Newbury

1890s

Victorian London

Newbury

Visual timeline

Pubs, bars and nightlife across the years — openings, closures, name changes, and selected historical photographs from the catalogue.

184 recorded venues· 26 photographs· 24 decades

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Decade 1 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1750s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1755 between 1750 at 1¾d (backcast, not a dated observation; half of London porter at 3½d a quart in 1779, 1780, 1786 and 1791) and 1801 at 2¼d (dated observation; half of porter at 4½d a quart). Both ends are taken from Pattinson, 29 December 2022: http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Catalogue notes for this decade

First recorded1725
Hatchet
The Hatchet is first recorded in 1725.
How we know
Wetherspoon pub history: a May 1725 manuscript at St George's Chapel, Windsor, names the Hatchet in the Market Place. Earliest named record — not a confirmed opening. 1761 is given for the name Hatchet Inn.
Market Place
Photo: c.1980s
1750Estimated
A pint would set you back about 1¾d
Sources
Carried back to 1750, not a price recorded in 1750. Ron Pattinson, “War, tax and technology” (29 December 2022), table “Taxes on and price of beer 1779–1816”. He cites Peter Mathias, The Brewing Industry in England 1700–1830, p. 546, and H. A. Monckton, A History of English Ale and Beer, pp. 203–204. London porter was 3½d a quart in 1779, 1780, 1786 and 1791. Halving that quart gives 1¾d. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Old pence are 240 to the pound. A year between sourced prices is a straight line, rounded to the nearest penny.
Pattinson, 29 December 2022
World
1750Opening of Westminster Bridge
World
1752Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
Knownbefore 1755
Gun
The Gun was already recorded before 1755.
How we know
West Berkshire Council states that there has been a Gun pub on the site since before 1755. The current building was rebuilt in 1880-81.
Andover Road
Photo: 1898

Decade 2 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1790s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1795 between 1750 at 1¾d (backcast, not a dated observation; half of London porter at 3½d a quart in 1779, 1780, 1786 and 1791) and 1801 at 2¼d (dated observation; half of porter at 4½d a quart). Both ends are taken from Pattinson, 29 December 2022: http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Catalogue notes for this decade

First recorded1796
Cock Inn
The Cock Inn is first recorded in 1796.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Cock, 108 Shaw Road, starts in 1796.
Shaw Road

Decade 3 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1800s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1805 between 1802 at 2d (dated observation; half of porter at 4d a quart) and 1806 at 2½d (dated observation; half of porter at 5d a quart). Both ends are taken from Pattinson, 29 December 2022: http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Catalogue notes for this decade

1801Estimated
A pint would set you back about 2¼d
Up from about 1¾d.
Sources
Dated observation for 1801, not a later stand-in. Ron Pattinson, “War, tax and technology” (29 December 2022), table “Taxes on and price of beer 1779–1816”. He cites Peter Mathias, The Brewing Industry in England 1700–1830, p. 546, and H. A. Monckton, A History of English Ale and Beer, pp. 203–204. The table gives porter at 4½d a quart that year. The pint figure is half of that quart. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Old pence are 240 to the pound. A year between sourced prices is a straight line, rounded to the nearest penny.
Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Decade 4 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1820s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1825 between 1816 at 2¼d (dated observation; half of porter at 4½d a quart) and 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart). 1816: Pattinson, 29 December 2022 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

1 closed

World
1825Stockton and Darlington Railway opens
Closed1827
Town Arms
The Town Arms closed in 1827.
How we know
Closed Pubs: The Town Arms was present by 1802.
Market Place
Demolished1827
Town Arms
The Town Arms was demolished in 1827.
How we know
Closed Pubs: The Town Arms was demolished in 1827 (source: Nick Young). Modelled as the venue end year; no separate earlier closure date is given. Closed Pubs - Town Arms, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_townarms.html
Market Place

Decade 5 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1830s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1835 between 1816 at 2¼d (dated observation; half of porter at 4½d a quart) and 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart). 1816: Pattinson, 29 December 2022 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Catalogue notes for this decade

First recorded1830
Adam & Eve
The Adam & Eve is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Adam & Eve, 28 Greenham Road, starts in 1830.
Greenham Road
Photo: date unknown
First recorded1830
Bricklayers Arms
The Bricklayers Arms is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Bricklayers Arms starts in 1830. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: date unknown
First recorded1830
Bacon Arms Hotel
The Bacon Arms Hotel is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Bacon Arms Hotel starts in 1830. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Oxford Street
Photo: 1890
First recorded1830
White House Hotel
The White House Hotel is first recorded in 1830.
London Road
First recorded1830
Eight Bells
The Eight Bells is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Eight Bells starts in 1830. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: 1906
First recorded1830
Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki Lamb, Enborne Road / Pound Street, starts in 1830 (Charles Prater, Pigot). Matches the Enborne Road Lamb, not the Shaw Lamb. Directory presence — not an opening.
Enborne Road
Photo: date unknown
First recorded1830
London Apprentice
The London Apprentice is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki directories for the Newtown Road London Apprentice start in 1830 (John Cotton). Directory presence — not an opening. The 1950 demolition stands.
Newtown Road
First recorded1830
Two Brewers
The Two Brewers is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki directories for the West Mills Two Brewers start in 1830 (Hannah Purdue). Directory presence — not an opening. The 1950s closure stands.
West Mills
First recorded1830
Hare & Hounds
The Hare & Hounds is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki Hare & Hounds, Bath Road, Speen, licensee list starts in 1830. Earlier than the 1960 Kelly's bound. Directory presence — not an opening, and not the streetless 1796 Hare & Hounds.
Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1QY
First recorded1830
Old Waggon & Horses
The Old Waggon & Horses is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki: Benjamin Weston at the Old Waggon & Horses in Pigot's directory, 1830.
Market Place
Photo: c.1890s
First recorded1830
Cross Keys
The Cross Keys is first recorded in 1830.
London Road
Photo: 1906
First recorded1830
The Dolphin
The Dolphin is first recorded in 1830.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Dolphin, 113 Bartholomew Street, starts in 1830. Directory presence — not an opening.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: date unknown
World
1830Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens
World
1837Victoria becomes queen
First recorded1839
Blackbird
The Blackbird is first recorded in 1839.
How we know
PubWiki Blackbird, Bagnor, licensees from 1839. Directory presence — not an opening. 2021 to about 2022 is the Renaissant name only.
Bagnor

Decade 6 of 24 · Coaching-inn Britain

1840s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1845 between 1816 at 2¼d (dated observation; half of porter at 4½d a quart) and 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart). 1816: Pattinson, 29 December 2022 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2022/12/war-tax-and-technology.html. 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Before the Imperial Weights and Measures Act 1824, the pint was not one national measure. This figure halves a London porter quart. It is not a recorded imperial pint. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Pattinson, 29 December 2022

