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Cask Ale Real Cider
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2 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH (View on Google Map)
(0118) 950 8119
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Popular drinking establishment which always leaves an impression on visitors with its quirky wooden fixtures and reclaimed wooden floor. As a champion of microbreweries, both local and further afield, rare and unusual ales are frequently found on the pumps. A selection of real ciders, perries and mead is also available. Often busy around the bar area, those wishing for a more peaceful drink can take advantage of the secluded snugs at the back of the pub. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hobgoblin; London Tavern
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Asset Manager Solutions Ltd (AMS Ltd)
Pub ID
REA/READIN0320
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sherfield Village - Moteuka TasteMatch Prediction

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Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted 16 times
Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka

Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tring - Mansion Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Mansion Mild
Tring - Mansion Mild Mild • 3.7% Spotted 11 times
Tring - Mansion Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Mansion Mild

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.7%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Church End - Fallen Angel TasteMatch Prediction

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Church End - Fallen Angel
Church End - Fallen Angel Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 3 times
Church End - Fallen Angel
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Church End - Fallen Angel

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arbor - Pocket Rocket TasteMatch Prediction

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Pocket Rocket
Arbor - Pocket Rocket Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Pocket Rocket
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arbor - Pocket Rocket

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Victorian Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Victorian Porter
Vocation - Victorian Porter Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Vocation - Victorian Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Victorian Porter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.8%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vale - Red Kite TasteMatch Prediction

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Vale - Red Kite
Vale - Red Kite Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Vale - Red Kite
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vale - Red Kite

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

New Bristol - Cinder Toffee Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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New Bristol - Cinder Toffee Stout
New Bristol - Cinder Toffee Stout Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4% Spotted twice
New Bristol - Cinder Toffee Stout
New Bristol - Cinder Toffee Stout

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Heart & Soul TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Heart & Soul
Vocation - Heart & Soul Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted once
Vocation - Heart & Soul
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Heart & Soul

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
International Rugby only
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On lead
Events Events
Monthly quiz
Games Games
Chess, backgammon
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Smoking Smoking
Out front
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
3 ciders, 2 perries (varies) and mead
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Occasional
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (500m)
Reading
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7142873466

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