Slug & Lettuce - Riverside Reading

You know what you're getting with a Slug & Lettuce, but this Riverside Level spot actually delivers more than the usual chain fare. Those floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Thames make all the difference – especially when you're nursing a proper espresso martini or their surprisingly well-made mojitos. The crowd skews towards after-work drinks and weekend brunches, with Reading's office workers claiming the prime window seats. Yes, it's corporate and yes, the playlist is predictably mainstream, but the cocktails are consistently good and the service doesn't leave you hanging. The weekend brunch menu hits the spot when you're recovering from Friday night in Forbury Quarter, and those riverside views genuinely improve any hangover situation.