Pub in Hayes
Real Ale Way
55 Station Approach, Hayes, Hayes, BR2 7EBClosest station: Hayes, about 1 min walk4.8out of 5 on Google, from 222 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Real Ale Way
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 nine real ales are served, dispensed by gravity from a cold room at the rear of the bar. Ales are normally sourced from smaller Kent breweries, with an occasional guest to provide variety.
The Kentish theme extends to other drinks, including wine and gin, and also to the bar snacks.
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
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Well-behaved dogs welcomed.
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Occasional live music
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Biddenden, Dudda's Tun, Kent Cider
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Once a month Saturday evening Vinyl DJ
- Disabled Access
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Outside on the pavement
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 2:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 2:00 – 8:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Phone
- 07446 897885
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.8out of 5 on Google, from 222 ratings
4 out of 5win taskon Google, July 2024
In a hot day, all I like a chilled beer. Found it in front of me when I was out of station. Really relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. He has knowledge of beer. Good range of real ales kept in good condition. Good location just in front of train station.
5 out of 5Booze House Taleson Google, August 2023
Bromley; is it London or is it Kent? Who really knows?? What I do know is that @therealaleway is leaning fully into the Kent beer and cider producers with it's selection of the finest tipples from the Garden of England. You can expect the full micropub experience when you walk through the doors: ▪️Super friendly staff that are knowledgeable and give you real customer service. ▪️Friendly Locals. ▪️A welcoming laid back atmosphere. ▪️A local beer you have never heard of before. If you're fond of a micropub that is highly rated by CAMRA, get the Real Ale way on your radar.
5 out of 5Mhairi Lawsonon Google, March 2024
Very welcoming pub with satisfying selection of locally produced beer, cider, wines and spirits. Reasonable prices and no background music.
2 out of 5Samuel O`Sullivanon Google, December 2023
On the surface it may seem like a cosy friendly pub. However when inside the drinks are served in dirty glasses. Although maybe that does the drinks themselves a favour as the taste is about as satisfying as a curry in the desert. We left after 10 minutes. But that's 10 minutes I won't get back.
5 out of 5Duncan Wilkeyon Google, March 2024
I popped in a couple of weeks ago and really liked it, very reasonable priced too, I had a very tasty IPA,looks forward to the next time I'm in the area
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.