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The Alehouse, Reading
Reading
RG1 2BH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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john mcgraw left this review about The Hobgoblin
Very small single bar pub selling about 8 real ales, some local and some from far and wide. The only problem with the place is the barman who was on duty at the time and gave the impression that he did not want to be there. Other than that a great little place with great real ales.
On 20th August 2009
- rating: 8
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Clive Thompson left this review about The Hobgoblin
Has the feel of a grotto about it with the whole place festooned with pump clips and other advertisements. A small front bar with alcoves and cubby holes further back. Good selection of beer that I imagine turns over quickly. It is quite expensive, about 30p more than other pubs in Reading serving same beers. Definitely a place to put on a Reading crawl, provided there's not too many of you.
On 2nd February 2009
- rating: 8
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train man left this review about The Alehouse
Another enjoyable visit on Sat. I've already done a review so here's just a list of what was on offer on handpump: West Berkshire's Maggs Mild, Leaning Lord, Mr Chubbs, also Coastal Angelina, Hereford Spinning Dog, Cotswold Olde English Rose, Little Valley Gustibus, Marlow Rebellion Mutiny, Westons Perry. Worth a visit? I think so.
27 September 2007
Managed to squeeze in few halves at The Hobgoblin after an afternoon at the Nag's Head, and glad I did. Attached praise persuaded me it wasn't one of the awful Wychwood creations such as the one nr Brixton and, although it must have a Wych history (see the ugly goblinesque caricature behind the bar, no not the barmaid – she was lovely), it was fortunately a different concern altogether. Things are a bit hazy but I believe there were 8 handpumps, happily all unusual suspects, and those I tried were all good.
Away from the bar the pub itself is a little maze of nooks & crannies, some so small that the addition of a curtain here & there might make you think you were in a walk-thru confessional. Come, cleanse your soul, & have a good few beers whilst you're at it!
On 3rd December 2007
- no rating submitted
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