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Lion, Newbury

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39 West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BD (View on Google Map)
(01635) 528468
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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.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Berkshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
17/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wadworth
Pub ID
BEW/090
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wadworth - 6X TasteMatch Prediction

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Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wadworth - 6X

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Lion, Newbury.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wadworth - Horizon TasteMatch Prediction

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Wadworth Horizon Pump Clip
Wadworth - Horizon Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times
Wadworth Horizon Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wadworth - Horizon

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Lion, Newbury.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Oakham (varies) , Rudgate - Ruby Mild , Tiny Rebel (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports & TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Tex-Mex dishes
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Tex-Mex dishes
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Patio at side
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz (Thursday)
Games Games
Darts, Shove ha'penny, Bar skittles
Smoking Smoking
Patio shelter
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p pint discount
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
Nearby Station (800m)
Newbury

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