Food & Drinks
Our dishes are freshly prepared and may arrive at different times. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as everything makes its way to you.
Dive In
On Toast · All Day
Crushed peas & broad beans (PB)11.20
Marinated vegan feta, za'atar, lemon, toasted sourdough
Heritage tomatoes on sourdough (PB)8.50
Smoked salt, extra virgin olive oil, toasted sourdough
Whipped ricotta & prosciutto12
Silky prosciutto, truffle honey, cracked black pepper, warm focaccia
Free range scrambled eggs (V)12
Fluffy free-range eggs, feta, roasted peppers, spinach
English muffins (V)9.90
Golden fried free-range egg & bacon, or free-range egg, melted cheese & tomato with portobello mushroom
Sunlit Plates
Splash Around · All Day
Turkish eggs (V)14.50
Garlic yoghurt, chilli crisp, fresh herbs, warm Mamoosh flatbread
Tiramisu French toast (V)14
Mascarpone cream, coffee syrup, dusted chocolate
House granola (PB)8.50
Thick Greek yoghurt, seasonal fruit compote
Baked shakshuka (V)14
Feta, free-range eggs, rich spiced tomato, warm Mamoosh pitta
By the Pool
Salty Snacks, Sun-Soaked Bites & Things to Graze · 12:00–16:30
Plump Gordal olives (V)6
Warm bread (V)6.50
Whipped nori butter, sea salt
Smoky muhammara (PB)7.50
Roasted pepper & walnut, pomegranate, warm Mamoosh pitta
Golden panisse9.50
Salt cod, harissa aioli
From the Kitchen
Fresh from the Deep End · 12:00–16:30
Crispy fried chicken & waffles14.50 / 19
Chilli hot honey · one piece / two pieces
Slow-cooked spiced butter bean stew14.50
Roasted herb chicken thighs
Fish & chips the Reading Room way15
Unbarred beer-battered fish, house tartare sauce, grilled lemon, smashed peas
Between Bread
Poolside Toastie Stacks · 12:00–16:30
Roast chicken13
Herb-loaded green goddess mayo, crisp gem lettuce
Croque madame (V)14.50
Caramelised onion, melted cheese, fried egg
Grilled aubergine (PB)12
Smoky muhammara, vegan feta
From the Pantry
Light Bites & Quick Dips · 12:00–16:30
Golden sausage roll10
House chutney
Crisp vegan filo parcel (PB)9
Basil aioli
Frittata of the day (V)8.50
Seasonal mezze plate (V)10.50
Mackerel pâté on rye5.80
Salmon tartine on rye5.80
Something Sweet
After Your Swim · All Day
Creamy Basque cheesecake5.50
Rich house brownie4.30
Fresh baked RR cookie3.40
Rotational cakes from today's bake5.90
We offer a rotating selection of freshly baked cakes and pastries. Head up to the counter to see today's choices, or just ask your server.
Curated Evenings at the Lido
Nibbles
Plump olives (PB)6
Roasted mixed nuts (PB)6
Warm house bread and nori butter (V)6.50
Smoky muhammara (PB)7.50
Warm pitta
Padrons (PB)7.50
Red wine salt
Golden panisse9.50
Confit cod, harissa aioli
Small Plates
Burrata (V)12
Heritage tomatoes, citrus dressing
Melted courgette (PB)10.50
Whipped vegan feta on sourdough
Cod croquette12
Sauce gribiche
Whipped goat's cheese10.50
Crispy prosciutto, hot honey, chive, sourdough crisps
Smoked mackerel paté12
Pickled cucumber, toasted soda bread
Bigger Plates
Pressed chicken thighs21
Sweetcorn purée, torched corn salsa, girolles
Crispy aubergine (PB)16
Harissa tomato compote, vegan feta, herb salad
Pan seared market fishMP
Asparagus, pine nuts, lemon and butter
Pork belly21
Muhammara, pomegranate, herb lemon fennel salad, olives
Side Plates
Pressed potatoes (V)7
Smoked salt
Crispy crushed new potato (PB)7.50
Dill butter
Spring greens (PB)6
Smoked salt butter
Hispi cabbage (PB)6.50
Pangrattato and salsa verde
Desserts
Strawberry and elderflower trifle10
Sloe gin, garden cream
Burnt honey tart9.50
Blood orange sorbet, thyme
Chocolate miso crémeux (PB)8.50
Coffee and cherry
Churro8
Charred pineapple, chamoy, candied lime
Drinks
Cocktails crafted with care, wines chosen with intention, beers we are proud to pour. From morning coffees to sunset Negronis, the bar at the Reading Room is where the day softens into evening.
