The Alehouse, Reading

The Hobgoblin closes on 31/3/12 and reopens on 3/4/12 under the new name of the Alehouse,it will be just the same as before apart from a lick of paint and new name. It is with out doubt the best pub in central Reading,eight ales available plus several real ciders and perrys, a must visit pub .

When does it change it's name?

This pub is a must for Real Ale fans as the beer mats are everywhere and decorate this pub in a warm and comfortable manner, the seats are mostly hidden away but mean getting a private conversation is fairly easy. I look forward to seeing what it shall be like as the Alehouse.

This has to be a must do pub if you are into good beer and are visiting Reading. Its amazing that this small and fairly unique pub has survived from being converted into a retail outlet considering its right in the shopping area of reading and right opposite the Oracle shopping centre. This long time favourite of ours has a small main bar and drinking area with even smaller booths / snugs towards the rear of the pub on the way to the 'outdoor' toilets although the outdoor bit is mostly covered over with plastic corrugated sheeting. Virtually all the walls and ceilings are covered with pump clips form the ales served here over the years. A good range of mainly local ales are available with normally a mild and a dark ale being available along with various ciders. Note that this is a mobile exclusion zone so make sure the ringtone is on silent unlike the first time I had a mobile phone on me and it started ringing as I walked into the pub!