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Nº 221 in 673 in Reading

Nº 4 of 5 Mediterranean in Reading

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Awesome lunch with my bestie today- literally couldn’t fault it! Small plates delish- recommend radicchio salad and harissa chicken especially! Finished with espresso martinis- yum! Such a treat an a really special place. Thanks for a lovely few hours!

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rhiannon Jarvie . 2024-12-14

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A bit disappointed but that is just my opinion.

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Chiuzbaian Gina Loredana . 2024-12-10

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Great place to relax with a swim and some top tapas

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Sean Douglas . 2024-12-08

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Beautiful place. Lovely staff, facilities, treatments and food

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Kate Lister . 2024-12-01

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Lovely place with nice facilities Sometimes too many people for the facilities eg cannot get near the hot tub People commandeer sun loungers for hours

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gill HOGGARD . 2024-11-28

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Beautifully restored lido. Really enjoyed swimming outdoors in the rain of Storm Bert, followed by warming up in the sauna and finishing with a super relaxing massage.

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Sarah P . 2024-11-25

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Urban oasis....swimming backstroke while breathing out plumes of steam on a freezing November night....my idea of heaven.

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Sarah O'Donnell . 2024-11-22

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Relaxant place with good customer service. Hot stone massage is lovely, really trained staff with good manners and courtesy. Food in the restaurant is also great however not served throughout the entire day, this could be an opportunity to improve. The venue is clean and looked after with a 3 hours free car park. Take your time and book ahead for everything you want to achieve in order to avoid disappointment in any way.

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Razvan Alin Chiuzbaian . 2024-11-16

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A lovely, professionally run environment. The staff and food were amazing. The pool’s a bit busy with a clear divide between the serious swimmers and visitors there to relax and enjoy but I’d definitely go again!

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Julie Swales . 2024-11-16

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Had a great day at the lido with my wife. We had massages. Michelle got short straw and got me. The massage was exactly what I wanted! Super firm and I felt like I was 2 feet taller when I left!! We’ll be back!

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Jonathan Stewart . 2024-11-15

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Beautiful lido, made the trip from London to see this. Food was fantastic and affordable, the building is beautiful, really well maintained facilities. The pool wasn't as warm as we expected, but was fine after a minute. Even though it was fairly full, it still felt so luxury.

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Trojan Margetts . 2024-11-15

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Beautiful facilities, service was very good

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Josh Goodwin . 2024-11-14

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I really had a good time going to the Thames lido yesterday. The staff are very nice and friendly. The pool was a nice spacious outdoor pool with a great experience and selection of different amenities, sauna and steam room. A good value for money to chill out and great proximity to the centre of Reading. Though I’m out of reading resident it is very close to the train station. Friendly also for storage of personal items.

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Sam Hughes . 2024-11-14

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Had the swim and breakfast. Great experience. Not overcrowded. Yummy food. Swim ,sauna, steam and repeat.

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Vanessa . 2024-11-13

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Lovely food and great service which was only slightly let down by the £6 parking charge! Seems a bit steep when you’ve paid out for a fairly expensive meal.

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Colton444 . 2024-11-11

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Such a restful place. Have been for food a couple of times and always exceptional. Lovely relaxed service and good space. We live near the sister site in Bristol and having this is reading is a joy

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Ruth Skidmore . 2024-11-10

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Experiencia decepcionante. Pagué por 2 horas de estacionamiento pero recibí £ 60 multa no tenía recibo, así que tuve que pagar multa. El restaurante se dio cuenta después de salir que uno de los platos de tapas que pedimos no llegó, el pollo, pero aún así pagó por él y el entrante de sopa de mantequilla necesitaba un recordatorio con el personal de espera y vino después de los platos pequeños. Y hace mucho frío para mantener abrigos dentro. No volvería.

