The Butler, Reading

The Butler is a pub at 85-91 Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7DS. The Butler's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading council on 21 March 2024.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
85-91 Chatham Street
Reading
RG1 7DS
Council
Reading
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Butler’s food hygiene rating

The Butler's rating is 2 years old.

We have checked The Butler's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Butler

What is the food hygiene rating at The Butler?

The Butler's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading council on 21 March 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team. A new rating is pending, usually after an appeal or a request for a re-visit.

Where is The Butler?

The Butler is at 85-91 Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7DS, in Reading. Reading council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Nags Head, about 190 m away.

What pubs are near The Butler?

The closest pubs and bars to The Butler are The Nags Head (190 m), Spinners (270 m) and CultureMix Arts & Music Centre (370 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Butler's hygiene rating up to date?

The Butler's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Butler on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Reading council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.