Catalogue notes for this decade

World
1840Penny Black postage stamp introduced
First recorded1847
Five Bells
The Five Bells is first recorded in 1847.
How we know
PubWiki Five Bells, Lambourn Road, Wood Speen, licensees from 1847. Directory presence — not an opening. 2014 is only the Woodspeen name.
Lambourn Road

Decade 7 of 24 · Victorian London

1850s

about 2dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1855 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

1 opened

First recorded1851
Pigeons Inn
The Pigeons Inn is first recorded in 1851.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Pigeons starts in 1851. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Cheap Street
First recorded1851
Plough Inn
The Plough Inn is first recorded in 1851.
How we know
PubWiki Plough, Stroud Green, Greenham, later The Folly, starts in 1851 (John Bye). Same house as 1 The Folly. Directory presence — not an opening.
The Folly
World
1851Great Exhibition opens in Hyde Park
First recorded1852
Railway
The Railway is first recorded in 1852.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Railway starts in 1852. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Greenham Road
Photo: 1964
First recorded1854
Wellington Arms
The Wellington Arms is first recorded in 1854.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Wellington Arms starts in 1854. Directory presence — not an opening. The 2013 closure is left unchanged.
Andover Road
Photo: 28 January 2012
First recorded1854
The Lion
The Lion is first recorded in 1854.
How we know
PubWiki Lion (West Street) lists Benjamin Baker in Billings Directory 1854.
West Street
Photo: date unknown
Opened1854
Old Bell Inn
The Old Bell Inn opened in 1854.
How we know
The Bell/Old Bell at Andover Road is documented in 1854 with Benjamin Chamberlain. PubWiki transcription of Billings Directory. Keep this as a separate physical place from Old Bell, 21 Cheap Street.
Andover Road
Photo: date unknown
World
1859Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species

Decade 8 of 24 · Victorian London

1860s

about 3dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1865 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

Catalogue notes for this decade

World
1863London Underground opens (Metropolitan Railway)
First recorded1869
Borough Arms
The Borough Arms is first recorded in 1869.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for this Borough Arms starts in 1869. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing. Distinct from any other Borough Arms period.
Kings Road West

Decade 9 of 24 · Victorian London

1870s

about 3dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1875 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

Catalogue notes for this decade

World
1870Forster’s Education Act expands elementary schooling
First recorded1871
Derby Arms
The Derby Arms is first recorded in 1871.
How we know
PubWiki Derby Arms, Wash Common, licensees from 1871. Directory presence — not an opening. The catalogue already links this with the Woodpecker; this pass did not find a source that separates Wash Water from Wash Common.
Wash Water
World
1876Bell patents the telephone
First recorded1877
Newmarket Inn
The Newmarket Inn is first recorded in 1877.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Newmarket Inn starts in 1877. Directory presence — not an opening and not a closing.
Cheap Street
Photo: 1908
Opened1879
Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel opened in 1879.
How we know
Source states 'Queens Hotel (Late Three Tuns)' and 'is now open for business'. PubWiki transcription of Newbury Weekly News and General Advertiser, 29 May 1879 — https://pubwiki.co.uk/Berkshire/Newbury/QueensHotel.shtml
Market Place

Decade 10 of 24 · Victorian London

1880s

about 3dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1885 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

Catalogue notes for this decade

First recorded1881
King Charles Tavern
The King Charles Tavern is first recorded in 1881.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the King Charles Tavern starts in 1881. Directory presence — not an opening. The 2024 closure is left unchanged.
Cheap Street
Photo: 1942
First recorded1881
Red House
The Red House is first recorded in 1881.
How we know
PubWiki licensee list for the Red House starts in 1881. Directory presence — not an opening. The 2022 closure is left unchanged.
Hampton Road
Photo: c.2021
A new namec.1881
Falkland Arms
The Falkland Arms took a new name around 1881.
How we know
PubWiki states that the Eagle Tavern appears to have been renamed the Falkland Arms around 1881. PubWiki - Eagle Tavern — https://pubwiki.co.uk/Berkshire/Newbury/EagleTavern.shtml
Bartholomew Street
World
1887Victoria’s Golden Jubilee

Decade 11 of 24 · Victorian London

1890s

about 4dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1895 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

1 closed · 3 photos

1890
Bacon Arms Hotel, Oxford Street, Newbury - in 1890
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1897Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
Closed1898
Bull & Dog
The Bull & Dog closed in 1898.
How we know
Closed Pubs: In March 1877 there was an attempt by local people to close the Bull & Dog on the grounds that there was sufficient public-house accommodation in the area; the attempt failed.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1887 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog documented in 1796 with Edw Waller (Berkshire Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription. PubWiki notes Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; later heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1830 with James Walter. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1844 with George Parr. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1851 with James Salter. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1863 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1868 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1871 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1881 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1840 with T Gough. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1847 with Mrs Harriett Parr. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1852 with James Salter. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1864 with W Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1869 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Bull & Dog is documented in 1877 with William Morris. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry. PubWiki notes the pub was at Bartholomew Street in 1852 and before; current page heading is Derby Road, The City.
Closed Pubs: The Bull & Dog closed as a public house in 1898. Canonical pub-operating end at this place. Closed Pubs - Bull & Dog, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_bulldog.html
Derby Road

c.1890s
Old Waggon & Horses, Market Place, Newbury in the 1890s
PubWiki / Jim Bradshaw · Jim Bradshaw · PubWiki

c.1895
Swan Inn, New Town, Newbury, Berkshire - circa 1895
PubWiki / James Bradshaw · James Bradshaw · PubWiki

Decade 12 of 24 · Early aviation · Wright brothers

1900s

about 4dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1905 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

3 photos

1903
White Hart, Market Place, Newbury - in 1903
PubWiki / Jim Bradshaw · Jim Bradshaw · PubWiki
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World
1901Death of Queen Victoria; Edward VII becomes king
World
1903Wright brothers’ first powered flight

1906
Cross Keys, Bath Road, Newbury - in 1906
PubWiki / Jim Bradshaw · Jim Bradshaw · PubWiki

1906
Eight Bells, Bartholomew Street, Newbury - in 1906
PubWiki / Jim Bradshaw · Jim Bradshaw · PubWiki

Decade 13 of 24 · First World War

1910s

about 4dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1915 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

