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Alehouse, Reading

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Opens at 12:00pm
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
11/10/2025
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.

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
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7142873466

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