Oh hello, what’s this – a revival of Quaffable Reading’s Whats On pages? That’s right – I suddenly have the time to write this again. Also, there are three bank holidays coming up soon, so there are lots of interesting events to look out for. If you have updates or want your event to be added, e-mail beer@quaffablereading.com
Taproom Events
Double-Barrelled Taproom
If you want Pizza to eat, there’s no doubt that Double-Barrelled is the place to go to this weekend, with 3 pizza vendors across 3 days. And why not try their new Margarita Gose, Three Day Vacation.
Thursday: 5pm – 10pm. Squizzel Quizzes Disney Quiz and Food by Cheesiest Pizza Co
Friday: 4pm – 10pm. Live Music from the Alexandra Grant Duo from 7:30pm. Food by Sarv’s Slice Pizzas
Saturday: 1pm – 10pm. Food by Anima e Cuore Pizzas
Sunday: 1pm -6:30pm
Elusive Taproom
www.elusivebrewing.com/tap-room
If you fancy a trip to Elusive to try out some of their new beers like Corvallis (a 7.4% Extra IPA collab with UnBarred) or Terra (a 4.7% continental pale ale brewed in collaboration with McColls. No, not the corner shop – the Bishop Aukland based brewery), you can book a table by calling 0118 9732153 or emailing beer@elusivebrewing.com.
Friday: noon-6pm
Saturday noon – 8pm
Loddon Tap Yard
Loddon have just moved to their summer opening hours, which means longer each day. You can book at table here if you want to be sure of getting a seat, but in general it’s not needed. There’s construction going on for a permanent kitchen in conjunction with Proper Takeout, and until then there’s other street food available at the weekends too.
If you’re a big fan of Loddon, you can also join a tasting evening and tap takeover at the Packhorse on Friday night. Tickets here.
Friday: 9am-10pm. Proper Takeout Fish and Chip Supper
Saturday: 10am-10pm. Food by Funky Pickle
Sunday: 10am-6pm. Food by Tacito
Tuesday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-7pm
Thursday 9am-7pm
Siren Tap Yard
Siren have launched an incredible 12 new beers this week, so get along to the taproom to try them out in cans. If you want to book a table, contact them here.
Friday: 10 am – 10 pm. Street food by Bombayish
Saturday noon – 10 pm. Street food by Wings ‘n’ Tingz
Sunday noon – 7 pm. Pizza by Siren
Tuesday 10 am – 9 pm. Pizza by Siren
Wednesday 10 am – 9 pm. Pizza by Siren. Quiz nigt from 7:30 pm.
Thursday 10 am – 9 pm. Pizza by Siren
And also, Siren are doing a special beer for the Are You Listening festival with 10p from each can going to Reading Mencap, so either buy AYL tickets, or go online and buy the beer.
The Haunt at Phantom
Head along to Phantom to check out their new beers – Bunk Bed Test Drive, a 4.5% fruity pale ale, and Baggage Claim, a 7.6% fruity IPA. Full disclosure – they gave me some Baggage Claim to try for free last weekend, and it was absolutely amazing.
10% of all Phantom beer sales this weekend will go to their charity of the month, Anxiety UK, so get along there to support a good cause.
Friday: 3 pm-10:30 pm. Pizza by Proper Takeout
Saturday 1 pm-10:30 pm. Food by You Bau
Sunday 1 pm-6 pm.
Pub events
Brewdog
www.brewdog.com/uk/brewdog-reading
Saturday – it’s the Brewdog AGM. Book your space here.
The Fox and Hounds
If you want to drink in the sunshine, the tent is down now at the Fox. If it rains, blame Kev for jinxing it.
The Greyfriar
Saturday and Sunday – The Greyfriar has paired up with the amazing Deadlocked Escape Rooms to run a free escape room challenge in the pub. No booking required
The Grumpy Goat
Sunday 5 pm – 7 pm. Live music from Martha Roper, Gareth James and Dan Tape
The Retreat
Sunday 3 pm – 5 pm. Low Key Sunday – live, but low key music
Upcoming events
A preview of some future events you’ll want to get tickets for before they all go.
Phantom Break-Fest
Phantom Brewery are doing unlimited breakfast and beer on Saturday 6th May. Tickets here.
Loddon Beer and Beard Festival
Visit the Opies Beard and Moustache Championship at Loddon on the 20th May. Tickets are £6.50 with all profits going to local charity Daisy’s Dream.
Park House Local Drinks Festival
The University are running a festival celebrating local wine, beer, cider, and gin producers. Come along and meet the people behind the drinks and have some food too. Tickets here.
Bracknell Ale & Cider Festival
Bracknell Ale & Cider festival is back again on the 28th May at Bracknell Rugby Club. Tickets at bracknellalefestival.co.uk.
Twyford Beer Festival
Twyford Beer Festival has been the go-to beer festival in past years with the sad absence of the Reading Beer Festival. It’s sure to be popular again this year, so get your tickets for 8th to 10th June here.
