Canal Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Guide To The Spring Inn

The Spring Inn, located on Bath Road in Sulhamstead, is a charming gastropub that beautifully combines rustic countryside charm with refined dining. Just minutes from Junction 12 of the M4 near Reading, this welcoming establishment overlooks the Sulhamstead and Ufton Cricket Club, offering a quintessentially British atmosphere.

 The menu showcases both classic favourites and seasonal specialities made from fresh, local ingredients. Diners can enjoy anything from their renowned Sunday roast to delicious dishes like chargrilled English asparagus with egg dressing and almond crumb.

Its cosy interior has modern design elements, and the lovely garden is perfect for summer dining. The establishment prides itself on exceptional service, which reviewers have described as “impeccable,” and it consistently receives perfect scores for both service quality and atmosphere.

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Business Types


  • Canal Pub

Facilities


  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance

The Spring Inn Information


Bath Rd, Sulhamstead, Reading RG7 5HP.

Phone

0118 9303440

Email

0118 9303440

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change and kitchen hours are often shorter, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.
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The Spring Inn Reviews

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Review from Google Places

21 July 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Unforgettable Celebration!

We recently celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday at The Spring Inn and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

From start to finish, Sam’s team went above and beyond to make the day truly special.

The service was exceptional – warm, attentive, and genuinely caring.

Every detail was thoughtfully handled, making the entire celebration feel effortless and stress-free for us. The food was absolutely amazing – beautifully presented, full of flavour, and thoroughly enjoyed by all our guests.

Not only was everything of the highest quality, but it was also incredible value for such an unforgettable experience. We are so grateful to The Springing and their wonderful team for helping us create such precious memories for our daughter’s milestone birthday.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for outstanding hospitality, delicious food, and a truly personal touch.

Thank you again for making this celebration one we’ll cherish forever!

Sean Fergusson

Review from Google Places

8 July 2025

Turned up and asked for 2 drinks. The guy behind the bar couldn’t understand me asking for a coke. Had to say it 3 times. Took him quite a while to serve me 2 drinks while the other bartender served 2 people in that time. Then just handed me the card machine to tap, he couldn’t even be bothered to tell me how much! We decided to then have food so service was ok for this but I just had a burger. It literally fell apart so couldn’t eat it in the bun, it just crumbled. Also very dry as they didn’t bother putting any sauce in the bun! Didn’t offer us any sauces or anything else, just dished it up and left. After dinner took the plates then didn’t see another server at all. They were only 3 tables in there so not busy. We finally had to walk over to the bar to ask for more drinks and dessert so did not leave a tip. I have always like this pub, it could be so good, it’s always the service that let’s this place down. Been for many years and never gets any better. So sorry but I give up trying.

George Cross

Review from Google Places

11 June 2025

Great meal with my Son and Daughter (adults) for an early Father’s Day meet-up.

No need to book, plenty of space which shouldn’t put you off.

I had the Lamb Tagine which was AMAZING!

I’d not had Bread and Butter Pudding for years so it instantly drew me to it… WOW!

I wish it was bigger.

Three adults, a meal, pudding, few alcoholic drinks and two soft drinks was c£150.

Its a shame its right next to the A4 and the Muppets who think its a race track.

Would definitely visit again.

Daran Thomas

Review from Google Places

4 May 2025

What a beautiful place. Food was stunning. Becca our waitress was amazing. She was so helpful. Constantly coming to check if we needed anything as there was 13 of us. Definitely will return when we are in the area next.

Tanya Clarke

Review from Google Places

9 March 2025

Came in for a Sunday lunch, had a really nice meal, the lamb was good and roast potatoes were some of the best we’ve had at a pub roast. They are also dog friendly.

Todd Weller