Pubs in Newbury

Elephant at the Market

8 Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD

Large bar area with a variety of seating options. Food includes steaks cooked in a Josper charcoal oven and pizzas cooked in a wood fired oven. 14 boutique style bedrooms. Coffees and Cocktails also available from the bar. Patio garden area at rear includes a converted shipping container with seating that can be hired for private events.

Racecourse

The Racecourse, Newbury RG14 7NZ

Red House

12 Hampton Road, Newbury RG14 6DB

A community pub situated away from the shopping centre in an old part of the town known as 'The City'. Closed lunchtimes except Sundays. On special occasions, Saturday closing time is extended until 1am. [Used to have West Berkshire Brewery Good Old Boy and guest ale on handpump. Visits on 23/3/19 and 27/4/19 identified that real ale no longer available.]

Toby Carvery

110 London Road, Newbury RG14 2AJ

The Toby Carvery is still known locally as the Robin Hood and lies near the Robin Hood roundabout on the A4 through Newbury.

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.

Globe

148 Bartholomew St, Newbury RG14 5HB

Reopened 28 May 2019 after an extensive refurbishment by Star Pubs & Bars. After a while as the Snooty Fox which closed on 28 January 2018, it's name is now based on the original name of the Globe Inn. Inside, the extensive refurbishment by Heineken’s Star pubs & bars, features a ground level cafe style area that can open up onto Bartholomew Street. This front area has a hard floor and a high ceiling giving extra natural light from the first floor windows. Greenery and the spoked light fitting break up the tall space. A ramp from the main entrance, on the right, leads up to the central bar area with high tables. Uneven renovated floorboards lead through to the rear, furnished with sofas and low tables. Framed photos decorate the grey painted walls here with books and games available from a shelf. The front of the old bar counter now features black and white tile patterns. Handpumps supply up to four cask ales. There are beers from Beavertown and Brixton breweries in the keg and canned ranges. 'The Garden' is the name for the extra space in the shopping centre adjoining the pub and this extra area is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No table bookings are taken.

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.

Hare & Hounds

Bath Road, Newbury RG14 1QY

Coaching inn established for over 250 years. Under Grosvenor Pubs & Inns ownership since 2020. The hotel admits non-residents to the bar. 'The Barn' venue adjacent to the hotel is used as a restaurant and for wedding receptions etc. Last food orders by 8.45pm.

Cow & Cask

1 Inches Yard, Market Street, Newbury RG14 5DP

Berkshire's first micropub opened on 14 November 2014. It is situated near West Berkshire Council offices in Market Street and set back from the main road. Space for 6 casks on custom made stillage. Beers are sourced from local breweries like Andwell, Downton, Ramsbury, Triple fff, Wild Weather, Longdog and Indigenous. Between two and four beers are usually available. Real ciders on draught often includes a local one from Tutts Clump Cider. Drinks available are shown on a large blackboard. Furniture includes two tables, a long pew, wooden chairs and high stools. Windows on two sides give plenty of natural light. There are several council run car parks nearby. Pork pies, pickled eggs, pickled onios, crisps, nuts and pork scratchings are available. Landlord Ian Batho was previously at the Woodpecker, Wash Water. Casks are cooled by cold water flowing through tubes between the cask and insulated jacket. 20p / pint CAMRA discount. Newspaper on Saturdays.

Two Watermills

Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RH

Large, new build pub/restaurant which opened in 2015, specialising in rotisserie chicken meals and serving a selection of cask ales from various breweries owned by Marston's. On the southern outskirts of Newbury, the pub is located on the road leading to Newbury College from Monks Lane. Family friendly with an outside play area for children.