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Operator: Independent
85-91 Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7DS (View on Google Map)
(0118) 959 5500
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Named after Butler's Wine Merchants, who operated from these premises many years ago, this is very much a local pub in the heart of town. Taken over by a consortium after a long period of Fuller's stewardship, there has been an ongoing process of upgrading both inside and out. Ales are from regional and local breweries, including some unusual choices for the area. At weekends, live music is a weekly feature and draws large crowds.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
REA/READIN0120
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Often LocAle

Changing beers typically include: Loddon - Hoppit , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Regular live music events each weekend - Jazz, Accoustic, etc (see Facebook)
Garden Garden
Patio area out the front and small courtyard at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
If well-behaved! No changing facilities for babies
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On a lead
Events Events
Quiz night
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts & pool
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 15, 16, 17, 18
Nearby Station (650m)
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