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Bull, Arborfield Cross

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Operator: Independent
Swallowfield Road, Arborfield Cross, RG2 9QD (View on Google Map)
(0118) 976 1158
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The pub has gone through a tasteful refurbishment inside and out in early summer 2023 giving a very welcoming feel. There is an emphasis on exquisite food in the main restaurant, with a bar area serving up to two real ales. Their focus is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, whether you are simply dropping in for a coffee or taking your mother-in-law out to dinner! In summer you can enjoy a beer in the pleasant garden and sample the garden food on offer; the outside bar is now fully covered and with the heaters makes for a great drinking spot, with fresh pizzas on Friday and Saturday evenings. The cellar reopened in April 2025; one line is dedicated to Rebellion beers on rotation and the other to mainly local guest range but also nationwide.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wokingham (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
REA/ARBORF020
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Rebellion - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Rebellion - IPA
Rebellion - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
Rebellion - IPA
Rebellion - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Bull, Arborfield Cross.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Freeview and Amazon
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Friday & Saturday evenings and bank holidays
Garden Garden
100m long with grass and patio areas. Also contains a bar (no real ale but currently uses mini barrels from Rebellion).
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
includes toilet
Parking Parking
Large car park to rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Garden and bar area
Events Events
Monthly wine tasting, games evening
Function Room Function Room
outside & side room available for hire
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Ask at bar for password
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Planning one for later in 2025
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (225m)
Reading Buses: 3
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7613367071

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