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Q: Is the food suitable for vegans and vegetarians?

Of course, our food menu caters to everyone. With gluten-free and dietary options on all our menus, there's a bite for everyone.

Q: What is the 2-4-1 cocktails offer?

It’s as good as it sounds - select 2 of the same marvellous cocktails, and get 2 for the price of 1!

Q: Do you have a kids menu?

Of course, our kids menu is tasty and varied, and we have plenty of offers!

Q: How long is bottomless brunch at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading?

2 hours full of iconic clinks, delightful dishes, top tunes and fab vibes!

Q: Do I need a deposit for bottomless brunch?

£5 deposit per person to secure your table!

Q: Can I upgrade the brunch?

Fancy taking things to the next level? You can upgrade* your brunch to include: 💙 Espresso Martinis 💙 Pornstar Martinis 💙 Our S&L Sangria 💙 Birra Moretti 💙 Peroni *Everyone in the party must upgrade.

Feeling peckish, babe? If you’re looking for food near you in Reading, you’re in the right place!
Morning, noon and night, Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading always serves dishes with flavour and a side of vibes (and 2-4-1 cocktails, too! 🍸). Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a delicious bottomless brunch, or just a quick bite to eat with your cocktails, our menus hit the spot every time

From mouthwatering dishes to tasty plates perfect for sharing, whether you’re veggie, vegan, flexi or full-on foodie, there’s always something worth ordering and with amazing offers, you don’t want to miss out! 🎉

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Brunch dishes at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

BITES THAT BRING THE VIBES

We’re serving up next-level food for every occasion. Hearty burgers. Sassy sharers. Plant-based bites. Whatever your mood, we’ve got the plates to match your vibe. 🍔🌱💃

Our menus mix comfort-food faves with globally inspired dishes, light bites, feel-good vegan options and proper indulgent plates — made for mixing, sharing or savouring solo.

Menus may change, but one thing doesn’t: bold flavours, good times, and food worth booking for. Whether you're after a quick bite of bar food near you or want to level up with a sit-down meal, we’ve got you.

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Lunch offer at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

🥪 LUNCH PLANS? SORTED.

Fancy something delish and a great deal? 👀 Our lunch offer is the midday magic you need. Pick any lunch dish and pair it with a soft drink, or upgrade to a tipple (yep, that includes wine, beer or a G&T!).

Think crisp wraps, fresh salads, loaded sandwiches and proper feel-good vibes. Whether you’re catching up, escaping your desk or just lunchin’ solo — we’re the place to be.

📍 Available Monday–Friday ‘til 4pm at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading.

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Cocktails at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

2-4-1 ON ICONIC CLINKS 🍸

Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading is the home of 2-for-1 cocktails, drinks and iconic drinks. From classic cocktails like Sex On The Beach and Mojito to S&L staples and flavourful mocktails, with our extensive menu of expertly shaken and stirred surprises, we have the perfect line up for a night out to remember!

Raise a glass for afterwork drinks, weekend sips with the squad or just a quick clink, we’ve got you covered. Browse our full drinks menu and pick your poison, order one and get two delivered Cheers, babe! 🥂

The party doesn’t need to stop there, we have 3-for and 2-for offers on shots & bombs 💥

Want to learn our team’s magic cocktail ways? Take a cocktail making masterclass so you can magic one up yourself!

Find out more info on our cocktail bar page! 🍸

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SWEETEN THE DEAL – ANY DESSERT FOR £3

Go on... finish your meal the right way. Add any dessert to your main for just £3, every day at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading.

From Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie Bites to Warm Mini Churros and Crispy Fried Custard, our dessert menu is stacked with sweet treats worth saving room for.

Always available, always delish – it’s the perfect excuse to say yes to dessert. 🍥

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Don't just take our word for it, babe...

"Gaby at Reading Riverside was sensational! Thank you for all the vibes Gaby, making our brunch the best it could be! We’ll be back … for Gabs!"

Louise Floyd

June 06, 2026

"We attended bottomless brunch and continuous drinks were served"

chelsea corr

June 06, 2026

"Just been for the best bottomless brunch!! we were served by Noah, the food was amazing and the drinks were so yummy!! the vibes were so good with cool lights and good music! will defo be ba... Read more

andria Stavrou

June 05, 2026

"Noah was amazing and great service for our bottomless brunch"

Emily Trussler

May 30, 2026

"Noah delivers possibly the best service I've ever had during a bottomless brunch absolutely incredible will be back soon"

Ryleigh-james Hunt

May 30, 2026

"Had a fantastic brunch here. The food was delicious, but the highlight was definitely the service. Noah looked after us and he was absolutely brilliant—super attentive, friendly, and made su... Read more

Imogen Morris

May 30, 2026

"The atomsphere was lovely and Noah was a fantastic server. Me and my friend really loved the experience and our server, Noah, was extremely patient and had good conversation with us. The foo... Read more

Ellie Green

May 29, 2026

"Had the best time at the naughties bottomless brunch, and our server Noah was the absolute best!"

Phoebe Collins

May 28, 2026

"Gaby looked after us during our bottomless brunch, and we all agreed that she was fantastic. Thank you for helping make it a good day!"

