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(Pub, Key). Published on 10-09-2018

Hope & Bear, Reading

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Operator: Mitchells & Butlers
151-153 London Road, Reading, RG1 5DE (View on Google Map)
(0118) 935 4095
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Mid-market gastropub which has been known by a variety of names in the past. Usually three or more ales on offer, with a range of keg beers and bottled foreign beers. Westons and Sanford's cider is usually available on hand pump. Boards games available. Beer gardens on either side of the pub offer plenty of spots to enjoy fine weather.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Abbot Cook/Upin Arms/Jack of Both Sides
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
09/02/2023
Last surveyed
09/02/2023
Pub ID
REA/READIN0940
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
For special events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Most Fridays
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Including toilets
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 17, 4, 13, 14
Closest station (1700m)
Reading
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