### Clue: Ancient king at pub — one with real ale on hand, for starters (7)
### Answer: PHARAOH 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient king
A charade of PH (public house, 'pub') plus A ('one') plus R A O H ('**R**eal **A**le **O**n **H**and for starters'). There is no excuse for misspelling here.