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Castle, Donnington

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Oxford Road, Donnington, RG14 3AA (View on Google Map)
(01635) 283098
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Historic Donnington castle is a ten minute walk from the pub. Less than a mile from Newbury Clock Tower. Now operated as a sister pub to the Red House, Marsh Benham. There are several different seating areas. The bar and courtyard level is a few steps lower than the main entrance level. Sunday newspapers are available. Light interior decor with fresh flowers. Car parks adjacent to pub and across road.

Closing time may be earlier than shown if no customers remain.

Facebook post dated 6/11/2022 'With great sadness after 5 years, we have had to make the hard decision to close The Castle Pub.

With the current cost of living crisis and prices rising it was sadly too difficult!

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone for the support over the years and the great friendships! '

Information for this venue is provided by the West Berkshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Castle at Donnington
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
14/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BEW/023
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Renegade - Dr Hexter's Healer TasteMatch Prediction

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Renegade - Dr Hexter's Healer
Renegade - Dr Hexter's Healer Premium Bitter • 5%
Renegade - Dr Hexter's Healer
Renegade - Dr Hexter's Healer

This beer is served regularly at Castle, Donnington.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Renegade - Mister Chubb's TasteMatch Prediction

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Renegade - Mister Chubb's
Renegade - Mister Chubb's Session Bitter • 3.4%
Renegade - Mister Chubb's
Renegade - Mister Chubb's

This beer is served regularly at Castle, Donnington.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard with marquees
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
adjacent to pub and across road
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes

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