Cunning Man

Cunning Man

Welcome to the Cunning Man, a beautiful country pub and restaurant in Burghfield Bridge, Berkshire. We’re the perfect spot for any occasion or escape.

We've got everything you need from a country pub near you. The pub's name comes from a local legend of a 'cunning man' - a good wizard who would help protect people from dark spirits and witches. The original building was destroyed following repeated flooding, however the newly re-built pub-restaurant has been impressively restored in its original style - complete with thatched roof. Our menus are

01/11/2024

Come join us for some great music, beer and food tonight!
While we have Wendy Sax performing from 8:30 till late. 🎶🎶

28/10/2024

⭐️Fancy adding a bit of fun and laughter to your mid week blues… join us on Wednesdays for some Bingo with a twist! ⭐️

Book your table now at:

https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thecunningmanburghfieldbridge #/

27/10/2024

⭐️Fancy a relaxing start to your weekend - we have you covered! ⭐️

Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 11am

🎄We will also be opening for brunch on the Christmas holidays - join us Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day to start your festive fun off in the right way! 🎄

26/10/2024

We offer private buffets for you and your family!join us for any occasion and we’ll cater for your party. Lovely food, warm fires, cold drinks and a great way to spend your day 🎉🥂

26/10/2024

🎶⭐️It’s starting to look a look a lot like Christmas!⭐️🎶

Our Christmas Day is now fully booked - but don’t worry- we have plenty of room for you to visit us on Boxing Day!

🎆 And don’t forget - we have an exciting Studio 54 themed New Years Eve for you to dance your way into 2025! 🎆

24/10/2024

Don’t feel like going out today, but also don’t feel like cooking. Try Uber Eats and Just Eats to get a meal straight to your door.

19/10/2024

🎄 Join us for a wonderful special morning with Santa!

🎅Sunday 8th December 9am - 11am
🎅Sunday 15th December 9am - 11am

Visit our website to book! 🎄

17/10/2024

Mille has made a lovely cappuccino for one of our guests here today.

Come down and sit by our lovely fires and enjoy yourself a nice warm coffee/tea ☕️

16/10/2024

Christmas is around the corner. Want a festive party for friend/family or work function let us know and we are more than happy to accommodate 🎄🎅🏼

13/10/2024

⭐️Another mouth watering dish to present! Our new Vegan choice for our Weekend Treat! 🥰⭐️

Roasted Pumpkin Wedge filled with a root vegetable and rice stuffing, served on a Mediterranean- style vegetable and spinach risotto!

I must say this in my new favourite! ❤️

Served Friday and Saturday after 6pm!

12/10/2024

⭐️ Introducing our delicious new ‘Charcuterie Pizza’ ⭐️

Stone baked hand stretched dough topped with Italian cured meats and fresh roquette!

Why not get it delivered right to your front door!

11/10/2024

It’s that Friday feeling 🥰 Come down and tuck into one of our Signature Burgers with a cold pint!

Start the weekend right! ❤️

10/10/2024

That wind is icy out there! ❄️🌨️. Did you know you can have a nice warming meal from our brand new dark nights menu…… by the fire! Warm up on the inside and out 🔥🪵

09/10/2024

⭐️ Another new dish as part of our new ‘Weekend Treat’ menu:

Introducing our winter Fish Pie - Flaked salmon, cod & kind prawns, in a rich white wine sauce, topped with a cheddar and spring onion mash

Available every Friday & Saturday from 6pm! ⭐️

08/10/2024

A sneaky peak at our weekend treat no.1 ❤️

Seared fillets of Sea Bass served with mussels, crispy baby potatoes, glazed green beans and a rich lemon butter!

Simply mouthwatering 🥰

Served Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm!

07/10/2024

❤️ We have some simply wonderful news to share here at the Cunning Man! ❤️

⭐️Our brand new menu launch is here from tomorrow, with a simply amazing new Weekend Treat Menu to share with you - watch this space for some sneaky peaks! ⭐️

🥰 Very blessed to have such a fantastic team behind me, each and every one makes this place so very special 🥰

06/10/2024

Amy’s happily modeling for us again this afternoon! ❤️

Some mouth watering deserts for sure 🥰

06/10/2024

🍸We’re in a cocktail kind of mood today here at the Cunning Man! 🍸

🎶🎶Make the most of your Wednesday Evening and join us for some good old fashioned ‘Musical Bingo Fun’ from 8.30pm till late! 🎶🎶

04/10/2024

❤️❤️❤️ As always - as a wonderful thank you to all our dear regulars for supporting us the whole year round, we will be holding our ‘Taste Of Christmas’ event on Friday 6th December - with Live music throughout the evening from our favourite singer Mr P.R Dewhurst! ❤️❤️❤️

Looking forward to fun and frolics! Get the date in the diary! 🎄🎅🎄🎅

03/10/2024

Come join us for a lovely meal and a cold refreshing pint on a beautiful autumn evening 🍂🍻

02/10/2024

⭐️Join us this Friday, 4th October for a fantastic night of acoustic music from Matt Fretwell! ⭐️

🎵We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🎵

28/09/2024

Why not come and warm up…
with a nice cold beer 😉🍻

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The most magical time of the year is around the corner! ✨​It’ll be here quicker than you think, so for a festive season ...
Come join us for rock and roll bingo tomorrow night 8:30pm 🎸Here’s a look into last Wednesdays turn out in the garden wi...
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Our brand-new Loyalty Card is here, and it's time to get rewarded! 🌟​💥 Start collecting stamps and en...
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We’re showing the football tonight but if you feel like enjoying our food from the comfort of your home we do takeaway a...
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Pssstt... There's only ONE month until Father's day ⌛​Celebrate Dad in style with our 3 course menu, specially crafted j...
Our festival is creeping up on us and we’ve still got 3 spots open for our market stalls on Saturday the 25th and Sunday...
Valentines Day is nearing and we’ve still got space available ❤️3 courses for £29.95 and you can create your own cocktai...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A little snippet from our black tie event last night. Thank you to all who joined us and bring on 2024!#...
Merry Christmas Eve! Did you know we are serving Brunch both Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day!
It’s nearly Christmas! So why not come down and indulge in some comfort food next to the fires 🔥#bemorecunning

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Burghfield Rd, Burghfield Road
Reading
RG303RB

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30pm

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