street is Reading's alternative arts centre with drama, music and comedy and its renowned programme of offsite theatre, SITELINES. It has been going through some refurbishment, so make sure you check it is open before visiting.
17 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Reading's premier arts venue provides an all-year round programme of music, comedy, drama and dance.
5 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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The Hexagon
Queens WalkReading's premier arts venue provides an all-year round programme of music, comedy, drama and dance.
5 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Parks & Nature
On the banks of the Thames, Caversham Court is a garden of national importance and listed in the English Heritage 'Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England'. It dates back to the 12th century and was refurbished and re-opened in 2009.
20 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Caversham Court
Church RoadOn the banks of the Thames, Caversham Court is a garden of national importance and listed in the English Heritage 'Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England'. It dates back to the 12th century and was refurbished and re-opened in 2009.
20 minutes walk or 7 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Entertainment & Activities
For a truly pampered experience, Nirvana Spa in Sindlesham, south east of Reading offers day and members clubs. Choose from a flotation pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa garden pool as well as gym, classes and a restaurant.
24 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Nirvana Spa
Mole RoadFor a truly pampered experience, Nirvana Spa in Sindlesham, south east of Reading offers day and members clubs. Choose from a flotation pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa garden pool as well as gym, classes and a restaurant.
24 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Reading Football Club and London Irish rugby club share the Madejski Stadium.
10 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Madejski Stadium
M4Reading Football Club and London Irish rugby club share the Madejski Stadium.
10 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
The Thames flows through Reading and offers lovely walking, picnicing and leisure opportunities.
19 minutes walk or 6 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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The Thames flows through Reading and offers lovely walking, picnicing and leisure opportunities.
19 minutes walk or 6 minutes drive from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Getting Around
Reading is one of the best connected towns in the UK. It is linked north, south, east and west by rail.
It is only 25 minutes by train from London Paddington.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
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Reading Station
Reading is one of the best connected towns in the UK. It is linked north, south, east and west by rail.
It is only 25 minutes by train from London Paddington.
10 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.