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Japptree . 2024-11-09

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We absolutely love our spa days at the Lido, it’s one of the highlights of our year and never disappoints. Beautiful and relaxed setting, excellent service, quality treatments and delicious and varied food. Thank you

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Ruth Edwards . 2024-11-09

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My best friend and I had an evening in the spa and a massage. I had Val and she was AMAZING!! Best massage I’ve had here and I’ve had a lot. I could not recommend this place more. Until next time xx

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Steph . 2024-11-08

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I've visited a few times and think the Lido is fab. Yesterday I booked a package as it was my partner's birthday. The value was unbelievably good - 2 hour's use of pool and spa, 1 hour massage/treatment then small plates dinner (3 small plates + flatbread) all for £85pp. Not only was it amazing value, but all the elements were fantastic. We had a good swim, sauna, hot tub in gorgeous surroundings. I then had one of the best massage/facials I've ever had (my therapist was Olivia & my partner's was Lea - both were amazing). We then had a really delicious meal in the restaurant with lovely service (and a great bottle of wine). The lido is so handy because it is right by the station, so we didn't need to drive (we live in Newbury). I'm going back again in a few weeks - I love this place!!!

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Amy Zydzienowski . 2024-11-08

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Lovely day, facilities were really nice & the full body massage was amazing. Finished off with wonderful food.

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Julie Naughton . 2024-11-07

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Lovely place, fabulous food, friendly staff.

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Pamela Davis . 2024-11-07

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Zee gave a wonderful Lomi-Lomi massage. He was very professional throughout. Unbelievably relaxing treatment with warm oil and holistic, full-body strokes and stretches. I can highly recommend both therapist and treatment. Frances

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Frances Longman . 2024-11-04

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Very nice place, i had a back shoulder and face massage and it was the best massage i ever had, i didn't catch his name but hes Bulgarian , a hidden gem in reading

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Aaron . 2024-11-02

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Great venue. Enclosed, outdoor pool. Cool/cold, good for swimming with sauna, steam room and hot tub to warm up in after and massage treatments. Very nice venue with friendly staff and amazing food.

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Rough Ride Guide . 2024-10-31

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Always a great experience. Really recommend the packages they have! Especially the treatment with the swim/sauna/steam room.

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Georgina Wise . 2024-10-30

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Visited restaurant as part of a big birthday group. Lovely airy spacious building. Professional attentive service. All the food courses were excellent, beautifully cooked, nicely presented and decent portion size.

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Maczi . 2024-10-29

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Great day starting by swimming and enjoying the hot tub and sauna followed by a nice brunch at the restaurant. Service is friendly and great

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Kamran Nobari . 2024-10-28

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Staff were so warm, friendly, welcoming, and helpful! Could not fault them! Such a lovely experience and day out and thank you to every single staff member who contributed. Really lovely staff vibe, it really felt like they were all family looking after us! My massage was with a man, I forgot his name, but he was incredible and I'd go as far as to say it's the best massage I've ever had in my life!!! Thank you again - swim great, food amazing, everywhere else nice and clean too. Loved it. I will be back.

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Laura Devine . 2024-10-26

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Wonderful place. Unassuming, not too posh. Had a very relaxing massage and really enjoyed using the facilities, despite the rain! Food is excellent. Some good value package deals. Potentially serves the best Margaritas in Reading.

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Rob Orwin . 2024-10-23

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Wonderful. Something really life affirming about sitting in a hot tub in the rain! Will definitely be back!

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Ms M Morris . 2024-10-23

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Attended an event there, but want to return for the swimming and food! Event room was lovely. Wonderful venue.

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Debbie W . 2024-10-20

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We booked swim, massage and dinner session for husband and myself, we went with Classic lido massages for both of us. Restaurant has good atmosphere, good food, but it was the worst experience of a massage I’ve ever had. Instead of hands and palms, lady went on using her elbow to massage my back which now two days later feels like someone had used torture device on my back. Skipped some of the areas altogether, I am not the one to nitpick or fight but basic . Having taken treatments and massages all over the world in best places in Dubai, India, Europe and UK as well. I honestly feel this was the worst experience I’ve had ever. It’s been two days, my back is still sore, I feel compelled to write this review. Maybe the masseuse (seemed like a lady in her 50s) was having a bad day and my luck to have met her that evening. I definitely will be cautious returning here, Nirvana and lazy frog massages for me.

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Rupal Joshi . 2024-10-18

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Came here for my cousins birthday and did the package where we get to use the pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room alongside a 2 course meal. Lovely shower rooms, the outside was beautiful in the evening and we got use of all the facilities. I wish we had a bit longer than an hour and a half to use the facilities but it was still lovely. The food was out of this world! I highly recommend the Hogget, steak and Cod.. all beautifully presented! You can also bring your own bottle of wine too without any corkage fee!