Kyle Weedon

May 24, 2026

"The bottomless brunch was brilliant, Noah was our server and he was fab! Slug and Lettuce Riverside"

Slug and Lettuce Reading Riverside customer

May 24, 2026

"We love you, Noah!! Great service, great vibes, great food. I had the big breakfast and it was incredible. We will be back. Thank you for the best bottomless brunch 🤍✨🥂 p.s Noah has fab te... Read more

Danielle Thomson

May 23, 2026

"Brilliant atmosphere, food was perfect and Noah was a great server 10stars ++"

Lovely Lion

May 23, 2026

"Noah was fantastic. Would totally recommend a bottomless brunch here."

Sophie Bennett

May 23, 2026

"Noah was amazing with our bottomless brunch booked for a friends birthday"

Imogen Eloise

May 23, 2026

"Thank you to the lovely Noah for making our brunch so much fun !! Quick with drinks, and very friendly!!"

Lilly Stevens

May 23, 2026

"Noah is amazing, every time I go he is always really friendly and welcoming! <3 The food and drinks are great and good prices too! I would totally say this is the best slug in reading!!"

rebecca rocker

May 23, 2026

"Brilliant service from Noah! Make our bottomless brunch experience really great!"

hannah2017157

May 23, 2026

"Tiara and noah were incredible and they gave us the best service at our bottomless brunch"

Beth Trussler

May 22, 2026

"I came for a bottomless brunch a few weeks ago with my girl friends and we had such an amazing time. Patrick was really kind and helpful I’ll be back for the friendly service and cool eyelin... Read more

Sarah Holland

May 19, 2026

FANCY BRUNCH BABES? MAKE IT BOOZY! 🍹

Whether you’re here for classic bottomless brunch or a themed one served with a side of pop classics, we’ll serve up drinks for two hours of bottomless cocktail sippin’ and Prosecco poppin’ right at your table!

☑️Choose your brunch dish 🍳
☑️Choose your brunch bevs (hard, soft, or upgraded) 🥂
☑️Choose your brunch slot 📆

It’s time to crank up the brunch vibes! 🎉 Round up your squad and dive into brunch. Book your bottomless brunch at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading – we’re here all week and can’t wait to see you! 🎊

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AFTERNOON TEA BUT MAKE IT GLAM ☕️💋

Ready to sip back and relax with our fabulous new afternoon tea menu?

Looking for a fun girls' day out? Hen do ideas? Or celebrating a special birthday? A S&L tea-time spread is the perfect choice. Available Sunday through Friday, our tea time is ideal for a gossip sesh or a chill catch-up with your squad.

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Sharers and dishes at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

MiX & MATCH 💜

We know it can be hard to choose just one dish on our mouthwatering menu, so why not mix and match? Bold food, good times and food worth booking is a Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading guarantee, our dishes work your way. Choose as a starter, main or to share!

Check out some S&L staples:

🍗 S&L Chicken Wings
🍘Peppadew® Bites (V)
🍤Crispy Coated Prawns
🍟 Halloumi Fries (V)
🧆Crispy Tofu (VG)

…check out the full menu for more!

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Dishes at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

SOLO DISHES & VIBES 💙

Want a sit-down meal near you with bold flavours? Our mains don’t disappoint, from Fajita Pasta to Mac ‘n’ Cheese (V), Smothered Chicken, crunchy Caesar Salad Bowl, Hawaiian Rice Bowls to Steak and Fries to our wide selection of tasty Burgers to Pasta, our food will satisfy all your cravings, and there’s plenty more where that came from! 🍽️ Our kids menu is also a hit!

Kids Menu

At Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading we’re a cocktail bar with unbeatable vibes, our fab food is just a bonus.

Sharing plates at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

SHARING IS CARING 💛

Our dazzling food menu isn’t short of sharers, these dishes are perfect for sharing with the squad and full of bold flavours to keep you coming back for more.

Check out some crowd favorite sharers:

🧀Nacho Cheese Fondue Sharer
🍖S&L Meat Feast
🍟Loaded Fries - load them up with Cheese & Bacon, Cheeseburger or Katsu - the choice is yours.

Want to take it up a level? This sharer is perfect for instagram!

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Food & Drink at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

🍹 Browse, baby, browse 🍲

Love taking a sneak peek at the menu before your rendezvous? Same.
We’ve got all the eats anyone could wish for, including vegan, veggie and non-gluten containing options. So take a look and get planning your next meal with us.

Allergies? Just click here to browse all our allergy or dietary info.

For non alcoholic cocktails, please read our terms & conditions.

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Friends enjoying cocktails at Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading

MORE THAN JUST A BAR ✨

At Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading, we’ve got everything you need - delicious food, perfect pours, fab offers and an amazing atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more. We’re more than a cocktail bar that serves food..

Planning a fun girls' day out? Hen do? Baby shower? Or celebrating a special birthday and want to hire a function room for the day ? Whatever the occasion, we’ve got you. Or if you just wanna pop in for a cocktail and a bite, we’re perfect for that too.

Our fab offers will keep you coming back for more, so you can sip and savour as you save.

🎓 Are you a student? Check out our student page for more details on fab offers and deals to brighten up your uni life after lectures!

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GRAB AN E-GIFT CARD 🎁

There aren't enough cocktails or food 🍸 in the world to show how much you mean to me...

But we will try with an E-Gift Card. 💝 Treat yourself or a loved on to a Slug And Lettuce Riverside Reading gift card and they can use it at any one of our locations. You never know, they may ask you to join them!

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T&Cs Apply: Max. value £500. Gift cards are redeemable at any Slug & Lettuce venue. Gift cards are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.