The pub is situated Riverside and takes its name from its location on the edge of Reading town. With the premises being located right on the edge of the river Kennet which forms part of the Kennet & Avon Canal. DV architects took their inspiration from the traditional paintings found on the passing barges.

The garden was originally quite small with an oversized yard area, DV architects created a colourful fenced area within the garden to create a smaller yard area, creating a much larger garden. The fences although there for a purpose, they formed a blank canvas for their ideas to create full height art pieces using a local mural artist.

New covered areas were formed for smokers and non-smokers alike with ambient lighting to create a wonderful garden day or night. New loose furniture, planting & wrought iron gates also formed part of the garden redevelopment.

The garden wasn’t the only works completed by DV architects; the project also included a lighting upgrade to the customer area with new lobbies connecting the now increased garden, along with a new staff room to the first floor. Bar & kitchen upgrades were also included to aid the operators with the increased area, future proofing the pub for years to come.

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