Station pubs (part two?)

xotGD · 2 Oct 2026

Haywain said:
You should know from this thread that you'll get half of a list before it starts drifting off to pubs near stations or just near railways!

How about "Top 10 pubs called 'The Railway'"?

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SuspectUsual · 2 Oct 2026

xotGD said:
How about "Top 10 pubs called 'The Railway'"?

You could have a "top N" of pubs called the Railway, and the Railway in Hebden Bridge would be Nth in the list

yorksrob · 2 Oct 2026

xotGD said:
How about "Top 10 pubs called 'The Railway'"?

These days there would be several nowhere near a railway (sadly).

AndrewE · 2 Oct 2026

yorksrob said:
These days there would be several nowhere near a railway (sadly).

that's a good idea for a thread: A(n open) pub called the Railway which is a) furthest from an open station or b) furthest from an operating railway line (presumably a lot more of these...)

yorksrob · 2 Oct 2026

AndrewE said:
that's a good idea for a thread: A(n open) pub called the Railway which is a) furthest from an open station or b) furthest from an operating railway line (presumably a lot more of these...)

Indeed. I think there might be one on the old Shoreham - Christ's Hospital line, but can't remember at the moment.

D6130 · 2 Oct 2026

SuspectUsual said:
You could have a "top N" of pubs called the Railway, and the Railway in Hebden Bridge would be Nth in the list

Very true....sadly!

Grumpy Git · 7 Oct 2026

Managed to make a brief but long awaited first visit to the Buffet Bar at Stalybridge station yesterday and wasn't disappointed.

The TT Boltmaker was on very good form and I shall definitely return for a longer stay ASAP.

thejuggler · 7 Oct 2026

Just had a day out on a Northern £2 each way ticket to Chester. The Chester Station Tap Room was most convivial, apart from the endless 1970s prog rock, Jethro Tull soundtrack!

6PAN · Thursday at 00:41

thejuggler said:
Just had a day out on a Northern £2 each way ticket to Chester. The Chester Station Tap Room was most convivial, apart from the endless 1970s prog rock, Jethro Tull soundtrack!

The Jethro Tull soundtrack was a plus for me but each to their own….

yorksrob · Thursday at 08:55

thejuggler said:
Just had a day out on a Northern £2 each way ticket to Chester. The Chester Station Tap Room was most convivial, apart from the endless 1970s prog rock, Jethro Tull soundtrack!

I'd quite like a pub that played Genesis' first ten or so albums quite frequently. Although Lamb Lies Down on Broadway might be a bit far for most punters.

BigB · Thursday at 09:20

A surprise find for me was the Station Inn at Whitland in West Wales - a handy stop if on a West Wales Ranger, and there is a 30min delay for Pembroke!!

Trackman · Thursday at 12:31

thejuggler said:
Just had a day out on a Northern £2 each way ticket to Chester. The Chester Station Tap Room was most convivial, apart from the endless 1970s prog rock, Jethro Tull soundtrack!

The Town Crier pub opposite the station is a good shout too.

8ace · Thursday at 14:39

yorksrob said:
Indeed. I think there might be one on the old Shoreham - Christ's Hospital line, but can't remember at the moment.

Henfield maybe?

The Old Railway Henfield - Welcome

The Old Railway is a family run country pub, located in Henfield, West Sussex on the downs link! We serve a great selection of wines, draught beers, gins and other spirits for your enjoyment, along with a wide range of soft drinks.

theoldrailwayhenfield.co.uk

yorksrob · Thursday at 14:55

8ace said:
Henfield maybe?

The Old Railway Henfield - Welcome

The Old Railway is a family run country pub, located in Henfield, West Sussex on the downs link! We serve a great selection of wines, draught beers, gins and other spirits for your enjoyment, along with a wide range of soft drinks.

theoldrailwayhenfield.co.uk

Yes, that's the one.

8ace · Thursday at 15:15

yorksrob said:
Yes, that's the one.

Hassocks at about 6miles looks to be the closest open station @AndrewE

sprinterguy · Thursday at 15:33

Wolfie said:
Years ago draught cask Bass would have been a great selling point. Now, having not seen it for ages, l'm not so sure; how strong is it? I ask because InBev have absolutely destroyed the bottled version which is now 3.4%.

