Pubs in Reading
Discover the best pubs and bars in Reading. Browse opening hours, menus, events, and more.
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Hop Leaf
163-165 Southampton Street, Reading RG1 2QZ
Re-opened 20/08/21 after a refurb and a long period of closure.
Hope Tap
99-105 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EP
The site of this pub was once occupied by the Hope Brewery which had its own pub - The Hope Tap. It is now a town centre Wetherspoons, decorated in their traditional style with the usual trappings. Its proximity to an adjacent live music venue means that it can be especially crowded on occasion in the evening.
Castle Tap
120 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RJ
Alongside its changing selection of real ales and ciders, the Castle Tap boasts an excellent range of bottled and canned beers. While offering a warm welcome to visiting real ale aficionados and craft beer fans, it maintains a friendly local atmosphere. Frequent live music and other events are well worth checking out. And for those feeling peckish, cheeseboards are available. The back room can be booked for functions.
Bar Iguana
11 St Mary's Butts, Reading RG1 2LN
Late-opening alternative music/club venue. No real ale but some decent bottled beers.
Jolly Anglers
314-316 Kennet Side, Reading RG1 3EA
Re-opened in Spring 2019 following a refurbishment, The Jolly Anglers is a friendly freehouse situated on the side of the Kennet & Avon canal, close to the junction with the River Thames. The owners have installed a Spanish poolside feel in the rear garden. The pool isn't available for punters though - just paying guests in the accommodation! Note winter opening hours - 4pm onwards Mon-Weds, 2pm onwards Thurs-Fri, Midday Sat-Sun
Lyndhurst
88 Queens Road, Reading RG1 4DG
Family run bar & kitchen, the Lyndhurst maintains its presence as a smart town pub with with good range of real ale with many locally-sourced. Fresh seasonal food with menus changing monthly. Music & beer festivalin Easter.
Malmaison
Station Road, Reading RG1 1JX
Upmarket hotel bar specialising in cocktails and spirits. No real ale. Keg beers including Brewdog served in 1/2 and 2/3 pint measures and also in bottles. The bar operates independently of the hotel and restaurant, with bar food available from all menus. Low lighting levels throughout with background music noticeably louder in the evenings.
High Spirits
Unit 5, The Walk (Kings Walk), Reading RG1 2HG
Cocktail Bar that has gone under a variety of monickers over the last few years. The latest is 'High Spirits'.
Moderation
213 Caversham Road, Reading RG1 8BB
A smart pub popular with local residents and office workers. Decor in the airy interior is a fusion of east meets west, with comfy sofas and wooden tables. Large decked garden and smoking area to the rear, plus roadside tables at the front. Food is a mixture of English and Thai cuisines, with regular offers like steak night, or two-for-one on main courses on Mondays. Pub quiz on Sunday nights starting at 8.30pm.
Monks Retreat
163 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1HE
Formerly a Wetherspoons, this pub has had a sympathetic refurbishment with a strong emphasis on televised sport and artwork related to the history of Reading. Located opposite the old red-brick town hall, the name of the pub recalls the Franciscan friars who came to Reading in the 12th century and inhabited the friary where Greyfriars church is now situated.
Nags Head
5 Russell Street, Reading RG1 7XD
With the wide range of real ales, real cider and perry always has on offer, visitors can be sure to find something to their tastes here. There is also a craft beer wall, with vessel and dispense type clearly indicated on the adjacent blackboard. A selection of board games are available for those wanting to while away a few sociable hours. The pub gets very busy on Reading FC match days. Dedication to quality has seen them regularly make an impact in the CAMRA national Pub of the Year competition.
White Eagle
344A Oxford Road, Reading RG30 1AQ
Large pub on Oxford Road run by Poles, hence the name. No real ale but a wide array of Polish bottled beers at reasonable prices. Regular darts and pool nights. Polish food is available. The jukebox is well-used and is turned up loud - expect singalongs at random times of the day!