Eating,Drinking & Shopping
Club Shop:
Situated by the main entrance
Megastore: 0118 968 1239
Merchandise Mail Order: 01932 750100
Eating and Drinking in the Stadium:
There are two main bars within the stadium to gather before, during and after the game. The Jazz Cafe (or JC's) is situated in the middle of the East Stand, whilst the North Stand bar (or Cowshed) is where you'll usually find live music on offer. There are several other bars dotted around the stadium for grabbing a quick pint.
Food outlets are available in both the North and South stands, serving food typical for a football stadium. However, the Millenium Madejski Hotel built into the stadium offers two restaurants that have been recommended.
Alcohol is available inside the stadium, where Courage Bitter and Fosters Lager are on offer. Next to the ground on a retail park are a McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut.
There are no pubs as such near to the stadium, so it may be a good idea, especially if you are making the journey by train, to drink in the centre of Reading before a game.
Other Places to Eat and Drink:
The Jazz Café
Madejski Stadium
Shooters Way RG2 OFL
01189 681442
The Moderation
213 Caversham Road
RG1 8BB
01183 750767
The Gateway
Greyfriars Road
RG1 1PA
01189 590376
Irish and sports pub in the town centre.
Three Guineas
Station Approach
RG1 1LY
01189 572743
Next door to the station with five screens
The Horn
2 Castle Street
RG1 7RD
01189 574794
Call s itself the home of London Irish, with its very own O'Connell Street
Accomodation
The Millennium Madejski Hotel offers 4-star accommodation actually within the grounds of the stadium
The Holiday Inn Reading South is a short walk from the stadium and has free car parking for residents.
The Reading branch of the Hilton chain is about a mile north of the stadium.
Last Updated July 2016
Copyright Miles & Miles Publishing 2016
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