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Water Tower, Tilehurst

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Operator: Flaming Grill (Greene King)
160 Park Lane, Tilehurst, RG31 4DU (View on Google Map)
(0118) 907 6704
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Formerly known as the Bear Inn, built in the 1932. Closed for a number of years during the mid-2000's it re-opened following a major refurbishment in February 2012 as a Flaming Grill pub. It is a traditional family pub serving great food. Meal deals Monday to Friday. The 17 bus terminates here.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bear Inn; Bear & Dragon
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
04/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
REA/TILEHU010
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (GK list, usually Abbott) and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Water Tower, Tilehurst.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports and TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 10pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar area only
Events Events
Karaoke DJ's last Friday of month. Bingo every Thursday
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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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, 15
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU6637973092

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