The Little R'Ale House in Wellingborough

The barman refused me a glass of water, on request, even though I purchased a drink. He told me it wasn’t within my rights. Very strange.

Most knowledgeable (& friendly) punters, on their liquid offerings, in a good while...

Usually at least 3, and sometimes 5 cask ales on at any one time, together with a variety of draught cider, artisanal gin and vodka. Under new ownership since April 2022. The outside drinking area has been expanded. Community micro-pub

Really great to have this at Wellingborough Station, we always try and arrive early for our train so we can pop in. Very friendly and loads of choice. Long may it continue!

Great pub, friendly and good ales!

Wonderful tiny ale house, brimming with character, such a warm welcome, great beer recommendations, good prices. Really makes a lovely addition to the end of the stations (whisper it - pointless) external pedestrian area. lovingly cared for flowers. Highly recommended.

The Little R’ale house is a fantastic day out. It’s located right next to the platform at Wellingborough station. There is a really good selection of craft beers and ciders available. The actual bar is a very small building that is just large enough to swing a cat in. This adds to the charm of the place, there is extensive outside seating available. A word of warning, the toilets are only available at the station building only. This is really worth a day out.

A cute little boozer on Wellingborough Station definitely worth going if your in thr area.

A fabulous place for real ale and especially cider drinkers! Great value, mostly around £4 a pint and the staff are all friendly and good fun! Mary is an absolute hoot!! Lol Small indoor bar but lots of outdoor seating - you can use the station toilets too and dogs are welcomed!

Very friendly and comfortable place to socialise and meet interesting people

Brilliant bijou little place in a completely unexpected location. Very friendly and welcoming with good beer and reasonable prices. If you commute to W'boro well worth stopping off after work and chilling out before trudging back to suburbia.

Love this place, and my dog is made so welcome, which makes a real difference to me. No score for food as it doesn't do food as far as I know.

What a lovely pub to get a pint. Mary was friendly as were the other patrons. Worth a visit.

I love this place. A small real ale bar outside Wellingborough station based in what was previously a storage building (they kept the safety detonators for track workers there, among other things. Mary is friendly and helpful. It’s dof-friendly too, which is a big plus in my view. There’s always a really good selection of well kept real ales. And the locals are happy to chat or leave you be if that’s your preference. It’s a tiny place - seats maybe 12 inside plus some standing, and there is outdoor seating if the weather’s right. It’s rightly a CAMRA award winner. If you’re passing by, DO check it out.

Nice little real ale bar at the end of the train station, friendly landlady, decent beer, well worth a visit.

Great atmosphere, friendly people a great local. Local beers and ciders. Crisp and snacks

What an absolute gem of a drinking hole, perhaps one of the most unique and pleasurable spots I’ve been to in a long time. Tucked away at the end of one of the station platforms it’s easy to miss, but take the wander and you’ll be treated to really welcoming service and great prices across a range of real drinks, with more recognisable options in bottles in the fridges too. The inside space is tiny but there’s a good number of tables outside which is a delight on a nice day, and they’ve even gone to the effort of keeping the outdoor space decorated nicely. Every time I get the chance I’ll be returning here!

I popped into this lovely Bar, i arrived 45 minutes early so i could have a drink before going to a gig in London. A great choice of beers, bottles and ciders, fabulous service and can have a take out too for the journey

A wonderful local community orientated micropub. Where friendly conversations are the entertainment. Great selection of real ales straight from the barrel and a comprehensive list of ciders. Bar snacks only unless someone brings in food to share with everyone. A jewel in Wellingborough's Station!

Amazing. In a small part of the station. Has personality.

One of my all-time favourite finds from my travel adventures! 🤩 They were soooooo welcoming to Luna (for her essential pub dog training 😄) and have an absolutely massive range of tasty and unique craft beers and ciders at super-reasonable prices! Thank you again, we’ll be back! 🙏

Wonderful little pub on the station nice beer selection and a very friendly atmosphere.

Arrived at Little R’ale House for the first time last night and loved the whole vibe about this quaint place. A wonderful welcome from Mary and was introduced to several people, including some locals. As I’m only a ten minute walk it’s bound to be my local now 👍🏼 Great place and with fantastic hospitality and very welcoming. Will be visiting as regular as I can. Also, a very strange experience to bump into another Luton Town fan in there after we had both been to the game that afternoon. Small world especially as one chap recognised me from The Great Northern in Luton!! Look forward to enjoying an Ale or ten in there again very soon. Well worth a visit. 🎩🧡

Had great afternoon listening to Black 🌹 band - lovely friendly bar.

