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The Three Guineas (Fuller Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | | 1 |
| Quantock - Ginger Cockney | | 1 |
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - All Day Pale |  | 1 |
| Mondo - Juliet (collaboration with Hogs Back) | | 1 |
| Andwell - Gold Muddler |  | 1 |
| Two Cocks - 1643 Cavalier |  | 1 |
| Marston's - S*M*A*S*H | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - Resolute Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quantock - Rorke's Drift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Pacific | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Peregrine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Resolution | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Nelson's Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two Cocks - 1643 Puritan Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upham - Stakes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - King John | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Binghams - Brickworks Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two Cocks - 1643 Roundhead Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Elderquad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Binghams - Junga | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Downton Route 66 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - S&D | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Hampshire Rose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Hogshead Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Memento | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quantock - Wills Neck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Great Scot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Wai-Iti | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Piledriver | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Feb 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
10th visit of Reading and its environs: The finale stopping point and just minutes from Reading Station seemed the obvious choice to end with. Although a Fuller's managed pub, it managed one guest from Mondo, located in Battersea, south-west London, and a collaborated brew with Hogs Back Brewery in the village of Tongham, Surrey, just north of the A31 Hogs Back road between Guildford and Farnham. Busy but not overly so to be afforded a table and seating alongside in busy Reading of a Saturday mid-evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondo - Juliet (collaboration with Hogs Back) | 3.80 | | Good head and lacing on this pale ale collaboratively produced to mark International Women’s Day by Mondo Brewing Company from Battersea, south-west London, and Hogs Back Brewery in the village of Tongham, Surrey, and lasting to the end. A hoppy first hit emanating from this blend of British-grown barley, oats and wheat. A dry fruited hoppiness rising and winning over its fruitiness, comprising hints of mango and pineapple, from home-grown Cascade in the copper and finished with a dry-hop of Hallertau Blanc and Citra. A dry hoppy note sailing out with the merest hints of green grapes and gooseberries. Served in good condition here. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit of respite after the slow Elizabeth line visit all stops from far south east to far west. So very waiting roomish here - could be so much more done to make it a local go to pub too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | A really wholesome pouring. Probably the best ESB I have had in years |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Memento | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Wai-Iti | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
Not my first visit here, but my first visit since Fuller, Smith and Turner bought it. Not too busy in the afternoon but I imagine it becomes very hectic in the evenings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Sep 2017 (Stephen Harris)
A quick pre-train pint. Pub much smartened since acquisition by Fullers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - All Day Pale | 2.70 | | Golden, juicy and hoppy. At this strength, it is not surprising that it lacks a bit of body. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Closed for refurbishment following acquisition by Fullers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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09 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Great stuff - pub's website says closes 11pm but at 2231 a sentinel at the front door said the pub had closed at 2230 and always did on Mondays. He could show me no opening hours notice and when I asked a barman he said the pub was closing early as there were lots of travellers in!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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19 May 2015 (HSB)
11:30 Half an hour to spare at Reading station so thought I would look in the Guineas. All beers Fuller's. I took one look and turned and left. I have seen this so many times before, the purveyors of bland beer buy a thriving pub with a reputation for a good choice of micro-brewery beer and then completely change the concept and kill what made the pub popular. A great shame.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
13 Jan 2015 (HSB)
14:14 Another break between trains. Fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andwell - Gold Muddler | 3.90 | | Bit boring. |
| Cottage - S&D | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Hampshire Rose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Hogshead Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Great Scot | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - Resolute Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Upham - Stakes | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - King John | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Pacific | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Resolution | 4.70 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2014 (HSB)
17:50 On way back from Newton Abbot realised that arrival time at Reading would allow a connection with the Guildford Cross Country service that uses the recently re-opened Reading dive under. This place provided an excellent waiting room. Busy outside in the sunshine, quieter within.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Cocks - 1643 Cavalier | 3.80 | | Absolutely no condition. |
| Downton - Nelson's Delight | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Two Cocks - 1643 Puritan Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Upham - Stakes | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - King John | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Binghams - Brickworks Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Two Cocks - 1643 Roundhead Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Elderquad | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Binghams - Junga | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Downton Route 66 | 4.80 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening on a previously unplanned change of train. Pleasantly surprised by the beer range. A customer after me complained to bar staff that he could never see the same beer twice on separate visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantock - Ginger Cockney | 4.00 | | Good exercise for tastebuds |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Quantock - Wills Neck | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Piledriver | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - S*M*A*S*H | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Quantock - Rorke's Drift | 4.20 | Not Tried | Oddly the brewery name is omitted from the pumpclip |
| Cotleigh - Peregrine | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Three Guineas
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
| 16 |
| 15 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LY.
Pub just outside main Reading railway station so popular with visiting football and rugby supporters. Screens show train departures. Taken over by Fuller's in late 2014 and its beers started to appear prominently in 2015. Closed in 2016 and re-opened, after refurbishment, in January 2017 which added the cellar bar, named Firefly after the first train to leave Reading railway station, which is impressive with vaulted ceiling and bare brick walls. 8 handpumps. Card payment only, cash not accepted. 20% CAMRA discount on cask ales.
We have visited this pub 30 times, seen 85 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: RG1 1LY