The Bowler's Arms in West Berkshire

A good Sunday lunch, warm pub, a open space, not stacked with tables. Going to revisit

Staff can be a bit hit and miss, food however is always really good and nice atmosphere!

Nice drink with lovely view and great staff

Had a wonderful meal. Reasonable prices. Lovely staff. Definitely go again for food.

Proper food at great prices, we all walked away stuffed and happy, thanks Richard and the team for helping to make Mother's Day that little bit more special 👍🏻

Great place lovely location easy to get too. Had family function there so cannot comment about food.

Went to a party in the function room, it was very good

First time here for lunch. Super for families. I came in with teenage son, partner and elderly parents. Food was well cooked, well presented and tasty. Pub impeccably clean, my dad couldn’t stop mentioning how clean the toilets and bar were!!! My son liked the pool table, partner games machine and dad liked watching out over the cricket field and sport on TV. We will be back!!

Only went there for a charity quiz night

Visited this restaurant and cricket club for a wake for a very special family member. Great little bar and good food.

Fantastic could not fault the beautiful place its got everything food beer and great atmosphere amazing

A friend booked the function room for an event, we had a really great afternoon, and we were even graced with some sunshine, so I was able to take in some of the cricket match, lol.

Brilliant place to go for food. Lovely atmosphere and amazing food. The staff were amazing and so helpful as I have a son with food allergies.. Look forward to going back 😊

The atmosphere and drinks are nice but kitchen was closed on Sunday at 4pm. even no chips :/

Went for a Saturday afternoon beer and watched some cricket. Nice venue, staff should smile more, felt like they didn't want to be there.

Good place to go and relax with a drink. Good food although a little pricey for what it is.

l was very fortunate to be able to hold my 70th there , Richard the main man put on a super spread and he and his staff were just a delight . l had friends and family coming form all corners and the buffet put on was superb , all gave super comments. You can have the greatest place going but its the staff and boss who make it what it is , The venue is second to none and we were very lucky with the weather and great cricket match to watch . Thank you all

Had a fantastic day watching first-class cricket today ...thanks

The venue is very non-descript - think clone pubs like in the film worlds end. If you are not a local expect to be served after they have dealt with their friends. Went to watch a specific sporting event - that they decided to change at the last minute (despite checking it would be shown). Won’t be visiting again .

Nice pub just of the main street

Came here for a Christening & it was lovely.Very friendly staff & good food

Nice pub looking out on to the cricket pitch

Friendly staff, been here for a quiz event and hold a small monthly meeting there.

Friendly local, good value food and drink

Recomend a visit well worth it 👌

Great venue for a meal or just a drink, excellent value and lovely atmosphere and very family friendly! We always highly recommend,

Very welcoming. Great customer service

Very nice cricket club. Just had a drink but they also do food.

Lovely pint, food was nice but quite expensive! Would return

SUCH KIND STAFF AND DELICIOUS PIZZA!

Recently held a party here in the upstairs room and the service, as always from Richard and his team at the Bowlers, was fantastic. Brilliant food, loads of flexibility, good communication. We're locals so know the drill here, but all our guests - mostly visitors from out of the area - remarked what a great place it is. Thanks to all!

Nice food , good place to eat out

Family meal out for double birthday celebrations 27 of us food all arrived together nice and hot. Very enjoyable evening Richard and his staff very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back. 5 stars 🍽️

We went to a private party in the room up stairs, excellent venue, very attentive staff, throughly recommended

Great Roast and plenty of veg. Love it.

Good well run and clean. Pleasant atmosphere and good food.

Very nice place! My son and his family live in Newbury on one of our visits from Barcelona. We went for a walk and Because of the Rainer we went in inside and since then with my grandson we sent hours there

The Bowlers Arms. The hub of the community Richard and his team are friendly and welcoming. Pop in for a drink a meal or hold a get together with friends small or large groups accommodated.

The food is great in terms of quality and value, a very varied menu to suite all different dietary requirements and a friendly staff team in a very lovely and modern environment. No complaints at all

Amazing venue, 1st class food, staff attentive and friendly

Went there after a christening. It's within the cricket grounds. Looks fairly new and has been done to a very good standard. Massive car park. Enjoyed our short time there...

Good food and friendly helpful staff. Very smart and modern building.

Lovely food and staff all very welcoming and friendly 🙂

Fabulous venue for a gathering, amazing Buffett, polite friendly service. Thank you Richard and team

Really nice bar, perfect for a pint while watching the cricket 🏏

Nice place for food n drinks,food good honest pub grub n tables outside family and dog friendly

Thank you Richard, fir an enjoyable evening

Wonderful buffet lunch for our friends Golden Wedding Anniversary Party in their Private Events Room! And entertaining cricket match too!

It was our first visit to the recently opened new build that is The Bowler’s Arms. The new building is fantastic and really slots into its surroundings. It was good to see Richard in his new place keeping a general eye on the customers and staff. It was good to come back and our meal was delicious!

Great food, beer, staff, views and amazing new building. What more could you want?

Great food and atmosphere, bar staff helpful and polite, would recommend

Good food, drink & service in a friendly atmosphere.

nice place but since it's rebuild it's seems a bit soulless

Went for ladies night. Half price meals. Great value! Very nicely modernised, lovely setting, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Be prepared to wait for your food if it's busy! Lots of on site parking too!

