Cow & Cask, Newbury

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, Loddon 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, rolls, pickled onions, crisps, nuts and pork scratchings may be 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.