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Grab a cue!Welcome to
The Sportsman
Reading
Welcome to
The Sportsman
Reading
About our pub
If you're after amazing pub food, live sports, and endless drinks, then the Sportsman in Reading is your place. We serve favourites like our All Day Breakfast, Hunter's Chicken, and Steak & Ale Pie, we're all about the flavours! We can't look past our drinks, ...
Opening Hours
Sunday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Serving Hours
Sunday
12:00pm - 8:30pm
Monday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Facilities
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Sportsman:
- Disabled Facilities
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Sky Sports
Our menu's been upgraded!
Do we look a little different? Well, our menu's just got a glow-up! See what you fancy but keep an eye on our scrumptious new jacket potatoes with fillings like the classic Cheese & Beans or the hearty Hunter’s Chicken - whatever you choose, we'll be ready!
Explore the menuChristmas 2024 at Sportsman, Reading
It's never too early to get excited about the most wonderful time of the year!
Find out moreFancy £1000 cash and more?
Celebrate our Beer & Burger campaign with a chance to win £1000 cash or a £100 bar tab at participating Greene King pubs.
Enter hereSpellbinding sips this Halloween!
No tricks, just treats! Join us for a fang-tastic Halloween filled with ghoulishly good entertainment and boo-tiful drinks - there's something for every ghost and ghoul.
What's on?A combo not to miss!
Come by before the 3rd of November for a deal that's simply irresistible. Get a flavourful burger and an ice-cold beer for just £10 – every weekend at the Sportsman.
Get the detailsFry-day special! Fish & Chips for £6
Get your fish and chips fix this Friday with our all-day special! For only £6, enjoy the best crispy batter, tender fish, and hot chips. The deal is too good to resist.
Explore dealDon’t miss a second of the action!
We've got all your favourite sports covered! Join us for every thrilling moment, and enjoy 10% off selected drinks on match days with the Greene King Sport app.
Download the app nowA HUGE saving for all students!
Fancy the pub? Don't want to worry about the cost? Our Greene King student discount card allows you to grab 20%* off food and drink!* Pop into the pub to grab yours!
See moreChick 'n' Mix only £6!
Enjoy our mix and match chicken, sides and sauce deal for just £6 every Thursday!
Find out more200 years of brewing perfection
Let us take you on a journey where every one of our own brewed pints is a celebration of taste, heritage and history.
Beer menuTwo classics for £11.99 – all day, every day
Tuck into our lineup of all-star classics, including our bestselling Hunter's Chicken, our All-Day Breakfast and our forever favourite, Hand-Battered Fish.
Find out moreFeast for a fiver!
Build Your Own Burger for only £5 every Wednesday - choose from a classic Burger, Southern Fried Chicken or Quorn Buttermilk Burger and load it with 3 toppings of your choice.
Find out moreTuck in for less
Craving a classic? Or maybe a Sunday roast with all the trimmings? We've got you covered with great deals, every day of the week.
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What makes us special
Score big savings with 10% off drinks
From a complimentary welcome drink when you sign up to enjoying 10% off on selected beverages*, our Greene King Sport app is your ultimate companion during game time. Plus, enjoy the thrill of playing and winning with our Score King game. (*T&Cs apply.)
Download the app nowWatch Football with us this season
Football from all over the world is right here in your local - we've got the title chases, the relegation battles, internationals and so much more!
Secure your seat nowThe classics you know and love
From our hearty All Day Breakfast to comforting Mac 'n' Cheese, we're in the business of proper pub food.
Show me the menuTry our Seniors' Menu
Smaller portions at smaller prices. Tuck in to two courses of traditional favourites, available Monday to Friday until 5pm.
Explore our Seniors' MenuBring the whole family
Long overdue some quality time? We've got something for everyone – including the most discerning young diners.
Plan your visitUnleash the fun
We're proud to be dog friendly. So if you fancy a treat after walkies, bring your four-legged friend to the Sportsman!
Book your next visitOur Areas
Book Early and SAVE!
Get ahead of the holiday rush! Book a jolly feast for four or more between 27th August and 31st October, and we’ll gift you a £10 voucher to kickstart your new year.* Now that’s something to celebrate!