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Ralph's Wife's, Banks

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Opens at 2:00pm
4 Hoole Lane, Banks, PR9 8BD (View on Google Map)
(01704) 214678
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A coffee shop and bar with two changing real ales. Now the only real ale outlet in Banks since the closure of the New Fleetwood in July 2020. Has the usual friendly, welcoming attributes of micropubs. Extended in 2024 to nearly twice its size although these is some seating outside. Tea and coffee are also served, including a range of speciality teas. They have held tapas nights and cheese and wine events. Welcome addition to the real ale scene in Southport and West Lancashire.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southport & West Lancs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Lancashire District (B)
Last updated
13/05/2025
Last surveyed
04/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SOU/371
Asset of Community Value
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Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Bank Top - Bad to the Bone
Bank Top - Bad to the Bone Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Bank Top - Bad to the Bone
Bank Top - Bad to the Bone

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Southport - Southport IPA
Southport - Southport IPA Session Pale Ale • 3.6% Spotted once
Southport - Southport IPA
Southport - Southport IPA

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Rock the Boat , Southport (seasonal) , Three B's

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
seating outside
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes

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