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Lara Rose . 2024-10-17

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Absolutamente me encantó este Lido / Spa. No es un Lido o Spa, pero en algún lugar intermedio. El paquete de 3 horas de natación y almuerzo era muy valioso. Definitivamente ir de nuevo.

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julieewalker72 . 2024-10-16

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Fantastic place! The pool is heated to a lovely 24 C (in October). The sauna is proper hot at 80C - I didn't expect it to be soo nice, much better than what you'd find in any gym. Steam room is lovely too. The restaurant is also very nice and good value for money. All in all definitely a hidden gem and only 30 mins away from Paddington!

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Daria Danilina . 2024-10-16

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One of my very favourite places. 😊

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Liz Miller . 2024-10-15

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Fantastic swim and two course dinner experience. Lovely facilities and gorgeous food. Will be returning!

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Joe Jones . 2024-10-12

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Disfrutamos de nuestro desayuno en el Lido. Opciones de menú muy deliciosas, desde huevos turcos (shakshouka) hasta paté de salmón ahumado caliente en masa madre con encurtidos. Incluso la granola con yogur estaba delicioso! Espero volver pronto.

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isj_xx . 2024-10-09

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After a hectic summer, I have just had the most relaxing day ever here. A fantastic place with a great pool and amazing food. The spa is top notch. LOVE this place.

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Adam Crick . 2024-10-09

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Brilliant service from Harris… great coffee ☕️ … a little paradise hidden in a city, the perfect place to relax and be free from daily stresses 😊

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Andrew Curtis . 2024-10-04

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Lovely hot stone massage, generous tapas lunch and lovely building to relax in. Highly recommend

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Louise Nicholson . 2024-10-03

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Great food, lovely pool and facilities and excellent massages. Enjoyed a spa package here on a monday evening and it was sublime! Tapas by the pool felt like we were on holiday Another great spa afternoon with swim, sauna massage and small plates. Thanks Michelle for an excellent and relaxing massage

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Sophie Haworth . 2024-09-30

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Absolutely loved our first experience here. Did a package (swim & eat) and would fully recommend. From entry to exit the team were wonderful. Service was so good and the food was delightful. Almost didn’t want to post as it was the perfect level of busy … but it’s too good not to post about! Will be back again!

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Amy Jones . 2024-09-29

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Great way to unwind. We have booked the swim and dine package and the swim and lunch package, which was great value. You get an hour and a half in the facilities and then have a table in the restaurant with two courses. The facilities are great - hot tub / pool that is amazing for lounging in, sauna and steam room, a range of showers (cold plunge and hot ones) and a great swimming pool with a mix of speeds to suit everyone. The food is absolutely delicious, the menu was the same for lunch and dinner. We went only a month apart for the two sessions, but believe they change the menu every few months. A really great place to unwind and relax or as a date with someone special.

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Trevor Glue . 2024-09-27

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Acabo de pasar un excelente día en el lido. Equipo amable, profesional y un entorno encantador. Es muy encantador. Reservamos un paquete de natación, masaje y almuerzo que costó £ 170 para dos. Pasamos un par de horas en la piscina, sauna y baño de vapor. Albornoz y toalla fueron proporcionados, pero necesitará algo de calzado apropiado. Luego subimos a las salas de tratamiento donde ambos tuvimos un masaje de una hora, muchas opciones disponibles. Gritar a Hollie que hizo un trabajo increíble, muy profesional y realmente relajante. Después de pasar un tiempo en la sala chill out con una taza de té de hierbas nos dirigimos abajo para el almuerzo. El paquete incluía un almuerzo de tapas que consistía en un pan plano con 3 tapas diferentes cada uno. ¡Fue excelente! Hermosamente cocinado y muy sabroso. Encontré que esto es más que suficiente para el almuerzo, pero puede tomar más si lo desea. Se le cobrará en consecuencia. También tienen una buena carta de vinos, por desgracia yo estaba conduciendo, así que no podía explorar más. De nuevo el equipo del restaurante era muy amable y eficiente. Personalmente, la experiencia me pareció buena, no sentí que hubiera pagado demasiado. Este es un lugar muy encantador y lleno de carácter, un lugar muy agradable para pasar un tiempo y relajarse. No es para niños, no es ese tipo de piscina, ¡estarían muy aburridos! Si utiliza el aparcamiento en el lugar no olvide pagar en la máquina en el lido antes de salir.

