Pubs in Newbury
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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.
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.
King Charles Tavern
54 Cheap Street, Newbury RG14 5BX
The KC is a comfortable pub that is over 100 years old, and was a former Branch pub of the year. For the current owners the condition of the eight real ales on offer is very important, and it can be purchased in thirds for sampling. There are comprehensive Gin and Wine menus, and Ciders, Lagers and Guinness are available. Locally sourced fresh home made food is served Tuesday - Saturday, with Sunday lunch being a speciality. There are three seating areas around the central serving bar, and the cellar is directly below. The front rooms have open fires and a mixture of sofas, chairs and bar stools. Fresh flowers are a feature as well as daily papers, and there is an old large map of Newbury displayed on the ceiling. The train station is just 3 mins walk around the corner, and the town centre 3 mins in the other direction.
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.
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.
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).