1 closed · 1 photo

c.1911
The Anchor, Northbrook Street, Newbury - at the coronation of George V
PubWiki / Jim Bradshaw · Jim Bradshaw · PubWiki
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World
1911Parliament Act limits the House of Lords’ veto
Closed1913
Diamond Tap
The Diamond Tap closed in 1913.
How we know
Diamond Brewery / Tap site at 28 Cheap Street recorded in 1907 with Edward Cox & Son (Kelly's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Closed Pubs: this was the brewery tap for the Diamond (formerly Flint's) Brewery; the brewery closed in 1899 but the Tap lived on. Treat 1899 as brewery-closure / tap-continued evidence — not the Tap's own closing year.
Diamond Brewery / Tap site at 28 Cheap Street recorded in 1899 with Charles Emery (Kelly's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Diamond Tap at 28 Cheap Street recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary (Cox, public house). Same brewery-tap site as Closed Pubs' 29 Cheap Street entry.
Closed Pubs: the Diamond Tap lived on until 1913 after the Diamond Brewery closed in 1899. Source: Phil Wood. Closed Pubs - Diamond Tap, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_diamondtap.html
28–29 Cheap Street (site), Newbury — Kennet Centre
World
1918Armistice ends fighting on the Western Front

Decade 14 of 24 · Interwar Piccadilly

1920s

about 5dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1925 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

1 photo

1928
Coopers Arms, Craven Street, Newbury, Berkshire - in 1928
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World
1922BBC begins radio broadcasts
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1928Equal franchise for women aged 21 and over

Decade 15 of 24 · Interwar Piccadilly

1930s

about 5dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1935 between 1850 at 2d (representative year, not a dated observation; half of the four-ale at 4d a quart) and 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint). 1850: Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51 https://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/123/Beer.pdf. 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. Not used as an anchor: Boak & Bailey (25 July 2018, https://boakandbailey.com/2018/07/beers-of-the-20th-century-pub-part-1-1900-1959-the-rise-of-mild/) say ordinary mild cost 7d by 1917, but the Times passage they quote (20 July 1917) does not state a price. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Cornell, Brewery History 123, pp. 47 and 51

1 closed

Closed1931
Jack of Newbury
The Jack of Newbury closed in 1931.
How we know
West Berkshire HER MWB19876 cites historical pub research indicating a hotel with this name in operation from 1796 (Berkshire directory) to 1931 (Kelly's directory). Treat 1796 as presence evidence (matches PubWiki), not a proven opening year.
Known as Jack Hotel from 1887 according to PubWiki. Preserve Jack of Newbury as the earlier identity/name.
PubWiki says the venue was known as Jack Hotel from 1887. Keep 1847 under the earlier identity.
PubWiki states the venue was known as Jack Hotel from 1887. Preserve Jack of Newbury as a former-name alias/history relationship.
PubWiki states the venue was known as Jack Hotel from 1887. Address history is complex, so retain provenance and review place matching.
PubWiki says the venue was known as Jack Hotel from 1887. Preserve Jack of Newbury as a former-name relationship.
No 1924 row added because the reviewed source output did not explicitly show one.
PubWiki: known as the Jack Hotel from 1887 (Kelly's / directory evidence). Preserve Jack of Newbury as the earlier identity/name and Jack Hotel / Jack Tap as aliases for the same Northbrook Street place.
Jack of Newbury recorded in 1796 (Berkshire Directory) — PubWiki secondary transcription. Same Northbrook Street hotel later indexed as 24 (PubWiki) / 21–22 (HER) / modern 22 (M&S).
Jack Hotel at Northbrook Street recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary (Lee Barber). Address appears as 22 Northbrook Road in that summary — same Jack Hotel place as 21–22 / 24 Northbrook Street.
Recorded in 1851.
West Berkshire HER MWB19876: hotel operation evidenced to 1931 (Kelly's directory). Year-level end of hotel use — Closed Pubs does not give a close year. West Berkshire HER - 21–22 Northbrook Street, Newbury (MWB19876) — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB19876
Northbrook Street
Photo: date unknown
Closedc.1931
Black Boys
The Black Boys closed around 1931.
How we know
Closed Pubs states the Black Boys closed circa 1931. This is approximate closure evidence and should coexist with the 1931 Kelly's existence record. Closed Pubs - Black Boys, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_blackboys.html
Bartholomew Street
Demolished1934
Bull & Dog
Closed Pubs: the former Bull & Dog building was demolished in 1934 (after non-pub use from 1898).
How we know
Closed Pubs: the former Bull & Dog building was demolished in 1934 (after non-pub use from 1898). Closed Pubs - Bull & Dog, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_bulldog.html
Derby Road
Demolished1935
Jack of Newbury
The Jack of Newbury was demolished in 1935.
How we know
West Berkshire HER MWB19876: the present 21–22 Northbrook Street shop building was built in 1935 on the former Jack of Newbury hotel site. West Berkshire HER - 21–22 Northbrook Street, Newbury (MWB19876) — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB19876
Northbrook Street
World
1936Abdication of Edward VIII
1938Estimated
A pint would set you back about 5d
Up from about 2¼d.
Sources
Mass Observation, The Pub and the People (Gollancz, 1943), pp. 30–31, quoted by Ron Pattinson (1 May 2011): in Worktown (Bolton), mild “costs fivepence a pint—minimum price.” That page does not date the price to 1938. 1938 stands in for the late-1930s study. Bolton, not a UK average. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Old pence are 240 to the pound. A year between sourced prices is a straight line, rounded to the nearest penny.
Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31
World
1939Second World War begins

Decade 16 of 24 · Second World War · London Blitz

1940s

about 10dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1945 between 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint) and 1973 at 13p (measured UK average for draught bitter, 13p, from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45; the end of this line, not a lager price and not a 1971 price). 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. 1973: BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2018/01/average-uk-draught-beer-prices-1973-2017.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. On this same line, 1970 and earlier stay in old pence and 1971 onward is new pence. Recollections of about 9d, 1s 10d and about 13p are not anchors on this line. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31

2 photos

1942
King Charles tavern, 54 Cheap Street, Newbury - in 1942
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1940Battle of Britain
World
1948National Health Service is launched

1948–1950
Rokeby Arms (1948)
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Decade 17 of 24 · Post-war skies

1950s

about 1s 6dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1955 between 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint) and 1973 at 13p (measured UK average for draught bitter, 13p, from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45; the end of this line, not a lager price and not a 1971 price). 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. 1973: BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2018/01/average-uk-draught-beer-prices-1973-2017.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. On this same line, 1970 and earlier stay in old pence and 1971 onward is new pence. Recollections of about 9d, 1s 10d and about 13p are not anchors on this line. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31