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James H . 2024-09-25

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Delicious food and gorgeous relaxing environment - pricey though

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Solenne Guest . 2024-09-21

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Such a calm and beautiful place to relax. I was invited to join a girlfriend (who is a member) for a chill out and lunch. We were lucky as it was a sunny day in September. We enjoyed the steam room, sauna, huge outdoor hot tub and we had a refreshing swim in the pool. Note the pool is designed for swimming rather than lounging and is therefore on the cool side. We then had a shower, changed and sat down to a delicious tapas style lunch. I am vegetarian and there were plenty of options from falafel, hummus, a beetroot dip, wafers of courgette with feta, burrata in a pesto dressing and patatas bravas - which we enjoyed with a flatbread each. Three small plates plus a flatbread was actually too much for us so we took a doggy bag of leftovers home. I would suggest two plates plus bread unless you are ravenous. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for and the quality of the food was very good. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic. I would definitely go again as a treat. The small car park gets full on busy days but there is a pay and display adjacent.

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Frances Lawrence . 2024-09-15

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Great experience, superb and lively staff, excellent quality dining yet somewhat spoiled by the carpark nonsense. Spending over £100 there in an afternoon and STILL getting nailed for £6 parking. Which i wont be paying

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Smith . 2024-09-15

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Absolutely love the Lido whether you’re going for a swim or having a meal. The food is incredible. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely and it feels so classy, I’ve been here about four or five times now and every single visit, I’m impressed by the food the service and the value.

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Simon .Lewis . 2024-09-12

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Beautiful place with a nice energy. The whole place is gorgeous, the decor, the table settings, the menus even. It's lovely. The cocktails are amazing, I had the honey and thyme gin cocktail it was so delicious and I'm not usually a big fan of gin. The food was fantastic as well. My friend and I ordered 5 sharing, tapas type plates, we were completely stuffed. The food was flavourful and came up very quickly. Then the service was fantastic, we were seated by a very nice chatty guy who got us our drinks quickly. Then the rest of the night we were served by a friendly young Australian guy. All in all a wonderful experience, great food and lovely service. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to everyone I know!

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Maisie Walker . 2024-09-12

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What an amazing place. We had a twilight swim session followed by a meal, and it was just perfect.

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Will Alder . 2024-09-11

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Too many local swimming facilities have been lost over the decades. This one is an excellent example of how to keep and maintain pools for the community.

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Keith Churches . 2024-09-09

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Favourite place to swim. Staff are welcoming, changing rooms are always clean, and the body wash smells amazing! Went for breakfast recently and really enjoyed it.

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Laura Hampden . 2024-09-08

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I visited the Lido for the first time with my partner as part of the swim, massage and meal package. We had a very warm welcome and offered a tour when asked if this was our first time which I really appreciated, I'm sorry I didn't catch the staff members name but she was lovely (all the reception staff were)! The building is gorgeous and the facilities are not huge but perfect for the size of the place and amount of people there. I got to use the steam room, sauna, hot tub and pool comfortably. My massage and facial treatment was excellent and the tea in the relaxation room afterwards is such a lovely touch. The meal was surprisingly authentic Spanish tapas - delicious and very filling. I was served by more lovely members of staff in the restaurant and happily paid the optional service charge. My only criticism was the pool was a bit cold but this might have been because it was raining all morning. Apart from that, it was a perfect day and I will definitely be back - thank you!

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Paulina Navarro . 2024-09-06

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The food and the atmosphere here is wonderful

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Laura Knight . 2024-08-31

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Service was okay. Overpriced for what it was. The sauce on the steak was too powerful and took the flavour away from it. The sauce is meant to enhance the flavour. Not overpowering it.

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B . 2024-08-30

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Amazing spot to spend the day, swim and eat well near London!

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Jean-Philippe Monette . 2024-08-29

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I went the other day for an evening spa package. I found the entire facility to be overrun, with limited ability to use the hot tub, sauna, steam room and sun loungers. It was immediately clear that the Thames Lido is perhaps more of a social scene than somewhere to relax. There were only 8 sun loungers, with the rest of the seating being for restaurant users, so being able to sit and read was not an option. The pool was quite chilly at 25°, which to me isn't a relaxing temperature. My massage was a disaster. The therapist tried to tell me I was having a facial, despite me even getting my massage booking up. She did give me my booked massage but it pretty bad - very light strokes and I cannot say I felt any benefit to my muscles or stress levels. She did not ask me what sort of pressure I like and it got to a point where I could tell it did not matter what I requested - last massage of a hot day. It was so disappointing. Staff were friendly upon arrival, but did not ask me how my visit was at the end. I had to pay an additional £6 for parking too, which I don't think is appropriate when paying for a package or treatment. I won't be returning.

