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The Horse and Groom
The Street,
Mortimer,
Berkshire,
RG7 3 RD
Tel: 0118 933 2813
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Located in the West Berkshire village of Mortimer Common, The Horse and Groom is a handsome Victorian pub that has recently undergone major refurbishment, transforming it into a very stylish pub with modern décor and a very friendly atmosphere. The selection and standard of the food is excellent; classic pub fare rubs shoulders on the menu with more out of the ordinary dishes; there is also an extensive wine list and an ever-changing range of well-kept cask ales. One of e-travelguide’s favourite pubs; please see the Horse and Groom website for further details.
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The Bull
Stanford Dingley,
Berkshire,
RG7 6LS
Tel: 0118 9744409
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Stanford Dingley is a charming little village in West Berkshire, and at its heart is The Bull – a characterful inn dating back in parts to the 15 th Century. The old taproom features part of the original wattle and daub wall, as well as low beams and log fires in winter. The Bull has been extended, with one room adorned with motor-racing memorabilia and a restaurant area; both are pleasant settings in which to enjoy the home cooked food. The Bull offers accommodation, and hosts classic car events during the summer months. It is also an outlet for the West Berkshire Brewery.
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The Four Points Inn
Haw Lane,
Aldworth,
Berkshire,
RG8 9RL
Tel: 01635 578367
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The Four Points Inn stands at the crossroads of the Streatley-Newbury and Compton-Pangbourne roads in Aldworth, close to the Ridgeway in North Berkshire. It is a characterful thatched pub, with a friendly atmosphere and a fine selection of cask ales from local and national breweries. The Four Points Inn also serves a good range of home cooked food, and features a pleasant beer garden.
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The Horns
Crazies Hill,
Berkshire,
RG10 8LY
Tel: 0118 9401416
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The Horns is an attractive little pub, dating in parts to the 15 th Century, in the affluent Berkshire village of Crazies Hill, a few miles to the north east of Reading. It is a popular pub, particularly with walkers, and serves a good range of home cooked food as well as Brakspear’s ales. The bar area has sporting memorabilia on the walls, and there is also a converted 200 year-old barn.
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The Bell Inn
Aldworth,
Berkshire,
RG8 9SE
Tel: 01635 578272
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Another pub in the village of Aldworth, The Bell Inn is an enormously popular pub whose reputation has grown steadily over the years, thanks to the landlord’s refusal to conform with modern trends and fads. The Bell Inn retains its original character, and offers a diverse selection of cask ales, many of which are from local breweries. The menu is rather more sparse, although sandwiches are offered, and may be enjoyed in the flagstone-floored bar or the beautiful garden.
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The Elm Tree
Beech Hill,
Berkshire,
RG7 2AZ
Tel: 0118 988 3505
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The Elm Tree is a pleasant village pub-cum-restaurant in Beech Hill, to the south of Reading in Berkshire. The views of farmers’ fields may be enjoyed from the conservatory or the distinctly Mediterranean patio garden. The Elm Tree serves a good selection of meals, and keeps several cask ales on tap at any time. Food is served in the conservatory; the bar area features an intriguing array of clocks.
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The Pot Kiln
Frilsham,
Berkshire,
RG18 0XX
Tel: 01635 201366
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The Pot Kiln is a delightful brick-built pub near the site of an old brickworks in Frilsham, a secluded village in West Berkshire. It looks out onto rolling hills and woodland, and is popular with walkers, cyclists and people out for the day in the countryside. The Pot Kiln has earned a strong reputation for the quality of its food, and the West Berkshire Ales – brewed on site – are kept to a very high standard.
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Hobgoblin
Broad Street,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG1 2BH
Tel: 0118 950 8119
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Reading has a reasonable selection of good pubs, but the pick of the bunch for real ale enthusiasts is the Hobgoblin on Broad Street. Typical of the Hobgoblin brand, the interior is slightly spit-and-sawdust, and there is an astonishing array of cask ales and ciders on offer.
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The Palmer Arms
Village Road,
Dorney,
Berkshire,
SL4 6QW
Tel: 01628 666612
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The Palmer Arms is an attractive little pub in the peaceful Berkshire village of Dorney. It dates in parts to the 15 th Century, and possesses great charm and character. Cask ales are available, and the menu offered is a real departure from standard pub grub, with a splendid array of cuisine served in the restaurant area.
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The Dundas Arms
Station Road,
Kintbury,
Berkshire,
RG17 9UT
Tel: 01488 658263
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The Dundas Arms enjoys a picturesque setting on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal, in Kintbury, West Berkshire. Dating from the 18 th Century, this is a traditional pub in every sense, and has been run by the same family for decades. There is a good selection of real ales available, many from local breweries, and hearty meals are served in the rather stylish restaurant. The outdoor seated area is extremely pleasant during the summer months.
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