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McCaffertys, Reading

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Opens at 11:00am
12-14 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DB (View on Google Map)
(0118) 959 8950
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Recently re-opened as McCaffertys. Further description to come.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Newt & Cucumber/Varsity/Barracuda/Cape/Wild Lime Bar & Kitchen
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
14/08/2025
Last surveyed
02/09/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
REA/READIN0950
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at McCaffertys, Reading.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Some Fridays
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 7pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
incl toilet - key behind bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
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