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Devon Taylor . 2024-08-28

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Great restaurant serving tapas style food. Indoor and outdoor tables available around the pool so you can swim first or just watch others. Pool is warm enough and the large hot tub is great to warm up in if you are cold. Have been here a couple of times, restaurant staff are excellent and happy to take the time to chat and recommend what food to order. Food is very good and pricing is OK for central Reading. Recommend.

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Reuben Shepherd . 2024-08-27

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Lovely pool, nice staff, great food. Was very impressed and had a lovely afternoon

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Charlie Kirk . 2024-08-26

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Very rude staff and scam you with the parking

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Del Akh . 2024-08-25

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Oh my gosh, the Lido is brilliant. The pool is refreshing, shallow both ends so even non swimmers can also enjoy it. Nice touch, the steam room has a glass window overlooking the pool. Lunch was tasty, and hearty with vegan/vegetarian options. Overall, a lovely adult only experience.

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Natalie Frances . 2024-08-24

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Cannot rate or thank the staff highly enough - every stage from booking to leaving was top class, and was a fantastic day out. Thank you so much!

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Dan Howard . 2024-08-23

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Can here for the swim and dine package. Wonderful experience, very relaxing and the tapas was simply outstanding

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Mart D777 . 2024-08-19

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The food in the restaurant was nice alongside a good drinks offering. It’s an upmarket lido and I’m glad I went, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back there from London as the pool was very cold and the sauna and steam room were not very hot either.

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L K . 2024-08-17

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Beautiful relaxing facilities, incredible massage (all the knots in my shoulders are gone) and delicious tapas. All so easy to get to from London and great value for money. I’m telling all my friends!

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Izzy Smith . 2024-08-16

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I actually visited here on the back of seeing them on Sky News on one of the hottest days of the year. Now, let me start by saying the staff were first class and the service was exceptional. Very welcoming, happy and smiley, I couldn't fault the service from the team here. They went above and beyond. The facilities were adequate, large changing rooms, belongings kept behind reception. Large Sauna, great showers, both hot and cold, nice fresh spacious pool, overall non crowded calm relaxing atmosphere. I had taken my mother as a treat for afternoon tea. What was disappointing was the cheapened version of classic cut sandwiches, instead getting two flatbreads or pittas, with a selection of awful tasting dips - afternoon tea with dips, i thought, give it a go? The only real highlight was the double chocolate slice and cappuccino and tea. Again the service was excellent, the staff were lovely. But the food was a letdown for the price paid. I'd have to think very seriously about going again.

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condo 007 . 2024-08-14

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The place is overcrowded and badly managed. The problem with lack of space ( 1 sauna (functioning), only 1 steam room, only 1 overcrowded small pool with about 20 ppl at once, jacuzzi packed so that there is no place to enter) they try to resolve by set of rules that are particularly discriminating towards children. They offer one hour morning and evening swim for families but in that slot of time don’t allow children to enter hot tub, giving health end safety reason as an excuse?! It’s cold in the open and any person would find it very uncomfortable to be subjected only to swimming in heated but cold pool for entire hour without access to a warmer area of the spa or at least hot tub. Furthermore, regular local members of the public intimidated my 10 yo daughter interpreting the rules in the pool while she was swimming. Rules are plenty and some ridiculous: in a small space there is a Speedy lane for swimming clockwise, Medium anti-clockwise and Slow also clockwise) Entire experience made her cry in the end. I wandered why did we pay to be exposed to such unwelcoming culture in supposedly relaxing spa facility. Smell of kitchen fumes was directly extracted in to the swimming area which was additionally unpleasant . Wasted day out but also very upsetting experience.

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Jelena U . 2024-08-12

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Have been here twice most recently for the swim and tapas package. Staff are lovely and although it's popular it's never too crowded. Fast becoming a girly treat go to.

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Bronia Allen . 2024-08-12

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Went recently everything about it was perfect!

