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Alehouse, Reading

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Opens at 11:00am
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
21/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/12/2024
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Downton - Chimera IPA
Downton - Chimera IPA New World IPA • 6.8% Spotted twice
Downton - Chimera IPA
Downton - Chimera IPA

New World IPA

ABV: 6.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
St Peter's - Organic Best
St Peter's - Organic Best Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
St Peter's - Organic Best
St Peter's - Organic Best

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Vale - Black Beauty
Vale - Black Beauty Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted once
Vale - Black Beauty
Vale - Black Beauty

Session Porter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Wantsum - Black Pig
Wantsum - Black Pig Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted once
Wantsum - Black Pig
Wantsum - Black Pig

Session Porter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Anarchy - Citra Star
Anarchy - Citra Star Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Anarchy - Citra Star
Anarchy - Citra Star

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago
Steam Town - Stoke Pale
Steam Town - Stoke Pale Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Steam Town - Stoke Pale
Steam Town - Stoke Pale

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Steam Town - Reefer
Steam Town - Reefer Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Steam Town - Reefer
Steam Town - Reefer

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Downton - Dream a Little Dream
Downton - Dream a Little Dream Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted once
Downton - Dream a Little Dream
Downton - Dream a Little Dream

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago

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

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
International Rugby only
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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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