Daytime Menu

Served daily from 8.30am · until 3.30pm Mon–Wed, 4.30pm Thu–Sun

Our dishes are freshly prepared and may arrive at different times. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as everything makes its way to you.

The First Edition

Served all day

RR beans on toast ^(PB)12.50

Butter beans, borlotti & cannellini in a rich tomato sauce with mustard & herbs, whipped plant-based feta on toast

RR breakfast16.50

Poached eggs, bacon, fennel & oregano sausage patty, roasted mushrooms, kale & RR beans, sourdough toast

RR veggie breakfast ^(V)16.50

Poached eggs, veggie sausage, avocado, roasted mushrooms, kale & RR beans, sourdough toast

Avocado on toast ^(PB)10 / 12

Smashed avocado, mushrooms roasted with mirin, garlic & plant-based butter, roasted kale on sourdough · with poached eggs £12

Fluffy scrambled free-range eggs ^(V)12.50

Feta, roasted peppers & kale on toasted sourdough

Turkish eggs ^(V)14.50

Garlic yoghurt, chilli crisp & fresh herbs, warm Mamoosh flatbread

Shakshuka ^(V)14.50

Baked eggs in rich spiced tomato sauce, roasted feta, walnut dukkah & Mamoosh pitta

Apple pain perdu French toast ^(V)12.50

Caramelised apple, toasted pecans & tonka bean cream

House granola ^(PB)8.50

Thick Greek yoghurt & homemade plum compote

Sausage muffin9.90

With golden fried free-range egg & brown apple ketchup

Bacon muffin9.90

With golden fried free-range egg & chipotle chutney

Portobello muffin ^(V)9.90

With golden fried free-range egg, tomato & cheese

Enhancements: bacon £2.50 · salmon £2.50 · poached or fried egg £2 · scrambled egg £2.50 · mushrooms £2 · cheese £2 · RR beans £2.00 · avocado £2.50

From the Pantry

Served from 12pm

Golden sausage roll ^{(PB available)}10

House chutney

Salmon tartine on rye5.80

Frittata of the day ^(V)8.50

Daily seasonal mezze plate ^(V)12

House olives ^(PB)6

With capers & charred citrus

Daily seasonal soup10

RR smoky muhammara ^(PB)7.50

Roasted pepper & walnut, pomegranate with Mamoosh pitta

The Reading Room Burgers

All served with thick-cut chips tossed in rosemary sea salt and rainbow slaw

Thick beef patty17.50

American cheese, house sauce, crisp gem, tomato, onion & pickles in a toasted sesame bun

Mushroom & beetroot patty ^(PB)17

Smoked Applewood, house sauce, crisp gem, tomato, onion & pickles in a toasted sesame bun

Crispy fried chicken thigh16

Green goddess mayo, crisp gem & pickles in a toasted sesame bun

Add a fried egg or caramelised onions to any burger for £2.00 or bacon for £2.50

Daily Spread

Served from 12pm

Croque madame ^(V)14.50

Caramelised onion, melted cheese, fried egg · Add ham hock £2.50

Crispy fried chicken thighs & waffles14.50 (one) / 19 (two)

Chilli hot honey

Fish and chips17.50

UnBarred beer-battered fish, house tartare sauce, grilled lemon, smashed peas

Thick-cut chips ^(PB)6

Add Cajun seasoning for £1.00

RR Dips

£1.50 each

Green goddess mayo · Hot honey · Burger sauce

Something Sweet

Creamy Basque cheesecake5.50

Rich house brownie5.10

Freshly baked RR cookie3.90

Rotating 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.

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

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