BEACH cocktails in a tropical country may have been cancelled this year - but you can still get to experience this without leaving Reading.

The town's annual beach bar is back - and you can book a private pod experience right now.

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The popular summer favourite has returned to the town centre, and this time social distancing will be made easy with private pods.

Each year, The Oracle Riverside is transformed into a sandy bar, complete with summer drinks.

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Different variations are available within the pods this year, which will come with different drinks, food and more.

They can be modified and personalised to suit your needs by speaking to staff.

Find out more here.