3 closed · 1 renamed · 1 photo

c.1950
Swan Inn, New Town, Newbury, Berkshire - circa 1950
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Closed1950
London Apprentice
The London Apprentice closed in 1950.
How we know
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Source notes the venue was at St Bartholomews in 1854 and before.
Newtown Road
Closedc.1950s
Two Brewers
The Two Brewers closed around the 1950s.
How we know
Two Brewers at West Mills listed in Kelly's Directory of Berkshire 1899 with Edmund New (PubWiki). Same West Mills Two Brewers as Closed Pubs (closed 1950s).
Two Brewers Inn at West Mills recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary. Same West Mills Two Brewers as Closed Pubs (closed 1950s); distinct from Weirside Free House (2025).
Closed Pubs: In 1854 the Two Brewers was being run by Charles Purdue, whose parents James and Hannah had the pub before him. Existence / licensee evidence only.
Closed Pubs: The Two Brewers at West Mills was closing in the 1950s. Aligns with Simonds estate archive "Closed 1950s" label. Closed Pubs - Two Brewers, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_twobrewers.html
Simonds Family brewery estate archive index: Newbury, West Mills, The Two Brewers — closed 1950s. Closure known only to the decade; display as closed in the 1950s (end_year=1950, decade, circa). Matches Closed Pubs wording. Simonds Family brewery estate archive index — https://simondsfamily.me.uk/the-brewery-estate/public-house-estate/
West Mills
Demolished1950
London Apprentice
Closed Pubs: The London Apprentice on Newtown Road was demolished in 1950 to make way for road widening.
How we know
Closed Pubs: The London Apprentice on Newtown Road was demolished in 1950 to make way for road widening. Closed Pubs - London Apprentice, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_londonapprentice.html
Newtown Road
Rebuiltc.1950
Blackbird
The Blackbird was rebuilt around the 1950s.
How we know
The present Blackbird building was built in the 1950s to replace a previous thatched pub that burned down. CAMRA - Blackbird, Bagnor — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/blackbird-bagnor-119008
Bagnor
Closedc.1951
White Hart
The White Hart closed around 1951.
How we know
Same venue is also documented in the 1796 Berkshire Directory.
Census calls Henry Newell a Hotel Keeper; preserve the source role rather than forcing a category change automatically.
High-confidence census existence observation.
Recorded in 1920.
1928 directory identifies Walt H Butt as proprietor. No 1924 row added because the reviewed source output did not explicitly show one.
Recorded in 1891.
Preserve the census nuance: John is recorded as Ironmonger's Assistant while Eliza is explicitly recorded as conducting the inn.
Recorded in 1847.
Recorded in 1901.
Recorded in 1931.
Recorded in 1796.
Market Place
Photo: 1903
World
1951Festival of Britain
World
1953Coronation of Elizabeth II
A new name1957
Nag's Head becomes the Lord Lyon
The Nag's Head became the Lord Lyon.
How we know
Renamed from Nag's Head to Lord Lyon in 1957 (racehorse commemorative name). Start of Lord Lyon trading name; not an opening of the building. Closed Pubs - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/stockcross_lordlyon.html
Closed Pubs records the Nag's Head renamed The Lord Lyon in 1957. Ends Nag's Head identity; begins Lord Lyon at the same Ermin Street place. Closed Pubs - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/stockcross_lordlyon.html
Closed Pubs records the Nag's Head renamed The Lord Lyon in 1957. Ends Nag's Head identity at this place. Closed Pubs - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/stockcross_lordlyon.html
Renamed from Nag's Head to Lord Lyon in 1957 (racehorse commemorative name). Start of Lord Lyon trading name. Closed Pubs - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/stockcross_lordlyon.html
Ermin Street

Decade 18 of 24 · Swinging London · Carnaby Street

1960s

about 2s 1dEstimated

Sources

Straight line for 1965 between 1938 at 5d (representative year, not a dated observation; Bolton mild at 5d a pint) and 1973 at 13p (measured UK average for draught bitter, 13p, from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45; the end of this line, not a lager price and not a 1971 price). 1938: Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2011/05/beer-in-worktown.html. 1973: BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018 http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2018/01/average-uk-draught-beer-prices-1973-2017.html. Shown in old pence, 240 to the pound. On this same line, 1970 and earlier stay in old pence and 1971 onward is new pence. Recollections of about 9d, 1s 10d and about 13p are not anchors on this line. Not a measured UK average and not a price at a pub here. Rounded to the nearest penny.

Mass Observation (1943), pp. 30–31

1 closed · 3 photos

c.1960s
King Charles tavern, 54 Cheap Street, Newbury - in 1960s
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Closing unclearUncertain
Axe & Compasses
When the Axe & Compasses closed is not settled.
How we know
Not present in the reviewed 1965 snapshot. Absence is only a research flag, not proof of closure.
Closure is only known to the decade from the reviewed source. Display as 'closed in the 1960s', not 1960. Heritage Gateway separately records demolition of the buildings at this location in the 1960s for the Relief Road. Closed Pubs - Lost Pubs in Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury.html
Cheap Street
Photo: date unknown
World
1963Beeching Report proposes major rail cuts
Closedc.1966
Greyhound
The Greyhound closed around 1966.
How we know
Greyhound at 100 London Road is listed in the Newbury 1965 Pub History directory. Existence / address evidence only — not an opening or closure date. Not visible in the 1970 snapshot list reviewed; treat absence only as a research flag, never as proof of closure on its own (demolition is separately evidenced c.1966–67).
Historic page title gives London Road without a street number. Keep location address-based until independently resolved.
Historic page title gives London Road without a street number.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1871 with Henry Renolds. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1891 with Frank Kimber. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1911 with Frederick Johnson. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1869 with Henry Reynolds. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1881 with Edward Furnice. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound (London Road) is documented in 1901 with Frederick Johnson. — PubWiki secondary transcription of a dated directory/census entry.
Greyhound at 100 London Road is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription (PubWiki). Existence / address evidence only.
London Road
Photo: date unknown
Demolishedc.1966
Greyhound
The Greyhound was demolished around 1966.
How we know
West Berkshire HER MWB16004 (Shaw Crescent / Smith's Crescent): houses 1–9 at the southern end were demolished in 1962 for the Robin Hood Roundabout; soon afterwards the most southerly house in Shaw Crescent — the Greyhound public house — was demolished. Distinct from the surviving Robin Hood / Toby Carvery farther east. West Berkshire HER - Shaw Crescent (Smith's Crescent), Newbury (MWB16004) — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB16004
London Road
World
1969Apollo 11 Moon landing

c.1963
Old Waggon & Horses, Market Place, c.1963
The Old Waggon and Horses c1963 - geograph.org.uk - 128843 — David Wright, via Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/128843 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · David Wright · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons

1964
Railway Hotel, Greenham Road, Newbury - in 1964
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Decade 19 of 24 · Nightlife glow

1970s

1975 · 23pUK average

Sources

UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.

BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018

3 closed · 1 renamed

A new nameAround the 1970s
Derby Arms becomes the Woodpecker
The Derby Arms became the Woodpecker around the 1970s.
How we know
The pub was called the Derby Arms until the early 1970s, when it became the Woodpecker. The Woodpecker - About Us — https://www.goodpubfoodnewbury.co.uk/about_us.htm
Wash Water
Closedc.1970
Eight Bells
The Eight Bells closed around 1970.
How we know
Historic England independently identifies The Eight Bells and says it remained a public house until circa 1970.
Historic England separately states it remained a public house until circa 1970.
Historic England says it was formerly the Eight Bells public house until circa 1970. Historic England - The Eight Bells — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1219887
Strong closure/cessation evidence from Historic England. Render as 'closed/ceased as a pub c.1970', never as an exact 1970 closure date. Historic England - The Eight Bells — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1219887
Eight Bells closed_circa 1970 (Historic England). Historic England — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1219887
Bartholomew Street
Photo: 1906
Closed1971
Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf closed in 1971.
How we know
Source notes the site was also described as Eyles Buildings, Wheatsheaf Lane, and is now 93 Shaw Road. Treat exact historic pin carefully.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Recorded in 1965.
Recorded in 1960.
Recorded in 1970.
Closed Pubs gives 1971 as the closure year. Historic England independently identifies 89 Shaw Road as the former Wheatsheaf Inn. Keep confidence below 'confirmed' until a primary/licensing/newspaper source corroborates the exact year. Closed Pubs - Lost Pubs in Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury.html
Wheatsheaf closed 1971 (previously researched). previously researched
Shaw Road
World
1971Decimal Day — UK currency goes decimal
1973–1976UK average
1973
A pint of lager would set you back 17p
Lager from here on.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
1975
A pint of lager would set you back 23p
Up from 17p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
1976
A pint of lager would set you back 28p
Up from 23p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
Closed1976
Adam & Eve
The Adam & Eve closed in 1976.
How we know
Straightforward baseline record. Treat 1965 only as evidence of existence, not opening date.
Adam & Eve is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
Adam & Eve is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Greenham Road
Photo: date unknown
Demolished1976
Adam & Eve
Closed Pubs quotes the Newbury Weekly News of 23 September 1976: last drinks were on the Thursday night before that issue, and the Adam & Eve was demolished for the Sandleford Link Road.
How we know
Closed Pubs quotes the Newbury Weekly News of 23 September 1976: last drinks were on the Thursday night before that issue, and the Adam & Eve was demolished for the Sandleford Link Road. Closed Pubs — Adam & Eve, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_adameve.html
Greenham Road
1978UK average
A pint of lager would set you back 35p
Up from 28p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
World
1979Margaret Thatcher becomes Prime Minister

Decade 20 of 24 · Late-century nightlife

1980s

1985 · 80pUK average

Sources

BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018

2 closed · 3 photos

c.1980s
Hatchet, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire - in the 1980s
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1980UK average
A pint of lager would set you back 47p
Up from 35p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
Closed1980s
Borough Arms
The Borough Arms closed in the 1980s.
How we know
Borough Arms at 1 Wharf Road recorded in the Newbury 1965 Kelly's / Pub History directory. Same site later listed as 24 Kings Road west (1970).
Borough Arms is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
Borough Arms is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Closed Pubs: The Borough Arms (Kings Road West) closed and was demolished in the 1980s. Source: Phil Wood. Closed Pubs - Borough Arms, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_borougharms.html
Kings Road West
Demolished1980
Borough Arms
The Borough Arms was demolished in the 1980s.
How we know
Closed Pubs: The Borough Arms was demolished in the 1980s (same decade as closure). Closed Pubs - Borough Arms, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_borougharms.html
Kings Road West
1981UK average
A pint of lager would set you back 57p
Up from 47p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
World
1982Falklands War
Closedbefore 1983
Rose & Crown
The Rose & Crown had closed before 1983.
How we know
Rose & Crown at 28 Northcroft Lane listed in the Newbury 1965 Kelly's / Pub History directory transcription (PubWiki).
Rose & Crown recorded in 1830 with John Walker (Pigot's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown recorded in the 1891 census with Mary A Taylor, licensed victualler. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown recorded in the 1871 census with Charles Webb, cabman (and household). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown recorded in the 1881 census with Andrew Taylor, inn keeper. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown recorded in the 1901 census with David Wheeler, painter, paperhanger & inn keeper. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown recorded in 1931 with Edwd Geo Smith (Kelly's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Rose & Crown at 28 Northcroft Lane listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's / Pub History directory transcription (PubWiki).
Rose & Crown listed in the Newbury 1899 Kelly's directory transcription (PubWiki). Point evidence of operation in 1899; street number not given in that directory row title.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Rose & Crown at 28 Northcroft Lane listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's / Pub History directory transcription (PubWiki).
Rose & Crown recorded in 1796 with Thos Powell (Berkshire Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
The Rose & Crown was demolished and its site became Northcroft Surgery; the purpose-built surgery opened in 1983. Pub confirmed in 1970 directories; Closed Pubs confirms demolition + doctor's surgery without a year. Venue end_year=1983 / before. Closed Pubs - Rose & Crown, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_rosecrown.html
Additional checked source — https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-565872473/inspection-summary
Northcroft Lane
Photo: date unknown
1984–1987UK average
1984
A pint of lager would set you back 73p
Up from 57p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, from the lager column transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the BBPA Statistical Handbook 2003, p. 44, and 2017, p. 45. Not a price at a pub here. ONS series CZMS is used from 1987. Moving from this handbook column onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. The 1973 bitter column (13p) is a different drink and is used only as the end of the earlier estimate line.
BBPA handbook, via Pattinson, 1 January 2018
1987
A pint of lager would set you back 93p
Up from 73p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
Office for National Statistics
Rebuilt1988
The Lion
The Lion was rebuilt in 1988 and has been a Wadworth Brewery pub since that rebuild.
How we know
The Lion was rebuilt in 1988 and has been a Wadworth Brewery pub since that rebuild. CAMRA - Lion, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/lion-newbury-119087
Lion rebuilt 1988 (CAMRA / previously researched). Continuity not truncated at 1970. CAMRA / previously researched — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/lion-newbury-119087
West Street
World
1989Fall of the Berlin Wall

c.1980s
King Charles tavern, 54 Cheap Street, Newbury - in 1980s
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c.1980s
Old Waggon & Horses, Market Place, Newbury - in the 1980s
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Decade 21 of 24 · Bar culture

1990s

1995 · £1.66UK average

Sources

UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.

