Brew Dog - 11 Castle Street

Walk into BrewDog and find 20 taps of awesome BrewDog and guest beer, as well as open-air fridges so you can take beery delights away with you. If you find yourself with an appetite BrewDog have you covered, with epic burgers, wings, chicken and waffles, as well mouth-watering brunch options. Sink into their comfy seating or get competitive with your loose change on their pinball machines at BrewDog. 

German Doner Kebab - 106A Friar Street

'Doner Kebab' is a fast food retailer that has created a healthy and nutritionally balanced approach to traditional kebabs. Their kebabs are made from quality ingredients that are exclusive to Doner Kebab restaurants, lean succulent beef imported from Germany, fresh locally produced vegetables and special 'Doner Kebab' bread. 

Mobalpa - 25 Watlington Street

Kitchen and bathroom specialist offering a single point of contact for your entire project, with customised solutions and expert guidance to suit your budget and needs. 

Chopstix Noodle Bar - 80 Broad Street

Chopstix Noodle Bar offers a contemporary oriental dining experience, highlighted by inspired cuisine and impeccable service. Cooking 'little to often' to ensure your food is always piping hot and fresh throughout the day. Chopstix pride themselves on only using natural ingredients to deliver you a delicious and authentic oriental meal, accompanied by exceptional service. 

VEL South Indian Kitchen and Cocktail Bar - 73-75 Whitley Street

VEL offers a delectable, authentic and flavoursome South Indian inspired dining experience, with an extensive menu and expertly crafted cocktails at their in-house bar. Away from the hustle and bustle of Broad Street and the Riversive, VEL is the perfect place to unwind and fill up on mouth-wateringly good food. 

Blue Collar Street Food - Reading Market Place every Wednesday 

Run by a Reading local, Blue Collar brings together passionate street food traders - with a particular focus on locals - who, by using the very best ingredients, produce delicious and authentic meals to make your lunch one to remember. From jerk chicken and rice so good you'd think you were in the Caribbean, exquisitely seasoned Georgian classics, flavour-full and wholesome Greek wraps, to Vegan friendly options.

Chow - Reading Market Place every Friday 

Operated by Southern Market Traders, CHOW hosts a large food market every Friday, serving up an enticing mix of freshly prepared, piping hot food from around the world. Authentic, tasty and wholesome street food done right. 

Vegan Food Market - Station Hill on last Saturday of the month

Launched by the Ethic Collective, Reading's newest market aims to meet the increasing demand for meat and dairy alternatives with delicious and varied products from local and small traders and businesses. Offering a range of plant-based baked goods, savoury dishes and desserts, this is a must visit event for food lovers.

The days are counting down to Halloween, and the festivities that come with it. From spooky costumes and haunting decorations, to stocking up on the sweet tooth essentials, you can find everything you need in Reading this Halloween!

CLAS OHLSON:

Clas Ohlson is a great place to pick up cheap and easy decorations to set the scene this Halloween. Find skull shaped cups, skeleton covered balloons, Tiki torches and more here. 

JOHN LEWIS:

The high-street giant is an amazing one-stop shop for all things Halloween. From spooky-shaped sweets and arts and crafts, to snug slippers and clothing embellished in skeletons to get you in the holiday's spirit. 

FUN 'N' FROLIC:

This independent fancy dress and party superstore is the best place to pick up your Halloween essentials to make sure you look the part this holiday. If you can think of a costume, there's a good chance Fun 'N' Frolic will have it.