Hail to the Ale, Wolverhampton
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About Hail to the Ale, Wolverhampton
Hail to the Ale is Wolverhampton's first micropub and the first micropub in the West Midlands, set on Pendeford Avenue. The bar focuses on real ales and ciders, with a short, beer-led menu of artisan pies and sausage rolls served as bar snacks. Service runs on a walk-in basis, and the small room is heated by a wood burner, with dogs welcome inside. The format stays deliberately simple, built around the drinks rather than a wider food offering, and the space serves as a local for the surrounding streets.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
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Menu & Prices
35 dishes · mains £2–5- Cheltenham Gold£3.90
- Little Fox£3.90
- Steerage£3.90
- Essington IPA£3.90
- Blonde Brummie£3.90
- Indian Empire£3.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, ciders, artisan pies and sausage rolls and wood burner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, ciders, artisan pies and sausage rolls and wood burner.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the selection of real ales and ciders, with one calling it Wolverhampton's first micropub. Bar snacks, artisan pies and sausage rolls come close behind, and a wood burner earns a mention. Staff and regulars are described as friendly and welcoming. One reviewer calls the food plain, since the focus is beer. A non-drinker was allowed to bring their own bottle without a table charge.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the selection of real ales and ciders, with one calling it Wolverhampton's first micropub. Bar snacks, artisan pies and sausage rolls come close behind, and a wood burner earns a mention. Staff and regulars are described as friendly and welcoming. One reviewer calls the food plain, since the focus is beer. A non-drinker was allowed to bring their own bottle without a table charge.
Featured reviews
- Rakib Ahmed
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hail to the Ale in Wolverhampton is a fantastic place with a great atmosphere and an excellent selection of drinks. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience feels relaxed and enjoyable. A brilliant spot for ale lovers and anyone looking for a great local pub. Highly recommended!”
- John Quarmby
“Food plain, as it is a local pub, concentrating on beer., not fussy though, all welcome here.”
- Parveen Gaddu
“I came here last night with my 2 brothers one who is in the UK on holiday and we had a great time. I'm a non drinker I only drink non alcoholic red wine which they don't serve but the kind young barman allowed me just the once to drink my own bottle of non alcoholic red wine as he could see I was with family who are regulars and he didn't even except a table charge from me. Thank you guys for a great evening we really enjoyed ourselves, if you are ever in Wellington Telford please pop in to my restaurant spiceland where you will receive 40% discount. A great cosy pub where you won't hear bad language.”
- Colin Green
“Good selection of excellent beers. Cannot fault.”
- D D
“This opened not only as Wolverhampton's first micropub, but also the first micropub in the West Midlands, and is still going strong. Offering a great selection of ales and ciders at very reasonable prices. With a good selection of bar snacks. Staff and customers are most friendly, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Restroom
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- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Hail to the Ale, Wolverhampton
- 1.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
butter chicken, garlic naan, mixed grilled
- The Pavilion Club4.68751.4 miWheelchair accessible
free parking, live entertainment, membership club
- Keg & Comfort Micropub4.91571.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cask-conditioned ales on hand pull, range of ciders and perries, local and rarely found real ales
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail to the Ale, WolverhamptonOutdoor seating | 4.8272 | — | £1–10 | real ale selection, ciders, artisan pies and sausage rolls |
| The Pendulum - Indian Bar & GrillReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3243 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | butter chicken, garlic naan, mixed grilled |
| The Pavilion ClubWheelchair accessible | 4.6875 | 1.4 mi | — | free parking, live entertainment, membership club |
| Keg & Comfort MicropubReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.9157 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | cask-conditioned ales on hand pull, range of ciders and perries, local and rarely found real ales |
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