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Mobyduck
09-10-2012, 19:57
Aimed this one at Quinno as the pub in question, The Royal (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1579/) is just around the corner from him.Probably be in Reading for a crawl with a couple of mates at the end of this month ,probably Fri 26th. Heard from someone today(not a real ale drinker ), that the Royal is going down the real ale route, anyone tried it, is it worth adding to the agenda?Will be going to the Nag's (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1691/) so could pop in and have a look anyway ,but dont want to waste valuable drinking time on a tight schedule if anybody knows any different. :cheers:

Quinno
09-10-2012, 20:11
As of yesterday, no real ale. They are not set up to sell it as the pub has been keg only for thirty-odd years. The sign outside says it sells it and the local CAMRA branch are keeping an eye on it.

I could meet up with you for a couple if you like. Certainly Nags is minutes from my gaff. What pubs are on your longlist?

Mobyduck
09-10-2012, 21:14
As of yesterday, no real ale. They are not set up to sell it as the pub has been keg only for thirty-odd years. The sign outside says it sells it and the local CAMRA branch are keeping an eye on it.

I could meet up with you for a couple if you like. Certainly Nags is minutes from my gaff. What pubs are on your longlist?

It would be good for a meet , the dates not set in stone yet and it will be afternoon /early evening,to fit in with buses from and to Hartley Wintney,I think the last one out of Reading is around-6.30-7.00 ish.

The pubs still to be agreed but my choice and likely in this order,
The Hop Leaf (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1664/),near to opening time,12.00,we can get off the bus in Southampton Street.
The Retreat (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1728/),before it closes or changes hands?
The Ale House (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1661/),
Then The Nags Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1691/),hard to say what time at this point but I guess around 4.00 ish, depends on the delay in the Retreat.
After that ,time permitting a nice little triangle of The Sweeney and Todd (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/61601/),Zero Degrees, (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55743/),and of course The Allied Arms (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/1574/).
It would be good to meet up if our timing's permit and suit, I could always stay on later and catch a train home ,despite the 2 mile walk in the pitch black and mud the other end :eek:, another factor may be the planned previous days visit to this (http://www.legothique.co.uk/Beer_Festival.html).:eek::eek: Anyway will let you know what's happening when plans are firmed up. :cheers:

Quinno
10-10-2012, 14:46
On further checking I'd be unlikely to get the 26th off work but keep me updated anyway :)

Mobyduck
10-10-2012, 21:58
On further checking I'd be unlikely to get the 26th off work but keep me updated anyway :)
will do.