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Starting Gate, Wolverhampton

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Operator: Independent
134 Birches Barn Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG (View on Google Map)
07582 461471
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Small pub with excellent ales, gins and other popular drinks, great atmosphere no television, jukebox, fruit machines. A nice, friendly vibe.

Opened in 2018, this small outlet occupies a former bank branch and retains the original counter and wings. The impressive rear door to the garden, which offers covered seating, also reflects its previous use.

The small bar area leads to a cosy lounge, with another lounge upstairs reached by an open spiral staircase. The paintings, silks and other memorabilia signal the owner’s brother’s interest in horse racing, hence the name of the pub.

They open at noon on Wolves home matchdays (3pm kick-offs).

Mon 2pm - 6pm Happy Hour

2023 Runner-up Branch Pub of the Year

Information for this venue is provided by the Wolverhampton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Wolverhampton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WLV/5255
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 10 times.
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Starting Gate, Wolverhampton.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Goff's - Cheltenham Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Goff's - Cheltenham Gold
Goff's - Cheltenham Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted 4 times.
Goff's - Cheltenham Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Goff's - Cheltenham Gold

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Starting Gate, Wolverhampton.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Church End - Fallen Angel TasteMatch Prediction

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Church End - Fallen Angel
Church End - Fallen Angel Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 3 times.
Church End - Fallen Angel
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Church End - Fallen Angel

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Starting Gate, Wolverhampton.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Enville - Old Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Enville - Old Porter
Enville - Old Porter Session Porter • 4.5% Spotted once.
Enville - Old Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Enville - Old Porter

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Starting Gate, Wolverhampton.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Church End - Vicar's Ruin , Goff's - White Knight , Titanic - Plum Porter

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Covered seating
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
including accessible toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Wednesdays, vinyl night alternate Tuesdays
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Annual summer beer festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
National Express WM: 2 (From Wolverhampton, get off at the top of Lea Road near the BP Garage.)

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