
South East Asian favourites
From warming curries to street food and noodle soups.
Explore the main menu ↗The Moderation · Reading
Thai spice, Indonesian favourites and proper pub classics. Pull up a chair for good food, a drink, and a little time well spent.

Something a little different
Come for a favourite or find a new one. Our kitchen brings South East Asian cooking and familiar pub food together under one roof.

From warming curries to street food and noodle soups.
Explore the main menu ↗
Fish and chips, burgers, pies and a Sunday roast.
Find your favourite ↗
A weekday lunch, a few small plates, or a catch-up over drinks.
See our weekly offers ↓Make a day of it
Good reasons to join us, from a quick lunch to a leisurely Sunday.
Our fixed-price lunch, with Asian favourites and pub comfort food.
View lunch menu ↗2-for-1 on dishes from our Monday Thai menu.
See the dishes ↗A choice of three curries, £12 each.
Try one of our street food specials for £12.
Starter and main, or main and dessert, from our Thursday menu.
View Thursday menu ↗Start the weekend with a bottle of Prosecco for £20.
Two glasses of cocktail for the price of one.
Browse cocktails ↗Starter, Sunday roast and dessert. Three courses for £30.
What's on · Autumn 2026
Live music, celebrations and familiar faces. Here's what's coming up.
Fancy dress encouraged, with spooky 2-for-1 cocktails after 9pm. Eat, drink and be scary.
Danger Moose are loose at The Moderation. Join us for live music this November.
Celebrate the Thai festival of lights with a two-course set menu for £20.


Bring everyone together
Planning a birthday, a work gathering or a get-together with friends? Talk to us about buffet and BBQ options for your party.
Tell us your date, group size and what you have in mind, and we'll help you plan the food.
Find us on Caversham Road
213 Caversham Road
Reading, RG1 8BB
| Day | Bar | Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | Noon–11pm | Noon–3pm 6–9.30pm |
| Saturday | Noon–midnight | Noon–9.30pm |
| Sunday | Noon–11pm | Noon–9pm |
Food served continuously on Saturdays and Sundays.

Plan your visit
213 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB