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The Railway Pub is the concept of the Secret Pub Company - an independently owned, local, family orientated business. We want to create a great village pub that locals will be proud of.
PRICE RANGE
US$14 - US$38
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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All reviews roast beef bread sunday lunch the sticky toffee pudding lovely venue cooked to perfection front of house pub mains veg
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Reviewed 1 week ago

32 pound for prosecco is a joke and only one option. You dont pay that in Nottingham in most bars they need to look at this

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Worst Sunday lunch I have had meat no taste the whole meal was cold not just mine but 5 out of the 6 meals we had need a lesson in food preparation the only reason did not say anything was it was a birthday treat...how this place get one of best pubs is a laugh also the wait between courses was over 45mins yes it was busy but still not a excuse.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 October 2023

Once again another fabulous night at The Railway. Chatted to the young lady before we were seated by Drew. Drew is the consumate professional and we exchanged pleasantries before our order was taken. Everyone is so helpful at The Railway,tonight's menu was fantastic in appearance...and taste . Thanks for Everything.👏👏👏👏👏More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Food portions are very small for the prices! Few cheakpeas in small bowl, with fried leaf on to0 for £17? Fish and chips with few chips and crushed peas! No gravy with or anything. Disappointing to say the least!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

We had the most brilliant Sunday meal with family at The Railway last week. There was a big group of us - 14 all together and I have to say, the service and food was impeccable. We were seated and served drinks immediately. The food...came out piping hot and delicious with no big waits between courses. Everyone in the group said how much they had enjoyed both the meal and the service - no mean feat when it comes to such a large group. We were honestly so impressed and can't wait to come back again. This is a gem of a pub with wonderful staff. Thank you to the team for looking after us so well.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

We met for lunch at the Railway, six retired friends, not least because it’s so convenient to Lowdham train station - 90 secs walk. The decor and “railway” style is very nice, in a pleasant spacious pub. The staff are delightful and couldn’t be more...helpful, charming and pleasant. But above all, the food was great! We all opted for the lunch set menu (£25 per head for starter and main; £30 including dessert). This meant three choices at each course: starters were chicken terrine, Caesar salad with salmon flakes, or tempura battered broccoli - all very generous portions. Mains were steak, cod or roasted aubergine with chickpeas - again, all delicious and good sized portions. Puddings were sticky toffee, brownie or cheese plate - again, very good portions. Overall delighted with our meal and service - would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 July 2023

A group of 20 for Sunday lunch can be a headache for many venues but not the Railway! The team there are amazing, very attentive and friendly - nothing was too much trouble. Food all arrived together and was really good. It sounds a simple...dish but their Caesar salad was the best I've ever hadMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 June 2023

Visited for lunch with the family. Lovely clean pub and garden with plenty of space for children to explore. The food was great, no complaints from anyone and empty plates all round. Staff we really friendly and professional, would definitely visit again and strongly recommend.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023

Used the Railway a number of times over the last few years. I find the staff welcoming and attentive, the menu has enough variety to suit most tastes. On the latest visit we chose to sit on a small decking area overlooking the garden, lovely...spot in the late sunshine. Enjoyed our visit and will return.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 27 May 2023

We have been to this place many times. Either as a couple for with a group of friends. The food is always excellent. Five stars. We had quite a long wait for the food this time, but we were offered drinks on the house and...front of house staff are great. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A nice garden at the back to sit if you wish. Looking forward to the next timeMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023 via mobile

We booked for an evening meal. The menu is limited but all the ingredients are fresh. The quality of the service was good and bad. The food is good, but nothing special. We’ve had better locally. The service was slow (but then that might be...that it’s fresh). However our night was spoiled as we were seated in an area next to the doors to the garden. As the night was sunny and bright, the kids were in and out like yo-yo’s. Not only we’re we cold (this being early May) but our food went cold very quickly. A long wait for cold lamb (ughhh). People shouldn’t be seated next to these doors or another set of doors should be added to exclude the draft. When we complained, the girl behind the bar simply shrugged her shoulders. I would have expected some apology and an offer of future hospitality or a little something by way of compensation. Not a jot. We won’t be returning as the customer service is poor and the attention to detail is poor. There is so much better in the area for less money. You don’t have to look too far to find something a lot better for a fraction of the price.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

Hi, I have just had the flat iron steak followed by homemade chocolate brownies. All I can say is that it's a 10 from len. The food was outstanding! Have tried other pubs and restaurants, and the food here goes above and beyond. To be...honest, I would have paid double the price, and through it was worth every penny. Sorry, I would have taken pictures, but the food was in my mouth before the camera had a chance to take the pictures.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 17 April 2023

This place is absolutely superb. We've wanted to go for ages and it was worth the wait... one of the best Sunday roasts that I've ever had. It is well worth the awards and the reputation that The Railway has. I went for the roast...beef which was cooked to perfection, amazing roast potatoes and Yorkshire puds and the veg was fantastic. One thing I loved... we were sat near the pass and saw them plating up some roast dinners. Something obviously delayed things so they couldn't finish in time and they threw it all away and started again, rather than sending out food that had been under the heat lamp for ages. That's a commitment to standards and I really liked it. Only downside... we weren't offered sauces. We had pork, beef and chicken and there was no offer for apple sauce, horseradish etc. Also generally I prefer to pour my own gravy on a roast so I can have it where I want, but that's a small gripe. Service was largely excellent. It's not the cheapest, we spent about £150 on four Sunday roasts, two desserts and a few drinks, but it's worth it for a treat. Absolutely brilliant and we can't wait to return!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 11 April 2023

Lovely venue. Decent set price menu. Food was creative and delicious. Fair price. Very polite and attentive staff. Loved it.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 9 April 2023 via mobile

Thank you so much railway. Eaten here for the last two Sundays. Really good food at great prices. Meat cooked absolutely perfect. The pork & beef is to die for. Not over priced like around the corner. Thanks again. We will be back

Date of visit: April 2023
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Dogs are allowed inside and out, just not in the restaurant area. You can still eat in the bar area with a dog.
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The Railway is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4