GIGS IN THE GARDEN

A summer of live music

We love hosting live music here at The Flowing Spring and our Gigs in the Garden series of summer concerts is the highlight of our year!

This page gives you information on how our outdoor gigs work, plus parking and ordering food. Please note this information will be updated before our 2023 season.

In the meantime, check out our autumn and winter events taking place on the Smaller Stage.

General Information


  • Gates open 6:30pm with all performances starting between 8:30 and 9pm and finishing no later than 11pm. Gates close at 11:30pm.
  • Upon arrival please make your way to the check-in desk in the garden. We will need the name of the person who purchased your ticket. We will give you a wristband which must be worn for the duration of the event. Please brign a proof of purchase, such as a receipt, in case it is needed.
  • If you wish to eat here before the gig commences, please pre-order your meals from the menu below. All food must be pre-ordered at least 48 hours before the gig. You can pay for your food in cash when you collect it. See the details below.
  • In most cases, the pre-ordered food will be available to pick up from the food tent between 7pm and 7:30pm. Please pay cash for your meals.
  • We are not allocating seats so please choose your own on arrival.
  • Accessible seating is available. Please call us to book accessible seating which we will allocate close to the gate.
  • The outside bar will have two serving points, one for contactless card payments, the other for cash only. Please note, cash payments are quicker to process than card payments! Our bar will usually include a draught lager, draught cider and two real ales (one below 4%, the other 4% or above) plus a good selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks. All drinks are served in biodegradable 'glasses'.
  • There is usually adequate parking if everyone parks sensibly. Please park on the grass, not in the car park, if you can.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.


Toilets and Accessibility

  • If you require wheelchair access please inform us in advance of the event so that we can allocate both parking and seats close to the gates.
  • The accessible outdoor toilet is located at the front of the car park.
  • Access from the car park to the garden where the concerts are held is via gates with a dropped kerb.


Car Parking and Travel

  • Car parking is limited to our car park and overflow on the bottom lawn of the garden. Please park sensibly to maximise space.
  • Directions to the pub can be found by clicking here.
  • There is no on-street parking locally.
  • The nearest railway stations are at Reading and Twyford. 
  • There are no local bus stops. If you're travelling by rail we would recommend booking a taxi to the pub. We use Loddon Cars as our local taxi service. Call (0118) 9321321.


Food Menu for 2023

Please pre-order your food by calling us on 0118 9699878.

All pre-orders must be made at least 48 hours before the gig.

We will require payment for your food in cash when you arrive.



Scorching Chicken Curry £12

Our ever-popular curry made with British chicken in a rich, hot and spicy sauce, served with pitta bread.

The curry is gluten-free with no allergens present. The pitta bread contains gluten.


Slow-Cooked Pork £12

Slow-cooked pulled pork with peppers, red onions and a hint of barbecue flavour, served with pitta bread.

The pork dish is gluten-free with no allergens present. The pitta bread contains gluten.


Butternut Squash, Red Onion and Cranberry Tagine £12

A sweet, hearty tagine of butternut squash and red onion wedges cooked in Moroccan  spices, cranberries, orange and sultanas, served with pitta bread.

The tagine is gluten-free and vegan with no allergens present. The pitta bread contains gluten but is vegan.


Poached Salmon Salad £12

Poached salmon fillet with a scrumptious, refreshing salad of iceberg lettuce, red onions, mixed peppers and cherry tomatoes, drizzled with lemon oil  and served in pitta bread.

The salad is gluten-free. Contains fish. The pitta bread contains gluten.


Mediterranean Salad £12

A large salad with mediterranean flavours of olives, capers, sweet peppadew peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, red onions and mixed peppers served in pitta bread.

The salad is gluten-free and vegan with no allergens present. The pitta bread contains gluten.


Jacket Potato with Cheese and Coleslaw £8

Jacket potato filled with grated cheddar and coleslaw.

This meal is gluten-free but does contain dairy and eggs.


Jacket Potato with Vegan Cheese £8

Jacket potato filled with grated vegan cheese.

This meal is gluten-free with no allergens present, suitable for vegans.




Please pre-order your meals. You can either pop in to pre-order and pay cash or by phoning 0118 9699878. We will require payment of your meals in cash when you arrive.



Live Music at The Flowing Spring
01189699878 info@theflowingspringpub.co.uk

The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, Reading, Oxfordshire RG4 9RB

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