Really cute little pub, great selection of cask ale and an amazing amount of Cider to choose from.

Just fantastic! We arrived as Mary was walking away having finished for the evening…but she insisted on opening up and serving the best couple of pints I think we’ve every had the pleasure of quaffing! Wonderful host in a fab environment. Definitely going back for more…and more!!!

Such a lovely pub everyone is very friendly and polite.

Found the little r'ale house a couple of months ago, i am now a regular there with my son. The staff and customers are awesome, so friendly and always up for a chat. Started going on real ale outings with them to local breweries. Mary is such a fantastic landlady, I would recommend you visit at your earliest opportunity you won't want to leave. Definitely a 5 star from me.

Beautiful little pub, great for a quick pint before travelling or to relax after.

Great little pub, no TV or other distractions, just great beer at a good price with great host's and like minded putters, a proper pub in every true sense of the word !

What a gem! A tiny pub FULL of unusual beer, cider and character. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff and great 80’s music playing in the background. I seriously contemplated purposely missing my train to stay. Can’t wait to go back!

Lovely ake house with good choice of beers and ciders Nice outdoor seating area

Friendly, helpful staff and customers

Small but charming pub near the train station. Friendly staff and some proper real ales.

Lovely hidden spot with ever changing ales and ciders that support the local breweries. The owner is lovely as is the atmosphere. The bonus is we get to take the dog along and when it's sunny sit outside enjoying a drink

Mary who owns the Little R'ale House is a lovely and welcoming person well worth a visit

The place is tiny, super friendly and the landlady is awesome, as are the real ales. Next time I visit the area, I'll make a point to come here especially.

Very friendly, welcoming owners and customers. No music, tv or dance just plain old fashioned talking amongst people. Holiday vibe. Lovely little place and dogs welcome as long as owners are on a lead. My new go to relax place. 🍺🥃🍷

Lovely atmosphere, dog friendly, great place to stop off for a quick pint or glass 🥂

Very cosy, excellent beer and, although mine was a brief visit, I was made very welcome. A great place to wait for your lift after arriving at the station.

A really good little pub on Wellingborough station. Very friendly, great beer and cider. Railway orientated, highly recommend 👍👍

Enjoyed my beer , loved sitting outside in the autumn sunshine

Manners have been reintroduced to this little gem.

Lovely little pub! Staff are friendly as are the other customers ☺️ Definitely worth a visit! 🌟

Genuinely lovely staff, looked after me when I missed my stop on the train.

Wonderful little drinking den. Mary, the landlady is super friendly and has some great stories to tell. The selection of drinks available is really unique and fun to try. Best cider for me is a pint of Nell Gwynne orange and cinnamon. Outstanding!

Its a brilliant pub with great company and excellent beers well worth a visit

Super cute little pub to stop in at at Wellingborough train station!

Visited by accident, (alternative train home as Euston was shut), cracking place, great beers, friendly, the owners as well as the hound.

Freindly and welcoming staff, great drinks on offer for a great price too! Loads of seating available outside with parasols for hot weather

Friendly staff nice and clean and good local conversations. Also local beer is kept well and tastes good

Friendly staff and fresh local ale, looking forward to another lovely pint here.

*update as it has new owners - * Still a fantastic place to relax with a few local ales, served straight from the cask. The locals and landlady are very friendly and time goes very quickly - relaxing with an ale and a pack of Black Country pork scratchings, having a laugh and a chat. Still a great place to sit and watch the trains too and is popular with rail and ale enthusiasts (and everyone else, of course) alike. Has a nice little garden with some lovely shrubs and flowers. Great atmosphere. Hidden gem. *older review* Lovely little place, nice to watch the trains go by. Landlord and staff are really friendly and prices are good too.

Lovely little pub out of the way and very niche but friendly and inviting.

I love this little pub. I've been going semi regularly for months now and everyone is so friendly. They also have a fantastic range of craft gin & vodka from a local distillery that tastes amazing!

A historical treasure, in a unique location, just off the train platform. Wonderful choices of real ales, out the barrel, craft ciders, nibbles available, dog friendly, lovely outside seating. This is a micro pub, so expect to make new friends and talk. Staff always friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit. Loads of parking due to the train station but you have to pay.