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Antonella Piazza . 2024-08-12

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We bought a swim and lunch package for our anniversary. The spa is cosy but big enough to enjoy the facilities. A dip in the pool was divine. The surrounding architecture plus a blue sky made this experience so special. The food was delicious and the staff in the spa and restaurant made us feel welcome and looked after. Totally recommend. The fish stew was to die for.

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Monika Pick . 2024-08-12

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This was booked as a spa experience birthday treat for myself and family. I had not read up on the venue before arriving Arrived with time to enjoy the pool, hot pool, sauna, steam room. Had a swim in a quiet pool but unable to use the hot pool or sauna as it was packed all of the time. The steam room was just warm. I got cold waiting for my treatment, there was nowhere to sit and wait comfortably. The package was booked for me so as I mentioned had not read up on the venue, so when it came to my treatment was VERY surprised to see a male “beautician”. The Tapas was good Customers should have been made to have a shower and soap down before entering the pool I would not recommend

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Wendy . 2024-08-07

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Really good value for money, been to fancier spas but this has everything you need in a relaxed & non fussy setting!

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Vibby Raj . 2024-08-05

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Making the most of my membership this Summer 😎

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Sue Bonard . 2024-07-28

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We’ve been to the Lido several times and it never disappoints. In some ways it’s slightly odd to eat while someone swims by, but it adds to the character and helps with the sense this is the sort of place you associate with your holidays. The food remains excellent, if anything slightly better than our last visit. The dishes all nod towards the Mediterranean, being of a good size and featuring a wealth of flavours and textures. It all feels healthy and wholesome. Good value wines, including some local ones. The standout dish was the simplest, Pedro Ximenez and raisin ice cream. Naughty but nice.

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SB01 . 2024-07-24

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Great pool, food and spa loved it

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Hannah Benwell . 2024-07-22

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Had to r absolute best time, everything amfrom the architecture, design, reception staff, kitchen and bar staff and massage and food was just perfection!

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Pauline Rowsome . 2024-07-17

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I have just had the best treatment of my life. Amy did the Lomi Lomi massage and it was absolutely off the charts. I’m about to go and have a delicious lunch - is this one of the best places around? I think so!

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Fran Hambly . 2024-07-08

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Wonderful afternoon spent in this lovely calming place. Relaxing in the jacuzzi, a cool swim then a lovely meal after. Fully recommended.

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vicki cichocki . 2024-07-04

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We visited for my wife's birthday. It was okay, sadly not only 2 in the pool, more like a 20 odd. Food was fine and the treatment nice. Not a large premises. Quite expensive and not on par with another local spa.

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Neil whitehead . 2024-07-01

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Not the best spa experience to start what should be a relaxing Sunday. Booked a treatment 2 weeks in advanced and arrived early as requested by the staff when I booked on the spa counter. On the day of the treatment they sent me to the cafe because I was too early…..then when coming upstairs for the treatment, I wasn’t offer a robe nor a place to change in case I needed to and not even water before starting the treatment …. they also placed me on the wrong side of the facilities and fought about it in front of me…. Super relaxing for a ‘spa’. Then they appeared to had mixed staff members for the treatment I had requested so I ended up asking for a cancellation and a refund, which wasn’t done normally but through their internal system because apparently I didn’t pay on reception but over the phone or website when I specifically went to their reception 2 weeks before for the booking and when asking if I could have an email confirming the refund, I mean….if looks could kill I wouldn’t be writing this now… Let’s hope the refunds it’s done properly. I would never be setting a foot on the spa side of that establishment again.

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G N . 2024-06-30

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Terrible service. Paid for an afternoon package deal and yet they charged me over £120 for the meal which clearly stated it was part of the deal. I also mentioned that we had a nut allergy twice and said we couldn't have any of the food as it had nuts! Very disappointed and would never go again.

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Jack W . 2024-06-30

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It's nice but overpriced for what it is. Not really much space in the spa/changing rooms but clean and tidy. I would of thought dressing gowns, towels etc would have been included in the price given how expensive it is. The staff were friendly. The food was overcooked, the coffee was nice, but adding a service charge for that experience wasn't good enough. I prefer to decide to tip based on the experience. Overall, not worth the money. Can't imagine ever going back. Bit disappointing.

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Corina Mann . 2024-06-30

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The food was really nice and the place was ok. Service was great!

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Daniel Felipe Alonso López . 2024-06-24

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Had a lovely time, facilities are great and massage was heavenly but sadly the food let it down a little bit this time.

