The Raglan Pub and Kitchen in Wokingham

We went to The Lord Raglan, on a whim for lunch, as it was opposite a sewing shop I wanted to visit. That said, my Husband who knows Wokingham from his youth, said the pub used to be his old stomping ground, so was interested to know how much it had altered. And apparently altered it had! It's now a lovely venue, with wood floors and a variety of places to sit and enjoy drinks or food. We wandered in with no booking, today (Friday 6 December) about 1.30ish and were met with a lovely cheery welcome from the lady behind the bar, who explained we could choose anywhere to sit with our two dogs. We sat in the restaurant area as it meant our dogs weren't underfoot from people coming in from the cold. It was fairly busy with a couple of large Christmas office lunches in full swing so the atmosphere was cheerful and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The service from the staff was exemplary from the warm welcome, to being offered water for our dogs, and checking if we needed more drinks or anything else after our initial food order. The food was tasty and I will definitely be having the garlic pil pil again when we next visit as my Husband managed to sneak half of mine today! But both the staff and the clientele were friendly and happy, and the food was definitely much above average "pub grub" which is perfect for what we wanted. Looking around at what other people were being brought out by the staff, I think the Christmas turkey dinner looked amazing, with the world's biggest Yorkshire puddings! I note another reviewer here said they didn't think all the food was homemade, but to be honest, I don't think that was a realistic expectation as it's not advertised as such. "Freshly prepared" and "home cooked" are two separate entities. However, we were more than happy with the excellent food and presentation and obviously a lot of care had been taken over it, prior to it being served. I'm really pleased we tried this pub as we had been told by someone we know, to try another Wokingham establishment that they liked, but due to the proximity to where I needed to go, and the handy Pay and Display carpark right behind it, The Lord Raglan was perfectly suited for us. And we were both so impressed with everything, we will definitely be back. Great venue for family gatherings too it seems. So next time we may have a few more of us! Thank you to all the staff, you are doing a great job. We hope you all have a very Happy Christmas.

Positives first, the ambience is nice and the staff were excellent. The menu is extensive which always makes me suspicious that the food maybe not all made from scratch. We ordered a selection of starters and this increased my suspicions - they were all deep fried and did not taste home made. The gyoza had a taste like they had come out of the freezer, the same with the bao buns. When the main courses came, most of them were served on trays. What is wrong with plates?! The smoked brisket tasted delicious but the chips, again, tasted like bought-in, not home made. If you like burgers, this is a great venue. But if you are a little bit more discerning this is not the place for you. That being said, Wokingham is largely a culinary dead hole, so this is better than most.

Popular with locals there was a lovely warm and friendly atmosphere on our Friday evening visit. The pub area quickly filled up and the tables in the eating area were all reserved so do book the day before. We had a selection of the tapas which were plentiful and tasty with portion sizing being generous so 4 to 5 dishes was more than enough. The duck gyoza and bao buns were excellent but also liked the halloumi fries and fried chicken. Good selection of wine and service was efficient and friendly. Looking forward to returning.

I went to the Lord Raglan for a family meal, had an excellent time. The food was amazing, with great service from our waiter Ollie. Very warm and welcoming pub and would love to go again

Easily the best pub in wokingham, perfect for dinner and drinks make sure you go when Nikki is working 10/10 will come back

It is often the impromptu visits that are the best. Had a few drinks in the afternoon, need somewhere to eat and at the Lord Raglan they made room and 10 of us had a great set of burgers. Everyone enjoyed them, staff were brilliant and recommend for a relaxed dining experience.

Pleasant dinner at the Raglan. Excellent service from Nikki and Grace, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be returning.

I was looking forward to returning to the Lord Raglan as it was on my shortlist for a significant birthday event. As we were a group we had been asked to pre-order our lunch which I find irritating but rather than cancel I ordered sausages and mash from the lunch menu. My sausages and mash arrived promptly and were delicious, so job done. When I went to pay, my meal came up on the payment machine six pounds more than I was expecting so I pointed out I had ordered sausages and mash from the lunch menu, to give them the opportunity to sort it out and earn a five stars review. Instead I was told the price being charged was the correct price for sausages and mash from the main menu, so I paid it despite it being lunch. Just saying. No longer keen to return.

Amazing food and service, could not fault a single thing. Best selection of drinks in the local area. Not just your normal big brands

There is a new Landlord, Toby who is trying to pull the staff to focus on customer satisfaction. Since Toby has taken over there is remarkable change in the staff, the cleanliness of the premises. The food is always a delight and the service cannot be better. All the staff are extremely polite and helpful. I cannot fault this pub as one of the top places to spend an enjoyable evening 😀

Excellent service, great food and a fantastic vibe! Burgers and tapas here are the perfect accompaniment with an ice cold pint, and there are plenty to choose from. Pull in for a great time out!

Great service, delicious food. Tom did everything possible to make our experience a good one. Fish of the day was swordfish on ratatouille which was excellent.

Our first visit since the refurbishment Of the Raglan and we will be back! Thank you to Tom for looking after us so well. Tasty food and relaxed atmosphere.

Great evening made to feel very welcome by the waitressing team. Great choice of beers and good food menu. Very relaxed setting and Hannah our waitress was attentive and friendly

From the moment I walked through the door Tom was very welcoming and attentive. The service was excellent, and the food was fantastic! We had a lovely time and will be back!

Food fantastic. Wonderful, attentive table service from Tom. Will certainly return again soon. Covering the Covid situation brilliantly.

Паб в современном стиле, внутри много света чем он разительно отличается от других заведений такого типа. Очень чисто и уютно.Не плохо готовят, большие порции .Умеренные ценны.

Bonne adresse, cuisine de pub, les hamburguers sont pas mal, le cadre assez joli mais le personnel n'est pas des plus agréable.

Ambiente agradável, atendimento razoável, pint por 4,90 £, um pouco caro para orçamento limitado mas dentro da média da cidade. Tem área privativa apertada mas agradavel, área de restaurante e bar, e área externa não muito grande.

Can go to the Raglan for a drink, but is also great for food. Have had family meals here as well as meals with friends / as a couple etc. They have brilliant offers on too (Tuesday you can get 2 for 1 on burgers.) the portions are generous and the quality of food is really great too. Highly recommend for a meal out as well as a pub.

I have been to the Raglan a number of times over the last few months, and think it's now deserving of a review. The restaurant is decorated nicely, in the typical bar/bistro style, and tables are spaced far enough apart, allowing some privacy. Although the menu is two sided, and extensive, I have only eaten one of their burgers (from the selection that takes up one whole side of the menu). With the variety of burgers on offer, it's not hard to find one you'd enjoy; examples would be: the Nacho burger (beef burger, nachos, sour cream/salsa/guacamole sauce and cheese); the Sloppy burger (beef burger, mushrooms, bacon, fried eggs and 2 types of cheese). The staff have always been friendly and attentive, and my food has always arrived quickly. In terms of quality, the food is hard to fault; the beef burgers are clearly made fresh on site, are meaty, and have good flavour. A large portion of home-made chips and salad accompanied the burger. Considering the price, it really is hard to fault the place; even the drinks are reasonably priced (burger~£7, drinks~£2).In summary, if you want a gourmet burger at a reasonable price, in a great environment, and service from friendly and attentive staff, I can't recommend the Raglan enough.

Enjoyed food but visit marred by refusal to do smaller portion for kids. Left spending £10 a hear for a six year old who obviously was unable to eat adult portion