After Dark
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
About Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
Welcome to Ugly Oyster Drafthaus, your friendly Irish Pub in Reading, PA, where great drinks, warm hospitality, and a lively atmosphere come together. With a 4.40-star rating from 1171 reviews, we’re proud to be a local favorite for guests looking to relax and enjoy great service and quality.
Live Music
Top DJs and live acts
Craft Cocktails
Premium drink menu
VIP Service
Exclusive experiences
Events
Themed nights weekly
The Experience
Your Night Awaits
Premium Bar
Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.
Dance Floor
State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.
VIP Lounge
Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.
About Us
Where Nights Come Alive
Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.
The Vibe
See what awaits you tonight
What People Say
Reviews from our guests
MH
a year agoGreat food and service. Loved the atmosphere. Surprisingly modest cost. ~$100 for four. That includes 5 drinks (2 whiskeys, 2 beers and 1 Guinness. Salads were large and fresh. I had the fish and chips. It was great. Friendly staff.
Bill Dunphy
a year agoThe servers were great. The meal was great too and reasonably priced. The dessert was delicious It has a nice atmosphere and a substantial selection of beers. Because I was alone I ate on the bar side. There are other people here but I left them out of the picture 🖼️
Toni Sacco
a year agoAuthentic Irish pub serving up delicious food, endless Guinness and loads of nostalgia and happy memories. A true gem in the heart of downtown Reading, “the O” was our place during my college days. Delighted to see that the friendly atmosphere, fresh seafood, excellent service, and good vibes are exactly as remembered—and Pee Wee is still keeping an eye on the bar! Best place to be any day, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. You can’t go wrong with a creamy Guinness, juicy oysters, and one of my longtime favorites, stemmed middleneck clams. It’s all fabulous. Cheers!
Patrick D'Arcy
5 months agoAs an Irishman living in America for many years, this place is a gem. Excellent fish and chips and legitimate pint of Guinness. Possibly the best pint I’ve had in the states.
D W
a year agoBy far one of my favorite spots to go downtown (other than Judy's on Cherry). The food was so freakin good, best scotch egg around! Drinks are always spot on and love the low key rustic atmosphere. Let's not forget the exceptional service no matter how busy they are! Definitely recommend
Joe Bartoldus
a year agoIncredible atmosphere! Friendly service! Incredibly fresh seafood! Excellent beer selection! Totally surpassed any expectations, was so much fun... can't say enough nice things.... easy parking, too by the way. Loved our server she was a doll😊
Cristin
7 months agoLove this place. Got the scotch eggs. Stopped in here before going to see Nurse Blake with my coworkers. The woodwork is so cool, I hadn't been here for years but hope to get back sooner! I scarfed everything down but did manage one photo. :)
Jon Morren
a year agoWhile in Reading for a concert we stopped in for dinner. This is an old style pub with an Irish flair. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Food was very good. We enjoyed the crab cakes and the fish and chips. The prices were quite reasonable considering the food we had. Definitely worth checking out.
Brian W
9 months agoWe stopped at this very iconic spot to get a pint and a bite to eat before a concert. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy. Staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs, even squeezing us in without reservations which was very much appreciated. The fish and chips were amazing, and the crab cake was delicious. They have a nice selection of beers on tap to boot. Parking is available on street or in some of the lots close by. Very much worth a trip downtown.
Patrick F
7 months agoI was only in Reading one night and I'm so glad I chose this place! Everything was excellent - atmosphere, service, food. I had the crab cakes, my wife had the fish and chips (I sampled). Highly recommend both. And good choice of beer on tap. You can't go wrong with Guinness, of course.
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
Dinners
A generous portion of pick and peel Shrimp, a cluster of Alaskan snow crab leg crab legs, and hot steamed clams seasoned with old bay and served with butter and lemon
Guinness beer battered delicious deep fried fish and boardwalk fries.
Pick and peel steamed shrimp served with butter
Fresh Salmon broiled with you choice of seasoning
Oysters are panko breaded and deep fried.
