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(Pub, Key). Published on 25-10-2017

Monks Retreat, Reading

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163 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE (View on Google Map)
(0118) 907 6371
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ormerly a Wetherspoons, this pub has had a sympathetic refurbishment with a strong emphasis on televised sport and artwork related to the history of Reading. Plenty of real cider available. Located opposite the old red-brick town hall,the name of the pub, and the street it is in, recall the Franciscan monks who came to Reading in the 13th century and inhabited the Abbey nearby. CAMRA vouchers accepted. Disabled toilet on entrance level.

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Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
07/09/2024
Last surveyed
07/09/2024
Pub ID
REA/READIN0520
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - Midnight
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet on entrance level
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
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Accepts the 50p voucher only for their standard offers - London Pride, Landlord, Doombar and Tribute
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
Reading
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