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Real Ale Way, Hayes

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Operator: Independent
55 Station Approach, Hayes, Hayes, BR2 7EB (View on Google Map)
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This family-owned micropub opened in July 2018, and quickly established itself as a popular venue for both local drinkers and rail commuters alike. The pub is just over the road from the entrance to Hayes station, and is served by numerous bus routes.

The interior is surprisingly large, the main area being around the bar with mirrored shelving behind. There is a range of high stools and tables, corner bench seating and a drinking shelf within subdued lighting. A smaller room leads off with light coming in from the window with plenty of tables and seating. Wooden flooring, framed prints and mirrors complement the cream coloured walls.

Up to eight cask ales are available, almost all of which are sourced from smaller breweries in Kent, dispensed by gravity from a cold room at the back. These are all listed on a board by the bar. The house bitter and pale cask ales are from the Tonbridge and Larkins breweries respectively.

A house keg lager is also available from the Westerham brewery (Helles Belles): Please note that this is misleadingly listed on the "cask ales" board.

A range of still ciders are also available from Biddenden, Dudda's Tun and Kent Cider.

The Kentish theme extends to other drinks, including wine and gin, and also to the bar snacks. On Sunday afternoons, there is usually a complimentary cheeseboard.

Originally part of a shopping parade built in the early 1930s, the distinctive premises were once a bank and then an accountancy office.

Local CAMRA branch joint runner-up Pub of the Year in 2019 and 2020/2021.

Instagram page is @therealaleway

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
17/08/2025
Last surveyed
16/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BRO/15134
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Tonbridge - Traditional Ale
Tonbridge - House Session Bitter - House Beer Tonbridge - Traditional Ale Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice
Tonbridge - Traditional Ale
Tonbridge - House Session Bitter - House Beer
(Tonbridge - Traditional Ale)

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Larkins - Pale
Larkins - House Pale - House Beer Larkins - Pale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times
Larkins - Pale
Larkins - House Pale - House Beer
(Larkins - Pale)

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Kent (varies) , Larkins (varies) , Wantsum (varies)


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well-behaved dogs welcomed.
Events Events
Once a month Saturday evening Vinyl DJ
Smoking Smoking
Outside on the pavement
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Biddenden, Dudda's Tun, Kent Cider
LocAle LocAle
Larkins & Tonbridge
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
119 (Alight at Hayes Station), 138 (Alight at Hayes Station), 246 (Alight at Hayes Station), 314 (Alight at Hayes Station), 353 (Alight at Hayes Station)
Nearby Station (200m)
Hayes (Kent)
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