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(Pub, Key). Published on 26-06-2023

Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery, Reading

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33 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS (View on Google Map)
(0118) 950 3925
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Formerly the Great Expectations, reopened in December 2022 as Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery after major interior designer revamp with tag line "Eat Drink Stay" Retains its impressive Victorian Roman-style frontage as it is in one of Reading conservation areas. Name refers to the building's history as it was opened by Charles Dickens in 1843. The front library room has been retained, but most of interior is now more akin to a club with table service but no real ale (keg beers e.g. Brixton Reliance Pale Ale). Extensive food menu including Asian-fusion dishes. Despite no real ale, the former in-house brewery equipment is still in situ, though not in use.

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Previous Names
Great Expectations
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
09/06/2024
Last surveyed
01/04/2023
Pub ID
REA/READIN0300
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
Closed
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 1:00am
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Disabled Access Disabled Access
At back of building. Seperate toilet.
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
5, 6
Nearby Station (800m)
Reading
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