I have been to the Bowlers Arms many times but this was my first visit after it was rebuilt. The new building is impressive. More importantly the beers are good, well served and well looked after

Clean and tidy friendly staff Friday afternoon not very busy

Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff

Lovely place , bit expensive but not too bad , was super busy on Bonfire night , queue out the door , but calmed down later. Will be back for food at some point soon

Very nice and bright xx bar staff very friendly x food was lovely xx

Love the new look Bowlers! First visit since moving away from Newbury. Great fireworks tonight! Well done everyone!

BRAND NEW PREMISES WHICH ARE EXCELLENT. Lovely establishment with fantastic staff and owner. Chicken and Peanut Curry is to die for!

We had a separate bar area for a private party. Celebrated my best friend's 60th. Great venue. Lovely outside area in good weather. Bar staff were brilliant.

Brand new building with excellent facilities with Falkland Cricket Club. Spacious and accessible event room with outside sitting. The Bowlers Arms will be the place to go to for those who live in washcommon and the greater newbury area. Drinks and food once it is up and running officially. Certainly will be supporting the team behind the pub and the revamped cricket club.

Real shame because any other night would have been a great pub. After a long shift at a different bar I thought I might join my parents and their friends for a drink. Land lady closed the bar at 10:20 although it was open til 11. Was rude and unwelcoming. I understand doing last orders at half past and finishing the last drinks at quarter to. But how is pub that’s only selling drink expecting to make real money by closing at 10:20!! Think this is a really easy fix and a real disappointment considering how great the building and the environment is.

Amazing food. Very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit

Great chicken curry and lovely staff

Interesting menu, good drinks selection, and free room for functions. Clean toilets. The décor is poor but this is because the new clubhouse is in the process of being built.

More of a social club than a pub

A great local pub. Good value, well run and a friendly atmosphere.

Food wasn't very nice, took long time, to. arrive, and was cold

New club house is going to look amazing

For a little pub on the out skirts of Newbury, this place offers top quality food. The menu caters for a variety of tastes, but all very tasty. When the sun is out, there is also no better garden in Berkshire!

Looking forward to the new club house

A bit run down, and pricey for drinks.

A calm, relaxed place with friendly staff. Food is good and fast. Good place for watching sports.

Can be a great community pub but there were a lot of kids there tonight. Great selection of beers kept well.

Pleasant friendly pub good food

Nice friendly staff, child and dog friendly. Can cater for large parties with good food.

A building that I helped on, as a young teenager, at my first cricket club. The club and its facilities have come a very long way since I started there in 1967.

Great pub! Amazing staff who will always have a laugh! Good variety of food options if you're looking to go for lunch. Really friendly environment and lovely people in there.

Very pleasant place for a Saturday afternoon pint and food, lovely cricket ground outside.

Great for a relaxing drink or meal. Cricket on in the summer to watch in the back ground. Great food , friendly staff. Fab decking. Spacious outdoor area. Family friendly

At first glance this pub looks like a Cricket Pavillion, but it is so much more. They are one of the few pubs in the area to have a room that can be hired, they have Sky sport on TV, a games area, outside seating overlooking the cricket pitch and lovely good value food. We visit regularly but especially for Sunday lunch. Its a pub that tries to be part of the neighbourhood, Well worth a visit.

Watching a few overs after an evening cycle ride with a beer in hand and the sun setting....doesn't get much better on a Wednesday night!

Nice friendly place with great bar staff and good food

Nice pub on the edge of a Cricket green. Needs a splash of paint here and there, but a good place to spend a few hours. Prices were reasonable as well.

Fabulous pub, wonderfully helpful staff and great prices. I booked for a large group here and the staff and food were fantastic! Definitely recommend it!!!

Delicious food & great value for money. Staff all friendly & very helpful, we booked the separate room as there were a large group of us with kids, no extra charge & was great to be separate, we always find it difficult to find places to accommodate us all.

Very spacious and comfortable. Food is pretty decent and good value. Plenty of outdoor seating and great for watching sports.

Great pub grub! Never had a disappointing experience here and the staff are super friendly. Lunch, dinner or just a drink ... it's all good.

We were not sure about the food here because it is a cricket club but it was amazing and the service is good. I can recommend the Nachos.

Great place to chill enjoy a drink and a good laugh with great friends

Friendly staff, very nice outisde in the summer, food is good and has a pool table.

the best pub in Newbury great discounts nights and amazing food the manager is great and sociable lovely views and outdoors with a view of a cricket field great for children to let let of some steam

Fabulous band for fireworks on 5 Nov. Great staff. Fab local with lush views of trees and cricket pitch in summer. Food. Great for events. Homemade toffee vodka shots are awesome!!

Friendly good staff good food good location great meeting place and good entertainment

It's actually a cricket club but the bar is more like a pub and the food is very good. Always come here for my first pint whenever I visit Mum and Dad and have never been dissapointed.

Needed a quick lunch before watching a rugby match down the road. The food was great the staff and the service were excellent. We also got to watch a cricket match - well nearly it mainly involved wheeling the covers on and off. I will definitely return

Terrific pub serving the picturesque Falkland cricket club. Good food, beer and atmosphere.

Lovely setting and thr backdrop of yhe falklads first team pitch (cricket field) makes it perfect. If you find it rowdy then there is an option to move to the outside benches on the long on/third man area. The food is good and yue best times to go are Saturday and Sunday day times when the home team is playing. Every now and then there is a junior match that is also on. Those keen on trying out cricket, there are some nets on the opposite side of the cricket field. So overall a nice location, good food that makes for a perfect setting.