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Operator: Marston's

70 Compton Rd, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PH (View on Google Map)

(01902) 422845

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-10-2022

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-03-2017

(External, Sign). Published on 16-10-2022

(Pub, External, Garden). Published on 06-03-2017

(Pub, External). Published on 11-08-2013

Traditional Victorian street corner community pub.

Friendly one room hostelry, a short walk or bus ride from the city centre serves a wide range of real ales from Marston's portfolio. The bustling pub hosts live bands on Friday, and also Saturday evenings. Part of the community, the pub raises money for local and national charities, such as the Midland Freewheelers (Blood Bikes). Pub and local history and maps are on display, including a list of former licensees.

New since 2023 – a guest beer from the SIBA local list (e.g., Hobsons, Salopian, Enville, etc.) is available.

Covered, heated outdoor seating available.

Headquarters of Old Wulfrunians Hockey Club. Home of The Royal Oak Chapel Ash FC and The Royal Oak Ladies Netball Team

Local branch Mild Merit Award winner 2019

Marston's Pub of the year 2019

Marston's Community Pub of the year 2022

Great British Pub of the year Finalist 2022

BII Semi-Finalists licensee of the year 2021

BII Community Spirit Champions 2020

Marston's cask ale Pub of the year (West Region) 2012

Historic Interest

Opened on 1845. Previously a funeral directors.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wolverhampton Branch of CAMRA

Previous Names
Local Authority: City of Wolverhampton District (B)
Last updated: 25/05/2025
Last surveyed: 28/11/2024
Leasehold owner: unknown
Freehold owner: Marston's
Pub ID: WLV/2992
Asset of Community Value

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Monday

Noon - 11:00pm

Tuesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 11:00pm

Friday

Noon - Midnight

Saturday

Noon - 11:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Banks's - Amber Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Banks's - Amber Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times.

Banks's - Amber Ale Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times.

Banks's - Amber Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

ABV	3.4%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Wainwright - Amber TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Amber

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Wainwright - Amber Session Bitter • 4%

Wainwright - Amber

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

ABV	4%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Ringwood - Fortyniner TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Fortyniner

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.9%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9% Spotted twice.

Ringwood - Fortyniner

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

ABV	4.9%
Style	Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice.

Wye Valley - HPA

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

ABV	4%
Style	Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Enville - Ale , Green Duck (varies) , Hobsons - Town Crier

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild

Source: Local

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