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Nags Head, Reading

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD (View on Google Map)
07765 880137
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With the wide range of real ales (12), cider and perry (13) always on offer, visitors can be sure to find something to their tastes here. There is also a craft beer wall ((14 taps), with vessel and dispense type clearly indicated on the adjacent blackboard. A selection of board games are available for those wanting to while away a few sociable hours. The pub gets very busy on Reading FC match days. Dedication to quality has seen them regularly make an impact in the CAMRA national Pub of the Year competition. Basic hot food (toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls) available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
21/02/2025
Last surveyed
08/01/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Radia Estates Ltd.
Pub ID
REA/READIN0550
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 12 changing beers (Mild, bitter and stout always available) and 0 regular beers.

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Steam Town - Steam Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Steam Town - Steam Stout
Steam Town - Steam Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted twice
Steam Town - Steam Stout
Steam Town - Steam Stout

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Nags Head, Reading.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Steam Town - Journey IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Steam Town - Journey IPA
Steam Town - Journey IPA Premium Golden Ale • 5.2% Spotted once
Steam Town - Journey IPA
Steam Town - Journey IPA

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Nags Head, Reading.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Weak Beer , Mild , Strong Mild , Porter , Stout , Strong IPA , Old Ale , Barley Wine , Wheat Beer , Real Lager

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
All sports shown on tv's...no golf...except for the Ryder Cup!
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls
Evening Meals Evening Meals
toasties, sausage rolls, BBQ pork or beef rolls
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Large covered areas
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, cribbage, backgammon, board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
goodbeer
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
13, including chilled and room temperature
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 15, 16, 17, 18, 33
Nearby Station (600m)
Reading West
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7081373333

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