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Shinfield Arms
(formerly Black Boy)
Shinfield Road (M4 overpass)
Shinfield
RG2 9BP
Social Links
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Visit Shinfield Arms on Facebook
Follow @pub_blackboy on Twitter
Opening Times
Monday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Tuesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Wednesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Thursday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Friday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Saturday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Sunday | Midday - 10.30 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 10 Mon - Sat
12 - 9.30 Sun
Owner
Greene King
About the Pub
A landmark in southern Reading for over 500 years. The pub boasts an important piece of British history; it was built around an ancient wisteria tree which is located to the rear of the pub and the tree is believed to be the oldest wisteria in the country. The pub has an excellent outside seating space for drinking and al fresco dining.
Historic Interest
Built around an ancient wisteria tree which is located to the rear of the pub and the tree is believed to be the oldest wisteria in the country.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Greene King Black Boy Crafted Bitter
- Greene King IPA
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 2 changing beers.
From Greene King list.
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Disabled Access
All areas - includes toilets.
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Outside seating and booths. Fire pit. New covered area to part of garden.
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Parking
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Dog Friendly
Garden only.
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Family Friendly
Children's menu & colouring stuff.
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Newspapers
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Real Fire
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Restaurant Area
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Shinfield Arms
Shinfield Road (M4 overpass)
Shinfield
RG2 9BP
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)
Reading Buses: 3(b), 10
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