The Hobgoblin, Reading - pub details
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Address: 2 Broad St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2BH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 367)
Reading (0.3 miles), Reading West (0.9 miles), Earley (2.7 miles)
Chain: Hobgoblin
Pub facilities/features:
- Fruit machines
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 191 users)
> Local guides: Reading pub guide, Berkshire pub guide
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user reviews of the Hobgoblin, Reading
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| This is a fantastic little pub. I visited it last weekend and was really taken back by how nice it was. I didn't realise the pub had so many little alcoves perfect for sitting in while you have a chat with your friands. Anyone who loves a proper pub with proper beer will love it! I Will be visiting again soon! palinlover - 23 Jun 2009 17:48 |
| Visited just as it opened 11:00. Great range of beers which included 3 milds (mild in May). I had the Marlow's Rebellion Mild which was excellent. Still just as inviting as ever, with a ceiling covered in the 5900 beer mats showing the beers served over recent years and lots of little alcoves. steve2000 - 24 May 2009 11:15 |
| The manager that runs it is doing a good job in difficult circumstances. The pub-co that owns it know full well that it's the only decent pub in the whole chain, and that the chain would probably collapse if it weren't for this pub propping it up, yet they insist on making life difficult for the manager. One such example is the impeccable timing of of the cellar refit - right before the busiest time of year! It seems that the pub-co (like all pub cos) is run by a group of blithering idiots. Having said that - still very good. Service is fast and friendly, except when the tall bloke with dreds is working, who's as rude as f**k. mericet - 22 Apr 2009 13:13 |
| Tried the Brick Kiln Bitter, in from Frilsham's Pot Kiln. Was a nice drop. Cellar was being refurbished, so beer was drawn right next to the bar. Visit brought back memories! TheHofBear - 16 Apr 2009 13:44 |
| I have to agree that this pub is sadly going down hill. The bar staff are not that friendly and have a take it or leave it attitude, and seem to treat customers as an annoyance. The beer is still good quality, although the trend seems to be for heavy and dark beers and at over £3 is more expensive than London. There are better places to go where you're made more welcome with similiar quality of ale. It's sad this pub has changed for the worse. Come on, get your act together. Statto - 10 Apr 2009 11:44 |
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