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The Royal Oak, Wolverhampton

70 Compton Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9PH

Phone: 01902422845

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Leased (Marstons)

Served areas

Wolverhampton Central, Merridale, Chapel Ash

Reviews of The Royal Oak (Average Rating: 7 of 10) Add Review 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 4^th April 2025 - rating: 7
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]

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 2^nd April 2025 - rating: 8
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]

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 27^th October 2024 - rating: 7
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