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Alehouse, Reading

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
2 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH (View on Google Map)
(0118) 950 8119
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Popular drinking establishment which always leaves an impression on visitors with its quirky wooden fixtures and reclaimed wooden floor. As a champion of microbreweries, both local and further afield, rare and unusual ales are frequently found on the pumps. A selection of real ciders, perries and mead is also available. Often busy around the bar area, those wishing for a more peaceful drink can take advantage of the secluded snugs at the back of the pub. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hobgoblin; London Tavern
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Asset Manager Solutions Ltd (AMS Ltd)
Pub ID
REA/READIN0320
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Tring - Mansion Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Mansion Mild
Tring - Mansion Mild Mild • 3.7% Spotted 13 times
Tring - Mansion Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Mansion Mild

Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.7%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

New Bristol - Bristol Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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New Bristol - Bristol Bitter
New Bristol - Bristol Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
New Bristol - Bristol Bitter
New Bristol - Bristol Bitter

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowland - Bumble TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowland - Bumble
Bowland - Bumble Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4% Spotted twice
Bowland - Bumble
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowland - Bumble

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

East London - Quadrant TasteMatch Prediction

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East London - Quadrant
East London - Quadrant Strong Stout • 5.5% Spotted once
East London - Quadrant
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
East London - Quadrant

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 5.5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Butts - Barbus Barbus TasteMatch Prediction

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Butts - Barbus Barbus
Butts - Barbus Barbus Premium Golden Ale • 4.6% Spotted once
Butts - Barbus Barbus
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Butts - Barbus Barbus

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.6%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cheddar Ales - Seismic Shift TasteMatch Prediction

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Cheddar Ales - Seismic Shift
Cheddar Ales - Seismic Shift Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Cheddar Ales - Seismic Shift
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Cheddar Ales - Seismic Shift

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
International Rugby only
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On lead
Events Events
Monthly quiz
Games Games
Chess, backgammon
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Smoking Smoking
Out front
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
3 ciders, 2 perries (varies) and mead
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Occasional
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (500m)
Reading
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7142873466

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