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Sweeneys

Description: Pub. Vast Range of Speciality Pies.10 Castle Street Tel: 0118 958 6466

Newest Review: ... snug. At the front of the building is the shop selling a variety of pies, quiches, pasties and scotch eggs. Be careful about the garlic quiches, they are smelly and should not be eaten before attending a meeting! What makes Sweeney’s special is the large variety of pies for sale. These include: · Lamb and mint · Curry · Turkey and ham · Game · Venison Pies can be sold cold or eaten in ... more

... a microwave. Depending on the variety, a pie will cost about £1.30 and they are about 6 inches in diameter. My favourite, however are the scotch eggs. These cost 90p and are the size of a large cricket ball. They are divine!! If you have more time, S...more

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Sweeneys: Sweeney’s – Reading’s own Mrs Miggins pie ... (483 words)
by - written on 26/11/00 (Very useful, 260 readings)
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In the last 5 years, Reading has been swamped by lots of new trendy pubs selling bland beer and pub grub with loud music and no space to breathe. However there are still places in Reading where you can drink and eat where you won’t find a bouncer on the door, there is no dress code – but where the food and atmosphere are homely. Sweeney’s is such a place. It’s a shop and pub and can be found in Castle Street opposite Rowberry Morris Solicitors and next door to the Sweeney Todd barbers(!). The owners also own a Butchers just up the road directly opposite the Broad Street Mall. The establishment is smallish and snug. At the front ... Read the complete review