42 Cheap Street, Newbury

Remembered operating here around 2004 (community recollection — not an exact opening date).

probable evidence

Hot Pub Time Machine community research

Confirmed operating at 42 Cheap Street by January 2006.

Beer in the Evening

Confirmed still operating at 42 Cheap Street in February 2006.

Beer in the Evening

By July 2006, the venue at 42 Cheap Street was being referred to as Chicago Rock Cafe.

Beer in the Evening

Chicago Rock Cafe documented at 42 Cheap Street in July 2006.

Beer in the Evening

Site rebranded from Chicago Rock Cafe to Lloyds No.1.

Newbury Weekly News

Lloyds No.1 was re-branded as Wetherspoon's Diamond Tap soon after opening.

probable evidence

Lloyds No.1 Bar opened in July 2010.

Walkabout reported opening at 42 Cheap Street.

Newbury Weekly News

Walkabout reopened at 42 Cheap Street on 17 March 2018.

Walkabout closed; site later reopened under a new name.

Newbury Weekly News

Mapped as Post Box on Cheap Street.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Walkabout closed on 23 March 2025.

Post Box Sports Bar opened on 1 May 2026 after refurbishment.