25-04-2025
Gastropub in Caversham wins bid to improve brunch experience
The operators of a pub near the river in Caversham have won permission to serve alcohol earlier to improve their offer for brunch.
The Griffin pub is situated in Church Road, Caversham, just a short walk away from the River Thames.
Last month, the Chef & Brewer company that runs the pub applied to sell alcohol from 8.30am each day.
The application has since been granted, with a representative from the company saying it will allow pub staff to enhance guest experience for brunch.
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The Griffin has an extensive menu for both breakfast and lunch.
Now guests will be able to enjoy alcohol with their breakfast and brunch if they wish.
A spokesperson for the Griffin explained: 'We requested a variation of hours to enable us to trade earlier, with no change to closing times which will remain as they are currently.
'The earlier trading hours will enable us to enhance our guest experience for those who would like to join us for brunch.'
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The earlier operating hours were approved by Reading Borough Council's licensing department.
A statutory consultation into the application received one objection by a neighbour concerned about the possibility of the Griffin staying open later at night.
However, the objection was dismissed as not relevant, as the application was only to allow the pub to open earlier in the morning.
The Griffin now has permission to sell alcohol from 8.30am to 11.30pm Sunday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 12.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Chef & Brewer brand is owned by Greene King.
