The Red Cow

Head down Star Road towards Caversham and you'll find yourself in a proper local's pub that actually gives a toss about what's on the plate. The Red Cow feels like the kind of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers are genuinely welcomed, not tolerated. It's got that gastropub thing down—solid British cooking, decent ales, the sort of place you'd bring your mates on a Friday or take your parents for lunch on a Sunday. The 4.7 rating speaks volumes, though you won't find it trying to be clever or Instagram-baiting. Just good food, good drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over another round.