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Palmer Tavern, Reading

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Operator: Nest (Greene King)
128 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JL (View on Google Map)
(0118) 214 7815
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Formerly known as the College Arms. It underwent a tasteful refurb inside and out in early 2023. The pub is well frequented by university students. Sky Sports and TNT Sports in HD. It serves freshly cooked pizzas and has two pool tables and darts.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
College Arms
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
REA/READIN0150
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT, Sky, Amazon
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
pizzas
Evening Meals Evening Meals
pizzas
Live Music Live Music
Twice a month on Saturdays
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
including toilet
Parking Parking
register inside else pay & display
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
see website, quiz last Thursday of the month
Games Games
Darts, pool
Smoking Smoking
Covered and heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% when cask ale is available
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 17, 4, 4a
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7384672812

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