Fox and Hounds

Head out towards Gosbrook Road and you'll find yourself in proper local territory — the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and actually know the landlord's name. The Fox and Hounds has that warm, unpretentious vibe that makes you want to linger over a pint, whether you're after a quiet weeknight escape or somewhere buzzy with mates on a Friday. The real ale selection is genuinely impressive (no mass-market lager dominance here), and the food goes beyond token pub fare — these lot actually care about what they're serving. It's the sort of neighbourhood pub that's become rarer around Reading, which makes it all the more worth the trip out to Caversham.