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Queen's Head, Wokingham


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23 The Terrace, Wokingham, RG40 1BP (View on Google Map)
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Carol and Peter took over this cruck-framed inn in 2013 and have transformed it. Mainly of Tudor origin, it is situated on a charming terrace 400 yards up from the railway station in one of the oldest parts of town. Being one of Greene King's 'Local Heroes' pubs, this allows for three beers from the Greene King portfolio to be accompanied by three beers from local breweries. The Greene King beers include Abbot Ale, Hardys and Hansons Bitter (badged as Queen's Head Bitter) plus one other. The guest beers from local breweries often include those from Loddon, Hogs Back and Stardust. Beer paddles with three third-pints make it easier to sample several different ales for one visit to the bar. The real fire creates a cosy feel in winter and there is a large, well-designed re-furbished rear garden with a covered area and is the venue for the local Aunt Sally team. There is also additional seating on the south-facing front terrace. Bar snacks are generally the only food served, but occasionally a speciality food night is held. This is normally advertised on the notice board outside the pub along with the food on offer. Children welcome until 8 pm.

Historic Interest

originally a 15th-century cruck framed building

Information for this venue is provided by the Berkshire South East Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wokingham (B)
Last updated
17/02/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SEB/90
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

This small, appealing terrace pub started life as an early 15th-century cruck-framed house (now encased in painted brick and render) with a hall in the centre. It now has a single bar space but there were formerly two rooms, as suggested by the red and cream tiled entrance corridor which lay between the two. The internal walls were removed by Morlands brewery in 1961. There is also a strong interwar imprint, notably the 1930s-style brick fireplaces and, very likely, the bar counter (the bar back is of fairly indeterminate date).

General information about historic pub interiors

This terrace pub consists of a single bar little altered since 1961 when Morland's brewery removed most of the internal walls to create the space you see today. Originally a hall house of early 15th century with later alterations, but retains some of the original wattle and daub walls. From the layout, with red and white tiling in the entrance way, this was a two bar pub until 1961. Low ceilings supported with modern wood pillars. L/H main room has fielded panelled bar front, more recent bar top, bar back with mirrors behind turned wooden pillar supported shelves, and half height panelling throughout, all possibly from the 1930s. Some fixed bench seating upgraded with leather backs. Substantial brick fireplace of c1930s features a semi circular pattern.

Photo on wall from 1913 proclaims 'Dymore Brown's All Malt Ales' and shows pub then had sash windows. An attractive circular stained glass effigy of (reputably) Queen Charlotte (wife of George III) from c1930s in one of the window panes, though the main exterior pub sign is of Queen Elizabeth I. R/H bar space essentially features same panelling, some bench seating and similar fireplace. Wooden floors throughout. Modern toilets to rear.

The pub has an Aunt Sally team, a local pub game involving throwing sticks at a skittle mounted on a stand.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Loddon - Ferryman's Gold
Loddon - Ferryman's Gold

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Stardust English Bitter
Stardust - English Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Stardust - English Bitter
Stardust - English Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies) , Rebellion (varies) , Stardust (varies)

Source: Local


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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome before 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, Aunt Sally
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
secure, ask for password
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
normally held over the late May bank holiday
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
Reading Buses: 4 and X4 (https://www.reading-buses.co.uk/); Thames Valley Busses: 151, 151A, 128 and 129 (https://www.thamesvalleybuses.com/)
Bus Stop: Shute End
Nearby Station (400m)
Wokingham

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