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.

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
A photo of Dairy Bar area at London Road
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

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Football Premier League Logo of Everton Everton vs Liverpool Logo of Liverpool Wed 24th Apr @ 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

15 Apr 2024 – 7 Jun 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

Out of Term Time

8 Jun 2024 – 29 Sep 2024
Monday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Bank Holiday and Closure Days

06 May 2024: Closed
27 May 2024: Closed
26 Aug 2024: Closed

Contact Us

barsanddining@reading.ac.uk