When lockdown or tier restrictions prevented pubs welcoming diners into their premises, some have offered takeaway meals as a way to keep their staff employed and provide a service to the community.
Some pubs have offered a daily takeaway service while others offer takeaway meals at the weekend only, depending on their circumstances.
There is usually a requirement to order meals in advance for a specified collection time in order to ensure that the pub has enough ingredients and can space out customers’ arrival times.
Some pubs also offer a local delivery service which may involve an additional charge or minimum order value. Delivery of beer and cider may also be available.
Obviously, support from members of the public by ordering takeaway meals, advising their friends or mentions on social media etc will assist the pubs offering this service and help them to stay open. #PullingTogether
In February 2020 the list of pubs in the West Berkshire CAMRA area offering takeaway meals includes:
Bagnor – Blackbird (Friday – Sunday)
Beenham – Six Bells (Friday & Sunday)
Chaddleworth – Ibex Inn (Daily)
Compton – Foinavon (Tuesday – Saturday)
Eastbury – Plough (Wednesday – Sunday)
East Garston – Queens Arms (Friday & Saturday evening)
East Ilsley – Crown & Horns (Tuesday – Sunday)
Great Shefford – The Great Shefford (Thursday – Sunday)
Hampstead Norreys – White Hart (Wednesday – Sunday)
Hermitage – Fox Inn (Wednesday – Sunday)
Hungerford – Downgate (Thursday – Sunday), John O’Gaunt Inn (Thursday – Sunday, order on 01488 683535)
Kintbury – Blue Ball (Friday & Saturday evening), Dundas Arms (Friday & Saturday evening + Sunday breakfast)
Midgham – Coach & Horses (Friday – Sunday)
Newbury – Catherine Wheel (Delivery only, Wednesday – Sunday, via Deliveroo), Document House (Friday – Sunday), Gun, Wash Common (Tuesday – Sunday), Spare Wheel (Thursday – Sunday + deliveries via Deliveroo), Woodpecker, Wash Water (Sunday lunchtime)
Peasemore – Fox (Friday – Sunday)
Stanford Dingley – Old Boot Inn (Fridays)
Upper Bucklebury – Cottage Inn (Thursday – Saturday)
West Ilsley – Harrow (Tuesday – Sunday)
Woolhampton – Angel (Daily, order on 01189 713827)
Yattendon – West Berkshire Brewery Taproom & Kitchen (Thursday – Sunday)
Please advise editor@westberkscamra.org.uk if any changes are needed to this list.