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Operator: Independent
134 Birches Barn Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG (View on Google Map)
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Small pub with excellent ales, gins and other popular drinks, great atmosphere no television, jukebox, fruit machines. Just a nice relaxed 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
28/12/2024
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.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Goff's - White Knight , Hobsons - Town Crier , Wye Valley - HPA

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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
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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