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Old London Apprentice, Newbury

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2 Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5SS (View on Google Map)
(01635) 41483
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Near Newbury racecourse. The multi-room community pub has a long front bar and a back bar with a games area (pool and darts). The OLA is run by Ken and Caroline who have been tenants at the pub since October 2014. Bingo night on Thursdays.

One of three pubs awarded 'Outstanding Community Pub' award by West Berkshire CAMRA in 2018.

Breakfast served from 9.30am on racedays.

Rear garden with shelter and tables. Front and side decking with seating. Additional outdoor drinking space created by closing front car park and adding benches and tables.

Changing beer is either Timothy Taylor Boltmaker or Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter. Additional guest ales may be added in future depending on volume of sales.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Berkshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BEW/097
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Old London Apprentice, Newbury.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter , Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz, last Friday of month
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, Pool
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
2nd beer festival 1/2 July 2023
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Nearby Station (400m)
Newbury Racecourse

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