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Nags Head, Reading

Nags Head, Reading

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Operator: Independent

5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD (View on Google Map)

07765 880137

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With the wide range of real ales (12), cider and perry (13) always on offer, visitors can be sure to find something to their tastes here. There is also a craft beer wall ((14 taps), with vessel and dispense type clearly indicated on the adjacent blackboard. A selection of board games are available for those wanting to while away a few sociable hours. The pub gets very busy on Reading FC match days. Dedication to quality has seen them regularly make an impact in the CAMRA national Pub of the Year competition. Basic hot food (toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls) available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA

Previous Names
Local Authority: Reading (B)
Last updated: 16/08/2026
Last surveyed: 09/01/2026
Leasehold owner: individual
Freehold owner: The Nags Head Reading (Holdings) Ltd
Pub ID: REA/READIN0550
Asset of Community Value

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Monday

Noon ‑ 11:00pm

Tuesday

Noon ‑ 11:00pm

Wednesday

Noon ‑ 11:00pm

Thursday

Noon ‑ 11:00pm

Friday

Noon ‑ Midnight

Saturday

11:00am ‑ Midnight

Sunday

Noon ‑ 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 12 changing beers (Mild, bitter and stout always available) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hop Kettle (Cricklade) - Long Nights TasteMatch Prediction

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Hop Kettle (Cricklade) - Long Nights

Session Stout

ABV: 4.5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Hop Kettle (Cricklade) - Long Nights Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted twice

Hop Kettle (Cricklade) - Long Nights

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Nags Head, Reading.

ABV	4.5%
Style	Session Stout
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Stardust - Easy Pale Simcoe TasteMatch Prediction

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Stardust - Easy Pale Simcoe

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Stardust - Easy Pale Simcoe Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice

Stardust - Easy Pale Simcoe

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Nags Head, Reading.

ABV	3.8%
Style	Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Weak Beer, Mild, Strong Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA, Old Ale, Barley Wine, Wheat Beer, Real Lager.

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Facilities

Sports TV

All sports shown on tv's...no golf...except for the Ryder Cup!

Lunchtime Meals

toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls

Evening Meals

toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls

Live Music

Occasional

Garden

Large covered areas

Family Friendly

Mobility Access Statement

The entrance from the side/garden has steps into the bar, but the door from the street is level access. The entrance to the toilets is through multiple doors with small spaces between them. Unfortunately there is no accessible toilet.