McDonald's

You're wandering around The Oracle after a proper shopping session, or maybe you've just stumbled out of one of the bars on Friar Street and need something to soak up the damage. This McDonald's sits right in the heart of Reading's main shopping centre, making it an obvious pit stop when you're knackered and need fuel fast. It's McDonald's, so you know exactly what you're getting – reliable chips, Big Macs that taste the same whether you're in Reading or Reykjavik, and coffee that'll do the job. The location means it gets absolutely rammed during lunch hours and weekend shopping sprees, but the staff keep things moving. Open until 11pm daily, it's handy for those moments when everywhere decent has shut and you just need something hot and familiar.