The Dairy

Local craft bar & kitchen

Situated on the University’s London Road Campus in the old dairy buildings, The Dairy features a wide selection of craft beer, cider, real ales, and spirits.

Our Lego®-themed Architecture Cafe, located less than 1 minute away, provides pre-packed sandwiches and snacks, handmade coffee and pastries as well as boxes of bricks for your next creation.

ServiceDayOpening Hours
The BarEvery Day11:00 – 23:30 (Mon – Sat)
11:00 – 10:30 (Sun)
The Hatch (Main Kitchen)Every Day12:00 – 15:00, 15:30 – 21:00
CiabattasEvery Day10:00 – 15:30
Pizza ServiceEvery Day12:00 – 21:00
Breakfast RollsEvery Day08:00 – 11:00
Food Counter & Bar Opening Times (Out of Term Time – Subject to Venue Opening Times)
Photograph of the Dairy showing students playing pool and eating food
Food Menu
Drinks Menu
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A photo of The Dairy bar area
A photo of people in The Dairy playing pool
A photo of The Dairy with TV screen showing sport
A photo of the Dairy bar area and seating
A photo of The Dairy with TV screen showing sport

Good To Know

Reading's secret craft beer bar

Food served throughout the day

Multi TV screens showing sport

Open to all visitors

Outdoor seating

Cashless

Football Premier League Logo of Tottenham Tottenham vs West Ham Logo of West Ham Thu 7th Dec @ 20:15
Football UEFA Champions League Logo of PSV PSV vs Arsenal Logo of Arsenal Tue 12th Dec @ 17:45
Football UEFA Champions League Logo of Man Utd Man Utd vs Bayern Munich Logo of Bayern Munich Tue 12th Dec @ 20:00
Football UEFA Champions League Logo of Newcastle Newcastle vs AC Milan Logo of AC Milan Wed 13th Dec @ 20:00
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Find Us

The Dairy, London Road Campus, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5AQ

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Opening Times

Term Time Current Period

25 Sep 2023 – 8 Dec 2023
Monday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm

Out of Term Time

9 Dec 2023 – 7 Jan 2024
Monday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm

Bank Holiday and Closure Days

22 Dec 2023: Closed
25 Dec 2023: Closed
26 Dec 2023: Closed
27 Dec 2023: Closed
28 Dec 2023: Closed
29 Dec 2023: Closed
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Contact Us

barsanddining@reading.ac.uk