Big meat filled snow crab legs seasoned with Old Bay served with butter.
Fresh steamed littleneck clams served with butter and a lemon
Two homemade jumbo lump crab cakes with little filler.
Salad
With marinated grilled chicken, grilled veggies and garlic bread.
Fresh grilled salmon with grilled veggies and garlic bread choice of Cajun, lemon dill or Jamaican jerk style.
With garlic bread.
Small house Salad with vegetables and a dressing
Salad with grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles and NY Strip steak.
Spring mix with vegetables and garlic bread.
Burgers and Breasts
Big Juicy Cheeseburger with your choice of cheese and lettuce, Tomato and Onion. Comes with Chips, upgrade to fries for $2.50
Grilled chicken breast sandwich with your choice of toppings add fries for 2.50
Big juicy burger cooked to order you can add lettuce, tomato and onions
Specials!
Creamy, Cream of crab soup with Potatoes, Crab throughout. A nice warm bowl of soup to go with your food!! Served with Oyster Crackers.
Thin sliced slow roasted beef served on a hoagie roll with swiss cheese, crispy deep fried onions and a side of Au Jus
Authentic Irish sausage grilled to perfection, served with homemade mashed potatoes and a brown onion gravy.
This crispy delight features a delicious portion of sausage flavored with our own recipe formed around a boiled egg, rolled in our flavored breadcrumbs and fried to perfection.
Two Snow Crab clusters
Try our new appetizer special! Fried potato slices topped with our beer cheese, corned beef, bacon and scallions. It is a delicious
Thin sliced slow roasted prime rib served on a hoagie roll with provolone cheese, crispy deep fried onions and a side of Au Jus
Our own special recipe beef stew comes as a bowl or upsize to a meal sized portion, your choice! Filled with Carrots, potatoes and celery with beef throughout. Comes with garlic bread to dip in that tasty gravy!
The Ugly Oysters slightly different take on a shrimp bisque! This delicious soup has all the flavor of any shrimp bisque with a little bit of spiciness to it. Bursting with flavor. Give it a try!
8 Crispy coconut jumbo shrimp fried and served with the Ugly Oysters own sweet and spicy sauce! You will love them!!
Enjoy a slice of our slow roasted prime rib served open faced on a roll topped with grilled peppers and onions and served with a side of fries and Au Jus.
Thin sliced slow roasted prime rib served on a hoagie roll with provolone cheese, crispy deep fried onions and a side of Au Jus
Smoked roast beef on a kaiser roll, bacon and cheddar topped off with a sweet and tangy bbq sauce served with fries.
A large portion of fresh steamed mussels pick the style you like, Maryland style with Old Bay and onions, Mediterranean style with tomatoes, onions and garlic, French style with garlic & white wine or Tandoori style with garlic, curry and chili flavors
A bowl of delicious Cream of crab soup with Potatoes, Celery and onions. As well as crab meat throughout. Served with Crackers.
BIG cut of prime rib roasted and then finished on the grill to your preference!
our Mardi Gras dish for the week, a big crock of Cajun Jambalaya filled with shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage! This has a nice spice and deep flavor to it and is a great dish for cold weather!
Our own special take on a hearty Texas chili, in the tradition of Texas chili this has no beans. It is however full of hearty beef, sautéed onion, diced tomatoes and spicy chili flavor topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Comes with crackers and a side of cheese
Our house recipe of beef Shepherds pie, topped with our homemade mashed potatoes. Nice comfy meal for a cool day!!
Our very popular prime rib, seasoned to perfection and finished on the grill to your liking. Comes with a side salad and either mashed potatoes or French Fries.
This is a family favorite chowder, sauteed onions, tri colored peppers adding a delicious flavor throughout the chowder and filled with delicious corn and chicken bites all in a creamy cheddar cheese base.
