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The Bull Inn Arborfield Cross

Name: The Bull Inn Arborfield Cross
Address: The Bull Inn, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG29QD, GB
Telephone: +441189761158
Rating: 5

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Arborfield-Based Gastro Pub & Bar
Outdoor Garden | Live Music | Craft Beer & Cocktails
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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.

01/06/2026

The Champions League final is done… now all eyes turn to the biggest stage of them all!

The road to the World Cup starts here, and we're backing the Three Lions every step of the way!

Join us at The Bull Inn, Arborfield Cross for England's upcoming friendlies as the World Cup build-up begins. Expect a brilliant atmosphere, great food, cold pints, and all the action live on our big screens.

The Bull Inn, Arborfield Cross – your home for England and the World Cup journey.

Who's ready to dream? 🙌

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿It's Coming Home!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

28/05/2026

✨ A Midsummer Night’s Dream ✨
Join us on Wednesday 3rd June for a magical Sip & Paint Pottery Evening hosted by The Mad Hatters Club 🎨🌙

Enjoy a relaxed summer evening of pottery painting, drinks, creativity, and good company in the perfect cosy pub setting ✨

🕡 6:30pm – 8:30pm
💷 £27 per person

Whether you’re coming with friends, planning a date night, or just fancy a creative evening out, this is the perfect way to unwind and make something special 🤍

Spaces are limited — book now to avoid missing out!

Link in Bio!!🥂🎨

27/05/2026

Fridays’ soundtrack is sorted 🎶🍸
Kick off your weekend with us- Live music and a fresh lineup of cocktails waiting for you... Grab your mates, find a seat, and settle in for good tunes, great drinks, and even better vibes. 🍹✨

21/05/2026

☀️ BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE BULL ☀️

The sunshine is set to continue and our beer garden is ready for an unforgettable Bank Holiday Weekend 🍻🌿

🎶 Friday Night | 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Alex Tyler is back and ready to get The Hideout dancing all night long 🕺🎤

⚽ Sunday – Final Day of the Premier League Season
Join us for all the action live and soak up the atmosphere with a cold pint in the sun 🍺☀️

🎤 Bank Holiday Monday | 2pm – 4pm
Ella Bish returns for the perfect afternoon session in the garden 🎶

🎨 Sip & Paint – Tuesday 3rd June
Don’t forget to book your place for our upcoming Sip & Paint evening! A fun night of creativity, drinks & good company 🖌️🍷

Sunshine, live music, football, great drinks and good vibes all weekend long — see you at The Bull!

Book tickets to Sip and Paint here https://digicpn.com/p/au5us2

19/05/2026

Bank Holiday Weekend at The Bull 🍻🌿

And we’ve got a LIVE MUSIC DOUBLE HEADER lined up for you 🎶👇

🎤 Friday | 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Alex Tyler is ready to get The Hideout dancing all night long 🕺🎶

🎤 Bank Holiday Monday | 2pm – 4pm
Ella Bish returns, to rock the sunshine yet again!

Great music, cold drinks & sunshine in the best beer garden in Berkshire ☀️🍺

Grab your friends, grab your family and make a weekend of it at The Bull!

18/05/2026

🎉 Plenty coming up at The Bull Inn this summer! 🍻☀️

🧠 Pub Quiz – 1st June
Gather your team and join us for a great night of trivia, laughs, and prizes!

⚽ World Cup Games Live in The Hideout
Catch all the action on the big screen with live music starting an hour before all england games kick-off 🎶🍺

🎪 BullFest – Saturday 4th July
Save the date for one of our biggest events of the year – live entertainment, great food, drinks, and plenty more!

Keep an eye on our page for updates and event details 👀

11/05/2026

🥩🍷 Tuesday Steak Night at The Bull 🍷🥩

Join us this Tuesday in both the Hideout Bar & Restaurant for our unbeatable Steak Night deal!

Steak & a glass of wine from just £20

Perfect food, great atmosphere, and plenty happening throughout the evening…

⚽ LIVE Championship Playoff action on the screens
📺 Millwall vs Hull City tonight
📺 Southampton vs Middlesbrough tomorrow night

🎶 Plus, the Yateley Morris Men will be performing live at the Bull Inn!

Make a night of it with great food, live entertainment, and all the playoff drama live with us.

07/05/2026

⚽️ THE WORLD CUP IS LIVE AT THE BULL ⚽️

Every match, every moment. LIVE!

We’ll be showing all the World Cup games throughout the tournament on our big screens with.

🍻 Great pints
🍕 Great food
🔥 Great atmosphere

And for every single England game, live music for an hour leading up to kick off, from the incredible to get the party started.

Get in early and grab your table

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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