Pubs in Reading
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O'Neill's
4 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DB
Refurbished in May 2017 with the original O'Neill's internal ambience stripped back and painted over, making way for a more contemporary interior (painted wood panelling, exposed brick, grey walls) though the original layout remains almost as it was. Now a tokenistic music theme, with live perfromances on the weekend. TV sports remain.
Oakford Social Club
53 Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1PZ
Modish venue near the train station. Several craft & foreign beers on tap in addition to cask. Live music every Sunday and two other evenings a week. Occasional beer and music festivals. Food served until 10pm. Dogs on a lead welcome; children OK until 6pm. Wheelchair access by side ramp - need someone to ask for the door to be opened. Can take a while to get served when busy.
Boundary
21-23 St. Marys Butts, Reading RG1 2LN
Refurbed, re-named and re-opened March 2016.
Pheasant
225 Southampton Street, Reading RG1 2RB
Two bar local's pub that was refurbished a few years ago, the left hand bar is the quiet bar. No real ale available, the closest thing you'll find is bottled Newcastle Brown.
Pitcher & Piano
18 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DB
Chain bar popular with shoppers and the evening crowd. Two real ales available from the Marstons range. Cocktail menu and various bottled beers also available. Food is served, including gluten-free and wheat-free options, with Sunday roasts also available in winter.
Piwnica
81 London Road, Reading RG1 5BY
Subterranean Polish bar and diner. No real ale.
Pond House
738 Oxford Rd, Reading RG30 1EH
Large roadside pub, refurbished in October 2016 and much improved from it. Pool and darts available.
Purple Turtle
9 Gun Street, Reading RG1 2JR
The pub celebrated its 25th year in 2015. The Purple Turtle is Reading's longest running independent pub. While many people will associate the pub with the trappings of noisy misspent youth, it underwent a major overhaul in 2013/14. Good selection of British and foreign bottled beers which usually includes gluten free. Note that all handpumps were removed in 2018 and cask ale is no longer available.
Queens Head
54 Christchurch Road, Reading RG2 7AZ
A delightful old building close to the University's Whiteknights campus, 50 yards from the Shinfield Road entrance. Has good a la carte pub food, with an emphasis on high quality but good value. Sells three real ales, often with a local slant. Local hotel guests and CAMRA members 7% discount. Also has loyalty discounts.
Retreat
8 St John's Street, Reading RG1 4EH
A well-loved back-street boozer with a traditional layout, refurbished in 2021. A wide selection of real ales is squeezed into the small bar. The landlord tends to concentrate on well-known regional brands; however, there is a good range of more eclectic choices available in bottles, as well as a number of ciders. The pub is locally renowned for regular live music and hosting community events. A popular quiz night is held every second Wednesday of the month. You can bring your own food.
Revolution
12-16 Station Road, Reading RG1 1JX
Late-opening circuit bar. No real ale. Serves food from 11am to 10pm every day except Sunday. Children welcome until 8pm. Areas or the whole of the venue can be booked. Happy Hour Monday to Friday, 12-9pm.
Roebuck
37 Auckland Road, Reading RG6 1NY
A true backstreet ‘local’; find the Roebuck's impressive façade a short walk from the Wokingham Road. The comfortable bar stretches right across the frontage while to the rear is a separate sporting area with pool, darts and gaming machines. All Freeview big games live on their many screens! There is also a pleasant patio area at the side. Parking at rear. Fields a darts and poll team. Food is served noon to 9pm Monday to Thursday and bar snacks noon to 11pm Friday to Sunday.