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Shinfield Arms, Shinfield

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Cask Ale
Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Baron’s Pub Company Ltd
Shinfield Road (M4 overpass), Shinfield, RG2 9BP (View on Google Map)
(0118) 988 3116
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A landmark in southern Reading for over 500 years. The pub boasts an important piece of British history; it was built around an ancient wisteria tree which is located to the rear of the pub and the tree is believed to be the oldest wisteria in the country. The pub has an excellent outside seating space for drinking and al fresco dining.

Historic Interest

Built around an ancient wisteria tree which is located to the rear of the pub and the tree is believed to be the oldest wisteria in the country.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Boy
Local Authority
Wokingham (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/09/2025
Leasehold owner
Barons SA
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
REA/SHINFI020
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 4 times
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Shinfield Arms, Shinfield.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Shinfield Arms, Shinfield.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King - IPA

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky TV in the garden
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Outside seating and booths. Fire pit. New covered area to part of garden & heated.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children's menu & colouring stuff
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
All areas - includes toilets
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Garden and bar area only
Events Events
Quiz night first Tuesday of the month
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
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: 3, 600
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7314168807

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