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2 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH (View on Google Map)

(0118) 950 8119

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The Alehouse at night 25/03/2023 (Photo: Pete Horn). (Pub, External). Published on 18-08-2023

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: 05/07/2026
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 - Pioneer Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Sherfield Village - Pioneer Stout

Strong Stout

ABV: 5%

Vegan: Yes

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Sherfield Village - Pioneer Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 21 times

Sherfield Village - Pioneer Stout

Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV	5%
Style	Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan	Yes
Gluten Free	No

Stardust - Just Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Stardust - Just Stout

Session Stout

ABV: 4.2%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Stardust - Just Stout Session Stout • 4.2% Spotted 17 times

Stardust - Just Stout

Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

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

New Bristol - Bristol Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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New Bristol - Bristol Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

New Bristol - Bristol Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times

New Bristol - Bristol Bitter

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV	4%
Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Arbor - Blue Sky Drinking TasteMatch Prediction

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Arbor - Blue Sky Drinking

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Arbor - Blue Sky Drinking Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 6 times

Arbor - Blue Sky Drinking

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV	4.4%
Style	Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Renegade - Maharaja IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Renegade - Maharaja IPA

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5.1%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Renegade - Maharaja IPA Premium Pale Ale • 5.1% Spotted 3 times

Renegade - Maharaja IPA

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV	5.1%
Style	Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Steam Town - Salus Populi (Suprema Lex) TasteMatch Prediction

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Steam Town - Salus Populi (Suprema Lex)

Premium Blond Ale

ABV: 4.5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Steam Town - Salus Populi (Suprema Lex) Premium Blond Ale • 4.5% Spotted 3 times

Steam Town - Salus Populi (Suprema Lex)

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

ABV	4.5%
Style	Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

St Peter's - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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St Peter's - Plum Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.6%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 hours ago

St Peter's - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.6% Spotted once

St Peter's - Plum Porter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 hours ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV	4.6%
Style	Flavoured Speciality Beers
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

International Rugby only

Family Friendly

Mobility Access Statement

The entrance to the bar is at street level with only a very slight step at the threshold. The toilets and most seating is via 2 steps and a narrow corridor. There are no accessible facilities, although the Oracle shopping centre is across the pedestrianised area in front of the pub.