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(Pub, External). Published on 13-03-2025
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 13-03-2025

Cunning Man, Burghfield Bridge

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Opens at 11:30am
Operator: Vintage Inns2 (Mitchells & Butlers)
Burghfield Road, Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3RB (View on Google Map)
(0118) 959 8067
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The pub's name comes from a local legend of a 'cunning man' - a good wizard who would help to protect people from dark spirits and witches. The original building was destroyed following repeated flooding, however the newly re-built pub-restaurant has been impressively restored, several years ago, to its original style - complete with thatched roof. The attractive gardens are extensive. There is an exit directly onto the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath from the car park where one can stroll and see the narrow boats passing by. Alcohol is served from 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Food served until one hour before closing. Buses 2 and 2A stop right outside the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Last updated
13/03/2025
Last surveyed
05/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
REA/BURGHB010
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 8:45pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 8:45pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:45pm
Friday
11:30am - 9:45pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:45pm
Sunday
9:00am - 8:45pm
Monday
11:30am - 8:45pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (M&B list) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
First Friday every month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Reg no. needs to be logged on the tablet at the bar
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night every Thursday, Rock & Roll bingo every Wednesday, open mic night first Friday of the month, musical fun & live entertainment first Saturday of the month. In May hold a Rhythm and brews music festival
Function Room Function Room
Seats up to 25
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p off Real Ale pints for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 2 and 2A

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