Office for National Statistics

1 opened · 1 renamed · 1 photo

1995
Rokeby Arms (1995)
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1990UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £1.22
Up from 93p.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
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Openedc.1990
Varsity
The Varsity opened around 1990.
How we know
User research: The Varsity Bar operated from the late 1990s; contributor chose an explicit start date of 1990. Modelled as year precision with circa qualifier (not decade-1990s). End kept at Aug 2009 per Newbury Today (user also recalled ~2011 — noted as conflict, not applied). User research - Varsity Bar, Bartholomew Street, Newbury
Bartholomew Street
World
1990Nelson Mandela released from prison
1993UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £1.53
Up from £1.22.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
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A new name1993
Spurles Restaurant becomes the Lock, Stock & Barrel
The Spurles Restaurant became the Lock, Stock & Barrel.
Northbrook Street
Photo: 28 January 2012
World
1997Labour landslide under Tony Blair
1998UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £1.89
Up from £1.53.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
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Decade 22 of 24 · Contemporary pubs

2000s

2005 · £2.41UK average

Sources

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3 closed · 2 renamed · 2 photos

14 March 2007
Cross Keys, London Road, 14 March 2007
Cross Keys, Newbury - geograph.org.uk - 370756 — al partington, via Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/370756 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · al partington · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons
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World
2000Millennium Dome and London Eye open to the public
Closedbefore 2001
Rising Sun
The Rising Sun had closed before 2001.
How we know
Rising Sun, Wharf Street recorded in 1911 with Sarah Wilder, beer house keeper, widow (census). — PubWiki secondary transcription for the Wharf Street Rising Sun page.
Rising Sun at 11 Wharf Road listed in the Newbury 1965 Pub History / Kelly's directory (PubWiki). The 1970 snapshot lists Bear Lane for the same physical place — address-history wording, not a move to a different site.
Rising Sun, Wharf Street recorded in 1854 with Judith Bowles, beer retailer (Billings Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription. Distinct from Oxford Road Rising Sun.
Rising Sun at 11 Wharf Road is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription (PubWiki). Same place as Closed Pubs 11 Wharf Road Rising Sun.
Rising Sun at Bear Lane is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription (PubWiki). Bear Lane / 11 Wharf Road are the same physical Rising Sun site (Historic Character Study / archaeology), not a relocation.
11 Wharf Road, Newbury (site now KFC), RG14 5QP
Demolishedbefore 2001
Rising Sun
The Rising Sun was demolished before 2001.
How we know
The Rising Sun is listed as operating in 1970; a Closed Pubs photograph shows the building in 1989; archaeological evaluation began in 2001 and the 2002 watching brief identified foundations of the old public house. Closed Pubs confirms the site is now a KFC. AOC Archaeology / Archaeological Investigations Project - Rising Sun PH — https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/14254/1/e/seast/e892002.pdf
11 Wharf Road, Newbury (site now KFC), RG14 5QP
2004UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £2.33
Up from £1.89.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
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A new nameBy 2004
White House Hotel becomes the Narrowboat
The White House Hotel became the Narrowboat by 2004.
How we know
West Berkshire HER MWB20718: The White House changed its name to The Narrow Boat in the early 21st century; The Narrow Boat name is documented by 2004. West Berkshire HER - The Narrow Boat (formerly The White House), Newbury (MWB20718) — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB20718
London Road
First recorded2005
Uncle Henry's
The Uncle Henry's is first recorded in 2005.
How we know
By 2005 the former Castle at 25 Northbrook Street was operating under the name Uncle Henry's Pub. (Oxford Archaeology records photographs taken in 2005 before the later fire and the HER identifies the renamed pub. Model Castle -> Uncle Henry's as sequential identities at one physical place.)
Northbrook Street
Closedbefore 2005
Drummers Arms
The Drummers Arms had closed before 2005.
How we know
Drummer / Drummers Arms recorded in the 1871 census with Thomas V Hinds, beer house keeper. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Drummer / Drummers Arms recorded in the 1881 census with Lucy Hind, publican (widow). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Drummer / Drummers Arms recorded in the 1901 census with James Leach, turncock to water company and inn keeper. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Drummers listed in the Newbury 1965 Kelly's / Pub History directory transcription (PubWiki). Point evidence of operation in 1965; street number not given in that directory row.
Drummer / Drummers Arms recorded in the 1891 census with Lucy Hinds, licensed victualler. — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Drummer / Drummers Arms recorded in 1854 with Robert Wheeler, beer retailer (Billing's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Drummers is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
Drummers is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
The Drummers Arms was documented as a pub in 1970 but the building was already being used as 'Old Drummers Arms' office premises by 2005. Companies House / Old Drummers Arms office evidence — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05266290/filing-history
Northcroft Lane
Photo: date unknown
First recorded2006
Chicago Rock Cafe
The Chicago Rock Cafe is first recorded in 2006.
How we know
Chicago Rock Cafe documented at 42 Cheap Street in July 2006.
Cheap Street
A new nameJuly 2006
Chicago Rock Cafe
By July 2006, Seymours at 42 Cheap Street was being referred to as Chicago Rock Cafe.
How we know
By July 2006, Seymours at 42 Cheap Street was being referred to as Chicago Rock Cafe. Beer in the Evening — Seymours, Newbury — https://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/9582/
Cheap Street
First recorded2007
Rat and Parrot
The Rat and Parrot is first recorded in 2007.
Bartholomew Street
World
2007England’s public smoking ban takes effect
2009UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £2.80
Up from £2.33.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
Office for National Statistics
A new name2009
Varsity becomes the George & Pelican
The Varsity became the George & Pelican.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: 28 January 2012
Closed2009
Clocktower Inn
The Clocktower Inn closed in 2009.
How we know
Useful for testing historic street-address matching.
Clocktower Inn is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
Clocktower Inn is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
Clock Tower Inn closed 2009 (CAMRA / previously researched). CAMRA / previously researched — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/clock-tower-inn-newbury-119073
Clock Tower Inn closed on 1 November 2009. (Explicit end boundary.) CAMRA - Clock Tower Inn, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/clock-tower-inn-newbury-119073
The Broadway
Photo: c.2009

Decade 23 of 24 · Contemporary pubs

2010s

2015 · £3.45UK average

Sources

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2 opened · 9 closed · 5 renamed · 3 photos

