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The Southcote was refurbished in 2017. It was put up for sale in April 2026 and CAMRA records its public closure on 10 September, with a change of use to follow. Reading Today 25 Apr 2026 ↗ CAMRA ↗
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History of this pub
The Southcote on Southcote Lane is a former coaching inn about two miles west of Reading town centre, just off the A4 Bath Road, with its bar kept separate from a restaurant that had seating upstairs. CAMRA notes it was refurbished in 2017. After the Reading Gateway Beefeater closed in July 2024 it became the town's last remaining Beefeater, and in April 2026 Reading Today reported that Whitbread had put the site up for sale.
Reading Today reported in April 2026 that the property was marketed as a development opportunity for possible retail, commercial, residential or care uses, subject to planning. Whitbread said it would seek a new owner. No later sale or redevelopment decision has been confirmed.
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Opening hours and facilities
Historical Beefeater hours and facilities.
Restaurant and bar hours
- Mon-Sat 12pm - 11pm
- Sun 12pm - 10.30pm
Breakfast service
- Breakfast not served at this restaurant
Facilities recorded
- Live sport shown here Function room
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