Draught cask Bass is 4.4% and has garnered a reputation for high quality in recent years

Wolfie · Thursday at 16:34

sprinterguy said:
Draught cask Bass is 4.4% and has garnered a reputation for high quality in recent years

TY. Haven't seen it in a pub for years. Interesting that they've gone in such different directions for the draught and bottled versions.

6PAN · Thursday at 17:30

sprinterguy said:
Draught cask Bass is 4.4% and has garnered a reputation for high quality in recent years

Yes, the cask version is still brewed in Burton (although no longer using the “Union” brewing system). The quality is good and availability seems to have improved in the last couple of years. The bottled version is a completely different product and of poor quality in my opinion, I believe it is made at Samlesbury.

Wolfie · Thursday at 17:52

6PAN said:
Yes, the cask version is still brewed in Burton (although no longer using the “Union” brewing system). The quality is good and availability seems to have improved in the last couple of years. The bottled version is a completely different product and of poor quality in my opinion, I believe it is made at Samlesbury.

Probably, given that Carlsberg Britvic have announced that they are closing the Marston's brewery, where draught Bass is brewed, next year, likely to deteriorate rapidly.

NorthWestRover · Friday at 08:25

sprinterguy said:
Draught cask Bass is 4.4% and has garnered a reputation for high quality in recent years

...and available as the "house" beer in the Swan & Railway immediately outside Wigan North Western, so almost qualifies as a station pub.

sprinterguy · Friday at 08:39

6PAN said:
Yes, the cask version is still brewed in Burton (although no longer using the “Union” brewing system). The quality is good and availability seems to have improved in the last couple of years.

Yeah it seems to have become more prevalent in recent years. There are a few pubs I frequent around the Midlands and North West where it is the house ale these days.

Wolfie said:
Probably, given that Carlsberg Britvic have announced that they are closing the Marston's brewery, where draught Bass is brewed, next year, likely to deteriorate rapidly.

That is a worry, seeing that news item yesterday. I suppose it potentially raises the question of what middle-sized real ale breweries might have the capacity to contract brew it if Inbev choose to continue that approach, comparable to the recently announced intention to relocate draught Doom Bar production (and associated Sharp's cask brands under Molson Coors) to Cameron's in Hartlepool.

NorthWestRover said:
...and available as the "house" beer in the Swan & Railway immediately outside Wigan North Western, so almost qualifies as a station pub.

And also at that company's sister pub, The Woodman in Birmingham, adjacent to what will eventually be the HS2 Curzon Street station, if future almost station pubs (assuming it manages to keep trading long enough) also qualify for inclusion in this thread. :lol:

Amaranthe · Friday at 10:28

Currently enjoying a Wylam Gold at The Waiting Room, Platform 2 Durham

CaptainHaddock · Friday at 12:14

I was at Carnforth earlier today and was sad to see The Snug Micropub appears to have closed down. The premises look empty, there's a "Notice of forfeiture" on the door and CAMRA's website lists it as permanently closed due to "landlord issues".

Haywain · Friday at 12:21

CaptainHaddock said:
I was at Carnforth earlier today and was sad to see The Snug Micropub appears to have closed down. The premises look empty, there's a "Notice of forfeiture" on the door and CAMRA's website lists it as permanently closed due to "landlord issues".

Yes, it has closed down. This was something they posted somewhere in early August:

We have been served an eviction notice 29th of July giving us 28 days. We have engaged a solicitor to fight this. They have told us to keep this as brief and factual as possible on all social media. The landlord is not Network Rail or the Arch company it is Carnforth Heritage Centre. Please do not harass the volunteers as it is not their decision.

As it stands we could be closed down on the 26th of August.

yorksrob · Friday at 13:38

A sad development, although it must be difficult to generate a profit from such a small space.

One wonders what the heritage centre expect to attract in its place, given that the other accommodation on that side doesn't seem to be teaming with activity.

CaptainHaddock · Friday at 17:09

Haywain said:
Yes, it has closed down. This was something they posted somewhere in early August:

Thanks for the update. I also found that the Engine Inn at Cark (not technically a station pub but only a few minutes walk away) is currently closed too, though their social media implies it may reopen under new owners.

childwallblues · Sunday at 06:51

The Turnpike at Broad green

D6130 · Sunday at 07:47

Have we already mentioned the Coal Yard at Dunbar?

childwallblues · Monday at 07:42

The Queens outside Huyton Station

Amaranthe · Monday at 12:34

No doubt it's been mentioned before but I really liked the Spoons at Aberystwyth...

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