Reviews of The Ale Wagon. (Pub) in Leicester (Leicestershire).

The Ale Wagon

226 Reviews

137 Comments

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27 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RE, United Kingdom

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Information of The Ale Wagon, Pub in Leicester (Leicestershire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Ale Wagon

M. B.

The simple fact that they evidently threw someone out for ordering a vodka Redbull is reason enough to come here. Apart from that it's a very traditional pub, with a wide variety of beers, some locally crafted. Made the mistake of ordering one of them, not my particular cup of tea that one, but each to his own. Sat next to a slow burning coal fire, enjoyed the experience. Passing by? Pop in!

A. S.

Always a good selection of cask beers. Traditional pub, handy for the railway station, bus stops and the shops on Granby Street.

R. A.

Was very good, not pretentious. And felt like a cosy place to catch up and be comfortable with mates. I will say though, just a small thing, (don't let it put you off),the smell was not very pleasant when walking in; but soon wasn't noticed any more. Maybe a room fragrance needed

S. H.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great real ale and lots of information of things going on in the local area 👍

M. f.

Very basic pub, beer choice was pretty good though, could do with some tlc but was a nice place

A. P.

Classic no frills old fashioned pub. No clever meal deals, you can hear yourself speak above the music and way way less shouty than any of the other city centre pubs. Great choice of beers for classic ale fans.

M. D.

Traditional old style pub. Good beer range, no frills.

P. L.

Excellently kept real ale. Best proper pub in the City since 1999.

K. (. a. D.

Proper Pub, with a great selection of craft beers. Wife likes it coz the toilets were very clean🤔🤣🤣

C. S.

A very fine pub, with fine ale, great atmosphere and surroundings. Thank you Steve and Sue for making your pub the most pleasurable atmosphere, coupled with ultra superb and outstanding real ale !! A must visit if into your beers, etc Very best wishes, Claire Sullen

C. G.

Loved it.Not an ale drinker but a nice old type no frills pub.Less shouty than a lot in the city centre town.Great staff can't do enough for you:-)

D. W.

Good choice of Ale and really well kept

D. M.

An old fashioned pub, where they really care about the beer! The inside is a little run down but, this all adds to the charm, there is occasionally music, but it's always quite enough to have a conversation. The owner is nearly always behind the bar and makes sue that every pint is clear and of great quality. Brilliant place to go if you have friend and haven't seen each other in a long time and need a good catch up.

C. C.

Traditional pub with two bars and a wide range of locally brewed beers. Well work a visit.

G. S.

Been on the to do list for a while beer selection almost all from Hoskins. Very much a pub to do on any tour of the city thou.

A. S.

Definitely a niche hostelry in the best way. Wide selection of beers, good mix of Hoskins & guests. If you don't like your beer, arcane banter & no fruit machines it's probably not for you

J. W.

Typical older traditional simple pub, basic plain interior popular with local drinkers. Good selection of Hoskins traditional real ales plus usual lagers. No food other than crisps, pork scratchings etc. Worth visiting for the Hopkins Beers.

P. B.

Lovely place to come for a quiet pint. Staff are friendly and personable. Good for a change to fancy cocktail bars and pubs where they treat you like an unfashionable idiot - not that there are any places like that in Leicester - in thinking more about London.

D. L.

An old stable drinking hole of Leicester. Good craft ales on offer but all the usual suspects too. Round the corner from Athena, Curve and the recently closed down Exchange. The place looks like it's never had a fefurb but in my opinion, I like it that way.

B. B.

Good old fashioned pub with great selection of real ales.

T. L.

Traditional two rooms no-frills English pub with a great selection of Real Ales - including their own Hoskins (established 1877) beers - as well as Cider, Wine and Spirits. No music, no TV so no distractions from the serious task of enjoying a pint or two (maybe three....). Welcoming owners and staff. Beer prices are moderate. Cobs and bar snacks are the only food options. It has a real coal fire - which on a cold, wet and overcast day like today is glorious to luxuriate next to whilst reading the Pub's newspapers. Well worth dropping in for an hour (maybe two) if in the area or, maybe, if going to the Curve Theatre which is nearby in the next street. No car parking on-site but there is pay & display on-street parking in the surrounding streets also there is a multi-level car park only a short walk away (on Halford Street next to the Curve Theatre). There are bus stops nearby on Charles Street and Rutland Street.

L. S.

A proper pub, with Real Ale and Real People!! Finest ales for miles around 😋

G. G.

Best pint of 1664 in the town

G. F.

Great friendly proper pub got a lot of carecter and a really good selection of real ales which the ones I had were top notch I will definitely try to visit at least once a month would definitely go a lot more but I have to travel from Nottingham

M. M.

Love this place, we go here for our monthly meet-up and always find the drinks great and the bar staff friendly. Great atmosphere and nice little pub.

N. G.

Good little drinking pub got some good beers on nice real ale on as well good price for to go for a few drinks with friends afternoon or evening

A. W.

Best real ale in Leicester. The Hoskins beer is brewed at the Belvoir brewary from Hoskins original receipes Belvoir brewary is proberly one of best in the country one more bit of imformation is to come to this pub around the end of summer when the Green and Gold bitter is on, the hops for this beer are grown in Leicester which is unique in its self .A real classic pub.

S. S.

Very quiet, I wouldn't go in usually, pleasant staff and clean toilets

C. C.

Open as normal as a wonderful real ale pub.

A.

Orchard pig on tap is a big bonus, landlady was friendly and a laugh!

N. N.

The pub opened in the 30s and quite kept the vibes, quiet on a Saturday night with a selection of craft beer and its own brewery is advertised to open in autumn 2017

H. S.

Great local ales. Slightly quirky place but definitely worth a visit if you’re after real ale.

