Browns Brasserie and Bar in Reading Menu

Starters and Sharing Plates Starters and Sharing Plates
  • Beetroot, Walnut & Goatscheese Salad £6.75
    • Grilled Wensum White goats cheese, sourdough crouton, maple & mustard dressing
  • Dusted Whitebait £6.95
    • Charred lemon, tarragon mayonnaise
  • Salt Beef Croquettes £7.25
    • Celeriac remoulade, celery cress
  • Whole Freshly Baked Sourdough (V) £3.95
    • Netherend farm butter.
  • Woodall’s Farm British Charcuterie £17.50
    • Cumbrian and Royale ham, Cumberland salami, golden beetroot piccalilli, breakfast radish.
  • Nocellara Olives (VE) £2.95
  • Mixed Nuts (VE) £2.50
  • Devon Crab and Avocado £8.95
    • Crab mayonnaise, sourdough toast.
  • Onion & Armagnac Tatin £6.50
    • Warm green bean salad, rocket & walnut pesto
  • Heirloom Tomato Tart £7.25
    • Artichoke & wild garlic houmous, shallot, carrot, pea shoots, British rapeseed oil
  • Rainbow Beetroot Carpaccio (VE) £6.50
    • Rocket and walnut pesto, crispy capers, vine cherry tomatoes, pea shoots.
  • Duck Liver Parfait £7.25
    • Stokes red onion marmalade, toasted brioche.
  • Burrata (V) £9.50
    • Torched heirloom tomatoes, kale & hazelnut pesto, savoury nut granola, watercress
  • North Atlantic Prawn Cocktail £7.75
    • Classic cocktail sauce, chopped gem, sourdough bread and butter.
Mains Mains
  • Chicken Schnitzel £14.50
    • Lemon and thyme breadcrumb, dressed salad or fries
  • Chicken and Avocado Salad £12.95
    • Pancetta, parmesan, sourdough crisps, caesar dressing.
  • Spring Salad (VE) £11.95
    • Chargrilled asparagus, green beans, red Emmalie potatoes, watercress, heirloom tomatoes, toasted almonds, maple and wholegrain mustard dressing.
  • Coronation Cauliflower (VE) £12.95
    • Saag aloo, coconut raita, toasted almonds, broccoli shoots, beluga lentils, curry oil.
  • Roast Fillet of Salmon £15.75
    • Sautéed heritage potatoes, cherry vine tomatoes, caper berries, dressed watercress, salsa verde.
  • Roast Butternut & Apple Harvest Salad (VG) £13.50
    • Baby kale, red cabbage, beetroot cous cous, lemon houmous, maple & mustard dressing
  • Roast Mushroom, Maderia and Tarragon Glazed Tart £12.95
    • Grilled Wensum White goats cheese, charred leek, hazelnut dressing
  • 8oz Sirloin £20.50
    • Served with lightly dressed baby watercress and fries
  • Slow-cooked Salted Pork Belly £15.95
    • Savoury apple pie, crackling, red wine jus, green beans, buttered mash.
  • Browns Burger £14.50
    • Beef burger, brioche bun, irish cheddar, smoked bacon, English mustard mayonnaise, gem lettuce, tomato, pickle, fries.
  • Fish and Chips £14.25
    • Line-caught cod fillet in crisp seasoned batter, pea and mint purée, tartare sauce, thick-cut chips.
  • Smoked Haddock Fishcake £13.50
    • GH Abernethie smoked haddock, heirloom tomato salad, caper berries, lemon, fresh herb and crème fraîche mayonnaise.
  • Prawn and Crab Linguine £14.25
    • Lime, chilli and coriander pesto.
  • Half Roast Chicken £15.50
    • Lemon, garlic and thyme marinade, fries, Bordelaise sauce.
  • Chargrilled Steak Sandwich £13.50
    • Caramelised onions, rocket, mayonnaise, toasted sourdough, fries.
  • Camembert Toastie (V) £11.50
    • Somerset camembert, flat mushrooms, Stokes red onion marmalade, fries.
  • Browns Club Sandwich £11.95
    • Chargrilled chicken, smoked pancetta, beef tomato, rocket, mayonnaise, fries.
  • Roast Butternut & Apple Harvest Salad £11.95
    • Baby kale, red cabbage, beetroot cous cous, lemon houmous, maple & mustard dressing.
  • Portobello Mushroom, Chestnut, Walnut & Spinach Wellington (VG) £13.45
    • Heritage potatoes, sautéed beech mushrooms, green beans, onion gravy.
Sides Sides
  • Thick Cut Chips £4.25
    • Parmesan and truffle oil.
  • Creamed Leeks £3.25
  • Roast Sweet Potato £3.25
  • Seasoned Fries £3.25
  • Isle of Man Cheddar Mash £3.25
  • Buttered Spinach £3.25
  • Buttered Heritage Potatoes £3.25
  • Buttered Green Beans £3.25
  • Spring Greens and Lemon £3.75
  • Mixed Salad £3.25
  • Roasted Portobello Mushrooms £3.25
  • Tenderstem Broccoli £3.75
    • Savoury nut granola.
Desserts Desserts
  • Salted Caramel Profiteroles (V) £6.75
    • Homemade salted caramel, Devon cream toffee sauce.
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding (V) £6.50
  • Selection of British Cheeses (V) £10.50
    • Stokes red onion marmalade, sourdough crisps, roast fig, celery, toasted walnuts.
Childrens Menu Childrens Menu
  • Two Courses £7.95
    • Includes 1 starter and 1 main.
  • Three Courses £9.95
