The Pondhouse, Reading
The Pondhouse is a pub at 738 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EH. The Pondhouse's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading council on 10 September 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 738 Oxford Road
Reading
RG30 1EH - Council
- Reading
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Pondhouse’s food hygiene rating
The Pondhouse's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Pondhouse'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.
Pubs near The Pondhouse
- 5The Spread Eagle / Bagheera Indian Restaurant & Bar750 m
- 5The White Eagle840 m
- 5Wishing Well1.1 km
- 5The Mansion House1.1 km
- 4Tylers Rest1.3 km
- 4The Rose & Thistle1.5 km
All 103 pubs and bars in Reading
Questions about The Pondhouse
What is the food hygiene rating at The Pondhouse?
The Pondhouse's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading council on 10 September 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Pondhouse?
The Pondhouse is at 738 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EH, in Reading. Reading council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Spread Eagle / Bagheera Indian Restaurant & Bar, about 750 m away.
What pubs are near The Pondhouse?
The closest pubs and bars to The Pondhouse are The Spread Eagle / Bagheera Indian Restaurant & Bar (750 m), The White Eagle (840 m) and Wishing Well (1.1 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Pondhouse's hygiene rating up to date?
The Pondhouse's rating is 1 year 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 Pondhouse 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.