A. M.

Lovely traditional pub with nice atmosphere about it.

K. W.

Lovely lady serving the beer, nice pint.

T. B.

A nice friendly place with good beer.

H. R.

A lovely pub within walking distance of the train station. Lovely atmosphere and reasonable prices for it's location in the city.

K. W.

A traditional no nonsense pub. No TV Fruit Machines Pool Table etc. Friendly with Good Beer.

s. b.

This is a superb traditional hostelry with great beer, I would recommend it to all who think a pub should be a pub!

D. R.

Good selection of beers. Nice friendly staff to help you choose a beer that's right for you.

M. D.

Great beers and knowledgeable bar staff. Not fancy just a genuine pub.

K. W.

A proper boozer, well worth standing outside waiting for then to open up first thing. Good range of beers.

I. G.

Elbow height bar- lovely! Big selection. Unfinished beer from weekends beer festival kept perfectly

S. H.

One of Leicesters best pubs always good selection and barstaff on hand to guide on what's available

M. M.

Friendly. Quiet. Really enjoyed the beer, must have lovely clean pipes! 😂

J. N.

Decent old-fashioned pub with some very nice beers in cask and keg.

S. L.

Tidy real ale pub in the heart of Leicester. Great beer and friendly too!

G. G.

Any real ale pub is in my ok list, and we did go to try the Hoskins beer, bit disappointed, beers were a bit bland and the pub could do with a bit of a sprucing up.

v. b.

Traditional Ale pub. Beers well maintained and good selection

J. D.

The city needs places like this to link the past with the future. Relaxed drinking,coal fire and good ale. May it continue forever

J. P.

One of the favourite pre match stop offs for real ale drinkers... great choices

K. G.

Traditional pub with good beer

M. M.

If you want a real ale pub in Leicester City look no further! Excellent selection.

M. S.

Great Real ale selection

S. C.

Good beer choice, old fashioned pub, no wi-fi

S. J.

Great Ale

V. T.

Enjoyed a delicious and filling buffet with good beer at a works evening do...great night out.

G. B.

Lovely time spent with Sue and Steve, had a cracking pint of proper ale!!

C. H.

Awesome place awesome people

D. G.

Nice city centre pub. Nice ale. Golden glow excellent.

m. a.

Cosy City Centre pub with a good selection of different beers.

S. S.

Nice friendly pub, great local ales and ciders

M.

Late after vist to meet a friend. Had a group of 'regulars' in there, happy enough. Quiet & cheap alternative to brand names.

J. Y.

Real ale house! The smell of the place is amazing new so was alllll the beers!

N. G.

It's a spit and sawdust pub with a good selection of real ales....

c. r.

This is the best place for pint of real ale in Leicester carry on the brothers

B. N.

A great traditional pub selling proper beers.

D. L.

Great old school pub. Friendly and great selection

S. W.

Loved it quality beer worth drinking at reasonable price

K. G.

Proper old pub with well kept real ales, just what the doctor ordered! 🙃

G. S.

Local real ale, friendly pub

J. P.

Bloody brilliant! Beer fantastic. Landlords on top form tonight!

J. F.

Traditional style pub with great beer selection

d. c.

Favourite pub in Leicester City

R. G.

Another great night with friends and very good beer

J. D.

I have never left these pub sober. Probably not somewhere to take the Mrs.

M. F.

Best pub in Leicester, been using it since it opened.

P. H.

Very nice, and friendly. With good ale's.

L. S.

A proper pub; great beer, banter and people!

G. Y.

Proper real ale pub. No frills old school establishment

P. M.

First class pup bear lovely..

D. D.

Very good locally brewed ale.

J. J.

Great selection of beers, good prices, miserable landlord

D. K.

Old style pub no music just good beer and friendly people.

j. a.

Old-school pub for those looking for a good pint and a chat

M. R.

A proper pub

s. b.

Great bear pub, comfortably dishevelled.

A. B.

Some lovely craft beers well priced

M. C.

Great real ale pub

R. N.

Very good friendly staff good beer

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P. B.

Pleasant but dated boozer. Beer good

K. C.

Popped in for a pint. Seems like a decent place.

P. S.

Old fashioned pub. Marvellous beer

G. R.

A lovely craft beer pub.

L. G.

Music from vinyls, good beer. Original people

t. t.

"Proper" pub, good zelection of ales

L. C.

Love this pub for a quiet night on the beer

T. L.

The best ale House in town.

A. G.

Nice and relaxed atmosphere, if a little small.

D. K.

Good choice of locally brewed beer

T. L.

Fantastic selection of local ale

P. H.

Beer brilliant. Toilets need updating.

M. R.

Excellent traditional pub

B. R.

Good real ale pub.

P. M.

Great good old fashioned boozer.

C. C.

Wonderful traditional pub.

D. B.

Popular real ale pub.

K. R.

Fine establishment friendly staff

D. H.

Great place, friendly people, warm environment

l.

nice friendly pub.

S. L.

Some nice real ale

K.

Really enjoy this pub

D. N.

magnificent selection of beers

M. R.

It's a great boozer.

M. F.

Best pub in Leicester,

C. G.

Excellent for real ales!

D. B.

Great pub

G. H.

Great for cask ales

H. H.

Brilliant pint of hob.

d. m.

Good bears old style

j. l.

Excellent pub

A. L.

Great beer

J. T.

Great beer

J. R.

Great beer

A. S.

Good real ale

r. h.

Great beer

L. C.

Great beers

r. d.

Superb beers!

A. K.

Cheap drinks

p. P.

Fab

d. r.

Friendly service

P. O.

Old fashioned

D. A.

old fashioned pub with there own real ale from Hoskins brewery

R. T.

P. S.

H. P.

M. W.

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