Guidebook for West Berkshire
Food Scene
Since lockdown, Nat all of the places listed below are still here. But new places are also opening. Go to www.visitnewbury.org.uk for up to date information.
Pret A Manger
93 Northbrook StKings Café
2 The BroadwayIndependent cafe run by very pleasant Italian guys
Coffee#1 Newbury
27 Middle StreetNice Coffee!
The Tea Shop By The Canal
Lovely little independent by side of canal. Lovely cakes
One of the originals! Old fashioned. Bake their own bread and cakes. One of closest to the flat.
Empire Cafe
19 Cheap StOne of the originals! Old fashioned. Bake their own bread and cakes. One of closest to the flat.
Weavers Coffee Shop
Northbrook StreetAn independent, been there many years, lovely food and friendly service.
Shoemakers
Market PlaceGluten Free. Small independent.
Boswells Café
Independent. Serves nice range of sandwiches, hot dishes.
Mr Moo Juice
West MillsFabulous milkshakes!
Lovely french food, nice service and atmosphere. Very popular in Newbury
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Côte Brasserie - Newbury
102-103 Northbrook StLovely french food, nice service and atmosphere. Very popular in Newbury
Mio Fiore
Market StreetIndependent Italian Restaurant. Lovely barn-like restaurant.
Khonkaen thai cuisine
102a Bartholomew StLovely little Thai restaurant. Need to book.
Chilis Indian Restaurant
Close to rail station and an easy walk. Nice Indian food
The Catherine Wheel
35 Cheap StPub serving a nice range of pies. Gin bar.
The Newbury
137 Bartholomew StPub - independent. Lovely food, terrace upstairs.
Rio's
91A Bartholomew StTakeaway Burgers - the best in town! Great value and choice.
Italian restaurant run by lovely Spanish family. Fabulous food, intimate and friendly atmosphere.
Valle D'oro Restaurant
29 Oxford StItalian restaurant run by lovely Spanish family. Fabulous food, intimate and friendly atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slug and Lettuce
1-3 Wharf StNice cocktails, two for one early evening. Nice in summer as canal side location
Nice pub with good food. Outdoor space by the canal lock in Newbury
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The Lock Stock & Barrel
104 Northbrook StNice pub with good food. Outdoor space by the canal lock in Newbury
ACE Space Newbury
Saint Nicholas RoadLocal talents, bands, regular open mike nights.
Sightseeing
Castello di Donnington
Castle LaneFamous as Downton Abbey location. Open to public.
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Castello di Highclere
Famous as Downton Abbey location. Open to public.
Entertainment & Activities
Small, but interesting. Nice outing for a rainy day!
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The Living Rainforest
Small, but interesting. Nice outing for a rainy day!
Corn Exchange
Market PlaceTheatre in Market Place, with a varied itinerary.
Arts & Culture
Interesting little museum, recently refurbished. Will give you lots of information about the history of this area.
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West Berkshire Museum
Interesting little museum, recently refurbished. Will give you lots of information about the history of this area.
Theatre a few miles out of town that has an eclectic mix of entertainment and drama
Arlington Arts Centre
Theatre a few miles out of town that has an eclectic mix of entertainment and drama
The Watermill Theatre
Lovely little independent theatre
On the old Greenham Air Base site, a lovely art gallery that puts on all kinds of exhibitions, workshops etc.
The Base, Greenham
Communications RoadOn the old Greenham Air Base site, a lovely art gallery that puts on all kinds of exhibitions, workshops etc.
Parks & Nature
Snelsmore Common
Wantage RoadLovely common area for walks, barbecue area.
Used to be the American Air Base, now returned to the public as common land. Miles of open space plus wooded areas. See the old runways and silos. The Control Tower due to open as a cafe this spring
Greenham Control Tower and Cafe
Burys Bank RoadUsed to be the American Air Base, now returned to the public as common land. Miles of open space plus wooded areas. See the old runways and silos. The Control Tower due to open as a cafe this spring
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Within easy walking distance. Open til 10 pm.
Tesco Extra
Pinchington LaneOpen 24 hours
Waitrose & Partners
Oxford RoadOther end of town.
ALDI
London RoadConvenient Aldi store at other end of Newbury
Lidl
Big Lidl store at the Newbury Retail Park. There is also M&S Food there