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TILEHURST Plans to demolish the RESTORATION on Oxford Road and replace it with 20 flats have been refused. Similar, if not identical, plans had been refused two years ago. Sometimes an application comes along that is well argued, backed up with evidence and makes a strong case for change of use of a pub site. This application did none of these things, in fact it was laughably bad and deserved to be rejected. We can't see any prospect of a different outcome unless the owner gets a new planning consultant. Just outside Theale, at Sherfield Bottom, is the FOX AND HOUNDS, where licensees Daryl and Katie Cooper have won Wadworth brewery's “marketing pub of the year” award. The pub was chosen for its use of marketing and proactive communication to build and sustain business – and being rewarded with a loyal and growing number of customers. It's on our ale trail this year, so why not pay it a visit?
A visit to the WATER TOWER (what used to be the Bear Inn) found good beer quality, and this pub looks as though it could be a rising star.
WALTHAM ST LAWRENCE There has been a change of licensee at the STAR. We don't know much about the CONTINUED OVERLEAF
A charming 14th Century Country Inn between Maidenhead and Reading. The Inn serves a host of regularly changing Real Ales.
The beautifully refurbished Restaurant overlooks the garden and the Inglenook fire provides a warm and cosy setting.
Forthcoming Events 15th March Meet the Brewer/ Curry Night Sample Ales from Longdog.
23rd April - St. George’s Day Hot & Cold Buffet Supper with English Ales & Ciders 6th May Charity Dog Show & Fun Day 12-4pm
The Inn has 22 en-suite bedrooms - standard, superior and suites. One room is adapted for the disabled. Free wifi available throughout.
The Bird in Hand, Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Berks RG10 9UP
Call: 01628 826622 / 2781 Email: info@birdinhand.co.uk Visit: www.birdinhand.co.uk
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