Browns Reading
Unit 5A, Oracle Centre, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AG
A warm welcome awaits you at Browns Reading
Steeped in history, Reading has a 1,400-year heritage, a medieval monastery and 850 listed buildings.
It is also one of the UK’s top ten retail destinations. Make sure you join us at Browns for drinks, dinner or cocktails once you’ve explored the city’s highlights.
Browns is within easy reach of the Oracle, one of the main shopping centres with over 80 high street names providing everything from high fashion to spectacular gifts.
Join us for a relaxing, brasserie brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, made with quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Or if you don’t fancy a meal, our expert, friendly teams will look after you in our stylish cocktail bar area, where you can enjoy a crafted cocktail (or two), a glass of fine wine or Champagne and graze on some delicious bar snacks. However you spend your time in our Reading restaurant, you can be certain it will be time well spent.
Our Location
Opening Hours
- Monday 9am - 11pm
- Tuesday 9am - 11pm
- Wednesday 9am - 11pm
- Thursday 9am - 11pm
- Friday 9am - Midnight
- Saturday 9am - Midnight
- Sunday 9am - 10pm
Food Service Times
Monday - Thursday 9am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 9am - 11pm Sunday 9am - 9pm
Browns Reading, Unit 5A, Reading, Berkshire, UK, RG1 2AG
Tel: 0118 950 3137
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Our food & drink
Join us to enjoy a finely crafted selection of food, perfectly ideal for anytime of the day — each dish is made with only the best quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients.
With a number of rich and varied options, such as our slow-cooked salted pork belly, which comes served with a savoury apple pie, buttered green beans, mash, crackling and a red wine jus. Or how about a braised blade of beef, served alongside bubble & squeak, forestiere sauce & horseradish crème fraîche. We’ve also created a truly delectable assortment of vegetarian & vegan options, such as our powerfoods packed, winter beet salad & the coronation cauliflower — a wonderful seasonal combination of vegetables & spices.
Whether you’d like a relaxing brasserie brunch, exquisite lunch options, indulgent afternoon tea, or you wish to enjoy an evening of fine dining — you can be confident that during your stay we’ll do our utmost to cater to your every desire.
Or if you don’t fancy a meal, our expert, friendly teams will look after you in our stylish cocktail bar area, where you can enjoy a crafted cocktail (or two) from our eclectic cocktail menu, a glass of fine wine or Champagne, while you enjoy some of our delicious bar snacks.
Make the most of your day out in Reading
Reading was founded by the Saxons in around 800AD and with over 1,400 years of history, there are plenty of places to visit.
Afternoon Tea in Reading at Browns
Enjoy a spot of Afternoon tea in Reading and experience a quintessentially British treat. Indulge in a selection of butter brioche rolls, home-baked buttermilk scones with clotted cream, alongside a variety of mini desserts, including our Victoria Sponge, elderflower & gin posset, opera cake, salted caramel profiteroles & much more. There’s plenty of choice to help you while away the afternoon in comfort.
Contemporary Tastes
We serve a wide-range of food & drinks that reflect our distinctly British heritage, resulting in a contemporary twist that’ll surprise, inspire and delight with each taste. This is only enhanced by the dedication of the team at Browns, who strive to make sure that your visit will be an unequivocally memorable experience.
Vibrant atmosphere
Our brasseries maintain a continual buzz throughout each day, resulting in a seamless transition from morning, to afternoon tea, to the evening. From intimate dining with live piano to a plethora of cocktails each crafted with a distinctive flourish — promising an undoubtedly wonderful affair, each & every day.
Beautiful venues
You’ll find our Browns venues across the city of London, as well as 18 other cities throughout the UK. Each of our venues has its own distinctly unique character, exquisite decor, exceptional ambience, and a rich history set within stunning locations — ensuring that each venue is the perfect space to suit every occasion.