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Alehouse, Reading

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens Wed at 11:00am
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 22 times
Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka

Spotted 22 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

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

Triple fff - Black Velvet TasteMatch Prediction

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Triple fff - Black Velvet
Triple fff - Black Velvet Session Stout • 4.2% Spotted twice
Triple fff - Black Velvet
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Triple fff - Black Velvet

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

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

Milton - Pegasus TasteMatch Prediction

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Milton - Pegasus
Milton - Pegasus Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
Milton - Pegasus
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Milton - Pegasus

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
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
Mobility Access Statement 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.
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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