Nice friendly little bar where chat and drink is prized over TV, electronic entertainment and muzak

Very friendly. Good service and beer

I came as a visitor and cousin of a regular chop wales. Absoulutley took the virtual out of my world as i was welcomed by lovely people who were interacting on a ground level. Keeping it real. Lovely Jubbly. Thank you big love from chops cuz.xxx

Fantastic little place on Wellingborough station. Ale straight out the barrel, no fussing. Always well served. Beware shuts at 2000 so don’t expect a late session! Nice place if you have a train connection although the current timetable isn’t useful as trains to/from the north don’t stop there.

Lovely place, lots of beer for such a small building, very welcoming atmosphere

Excellent little Micropub on the station. Good beer choices, very friendly and warm welcome.

Lovley little pub. Rhubarb cider was lovely. Partner enjoyed his beers too

Fantastic find on Wellingborough railway station platform. Barman was friendly and clientele were mainly railway workers stopping for a pint after work when we visited. Good range of real ales straight from the barrel. Outdoor seating as well as comfy indoor armchairs. A real gem, well with a visit.

Excellent micro bar at Wellingborough Railway Station.

Brilliant little place.. Even for a larger drinker 🤣🤣

Popped in this pub today, what a fantastic place. The beers I tried were both interesting and tasty, the place it's self if very cosy and has some cool décor. The staff I spoke to, didn't catch their names but they were both friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended pub.

Great little micro pub. We pop down most weeks. The beer is always fresh. Owners and patrons make everyone feel welcome.

Happened upon this establishment when stopping off at Wellingborough on the boat. Dropped in for a quick pint and stayed for 3. Tiny place with big atmosphere. Had a great time chatting qih Rob who was the perfect barman for this place giving us history and information about the area. Would definitely drop in again if passing.

Great micro brewery stop over, has that real "local" feeling with a good choice of beers and ciders.

Lovely little ale House beat cider I've ever had

Lovely little micro pub. Friendly service and great beer available. Will definitely be returning

Nice station stop for cask ales. Good selection and reasonable prices.

Lovely micro pub, very friendly staff and the locals are just as friendly.

a real gem run with care and attention for regulars and strangers alike good beer and company, nice prices. I hope the Covid policies dont destroy this unique business

Wonderful little pub just by the station. Good selection of real ale and ciders

As their marketing says - "a proper pub likes pubs used to be"

Cute little micro pub, our favourite local after recently moving to the area

Good old fashioned micro pub real ales and cask cider. Lovely landlord and staff. Great outside seating area.

Great little pub. Full of charm, great staff

Small but with outside patio, friendly and good selection of real ales. Closes at 8pm

Loved it! A small unique establishment displaying local railway history - including an Elephant in the room! On dry days, (or wet days with an umbrella) you can enjoy additional seating outside.

Love this place, I remember when it was first opened and it has become the most wonderful family and dog friendly pub in Wellingborough. Good work Jim 👏

Very very good. Well worth a visit.

Great little mini pub at welling borough train station

A great location, fantastic Ale and lovely company

Spot on, just what the weary traveller needs,a friendly welcome and great beer

Fantastic little MicroPub at the end of the Platform. Really friendly lady behind the bar and good seleciton (changing) of Local Ales and Ciders.

Very friendly and a cosy atmosphere.

Very good pub, nice owners, cozy environment

A lovely quaint little family run place. Very nice atmosphere, excellent beer, very reasonably priced. An ale here is a must for me before boarding a train at this station!

Really nice little place, nice crafted beer, I would describe it as the pure british pub experience, I just hope they did not mind me for being spanish ^^.

Fantastic micro pub, excellent beer

Brilliant tiny little pub with amazing Ales

Lively place. Also lovely people. It was a nice short stop for a beer.

This place rocks. Exceptional service and delicious cheep beers. Worth taking the train to Wellingborough for!

A hidden gem, we stopped for a quick drink while waiting for a train, it was well worth it. Lovely little pub with good beer, friendly staff and clientele. Very nice and relaxing, great little place to get away from hectic life 😀🍻 Mind The Cap 😁

This is a little gem. Completely unexpected and the antithesis of other terrible railway pubs. Glad I had half an hour to wait for the train. Wish it was 45 mins

Great little boozer with craft ales and cider. Makes waiting for a train more worthwhile.

Wonderful tiny ale house. Friendly staff and locals.