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Hop Leaf, Reading

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163-165 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QZ (View on Google Map)
(0118) 931 4700
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A traditional wet-led pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Most of the Hop Back core range is usually available, as well as a couple of ciders. A good selection of pub games such as bar billiards, darts, crib and backgammon are available alongside a growing and eclectic mix of board games.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
09/12/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hop Back
Pub ID
REA/READIN0340
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Usually a Downton) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Downton - New Forest Ale
Downton - New Forest Ale Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Downton - New Forest Ale
Downton - New Forest Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Crop Circle Pump Clip
Hop Back - Crop Circle Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times
Crop Circle Pump Clip
Hop Back - Crop Circle

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning Premium Blond Ale • 5% Spotted 6 times
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children up until 19:00
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night, dates vary
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, Bar Billiards
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Bridge Farm perry
Beer Festival Beer Festival
occasional
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 5, 6(A)
Closest station (1400m)
Reading
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7184572594

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