25 August 2010
Diamond Tap, 2010-08-25
The Diamond Tap — Bill Boaden, via Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2034069 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · Bill Boaden · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons
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Opened2010
The Crucible Sports & Social Club
The Crucible Sports & Social Club opened in 2010.
How we know
Official venue history states Crucible Newbury officially opened in 2010. Crucible Newbury — About / timeline — https://cruciblesports.co.uk/newbury/about/
Crucible Newbury officially opened in 2010. Crucible Newbury - About Us — https://cruciblesports.co.uk/newbury/about/
Hambridge Road
A new nameAround 2010
Chicago Rock Cafe becomes the Diamond Tap
The Chicago Rock Cafe became the Diamond Tap around 2010.
How we know
Lloyds No.1 Bar opened in July 2010.
Site rebranded from Chicago Rock Cafe to Lloyds No.1. Newbury Weekly News archive cuttings
Lloyds No.1 was re-branded as Wetherspoon's Diamond Tap soon after opening. CAMRA - Post Box, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/post-box-newbury-119077
42 Cheap Street, Newbury
Photo: 25 August 2010
Closed2011
Berkshire Tavern
The Berkshire Tavern closed in 2011.
How we know
Newbury Today archive captions World Cup 2006 England supporters at the Berkshire Tavern, Newbury.
Newbury Today (18 Jul 2011) reports The Hatchet opening the next day after redeveloping the former Berkshire Tavern at 12 Market Place. Newbury Today — New Wetherspoon to open in Newbury (18 Jul 2011) — https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/new-wetherspoon-to-open-in-newbury-9161517/
Market Place
Closed2011
Blue Ball
The Blue Ball closed in 2011.
How we know
The former Blue Ball became permanently closed/demolished for housing on 1 March 2012.
Recorded in 1960.
Recorded in 1965.
Blue Ball at 25 Greenham Road recorded in Kelly's Directory of Berkshire 1899 (Henry Farmer Taylor). — PubWiki secondary transcription. Same address later listed under Newbury by the 1901 census.
Closed Pubs: A pub since 1830 at 25 Greenham Road.
Blue Ball recorded in 1830 with John Rivers (Pigot's Directory). — PubWiki secondary transcription.
Blue Ball Inn at Greenham Road recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary (Harry Herbert Taylor).
Recorded in 1970.
Closed Pubs: the Blue Ball closed in 2011. Corroborates CAMRA's exact closed date of 1 March 2011 (already recorded). Closed Pubs - Blue Ball, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_blueball.html
The Blue Ball closed on 1 March 2011. (Explicit end boundary bridges continuity from 1970.) CAMRA - Blue Ball, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/blue-ball-newbury-119071
Greenham Road
Photo: date unknown
Reopened2011
The Hatchet Inn
Newbury Today, 18 July 2011: The Hatchet Inn opens the next day after refurbishment of the former Berkshire Tavern.
How we know
Newbury Today, 18 July 2011: The Hatchet Inn opens the next day after refurbishment of the former Berkshire Tavern. Newbury Today — New Wetherspoon to open in Newbury (18 Jul 2011) — https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/new-wetherspoon-to-open-in-newbury-9161517/
Market Place
World
2012London hosts the Olympic Games
A new name2012
The Newbury
The Newbury took a new name in 2012.
How we know
CAMRA states the town-centre gastropub was launched in 2012; previous names include Bricklayers Arms and Newbury Pub & The Terrace. CAMRA - Bricklayers Arms, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bricklayers-arms-newbury-119092
Bartholomew Street
Replaced2012
George & Pelican
The George & Pelican was replaced in 2012.
How we know
Closed Pubs: after the 2012 closure the premises were subsequently used as Bar Sport (also later closed). Sequential identity at the same 25–27 Bartholomew Street place — not a rename of the trading name while open. Closed Pubs - George & Pelican, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_georgepelican.html
Bartholomew Street
First recorded2013
Bowler's Arms
The Bowler's Arms is first recorded in 2013.
How we know
CAMRA states Richard Hayman took over the Bowler's Arms in October 2013. This proves the pub existed by October 2013; it is not necessarily the opening date.
Enborne Street
A new name2013
George & Pelican becomes the Bar Sport
The George & Pelican became the Bar Sport.
Bartholomew Street
Closing unclearUncertain
Wellington Arms
When the Wellington Arms closed is not settled. Reports include a 2011 closure and CAMRA’s 1 July 2013 date, and another account reaches 2014. Photographs from 2012 show the building at 4 Andover Road; they do not show whether it was still a pub.
How we know
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Recorded in 1960.
Recorded in 1970.
Recorded in 1965.
Recorded in 1899.
Closed 1 July 2013 (CAMRA). CAMRA — Wellington Arms, Newbury — https://whatpub.com/
Wellington Arms closed 2013-07-01 (CAMRA). CAMRA — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/wellington-arms-newbury-119104
Andover Road
Photo: 28 January 2012
2014UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £3.37
Up from £2.80.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
Office for National Statistics
A new name2014
Five Bells becomes the Woodspeen
The Five Bells became the Woodspeen.
How we know
The Woodspeen name dates from 2014 at the former Five Bells. CAMRA - The Woodspeen — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/woodspeen-woodspeen-119130
Lambourn Road
Refurbished2014
Catherine Wheel Inn
The Catherine Wheel was refurbished in 2014.
How we know
The Catherine Wheel was refurbished in 2014. CAMRA - Catherine Wheel, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/catherine-wheel-newbury-119084
Cheap Street
Opened2015
Two Watermills
The Two Watermills opened in 2015.
How we know
CAMRA records the new-build Two Watermills pub/restaurant as opening in 2015. Safe canonical start boundary. CAMRA - Two Watermills, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/two-watermills-newbury-119139
Monks Lane
Closed2015
Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel closed in 2015.
How we know
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Recorded in 1965.
Recorded in 1960.
Recorded in 1970.
Market Place
Photo: October 1989
Closed2015
Bar Sport
The Bar Sport closed in 2015.
How we know
CAMRA: Bar Sport closed 09/05/2015 and became permanently closed 09/05/2015 (housing), after entering administration in Oct 2014 (trading c/o MB Insolvency). CAMRA - Bar Sport, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bar-sport-newbury-119080
Bartholomew Street
A new nameMarch 2015
Elephant at the Market
The Elephant at the Market took a new name in March 2015.
How we know
The Queen's Hotel changed name to The Elephant at the Market in 2016. West Berkshire HER - The Elephant at the Market / Queen's Hotel — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB7078
Market Place
A new name2016
Hogshead becomes the Slug and Lettuce
The Hogshead became the Slug and Lettuce.
Wharf Street
Photo: 5 June 2018
Closed2016
Lord Lyon
The Lord Lyon closed in 2016.
How we know
Voted West Berkshire CAMRA Community Pub of the Year 2011 while trading as Lord Lyon. Point evidence of operation in 2011.
Voted West Berkshire CAMRA Community Pub of the Year 2011 while trading as Lord Lyon.
CAMRA records the Lord Lyon closed on 1 January 2016 (permanently closed 2017 for housing). Canonical closure boundary. Building later converted to flats (Lord Lyon House). CAMRA - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/lord-lyon-stockcross-119112
CAMRA records the Lord Lyon closed on 1 January 2016 (permanently closed 2017 for housing). Building later converted to flats (Lord Lyon House). CAMRA - Lord Lyon, Stockcross — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/lord-lyon-stockcross-119112
Ermin Street
Closed2016
The Narrowboat
The Narrowboat closed in 2016.
How we know
Closed Pubs: The Narrowboat (formerly The White House) closed in 2016. Year-level only on that page; HER separately records the building vacant from December 2016. Closed Pubs - The Narrowboat, Newbury — https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/berkshire/newbury_narrowboat.html
West Berkshire HER MWB20718: The Narrow Boat building had been vacant since December 2016. Supports Closed Pubs' 2016 closure; use December 2016 as the vacancy boundary unless a more precise last-trading day is found. Demolition by 2021 is a separate building end event. West Berkshire HER - The Narrow Boat — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=1030&uid=MWB20718
London Road
Closedc.2016
NUX
The NUX closed around 2016.
How we know
OSM lists NUX as current nightclub
NUX site
World
2016UK votes to leave the European Union
A new nameAround 2018
Diamond Tap becomes the Walkabout
The Diamond Tap became the Walkabout around 2018.
Cheap Street
Photo: 5 June 2018
Closed2018
Old Bell Inn
The Old Bell Inn closed in 2018.
How we know
Address differs from 1960/1965 (157 Andover Road). Requires manual place/history review.
The Bell/Old Bell at Andover Road is documented in 1863 with Benjamin Chandler. PubWiki transcription of Duttons Directory. Keep this as a separate physical place from Old Bell, 21 Cheap Street.
The Bell/Old Bell at Andover Road is documented in 1901 with Frederick Sturgeon. PubWiki transcription of Census. Keep this as a separate physical place from Old Bell, 21 Cheap Street.
1970 snapshot gives 215 Andover Road.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
CAMRA records the Old Bell as closed on 7 December 2018. CAMRA later marked it Closed Long Term on 1 June 2021 after change-of-use approval. CAMRA - Old Bell, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/old-bell-newbury-119124
Andover Road
Photo: date unknown
Closedc.2018
kukui
The kukui closed around 2018.
How we know
OSM lists kukui as current nightclub
kukui site

