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Monks Retreat, Reading

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Opens at 9:00am
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163 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE (View on Google Map)
(0118) 907 6371
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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. Plenty of real cider available. Located opposite the old red-brick town hall,the name of the pub, and the street it is in, recall the Franciscan monks who came to Reading in the 13th century and inhabited the Abbey nearby. Disabled toilet on entrance level.

Information for this venue is provided by the Reading & Mid-Berks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
REA/READIN0520
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - Midnight
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Monks Retreat, Reading.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Monks Retreat, Reading.

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

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at Monks Retreat, Reading.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Monks Retreat, Reading.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports, TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Disabled toilet on entrance level
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Accepts the 50p voucher only for their standard offers - London Pride, Landlord, Doombar and Tribute
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
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