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About Purple TurtleVenue Type: Bar
Readings longest running independent bar.
In 1990, before the world had heard of Gazza, 2 chaps from various bands in Reading decided that there was a missing element to Reading life. So they took their youthful good looks and ideas into a Duke Street building, added a nodding turtle out the front, and set about rejuvenating the town with one of the craziest bars in folk law.
Fast forward 24 years, and although now on a new site (after the Oracle knocked down the original building) a spanking new refurbishment that would surprise your eyes and a lot of beer kegs later, they are still creating memories, good times and hangovers for the Reading crowd.
Last Entry 1:30am
Over 18's Only
Disabled Access
Table Football
Wi-Fi
Alcohol Served
Outside Seating
Smoking Area
Please note. This map is based on the postcode and only shows the approximate location Monday | 11:00 | - | 03:30 |
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purpleturtlereading
purpleturtlereading

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