Low-Key Sunday
low-key
/ləʊˈkiː/
adjective: low-key
not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained.
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John Dunsterville, David Gray & friends
We are very excited to have the fantastic John Dunsterville, David Gray and friends playing at The Retreat this Saturday.
It’s going to be a brilliant evening. See you all there!
Low-Key Sunday
low-key
/ləʊˈkiː/
adjective: low-key
not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained.
Volonta
This Saturday playing Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, JJ Cale, Elvis Costello, Trad. and Originals!
The Bloody Mary Contest
The back bar of The RetreatCome join us for the popular Bloody Mary Contest at The Retreat!
To register for the contest, either pop in to the pub and see one of the team or email info@theretreat.pub
The Retreat 150th Birthday Celebration!
Come and join us this Sunday 7hth December at 3pm onwards to celebrate The Retreat being 150 years old! With The Acoustic Beatles Shambles playing 5pm-7pm
The Helen Bolton Cribbage Tournament 2026
Proceeds to Duchess of Kent Hospice (Sue Ryder), Reading.
Spaces are limited, so enter now!
The Pickled Onion Competition 2026
You are invited to enter the Pickled Onion Contest 2026 at The Retreat pub in Reading. This is a very straightforward contest: You make your pickled onions, bring them to The Retreat, and we judge the winners!
Phil Braithwaite & Friends | The Village Easter Festival
The Retreat Pub 8 St John's Street, Reading, United KingdomEnjoy a great set from Phil Braithwaite & Friends, led by a guitarist and composer with music in film and TV.
Guests to be confirmed.
Stuart Maxwell’s Blues Raiders | The Village Easter Festival
The Retreat Pub 8 St John's Street, Reading, United KingdomAn evening of lively Blues music with vocalist and harmonica player Stuart Maxwell.
David Gray & John Dunsterville | The Village Easter Festival
The Retreat Pub 8 St John's Street, Reading, United KingdomJoin us for an evening of blues, rock and silliness!