Live Sports — Pubs in Newbury
Discover live sports pubs in Newbury. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 16 live sports 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.
Bowler's Arms
Enborne Street, Newbury RG14 6TW
Overlooks the cricket ground of Falkland Cricket Club which is surrounded by trees and gives extended views to the west. Richard Hayman took over the pub in October 2013. Food includes toasted paninis at lunchtime, an interesting range of main meals and Sunday roasts. The old building was demolished and a new cricket pavilion building is the new home for the Bowler's Arms which reopened in 2021. Outside areas include front terrace and roof terrace (external stairs, to right of side entrance, to access).
Walkabout
42 Cheap Street, Newbury RG14 5BX
Pub reopened as Walkabout on 17 Mar 2018. Stonegate Pub Company purchased this pub from Wetherspoon and debranded it with reopening on 8 Sep 2017. Originally Lloyds No. 1 Bar opened July 2010. Large downstairs bar and smaller upstairs bar with internal balcony. No real ale available in December 2019 but staff advised 'hopefully back in 2020'.
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).
Gun
142 Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NE
Two-bar community pub near Newbury RFC and the site of the first Battle of Newbury, 1643. This excellent two-bar community pub has traded under its present name since 1761. The lounge bar has a partial wall containing a wood-burning stove, which separates it from a smaller dining area. The separate public bar offers darts, pool, TV and juke-box. There is a large car park, beer garden and outdoor covered area for smokers. After a while when no food was available, Indian Kitchen at The Gun Pub opened on 22 November 2016 for restaurant and takeaway food. Opening hours from December 2020 are 4-10pm daily for dining in and takeaway
Slug & Lettuce
1–3 Wharf Street, Newbury RG14 5AN
Entrance passageway with tiles on the walls leads to large high ceilinged room overlooking Kennet and Avon canal. Keg beers include BrewDog Punk IPA. Separate bar in front room with a 'Cocktails' neon sign on the wall. When the Slug and Lettuce first opened there were two chrome handpumps at the end of the bar but these were removed in early 2018.
Lamb
5 Enborne Rd, Newbury RG14 6AG
Three separate bar areas. Situated within easy walking distance of the town centre.
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.
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.
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.
Old Waggon & Horses
26 Market Place, Newbury RG14 5AG
On the northern end of the market place. Three steps lead up to the doorway. flanked by large windows. Pool table. Jukebox. Several TVs for sports channels (may be showing different events and sound may be turned off except for major fixtures). The pub is connected to the Canal Bar behind with access from a door towards the rear of the main bar leading to a stairway. Opening hours, beer range and pricing subject to change. Advised cask ale (Wadworth 6X) available from 7 August 2020.
Plough on the Green
The Folly, Newbury RG14 7HY
Traditional pub with several different seating areas inside. Near Newbury Racecourse. The pub has an attractive sheltered garden with shrubs and fruit trees. It is worth looking at the photos of the pub, found mainly on the walls of the original pub building, showing how it has changed since the 1960’s. Copies of the various original documents that can help chart the early life of the pub are also on display. From the historic photos, it can be seen that the pub has been owned by Simonds, Courage and Eldridge Pope prior to Marston’s ownership. There are special food offers on different days of the week: Monday - grill night; Wednesday - curry night; Friday - Fish & Chips; Sunday - roast lunch. There is also a meat raffle and quiz night on Sundays. Recently refurbished (March 2017).
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.
Swan
London Road, Newbury RG14 2DA
A pub in the Sizzling Pubs chain. Near Newbury Marina and Kennet & Avon canal for towpath walks.
Cock Inn
108 Shaw Road, Newbury RG14 1HR
A community pub north of Newbury town centre, north east of the Robin Hood roundabout. Pub reopened on 14 September 2019 under new management. New owners have improved the garden.