15 April 2010
Old London Apprentice, Hambridge Road, 15 April 2010
Old London Apprentice - geograph.org.uk - 1808014 — Mr Ignavy (Sandy B on Wikimedia Commons), via Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1808014 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · Mr Ignavy (credited as Sandy B on Commons) · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons

31 January 2011
The Swan, London Road, 31 January 2011
The Swan, Newbury, Berkshire — Mike Cattell, via Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Swan,_Newbury,_Berkshire.jpg License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · Mike Cattell · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons

Decade 24 of 24 · Contemporary pubs

2020s

2024 · £4.77UK average

Sources

Office for National Statistics

5 closed · 2 renamed · 3 photos

4 August 2020
Hatchet Inn, Market Place, 4 August 2020
The Hatchet Inn Hotel in the Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 6661533 — Steve Daniels, via Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6661533 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Web copies are resized inside the original frame, with no crop. · Steve Daniels · Geograph / Wikimedia Commons
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A new name2021
Blackbird becomes the Renaissant
The Blackbird became the Renaissant.
Bagnor
2022UK average
A pint of lager would set you back £4.10
Up from £3.37.
Sources
UK average for a pint of draught lager, not a price at a local pub. 1973–1986: BBPA Statistical Handbook, as transcribed by Ron Pattinson (1 January 2018) from the 2003 handbook p. 44 and the 2017 handbook p. 45. From 1987: ONS series CZMS, snapshot verified 13 October 2026 (release 16 September 2026). CZMS is used wherever it exists. Switching onto CZMS is not itself counted as a price change. 2020 and 2021 have no annual row.
Office for National Statistics
Closed2022
Red House
The Red House closed in 2022.
How we know
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Recorded in 1965.
Recorded in 1960.
Recorded in 1970.
Closed 31 May 2022 (CAMRA). CAMRA — Red House, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/red-house-newbury-119098
Red House closed 2022-05-31 (CAMRA). CAMRA — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/red-house-newbury-119098
Hampton Road
Photo: c.2021
Closedc.2022
Renaissant
The Renaissant closed around 2022.
Bagnor
Closedc.2022
Document House
The Document House closed around 2022.
Wharf Street
Photo: 5 June 2018
Closed2023
The Nags Head
The Nags Head closed in 2023.
How we know
Good alias candidate: wider index uses Nags Head. Keep imported historical source name and allow alias matching.
Strong continuity case: Thomas Knight is still recorded here in 1881 and later directories.
Same operator as 1871; useful long-running landlord record.
Nags Head Inn is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
Nags Head Inn is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
A contemporaneous pub review documents the Nags Head operating on 5 June 2016. (User-generated source, so keep as probable rather than authoritative.)
An official notice states that the debtor had been carrying on business as The Nags Head from 91 Bartholomew Street in February 2019. (Strong later operating anchor. Does not establish a closure date.)
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
Recorded in 1899.
Recorded in 1830.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: 28 January 2012
Closed2024
King Charles Tavern
The King Charles Tavern closed in 2024.
How we know
Strong verification case. Historic England independently identifies King Charles Tavern at 54 Cheap Street and describes the building as a mid-C19 public house.
King Charles Tavern is listed in the Newbury 1960 Kelly's directory transcription.
King Charles Tavern is listed in the Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory transcription.
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary.
King Charles Tavern became closed long term on 1 December 2024. CAMRA - King Charles Tavern, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/king-charles-tavern-newbury-119085
King Charles Tavern closed 2024-12-01 (CAMRA / previously researched). CAMRA / previously researched — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/king-charles-tavern-newbury-119085
Cheap Street
Photo: 1942
A new nameAround 2025
Cross Keys becomes the High Horse
The Cross Keys became the High Horse around 2025.
How we know
The former Cross Keys reopened as High Horse in early September 2025. CAMRA - High Horse, Newbury — https://camra.org.uk/pubs/high-horse-newbury-119069
London Road
Still open2026
Catherine Wheel Inn
The Catherine Wheel Inn is still open.
Cheap Street
Photo: date unknown
Still open2026
The Crucible Sports & Social Club
The Crucible Sports & Social Club is still open.
Hambridge Road
Still open2026
The Woodspeen
The Woodspeen is still open.
Lambourn Road
Still open2026
Cow & Cask
The Cow & Cask is still open.
Inches Yard
Still open2026
The Coat & Bear
The Coat & Bear is still open.
Bartholomew Street
Still open2026
Delphic Brewing Co & Taproom
The Delphic Brewing Co & Taproom is still open.
Mayors Lane
Still open2026
Paddock Bar
The Paddock Bar is still open.
Paddock Bar site
Still open2026
The Greek Table
The Greek Table is still open.
Oxford Road
Still open2026
Parched Independent Bar
The Parched Independent Bar is still open.
Bartholomew Street
Still open2026
The Weirside Free House
The Weirside Free House is still open.
West Mills
Still open2026
The High Horse
The High Horse is still open.
London Road
Still open2026
The Monument
The Monument is still open.
Northbrook Street
Photo: date unknown
Still open2026
Coopers Arms
The Coopers Arms is still open.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: 1928
Still open2026
Woodpecker
The Woodpecker is still open.
Wash Water
Still open2026
The Starting Gate
The Starting Gate is still open.
Brummell Road
Still open2026
Lock, Stock & Barrel
The Lock, Stock & Barrel is still open.
Northbrook Street
Photo: 28 January 2012
Still open2026
Bricklayers Arms
The Bricklayers Arms is still open.
Bartholomew Street
Photo: date unknown
Still open2026
Chequers Hotel
The Chequers Hotel is still open.
6-8 Oxford Street
Photo: 30 September 2018