Cocktails
Aperitivo Spritz11.00
Bittersweet orange, sparkling wine, refreshing finish
Hugo Spritz11.00
Elderflower, sparkling wine, mint, citrus; fresh, light, summer
Paloma12.00
Grapefruit, lime, salt; bright, sharp, refreshing
Dirty Shirley10.50
Vodka, raspberry, citrus; nostalgic with a grown-up twist
Spicy Margarita13.00
Chilli, lime, agave; sharp with a warming kick
Passion Fruit Martini13.00
Passion fruit, vanilla, citrus; bold, iconic, indulgent
Bloody Mary12.00
Tomato, spice, citrus; savoury, bold, classic
Shirley Temple (0%)6.50
Sweet citrus, soda, grenadine; classic alcohol-free serve
White Wine
125ml · 175ml · 250ml · Bottle
Garganega / Trebbiano, Saveroni, Italy4.25 · 6.25 · 8.95 · 24.00
Dry, crisp; citrus, green apple, clean finish
Mendoza Unoaked Chardonnay, Argentina5.00 · 7.00 · 10.00 · 29.00
Fresh, rounded; stone fruit, soft texture, balanced acidity
Viognier, Baron de Badassière, France5.50 · 7.75 · 11.00 · 32.00
Aromatic; peach, apricot, floral, silky finish
Rosé
125ml · 175ml · 250ml · Bottle
Grenache Rosé, Monrouby, France5.25 · 7.50 · 10.75 · 31.00
Pale, dry; strawberry, red berries, mineral edge
Red Wine
125ml · 175ml · 250ml · Bottle
Merlot / Corvina, Saveroni, Italy4.25 · 6.25 · 8.95 · 24.50
Soft, easy-drinking; red cherry, plum, gentle spice
Carignan, Baron de Badassière, France5.25 · 7.50 · 10.75 · 30.00
Juicy, medium-bodied; dark berries, subtle spice
Mendoza Malbec, Argentina5.75 · 8.00 · 11.50 · 33.00
Rich, full-bodied; blackberry, cocoa, smooth tannins
Sparkling
125ml · Bottle
Prosecco Spumante Organic, Italy8.50 · 35.00
Dry, crisp; pear, apple, light floral notes
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée, England75.00
Elegant; lemon zest, green apple, brioche complexity
Rathfinny Rosé Brut, England86.00
Refined; wild strawberry, redcurrant, fine mousse
Non-Alcoholic
125ml · Bottle
Wild Idol Alcohol-Free Sparkling (0%)10.50 · 44.00
Fresh, lively; citrus, stone fruit, clean finish
Beer & Cider
Unbarred Helles Lager (GF)3.35 / 6.90
Half pint / pint · Clean, crisp, refreshing; subtle malt, light bitterness
Unbarred Joosy Hazy Pale3.60 / 7.20
Half pint / pint · Juicy, hazy; tropical fruit, soft bitterness
Unbarred Casual Pale (GF)5.10
Can 330ml · Light, fresh; citrus, easy-drinking
Unbarred Lowkey AF Pale (0%)7.00
Can 440ml · Alcohol-free; crisp, citrus, balanced
Peroni 0%4.80
Bottle 330ml · Light, clean, classic lager profile
Silly Moo Cider 4.8%6.30
Bottle 330ml · Fresh apple, lightly sparkling, easy-drinking
Spirits
25ml · 50ml
Beefeater Gin4.50 · 8.50
Tanqueray Gin5.50 · 10.50
Ketel One Vodka5.20 · 9.80
Chase Vodka6.50 · 12.50
Jameson5.20 · 9.80
Buffalo Trace Bourbon5.80 · 10.80
Johnnie Walker Black6.20 · 11.80
Bacardi Rum4.80 · 9.00
Koko Kanu5.50 · 10.50
Mount Gay5.80 · 11.00
Olmeca5.50 · 10.50
Patrón Silver7.50 · 14.50
Patrón XO Café6.80 · 13.00
Mixers
Coke2.50
Coke Zero2.50
Orange Juice2.80
Cranberry Juice2.80
Apple Juice2.80
Tonic Water2.70
Light Tonic Water2.70
Fresh Juices
Orange4.20
Apple3.70
Tomato3.90
Green5.40
Softs
San Pellegrino Aranciata3.90
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa3.90
San Pellegrino Limonata3.90
Coca Cola3.50
Coke Zero3.40
Franklin & Sons Tonic / Light Tonic3.50
With spirit £3.00
Marlish Still / Sparkling Water2.80 / 4.20
330ml / 750ml
Coffee
Skylark specialty coffee, ethically sourced
Latte4.00
Cappuccino4.00
Flat White3.90
Cortado3.70
Americano3.70
Macchiato3.40
Single Espresso3.00
Double Espresso3.40
Mocha4.60
Masala Chai Latte4.50
Dirty Chai4.90
Hot Chocolate4.10
Matcha Latte4.20
Babycino1.00
Syrups (vanilla, caramel) +60p · Iced +30p
Teas
Organic MD teas
Selection of teas3.50
Alcoholic drinks are served from 11am onwards
Allergies & intolerances: ask for details before ordering
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. If you would like it removed, just ask your server.
(V) Vegetarian|(PB) Plant Based|(GF) Gluten Free