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SHOWCASING THE BEST INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES IN READING

If you’re born and bred in Reading, you’ve probably heard many people talk about how generic Reading is, how it’s a town of chains and it’s boring.

It’s not!

It can be a bit tricky to find the best of the independent shops, restaurants, bars, etc. in Reading though because they aren’t always bang in the centre of town. Apart from anything, the rent there is crazy! So, this blog and directory has been born to showcase those independent institutions and help make your time in Reading even more enjoyable.

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