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Alehouse, Reading

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Cask Ale Real Cider
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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
Last surveyed
12/12/2025
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.

Regular and recently seen

Stardust - Just Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Stardust Just Stout
Stardust - Just Stout Session Stout • 4.2% Spotted 19 times
Stardust Just Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Stardust - Just Stout

Spotted 19 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Electric Bear - Werrrd! TasteMatch Prediction

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Electric Bear - Werrrd!
Electric Bear - Werrrd! Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
Electric Bear - Werrrd!
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Electric Bear - Werrrd!

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dorking - DB One TasteMatch Prediction

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Dorking - DB One
Dorking - DB One Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Dorking - DB One
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dorking - DB One

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brentwood - Down The Hatch TasteMatch Prediction

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Brentwood - Down The Hatch
Brentwood - Down The Hatch Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Brentwood - Down The Hatch
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brentwood - Down The Hatch

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted TasteMatch Prediction

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Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brentwood - Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Brentwood - Best
Brentwood - Best Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Brentwood - Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brentwood - Best

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Dorking - Red India TasteMatch Prediction

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Dorking - Red India
Dorking - Red India Red Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Dorking - Red India
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dorking - Red India

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

ABV 5%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree TasteMatch Prediction

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Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
International Rugby only
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The entrance to the bar is at street level with only a very slight step at the threshold. The toilets and most seating is via 2 steps and a narrow corridor. There are no accessible facilities, although the Oracle shopping centre is across the pedestrianised area in front of the pub.
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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