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Rose & Thistle, Reading

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Opens Thu at 12:30pm
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Operator: Hive (Greene King)
43 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL (View on Google Map)
(0118) 957 3851
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The Rose and Thistle is a large local traditional pub that caters for all, serving favourite pub classics. Live sporting events (mostly football) are shown regularly on the many televisions around the bar area but should you wish to avoid them there is ample seating outside at the front and in a large beer garden to the rear. Offers on real ale are 50% off on Monday and from 6pm on Sunday.

(The Rose & Thistle is a Greene King Pub Partners franchise concept, Hive Pubs, a branded community pub model. Greene King Pub Partners sets up the pub and takes liability for the property and pays all running costs including stock and supplies, marketing, training and ongoing support).

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
19/01/2025
Last surveyed
09/01/2025
Leasehold owner
Hive (GK)
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
REA/READIN0790
Asset of Community Value
Monday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
12:30pm - Midnight
Saturday
12:30pm - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
Monday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (SIBA list.) and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Rose & Thistle, Reading.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Rose & Thistle, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT, Sky & Amazon
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Once a month, normally last Friday.
Garden Garden
Large back garden. Also seating at front.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet. Access to rear garden via side entrance on request.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night every Wednesday from 7pm, booking advisable
Games Games
Darts, pool and board games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Reading Buses: 15, 16, 17, 33
Nearby Station (250m)
Reading West
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU7034973217

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