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Carol and Peter took over this cruck-framed inn in 2013 and have transformed it. Mainly of Tudor origin, it is situated on a charming terrace 400 yards up from the railway station in one of the oldest parts of town. Being one of Greene King's 'Local Heroes' pubs, this allows for three beers from the Greene King portfolio to be accompanied by three beers from local breweries. The Greene King beers include Abbot Ale, Hardys and Hansons Bitter (badged as Queen's Head Bitter) plus one other. The guest beers from local breweries often include those from Loddon, Hogs Back and Binghams. Beer paddles with three third-pints make it easier to sample several different ales for one visit to the bar. The real fire creates a cosy feel in winter and there is a large, well-designed re-furbished rear garden with a covered area and is the venue for the local Aunt Sally team. There is also additional seating on the south-facing front terrace. Bar snacks are generally the only food served, but occasionally a speciality food night is held. This is normally advertised on the notice board outside the pub along with the food on offer. Children welcome until 8 pm. Voted Local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 and 2017, also Berkshire Pub of the Year 2015 and 2016.
Due to the corona virus, beer supplies are limited to what the breweries can provide. Greene King Abbot and Queens Head Bitter, plus Lodon Ferrymans Gold and Stardust English Bitter are on tap.
LATEST NEWS - Just awarded Berkshire South East Branch Pub of the Year for 2021. In addition to their high scores against the judging criteria, they also went the extra mile (Health & Safety training, getting additional equipment for the kitchen, operating at a loss) to ensure that they remained open during the most difficult of times. Warmest congratulations go to Carol, Peter and all the staff at the Queens Head.
Historic Interest
originally a 15th-century cruck framed building
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: II
This small, appealing terrace pub started life as an early 15th-century cruck-framed house (now encased in painted brick and render) with a hall in the centre. It now has a single bar space but there were formerly two rooms, as suggested by the red and cream tiled entrance corridor which lay between the two. The internal walls were removed by Morlands brewery in 1961. There is also a strong interwar imprint, notably the 1930s-style brick fireplaces and, very likely, the bar counter (the bar back is of fairly indeterminate date).
This terrace pub consists of a single bar little altered since 1961 when Morland's brewery removed most of the internal walls to create the space you see today. Originally a hall house of early 15th century with later alterations, but retains some of the original wattle and daub walls. From the layout, with red and white tiling in the entrance way, this was a two bar pub until 1961. Low ceilings supported with modern wood pillars. L/H main room has fielded panelled bar front, more recent bar top, bar back with mirrors behind turned wooden pillar supported shelves, and half height panelling throughout, all possibly from the 1930s. Some fixed bench seating upgraded with leather backs. Substantial brick fireplace of c1930s features a semi circular pattern.
Photo on wall from 1913 proclaims 'Dymore Brown's All Malt Ales' and shows pub then had sash windows. An attractive circular stained glass effigy of (reputably) Queen Charlotte (wife of George III) from c1930s in one of the window panes, though the main exterior pub sign is of Queen Elizabeth I. R/H bar space essentially features same panelling, some bench seating and similar fireplace. Wooden floors throughout. Modern toilets to rear.
The pub has an Aunt Sally team, a local pub game involving throwing sticks at a skittle mounted on a stand.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.
Queen's Head, Wokingham
Changing beers typically include: Rebellion (varies) , Stardust (varies)
Source: Local
Garden
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Games
Real Fire
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
LocAle
Cask Marque
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