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Alehouse, Reading

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2 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH (View on Google Map)
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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
21/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/12/2024
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

Church End - Stout Coffin TasteMatch Prediction

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Church End - Stout Coffin
Church End - Stout Coffin Session Stout • 4.6% Spotted 3 times
Church End - Stout Coffin
Church End - Stout Coffin

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

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Island - Nipper Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Island - Nipper Bitter
Island - Nipper Bitter Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Island - Nipper Bitter
Island - Nipper Bitter

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

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tring - Fanny Ebb's Summer Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Fanny Ebb's Summer Ale
Tring - Fanny Ebb's Summer Ale Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times
Tring - Fanny Ebb's Summer Ale
Tring - Fanny Ebb's Summer Ale

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Anarchy - Citra Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Anarchy - Citra Star
Anarchy - Citra Star Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted twice
Anarchy - Citra Star
Anarchy - Citra Star

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

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Delphic - Level Crossing TasteMatch Prediction

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Delphic - Level Crossing
Delphic - Level Crossing Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Delphic - Level Crossing
Delphic - Level Crossing

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Downton - Dream a Little Dream TasteMatch Prediction

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Downton - Dream a Little Dream
Downton - Dream a Little Dream Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Downton - Dream a Little Dream
Downton - Dream a Little Dream

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

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

Sherfield Village - Moteuka TasteMatch Prediction

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Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale 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: Local


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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
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