Local Pub News

  • King Charles Tavern, Newbury

    Elliot Chipperfield is the new General Manager at the King Charles Tavern in Cheap Street, Newbury.

  • The Bowler’s Arms, Wash Common, Newbury

    The Bowler’s Arms relocated to the spacious new Falkland CC pavilion and reopened on 19 July 2021. Open daily for meals and drinks.

  • Pubs adding Tipi tents etc.

    The Old Boot Inn, The Craven Arms, The John O’Gaunt and the Woodpecker are among pubs that have added Tipi tents or marquees to provide extra covered outdoor seating areas.

  • Work from the pub!

    The Newbury is the first pub in West Berkshire to offer a daily ‘package deal’ for people wanting to work from the pub.

  • Dining offers at pubs

    Dining offers at pubs

    Many dining pubs participated in the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme during August 2020. Some pubs are continuing special dining offers from September 2020. The list below is not a full list and some offers may no longer apply so the advice is to check and book with the pub in advance. Click…

  • Castle Inn, Cold Ash

    Nathan and Kirsty Wilson-Bridges reopened the Castle Inn, Cold Ash on 9 August 2019. On a recent Cask Marque accreditation visit, the pub scored 100% to gain a plaque and certificate.

  • End of an era at the Castle Inn, Cold Ash

    After almost 30 years, Nick and Maggie Hex leave the Castle Inn, Cold Ash on 6 August 2019.

  • A summer of fun planned by the Craven Arms

    The Craven Arms nestled in the small village of Enborne will be organising a number of events this summer to help celebrate CAMRA’s Summer of Pub campaign.