Live Music — Pubs in Newbury
Discover live music pubs in Newbury. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 12 live music pubs in Newbury
Cross Keys
8 London Road, Newbury RG14 1JX
Reopened after refurbishment in October 2020. The bar now has a gothic feel featuring a tropical fish tank and there is a touch of street in the food servery with a large menu on the wall. The bare walls feature original artworks. The menu is centred around the grill. The cask ale range may change / expand. Several lagers are available.
Document House
7-9 Wharf Street, Newbury RG14 5AN
Real ale introduced in May 2018. Describes itself as Bar / Kitchen / Gin House / Late Lounge. Live music on Friday nights from 10pm.
Dolphin
113 Bartholomew St, Newbury RG14 5DT
Reopened 8 May 2018 by Buff and Bear Saloons after previous closure on 30 April 2017. The pub has been remodelled into several different areas including 'Bartholomew Bar' with paved surface and main bar with sloping wooden floor and varying ceiling levels. Other rooms included 'The Fish Tank'. The garden area includes three beach huts with seating and tables inside. Four handpumps with one used for Black Rat cider. 'Cellar' with casks / kegs and pipework is visible through windows to street. Accessible from street and from rear (council managed car park).
Catherine Wheel
35 Cheap Street, Newbury RG14 5DB
Since its refurbishment in 2014 this town centre pub has become increasingly popular. There are six handpumps on the main bar and over 100 UK and international bottled beers available. A covered courtyard houses the 'Gin Yard'. Many ciders are available and the pub is a multiple winner of the local CAMRA branch's cider pub of the year award. The menu is based around Pieminister pies.
Lion
39 West Street, Newbury RG14 1BD
A Wadworth Brewery pub since its 1988 rebuild after a campaign to preserve the site as a pub by the local CAMRA branch. Welcoming backstreet community pub. Island bar with cellar beneath. Framed historic photographs hang on the walls of the pub. Popular pub quiz on Thursdays (8.30pm). Occasional live music events. Father and son team (Kevin & Sam) took over the pub in October 2019. Internal redecoration and the floorboards were sanded / sealed before the pub reopened on 20/10/2019. Up to eight cask ales including a range of guest ales and one cask cider can be served. In 2021 a large gazebo will be erected in the outside area which used to include a smokers shelter. Outside bench sets for seating will include some designated as Non Smoking and one near the entrance designated and adapted for a wheelchair user. The side entrance to the pub provides wheelchair access via a ramp. The pub kitchen has been renewed and Mexican dishes will be served.
Lock, Stock & Barrel
104 Northbrook Street, Newbury RG14 1AA
Popular and welcoming canalside pub, close to the town bridge and local amenities. It has fine views of the locks and nearby St Nicolas Church. Food is served all day until 9pm (8pm Sun). The L-shaped open-plan interior is stylish and comfortably furnished. A roof terrace and plenty of outside seating provide the perfect setting for a fine day. Beers are selected from the Fuller’s range including Gales and Dark Star. Traditional pub food is freshly cooked to order by the chef - available from noon to 9pm (8pm Sun). There is regular live music and families are welcome until 9pm. Dog biscuits and blankets are provided.
Monument
57 Northbrook Street, Newbury RG14 1AN
An interesting collecion of framed old brewery photos and publicity material is displayed inside. Regular music events including Open Mic nights. Pub is popular with all age groups. Pub refurbished September 2018
Nag's Head
91 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5DY
The Nag's Head, just like is says on the pub sign, is predominantly a horse racing pub with racing always on one big screen, and if not racing, there will be sport. It's compact, very welcoming, and full of banter of the sort it’s all too easily get dragged into over a pint. Reopened on 15 February 2019 after brief closure for cleaning and painting. The pool table is now at the rear of the main bar. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays. Closing time is flexible and may be earlier than 11pm.
Newbury
137 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5HB
Launched in 2012 this town cente gastro-pub has enjoyed great success. Renowned for its food it also welcomes drinkers to its comfortable bar areas and, in all weathers, to its "hidden" roof terrace. Real ale is not available in the upstairs bar so buy your pint before climbing the narrow back stairs. Local ales from West Berkshire brewery. Sunday roast includes overnight roast beef with all the trimmings. Independently run and owned. NB Closed Mondays & Tuesdays from 16/3/2020.
Old London Apprentice
2 Hambridge Road, Newbury RG14 5SS
Near Newbury racecourse. The multi-room community pub has a long front bar and a back bar with a games area (pool and darts). The OLA is run by Ken and Caroline who have been tenants at the pub since October 2014. Bingo night on Thursdays. One of three pubs awarded 'Outstanding Community Pub' award by West Berkshire CAMRA in 2018. Breakfast served from 9.30am on racedays. Rear garden with shelter and tables. Front and side decking with seating. Additional outdoor drinking space created by closing front car park and adding benches and tables. When possible, one of the changing beers is chosen to support a local brewery.
Royal British Legion
Pelican Lane, Newbury RG14 1NP
Membership open to all. Non-members may visit the pub on a trial basis. Quiz on Sunday evenings. Darts and Snooker leagues. Live music in bar on Friday evenings.
Starting Gate
75 Brummell Road, Newbury RG14 1SG
A large friendly community pub with pool and darts and a lounge area often used for functions and parties. A wide menu including themed nights eg Wednesday - Burger Night, Friday - Fish Night. Roast meals available on Sundays. There is an outdoor seating area and a car park. Refurbished March 2017 and change to a managed house. Music playing and several TV screens. Colin & Lisa took over on 18 November 2019.