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Griffin, Caversham

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Chef & Brewer (Greene King)
10/12 Church Road, Caversham, RG4 7AD (View on Google Map)
(0118) 947 5018
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There has been a pub on this site since the 1800s (when eels were fished in the nearby River Thames and brought to be sold in the pub), with the current building dating from 1916. Convenient for Caversham centre, it can get busy, but is surprisingly spacious inside. A heated rear patio garden offers level access to the pub. There's plenty of opportunity for a quiet drink or a big family meal, with an extensive Chef and Brewer menu available all day and specials on chalkboards.

************** CARD PAYMENT ONLY *************

************** NO CASH ACCEPTED *************

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
07/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
REA/CAVERS070
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 - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:30am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday
9:30am - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Griffin, Caversham.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Griffin, Caversham.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

GK list and a local ale, often from Rebellion the likes of Loddon

Changing beers typically include: Loddon - Ferryman's Gold , Rebellion - IPA

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Includes disabled toilet
Parking Parking
Guests must register their full vehicle registration details via a console on the bar
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in restaurant area, rear part of pub and garden
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room can be hired
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (110m)
Reading Buses: 22 (Mon-Sat not public holidays), 23/24, 27 (Mon-Sat not public holidays Reading bound only), 28; Thames Travel: 40C (Sun and public holidays only), X40
Closest station (1200m)
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