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Arborfield-Based Gastro Pub & Bar
Outdoor Garden | Live Music | Craft Beer & Cocktails
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19/06/2026

What a night the first game was! 🍻🏆

The atmosphere was absolutely electric for England’s opening match, with a packed pub, plenty of singing, cold pints flowing and an unforgettable night of World Cup football! 🏴👏

Now we go again...

🏆 England 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭
📅 Tuesday
⏰ Kick-off 9PM

Get down early and secure your spot — tables are strictly first come, first serve.

📺 Live on our 4 big screens
🎶 Live music from Samuel James
🍻 Cold pints
🔥 Incredible atmosphere
🏆 World Cup football

If the first game was anything to go by, this is one you won't want to miss. Wear your colours, bring your mates and let's get right behind England! 🏴🙌

It's Coming Home!

17/06/2026

Tonight!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆🏆

The World Cup is here and England kick off their campaign against Croatia tonight at 9PM! 🏆🏴

Get down early and secure your spot — tables are strictly first come, first served with NO bookings being taken.

📺 Portugal 🇵🇹 vs DR Congo 🇨🇩 from 6PM
🎤 Sam Holdford returns from 7:30PM–9:30PM to get everyone in the matchday mood
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 🆚 Croatia 🇭🇷 at 9PM

Cold pints, great atmosphere, big screens, live music and World Cup football — what more could you want? 🍻

Get in early, grab your seat, wear your colours and make a day of it!

16/06/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY IN THE HIDEOUT 🎶

Join us this Friday from 7:30pm–9:30pm as the incredibly talented Josh Smith takes to the stage in The Hideout!

Josh has been making waves across Berkshire with outstanding live performances, earning a reputation as one of the county's most exciting up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Don't miss the chance to see him live right here at The Bull Inn.

Make a night of it with the best food around, served fresh from our kitchen until 9:30pm, and enjoy it all in Berkshire's best beer garden while catch the evenings world up action. Whether you're after a relaxed evening meal, to watch the football, a few drinks with friends, or a fantastic night of live music, we've got you covered.

🍔 Food served until 9:30pm
🍻 Drinks flowing until late
🎤 Josh Smith live from 7:30pm–9:30pm
📍 The Hideout at The Bull Inn, Arborfield Cross

Book your table now and kick off your weekend the right way!

15/06/2026

ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP JOURNEY STARTS HERE!

Join us Wednesday Night for England's opening World Cup fixture as they take on Croatia! 🇬🇧🦁 vs 🇭🇷

With our HUGE big screens throughout the Hideout & Garden, there'll be no problem finding a great view — No Bookings! 🙌

🎵 Live music from the returning Sam Holdford | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
⚽ England vs Croatia | Kick-off 9:00pm
Samuel James

🍻 Shot Deals
🍔 Great Food
🍺 Cold Drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Area
🔥 Unbeatable Matchday Atmosphere
🎥100 Inch Screen

Gather your mates, wear your colours, and cheer the Three Lions on with us at The Bull Inn! Let's make some noise and kick off the tournament in style! 🦁🏆

⚽️🏆 IT'S COMING HOME 🏆⚽️

11/06/2026

🎶 Friday Night Live Music in The Hideout! 🎶

Join us this evening for a fantastic live performance from the returning Giles Stelfox, playing from 7:30pm – 9:30pm in The Hideout.
Giles Stelfox

🍴 Food served until 9:30pm
🍻 Drinks flowing until late

Great music, great food, and a great atmosphere – the perfect way to spend your evening. See you there!

11/06/2026

🏆⚽ The World Cup kicks off TONIGHT! ⚽🏆

Join us for all the action and an unbeatable atmosphere as we watch the opening game live! 🍻🔥

And don't let the rain stop you — we've got the fire roaring in the Hideout, keeping things warm, cosy, and seriously vibey all evening long. 🌧️🔥✨

Gather your mates, grab a pint, and settle in for a huge night of football!

10/06/2026

⚽🌍 The World Cup kicks off tomorrow evening! 🌍⚽

Join us as South Africa take on Mexico in the opening match of the tournament!

We've got our brand-new large screens installed and ready the action throughout the World Cup. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the best atmosphere to watch all the games live.

Don't miss the start of football's biggest tournament – see you at The Bull! 🍻

08/06/2026

🎶BULLFEST is back! 🎶

Join us on Saturday 4th July as Bullfest returns!☀️

We'll have the BBQ fired up, ice creams will be scooped, and there will be fantastic live music from some of your favourite pub performers from 2pm–9pm. ☀️🎶🍔🍦

Bring the whole family, soak up the sunshine, let the kids enjoy the bouncy castle, and tuck into some amazing food and drink.

We can't wait to see you there for another unforgettable day at The Bull! 🍻

04/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆We're getting World Cup ready 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆- and we hope you're too!

With THREE more screens (1X100 inch, 2x75 Inch) set to be installed in time for kick off, we’re making sure we get everything perfect!

This summer, The Bull Inn should be your go-to spot for World Cup Atmosphere, Great Company, and all the action live on our big screens.

Live Music from the returning Sam Holdford (7:30-8:30) before:
Wednesday 17th June 9PM - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England vs Croatia 🇭🇷
Tuesday 23rd June 9PM - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England vs Ghana 🇬🇭

Debuting duo of Duncan & Mackenzie (7:30-9:30) before:
Saturday 27th June 10PM - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England vs Panama 🇵🇦

Join us for the ultimate matchday experience with fantastic live music, a buzzing atmosphere, a family friendly section, cold drinks, great food and all the united World Cup excitement.

Gather your friends, wear your colours, join our community and cheer England on with us at The Bull Inn! 🍻🏆

⚽️🏆It’s Coming Home🏆⚽️

03/06/2026

🅿️🚗 Parking Reminder for Visitors to The Bull Inn
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We kindly ask all customers and visitors to avoid parking along the roadside surrounding the pub. Parking on nearby roads can cause congestion, restrict access for residents, and create difficulties for other road users.

Please be considerate of our neighbours and help us maintain good relationships within the local community by using the designated parking areas available.

If our car park is full, there is plenty of additional parking available at the Arborfield Recreation Ground, just a short walk down from the pub.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your support in helping keep the area safe and accessible for everyone.

Address

The Bull Inn, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield Cross
Reading
RG29QD

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	9am - 10pm
Wednesday	9am - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441189761158

Website

http://www.thebullarborfieldcross.co.uk/

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