A large portion of fresh steamed mussels pick the style you like, Maryland style with Old Bay and onions, Mediterranean style with tomatoes, onions and garlic, French style with garlic & white wine or Tandoori style with garlic, curry and chili flavors
Our in house cooked corned beef served with boiled cabbage, potatoes and carrots, a big hearty and tasty Irish comfort food dish!
One of our signature stews, this creamy stew is filled with a mixture of mushrooms, celery, onions, and potatoes and then topped off with a sautéed mixture of different mushrooms and fresh oysters.
Slow smoked pulled pork lightly sauced with BBQ sauce and Served on a Brioche roll with Coleslaw and a side of chips.
Beer battered fried sandwich with your choice of lettuce, tomato or onion and either cocktail or tartar sauce.
Big Meaty King Crab legs served with your choice of sides. Pick from two sides to go with your crab. Baked Potato, French Fries, Side Salad or Corn on the Cobb
1+ Pound cluster of Dungeness crab served with melted butter, a baked potato and a half ear Corn on the Cobb
Slow smoked pulled pork lightly sauced with BBQ sauce and Served on a Brioche roll with a side of fresh cut fries.
A large bed of our fresh cut boardwalk fries covered with our slow hickory smoked pulled pork and topped with cheddar cheese
Steaks
Our very popular prime rib, seasoned to perfection and finished on the grill to your liking. Comes with a side salad and either mashed potatoes or French Fries.
BIG cut of prime rib roasted and then finished on the grill to your preference!
16oz NY strip steak tic cut, char grilled and seasoned to perfection with a salad and side of fries
Tender Juicy char grilled thick cut filet seasoned and grilled to your liking with a salad and side of fries
Our delicious filet mignon but half the size, comes with fries and a side salad
Sandwiches
A large grilled Portabella topped with crab imperial and Wisconsin cheddar. Comes with a side of chips.
Thinly sliced beef or chicken, grilled with your choice of onions, sweet peppers and/or hot peppers topped with melted provolone cheese.
Panko breaded deep fried oysters served on kaiser roll.
Our Fresh never frozen salmon grilled and served on a brioche roll with your choice of cooking style.
With crabmeat and little filler, spiced to perfection.
Sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and corned beef on rye.
Marinated grilled chicken served on kaiser roll.
Munchies
Fresh Maryland blue crab with cheddar and other special ingredients served cold to heat at home.
a large portion of our thin sliced Chicken breast, cheese and your choice of hot peppers, sweet peppers and/or onions covering our fresh cut boardwalk fries!
Large meaty wings made with your choice of sauce
In-house cut, fresh daily.
Served with marinara sauce.
A cheddar and crab imperial topped pretzel.
Delicious sweet potato fries served with caramel sauce.
a large portion of our thin sliced choice beef, cheese and your choice of hot peppers, sweet peppers and/or onions covering our fresh cut boardwalk fries!
Crispy breaded shrimp served with fries and a choice of sauce
Lightly battered chicken tenders
Wednesday Wing Specials
10 wings with your choice of sauce and a small side of either salad or fries!
20 wings with two small sides! choose up to 2 sauces!
Wings and sides for the family!! 40 wings and up to 4 sauces and 2 large sides!
10 wings and your choice of a small side, meal for 1!!
Combo Platters
Two Delicious homemade jumbo lump crab cakes with very little filler.
Oysters are panko breaded and deep fried.
Salmon platter done in either Cajun, Lemon dill or Jamaican Jerk styles!
Menu Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12-10 PM
- Wednesday: 12-10 PM
- Thursday: 12-10 PM
- Friday: 12-11 PM
- Saturday: 12-11 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus is located at 21 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, United States, Reading, PA, United States.
You can reach Ugly Oyster Drafthaus by calling +1 610-373-6791.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1171 customer reviews.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following service options: Dine-in, Delivery, Takeaway.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Sport.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following payments: Credit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following children: High chairs.
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeaway
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
Find Us
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Location
21 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, United StatesPhone
+1 610-373-6791Hours
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