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Wolfy . 2024-06-22

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Lovely welcome and show round.Liked the shower inside individual changing room.Enjoyed the poolside tapas. Overall a very charming place to relax. Felt chilled!

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jill purkis . 2024-06-21

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This was my fourth visit at the lido, we normally go for a guest swim as it always is a wonderful and relaxing experience. This time we booked the afternoon tea package and it was such a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The tea itself was delicious as-well as the hot beverages. The spa speaks for itself really- couldn’t recommend more!

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Lauren Allen . 2024-06-09

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5 star food 5 Star service. Price was very reasonable £150 for 2 including drinks

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Selena Humphries . 2024-06-03

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Brilliant fixed price lunch no longer available. Good food and popular but lost it's edge. Would still rate it highly.

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David Lawton . 2024-06-03

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My fiancée found this gem and it has become our little slice of heaven to unwind and relax at. Fantastic offers and amazing facilities.

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Karl Avery . 2024-05-31

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My partner surprised me this morning with a trip to my favourite haven in Reading in which I have visited several times before and had always throughly enjoyed. He made the booking online the day before and used his credit card to make the reservation. After a lovely swim, sauna and steam (hot tub overcrowded as usual) I headed to the restaurant to enjoy my lunch (booked the swim and dine package). The food was impeccable and was a perfect finish to my relaxing afternoon. This was until I was told that I needed to pay for the package that my partner had pre booked the day before with his credit card details. After a rather curt explanation from a female waitress with her back turned to me whilst she attended other things, I was informed that it's "in case I didn't turn up" that's why. I have to say it really did put a very negative spin on what should have been a very enjoyable and relaxing afternoon. I left feeling very disheartened. The lido should make it more clear on their website to avoid spoiling anyone else's afternoon in future.

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James Walker . 2024-05-31

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Best breakfasts in Berkshire. And amazing place to swim and relax. Thank you

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Susanna Ausio Pares . 2024-05-23

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Consistently great experience. We had vouchers for swim/treatment/tapas. Great day aided by the gorgeous weather. Staff brilliant

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A Smith . 2024-05-21

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Lovely place. I had a massage today with Zee. I had many massages and being a massage therapist myself, I must say Zee's skills are amazing. He is a great therapist which listens to your concerns and works around your needs. I had a nasty neck pain and feel so much better afterwards. I definitely recommend anyone to request him if you need some muscle tension relief. I will definitely go back and recommend to my friends/family. All staff very friendly and happy. Such a relaxing environment. Thank you.

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Sandra Rodrigues . 2024-05-21

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First time and probably of many. This place is a wondrous gem. From its Edwardian design and amazing food, to its fantastic staff and facilities. We went for the dinner swim package. Greeted by Jess - she was warm, welcoming, friendly, helpful - exactly what you want to start the relaxation from the moment you walk through the door. Everything was flawlessly clean and well presented. Jess showed us what to do and where everything was. We started in the steam room, then the pool, hot tub, cold showers, sauna….and pretty much went round again. It was seriously relaxing. After our chill time with the water we showered and changed for dinner. Served by Helena, who was cheery, chilled, helpful and attentive, our package included a starter and main or main and dessert. We both opted for starter - my wife having scallops and me the Guinea fowl crockets - and main - my wife had the Guinea fowl and I had the lamb. Everything was brilliantly presented, ample yet light, extremely tasty. The lamb was just the right level of pink - as Helena said it would be. Helena was on hand throughout for drinks and when we ordered the bill. All the staff were smiley and friendly. As we passed the bar area to leave everyone wished us a pleasant evening and thanked us for coming. It was an amazing experience - one we’ll certainly be doing again sometime soon.

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inr100 . 2024-05-18

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Did the swim dine deal; it was wonderful and the staff are great.

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Bookweazel . 2024-05-18

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Fantastic massage treatment, Roxanne was excellent and extremely kind. The facilities are really lovely. Best place in Reading for spa treatments.

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Lauren Prochnicki . 2024-05-13

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Very good....great food, lovely staff, novel venue. Not the cheapest but well worth it. Only gripe might be that hey could do with one more choice on the main courses...but that's a minor issue.

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Paul Sadd . 2024-05-13

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Layout and seating around the pool could be better

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Matt Delaforce . 2024-05-10

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