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Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery, Reading

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Opens Wed at 5:00pm
33 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS (View on Google Map)
(0118) 950 3925
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Formerly the Great Expectations, reopened in December 2022 as Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery after major interior designer revamp with tag line "Eat Drink Stay" Retains its impressive Victorian Roman-style frontage as it is in one of Reading conservation areas. Name refers to the building's history as it was opened by Charles Dickens in 1843. The front library room has been retained, but most of interior is now more akin to a club with table service but no real ale (keg beers e.g. Brixton Reliance Pale Ale). Extensive food menu including Asian-fusion dishes. Despite no real ale, the former in-house brewery equipment is still in situ, though not in use.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Great Expectations
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Dominion Hospitality (Relaxinnz)
Pub ID
REA/READIN0300
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
At back of building. Seperate toilet.
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
5, 6
Nearby Station (800m)
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