The Starting Gate, Newbury

The Starting Gate is a large pub with a central serving counter that has a few high tables dotted around it. It was busy during my recent Tuesday evening visit with most of the action happening around the two pool tables in the front right corner, I think it was pool league night. There’s also a dartboard and televisions throughout were airing muted snooker via BBC and football via Sky Sports. The serving counter extends into a function room at the rear that can be separated from the main bar area used sliding doors. Premium and mainstream keg were available and both the hand pumps were badged with TT Landlord.