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Alehouse, Reading

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Cask Ale Real Cider
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
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

Sherfield Village - Moteuka TasteMatch Prediction

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Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted 23 times
Sherfield Village - Moteuka
Sherfield Village - Moteuka

Spotted 23 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted 7 times
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 15 hours ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale
Nash Point Brewing Co - Revival Pale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago at Alehouse, Reading.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cheddar Ales - Totty Pot TasteMatch Prediction

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Cheddar Ales - Totty Pot
Cheddar Ales - Totty Pot Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted twice
Cheddar Ales - Totty Pot
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Cheddar Ales - Totty Pot

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

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Arbor - Shangri La TasteMatch Prediction

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Shangri La
Arbor - Shangri La Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Shangri La
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arbor - Shangri La

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 15 hours ago at Alehouse, Reading.

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

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

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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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