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The Thirsty Bear

Pub or bar · 110 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3BY

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Major improvement necessary. What a 1 means. Inspected 9 Sept 2026 by Reading council.

Badges

Freshly inspectedInspected 53 days ago
5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row
Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

Dashed badges unlock once RatedEats has tracked this business across more than one inspection.

What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodImprovement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of premisesImprovement necessary
Management of food safetyImprovement necessary

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 15, structural 15, management 20.

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