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The Royal Oak, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
WV3 9PH
Pub Type
Leased (Marstons)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Royal Oak
This wasn't originally on our pubs list for our day out in Wolverhampton, but a local CAMRA member suggested we should include it when the trip was discussed on Discourse, so a few of us diverted through West Park, soon to be joined by the others who had gone to the Combermere and found it not open. This was a very pleasant substitute, with our server being welcoming, pleasant and efficient, and the place being bright and sparkling in spring sunshine. There were a number of hand pumps in clusters, but I think it was just three beers on: Wainwright, Banks's Bitter and Enville Ale. I don't think any of our group had the Wainwright, but the other two were in good or better condition. At around 12:30 on a Thursday afternoon no one would expect the place to be "rocking", as the previous reviewer reported, and I'm pleased to say it was simply a pleasant place to drink a beer before moving on.
On 4th April 2025
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Royal Oak
Not much obvious change here and was rocking, a great atmosphere compared to the grey sterility of the nearby Combermere - comfy and fun all round. Chatty landlord who had a few words to say about the closure of the nearby Banks brewery. A valedictory Banks Mild drank very well (NBSS 4) alongside a few other Marstons list ales, though the festive spirit was already running high so I forgot to note exactly what. Remains GBG listed and rightly so.
June 2011
This is an attractive terracotta exteriored pub owned by Marstons. Three ales available on my visit – Banks Mild, Original and Jennings Snecklifter – my Snecklifter was good and priced at £2.90. The interior has been modernised in a cream and carpet way but still retains a bit of character, with a few ‘areas’ to enjoy your drink. Child friendly, with a large beer garden to the pubs’ right hand side. Additional features include a well-used dartboard and daily papers. I’d say it’s a decent place to have for your crawl as it’s handily placed when walking back from the Chindit. Rated 7
On 2nd April 2025
- rating: 8
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Strongers . left this review about The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is a staple shaped pub with a serving counter across the mid rear wall where premium keg is supported alongside Fosters and ten hand pumps. Bank’s Mild (decent), Sunbeam and Amber were available alongside Howden’s Golden Glow and Marston’s Old Empire IPA. Along the front wall opposite the counter are some small round tables with stools and carpeted seating areas sit to the left and right. The service was friendly and the background music was from my 80s/90s era, wat’s not to like?
On 27th October 2024
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Royal Oak
Another Marstons Good Beer Guide Tick. I tried a first Sunbeam in here, and this was in great condition.
Lively locals pub on a Saturday Lunch. I think a local football team were in post training recovery.
On 24th January 2022
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Royal Oak
Community local, opened out to give a staple-shaped layout, with an acoustic trio playing in the left-hand side lounge when I visited. This, and its larger equivalent in an extension at the other end of the bar, have both been refurbished in a semi-traditional style. A partly covered patio beer garden with a marquee behind can also be found to the right. With three of the five handpumps in use, I found three Banks's beers: Amber, Mild (£3.00) and Sunbeam.
On 1st December 2021
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Royal Oak
Marstons family friendly community pub going south of the city. Bank of three and a bank of four pulls with Marstons stable beers plus the usual range of kegs. Light bright and comfortable it’s GBG2019 listed
On 2nd September 2019
- no rating submitted
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Gill Smith left this review about The Royal Oak
Called into this 2019 Good Beer Guide pub today and found a range of Marston's ales on offer and we tried the Ringwood Shy Giant which we haven't seen before and it was fine. Sat outside in the garden which was pleasant enough although by the road.
On 8th July 2019
- rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Royal Oak
Banks's pub, opening out as much as it can be, traditional enough still. Gets busy match days
On 18th March 2018
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Royal Oak
I liked this place. A good solid pub with the Banks's range. I had the sunbeam which was a decent drink. Friendly service as well.
On 6th October 2017
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Royal Oak
A respectable and well run Marston's house with four ales on handpump on our visit. We went for the Jennings Queen Bee, which was a good pint. We popped in early Saturday Eve, where we came across a lot of friendly bikers, whether they were regulars or not, I don't know. Prices here were slightly on the steep side, but still their beer was well kept.
On 16th May 2016
- rating: 7
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