    • Includes 1 starter, 1 main and 1 desserts.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Murgh Channa Balti (Chicken & chick peas) £8.90
  • Prawn And Mango Puri Light and crispy pancake style fried bread enhanced with fresh prawns laced with a tangy mango melange. £3.90
  • Salmon Ceylon Salmon from Scotland and an excellent recipe from Sri Lanka. Aroma of cloves, coriander,cumin and fenugreek seeds. Smoothness of coconut cream, sharpness of lemon & tamarind and a hint £13.90
  • Mushroom Massala Mushrooms flavoured with light spices and herbs. -
  • Lamb Chops Tender lamb chops steeped in a marinade of herbs and spices given it a distinctive colour and flavour by the addition of coyenne pepper and saffron. £5.90
  • Shashlick Nawabi Tender pieces of chicken or lamb immersed overnight with tamarind sauce, mustard seed, onions, peppers and tomatoes gently cooked in tandoori. Medium £10.90
  • Shrimp Shana From Thailand. Peeled and tail rmoved medium shrimps infused with coconut milk, light Thai spices, baby corn, mushrooms, chopped scallions and mint leaves. Excellent combination, mild ye £10.90
  • Kulcha Naan Vegetable Naan. £2.90
  • Brie and Cranberry (V) £7.95
    • Melted brie with a touch of cranberry sauce.
  • The Hot One £12.50
    • Swiss cheese, jalapenos, and chilli sauce.
  • Prawn and Avocado £7.95
    • Prawns in a marie rose sauce and sliced avocado.
  • Classic Cheese Burger £10.50
    • Just the above with extra cheddar cheese.
  • Sausage and Onion £7.95
    • Cumberland sausages, caramelised onions and mustard mayo.
  • BBQ Pulled Pork £7.95
    • Pulled pork and apple sauce.
  • Prosecco Bottle Di Maria Italian Prosecco £23.00
  • Ruben £7.95
    • Pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese.
  • Hummus £5.50
    • Served with fresh salad and pitta bread.
  • Baclava £5.00
    • 4 pieces
  • Lamb Doner (Regular) £6.80
  • Chicken Burger (Large) £6.50
  • Dips £1.20
  • Mixed Doner (Regular) £7.50
  • Chilli Peppers £3.00
  • Meal Deal for One £12.50
    • Chicken doner (regular), onion rings, falafel and a soft drink.
  • Parma £12.00
    • Parma ham, rocket, shaved parmesan & tomato sauce.
  • Chicken, Spinach and Mascarpone Risotto £13.95
    • Garlic chicken, spinach, mascarpone and parmesan risotto.
  • Spiedini £7.50
    • Halloumi cheese, sage & parma ham. Served on a bed of rocket garnished with cherry tomatoes & olives. Drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
  • Carbonara £12.50
    • Parma ham & smoked bacon topped with two eggs & garlic cream sauce. Finished with fresh ground black pepper. Chopped parsley & grated parmesan cheese. (Truffle oil +£1).
  • 'Downtown' American Pale 4.6% (5L Keg) £21.95
    • Our take on making a great american pale ale. British & German malts meet sexy american hops. Result: love at first taste. This is why we started our craft brewery idea back in 1999 and we are so glad we did. This was our first brew.
  • Pinot Grigio Doc Delle Venezie, Italy 12% (Bottle) £21.95
    • Delicately fruity bouquet, with marked hints of almond blossom and peaches. Elegant, soft and well-structured fruit on the palate, with remarkable freshness.
  • Caprese Salad £6.75
    • Vine tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella, red onion & fresh basil finished with basil oil.
  • Scotch Bonnet Carnitas £13.50
    • Slow-roasted pulled pork, red onions, fresh hot chillies & coriander pesto sauce. Served with seriously spicy scotch bonnet salsa.
  • Salmon supreme - Fresh salmon fillet served with fresh ginger and spring onion sauce £10.75
  • Sizzling pork steak - Pork steak grilled in a whole peppercorn sauce £11.50
  • Sauces freshly made to order to accompany your steak £2.50
  • Fillet Steak - Prime local steak cooked to your liking served with onion rings, tomato and mushrooms £19.95
  • Cheese £5.50
  • Ham £6.25
  • Tuna & Mayo £4.75
  • Omelettes – served with a portion of chips or large salad £6.95
Browns Brasserie and Bar

Browns Brasserie and Bar

location

Address

Unit 7 Riverside Level The Oracle Centre, Unit 5A, Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AG, England

phone

Phone

01189503137

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cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , British , European , Gluten Free , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Local cuisine ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Waitstaff ,  Bar Scene

Location
Unit 7 Riverside Level The Oracle Centre, Unit 5A, Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AG, England