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Flowing Spring, Playhatch

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Operator: Shrooms Foods Limited
Henley Road, Playhatch, RG4 9RB (View on Google Map)

A quirky country pub, which has been an independent freehouse since 2017 when the current owners purchased the pub from Fuller's, having previously been the tenants from 2010. The pub, which dates from around 1800, is on the first floor, accessed via an outside metal staircase. It has a covered balcony overlooking the large enclosed riverside garden, with the ancient Berry Brook running on two sides.

The pub is known for its live music events and has an award-winning reputation for catering for those with dietary needs. They also offer a range of alcohol-free bottled beers, gluten-free bottled beers, vegan wines, and gluten-free and/or vegan keg beers and ciders.

As well as live music, the pub also hosts classic car and bike meets and charity events throughout the year. During ticketed music events the pub may be closed to other customers.

The changing beer range mainly features Arkell's, Vale, Hook Norton, Chiltern and some seasonal beers from Tring. The currently available and coming soon real ales are listed on their website where details of upcoming events and an interesting history of the pub can also be found.

Plenty of car parking space and a toilet on car park level for disabled customers (with baby changing facilities). Standalone motorhomes or campervans are welcome when pre-booked.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theflowingspringpub.

South Oxfordshire CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2018.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shrooms Foods Limited
Pub ID
SOX/0530
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Flowing Spring, Playhatch

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session pump 3.4% to 3.9%; the other varies

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (varies) , Chiltern (varies) , Vale (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Home-made meals also catering for those with dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Takeaway food is available - please call to order
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Home-made meals also catering for those with dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Takeaway food is available - please call to order
Live Music Live Music
Unplugged nights first Tuesday of every month, slightly plugged nights last Friday of every month (except June, July, August), sing-along nights, outdoor concerts throughout the summer in the garden
Garden Garden
Large enclosed riverside garden, with the ancient Berry Brook running on two sides
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Welcome inside and outside
Events Events
Monthly classic car and bike meets (April to October - second Sunday of the month), 10-15 concerts through the summer
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room seating 25 is bookable, in summer occasional marquee seating 100
Games Games
Cribbage league
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Password is displayed
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Bag in box decanted into a glass drinks dispenser - the producer varies
Transport
Close to bus routes (900m)
Reading Buses: 28 (1000 m @ Playhatch Garden Centre), 28a (not Sun nor public holidays)
Directions
on A4155

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