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Red Lion, Upper Basildon

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Aldworth Road, Upper Basildon, RG8 8NG (View on Google Map)
(01491) 671234
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

"Regretfully, we have to announce that the Red Lion will be closing with immediate effect today, Thursday 21st March. This is unlikely to be a surprise to our customers who will have been aware that the pub has had a difficult trading period for some months, compounded by electricity and gas outages and high running costs. Consequently, the pub is unable to continue trading. Thank you for your custom and support over the last 18 months.

Please contact Stonegate for any enquiries regarding the pub."

A 17th century ex-Simonds pub - the last of at least three in the village - which welcomes locals, diners and drinkers with a selection of real ales from three handpumps invariably in use and other beers from keg fonts. The historic 'L'-shaped bar and dining area - with pizzas a recent innovation - has been extended to provide a restaurant area that can be used for club and society meetings etc. (bands normally play from within the dining section). In winter, there is a welcoming wood-burning stove whilst, in summer, a large garden, although backing onto some low-rise housing, is otherwise surrounded by sylvan Berkshire countryside.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Last updated
20/04/2024
Last surveyed
24/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
REA/UPPERB020
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Renegade - Good Old Boy
Renegade - Good Old Boy Session Bitter • 4%
Renegade - Good Old Boy
Renegade - Good Old Boy

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Only for major events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Live music monthly, open mic 1st Wednesday of month
Garden Garden
Behind pub adjacent to car park
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Ramps available
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz 1st Thursday of month
Function Room Function Room
Separate areas can double as Function Room/Stage as required
Games Games
Cards
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
2 areas - separate area doubles as "function room area"; all other tables available for eating
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
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