Good food in READING? Need to organise a 'posh' (ish) hen night.....

[liquidclocks]

My best friend is getting married in 3 weeks time and we're having a hen night next weekend - not the flashing tiara and pink flufy handcuffs type, something a bt more relaxing.

We need to find somewhere to eat that's sophisticated, chilled and serves fab food but isn't going to break the bank - trouble is I don't know Reading at all and she's only just moved there 3 weeks ago. Are there any nice wine bars too where you don't get groped by lecherous old men ?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[WideWebWitch]

The Forbury looks as if it would fit the bill. I haven't been but would like to.

[carol3]

when i lived in Reading this pepesale.co.uk
was my favorate restraunt

[liquidclocks]

That looks nice WWW - thanks. I've no idea about prices 'down there' but is that mid-range/expensive?

[liquidclocks]

you've just linked to mumsnet Carol! - will type the address the old fashioned way...

[liquidclocks]

Thank you all - that's given me something to work with, now I need to go put my imagination hat on

[RustyBear]

DD tells me that the bit outside the Forbury is a regular skater's zone - she agrees with Ma Potters & santa Fe & also suggested Old Orleans (also on the Riverside)

[alp]

The London Street Brasserie is nice - next to the riverside at the oracle so could go over to the bars etc etc after/before meal- or to the casino which is on the otherside of the street

[Ellbell]

I'll second Pepe Sale.

Thai restaurant whose name I have forgotten successfully induced me with dd2 (eat hot curry, add fresh pineapple... wait two hours... go into labour ).

[ZZMum]

woould agree with the london st Brasserie == lovely food...