Reading Ale Trail…we’re on it!
We’re taking part in the Reading & Mid-Berks CAMRA Ale Trail again this year. Buy at least a half-pint of Real Ale of Real Cider/Perry and get a sticker. Visit 23 more pubs and you get a free beer at …
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The Pickled Onion Contest Results
The winners and placings for the Pickled Onion Contest 2020 have been published: https://www.theretreat.pub/pickled-onion-contest/the-history-of-the-pickled-onion-contest/
New Belgian beers
We have two new Belgian beers added to the list at The Retreat: La Chouffe Blonde (8%) and Trappistes Rochefort 6 (7.5%) LA CHOUFFE leaves citrus notes on the palate, followed by a refreshing, pleasantly spicy note, giving it a …
Christmas is on the way to The Retreat
The musical theme keeps on at The Retreat with the Christmas decorations.
Mine’s a Pint
Behind the bar at The Retreat with Brian Moignard. This article has just been published in the CAMRA publication “Mine’s a Pint” Winter 2019 edition. It should feature on the CAMRA website soon.
The Opinion Poll Votes are in at The Retreat
We asked you which is best, Twiglets or Mini Cheddars. In a referendum-esque way, the result was very close: Mini Cheddars 56% to Twiglets 44%. Therefore, the Twiglet voters are claiming a win and a fresh vote. The Mini Cheddars …
The Winners of the Bloody Mary Contest
See all the details, winners, judges and photos.
TOAD is sponsoring the Bloody Mary contest
We are thrilled to tell you that our Bloody Mary Contest is supported and sponsored by The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD). They will be providing the vodka for the contestants to use and Chris Hoare of Toad will chair our judging panel. …
Names from 2006
Thirteen years on, how many of these band and musician names do you recollect? The image below is the Music List from The Retreat for April and May 2006. Thank you to Colm Daly for sending this in.
Beers coming soon
Expect these beers to be on sale soon The Retreat. Harvey’s Sussex Best by popular request. The Adnams and Spitfire should be very popular as well.