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(Pub, Key). Published on 25-10-2017
Image: (Pub, Key). Published on 25-10-2017

Monks Retreat, Reading

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163 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE (View on Google Map)
(0118) 907 6371
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ormerly a Wetherspoons, this pub has had a sympathetic refurbishment with a strong emphasis on televised sport and artwork related to the history of Reading. Plenty of real cider available. Located opposite the old red-brick town hall,the name of the pub, and the street it is in, recall the Franciscan monks who came to Reading in the 13th century and inhabited the Abbey nearby. CAMRA vouchers accepted. Disabled toilet on entrance level.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
07/09/2024
Last surveyed
07/09/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
REA/READIN0520
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 4 times

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

Red Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet on entrance level
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Accepts the 50p voucher only for their standard offers - London Pride, Landlord, Doombar and Tribute
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
Reading

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