SOME festive visitors stopped by the Lower Earley McDonald's last night (Monday, November 25).
Guests were shocked to see that five adorable reindeer were crowded outside the branch in Rushey Way.
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The Christmassy creatures belong to Riverways Farm in Twyford, and may have been visiting following the McDonald's Christmas advert, which features it's #ReindeerReady theme.
Guests popping into the fast food outlet for dinner were not expecting to bump into the animals, and many took to Facebook to let others know.
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Martin Holgate said: "Lower Earley McDonald's... is it always like this around here?" and included some photos he had captured.
Harriet Davis also posted photos on the social media site, saying: "Riverways Farm at McDonald's Earley this evening getting #ReindeerReady'.
Responding to the post, David Luck said: "Santa is going to be mad when he realises he's late for breakfast", while Melanie Rowland said: "Bit gutted to have missed this."
Beverly Irvine said: "My reindeer guests - they were at my wedding last year."
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