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Two fresh fish in metal basket waiting to be cooked in Proper Kitchen's Wood fired oven

Proper food. Done well.

Our kitchen is located at Loddon Brewery, Dunsden Farm in the beautiful village of Dunsden just outside of Reading. We serve delicious food complemented with tasty brews on tap. Whether you come for a casual bite or a special occasion, we’re here to ensure every meal is a memorable one.

Proper Kitchen at Loddon Brewery Oxfordshire, Berkshire

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a full meal, every plate is crafted with care, delivering delicious food in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Proper food, proper beer, and proper good times.

Tue & Wed:

10am-3pm /

Thu:

12-3pm / 5-8pm/

Fri:

10am-3pm / 5-8.30pm/

Sat:

10am-8.30pm/

Sun:

10am-4.30pm/

Proper pop up

The Highwayman Inn

Mon:

5-8pm /

Fresh Fish and chips from the fryer Pub style fine dining meal Wood Fired pizzas on plates

Fresh from our kitchen

Fresh from the kitchen we serve an ever-changing menu. To get a taste of what’s on offer and when, see the sample menus below:

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Breakfast

Sat & Sun: 10-11.30am

Sample breakfast menu

Proper breakfast. £13.50

Steak & eggs. Hash browns. £18.50

Cumberland ring bap. Fried egg £9

Coffee, rum & maple pork belly bap. Fried egg. Watercress  £X

(V) Portoblello mushroom, omelette, grilled cheese. Wilted spinach £8.50

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Seasonal Lunches

Tue-Fri: 12-3pm

Sample lunch menu

SOUP French onion. Brewers cheese toastie.£12.50

SANDWICH Salt beef, Swiss cheese, gherkin, sauerkraut, mustard on sourdough. Hand cut chips. £15.50

PLATE Treacle cured bacon chop. Bubble & squeak. Beef fat carrots. Proper gravy £16

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Thursday Burgers

Thu: 5-7.30pm

Sample burger menu

Burger and a Loddon pint £12.50

BEEF PATTY Gherkin, tomato, sticky onions, cheese, mustard, gem.

CRISPY CHICKEN Gochujang hot sauce, garlic mayonnaise, gem.

(V) Halloumi Grilled aubergine, courgette, piquillo peppers, piso herbs.

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Fish 'n' Chip Friday

Fri: 5-8.30pm

Sample fish & chips menu

Lightly battered haddock. Hand cut chips, lemon wedge £14.95

Monkfish scampi, chilli, garlic & parsley butter. Hand cut chips. £21.50

Pan cooked sea bass, skinny hand cut fries. Garlic mayonnaise. £23

SIDES Frickles £2.50 | Battered halloumi £5.50 | Jumbo sausage £4.75 | Tartare £1.75 | Mushy peas £1.75 | Curry sauce £1.75

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Saturday Pizza

Sat: 12-8pm

Sample pizza menu

N’duja, roast ham, pepperoni, ventricina, chilli & garlic, pickled red onion. £16.50

Steak, garlic butter, caramelised onion, fresh horseradish, baby watercress. £18.50

Proper sloppy, slow cooked beef, jalapenos, crema, coriander chutney, coriander cress. £18

(V) Portobello mushroom, pesto, truffle oil, parmesan, toasted pine nuts, rocket
£16.50

SIDES Hot honey wings £8.95 | Cabbage, rocket, parmesan, toasted pine nut salad £6.95

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Sunday Roast

Sun: 12-4.30pm

Sample Sunday roast menu

Roast Chicken, sage & onion stuffing. £19.75

Slow cooked Pork belly, quince chutney, Crackling. £21

(V) Rosemary & Garlic Charred Cauliflower Steak. £17

All served with: Yorkshire Pudding, roast potatoes, steamed vegetables, proper gravy.

Starters & desserts available

Make a booking

To book a table for any of our special events or to make an enquiry please fill in the form below, stating the date of the event you wish to book, how many people you would like the table for, and also let us know if you have any dietary requirements.