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Opens at 11:00am
Building L14 Redlands Road, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 5AQ (View on Google Map)
(0118) 987 5123
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Situated on the University's London Road Campus in the old dairy buildings, it is open to visitors with University of Reading staff and students receiving discounts. It boasts a large range of draught, craft beers and ciders. There are nine HD screens, two pool tables, a jukebox and a full coffee bar. Bar opening and food counter opening hours out of term time (Christmas & Easter periods etc.) subject to venue opening times, please check their website at these times. As is true of the whole University estate, cash is not accepted here.

Food times: Breakfast Sandwiches/Sandwiches: 08:00-15:00 Mon-Fri only; Pizza's 10:30-15:00 Mon-Sun; Main Kitchen: 12:00-15:00 & 17:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-21:00 Sat-Sun

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
London Road Eat & Drink (University of Reading)
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
University of Reading
Pub ID
REA/19
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Monday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:30am - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
ESPN, Sky Sports and TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Every alternate Monday
Garden Garden
Outside seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet
Parking Parking
Free after 17:00 but check signs
Events Events
Quiz every other Monday opposite to the music. Others occasionally - see Facebook
Games Games
Pool
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Cider Real Cider
Occasionally
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 21 (short walk from Kendrick Student Village stop)
Closest station (1200m)
Reading
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7237672802

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