The Railway, West Didsbury
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About The Railway, West Didsbury
The Railway, West Didsbury is a pub in Manchester at 3 Lapwing Ln, serving Joseph Holt bitter on tap with pie-and-a-pint and pasty-and-a-pint deals that pair a hot item with a pint. The bar pours cask beers, and the ales rotate. Joseph Holt Bottled Ales and Bottled Ciders are on the list too, along with global beers and whiskey. The building is split into smaller rooms, with several TVs showing live sport. The calendar includes quiz nights, live music, themed nights and food pop-ups. Solo drinkers are welcome.
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Menu & Prices
4 dishes · mains £11–24- Bottled Ciders£12.75
- Fizz Friday: £14.45 Bottle Of White Or Rose Prosecco£14.45
- Take The Pub Home With You | 12 JH Bottled Ales Or Lagers£24.00
- Joseph Holt Bottled Ales£10.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention joseph holt bitter, pie and pint deal, cask beers and live sport on tvs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention joseph holt bitter, pie and pint deal, cask beers and live sport on tvs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often describe a proper pub with a welcoming, friendly team, built around Joseph Holt beer. One calls the Holts bitter superb, another enjoyed a pint of diamond, and a third praises well kept cask beers. Close behind are the food deals, with a pie and a pint and a pasty and a pint both singled out. Several mention a great atmosphere, and one describes every customer being chatted to. Others point to smaller rooms with TVs for weekend sport, themed nights and food pop-ups, and one notes a solo pint with a book goes unremarked. The criticism is mixed. One reviewer finds the Joseph Holt lager and stout poor and pricey, notes it is the only beer on tap, and mentions the toilets being upstairs. Another, visiting with friends, met a rude landlady, found the pub pretty much dead, and says it will be their last visit. One reviewer returning after over 20 years calls it still a cracking pub.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often describe a proper pub with a welcoming, friendly team, built around Joseph Holt beer. One calls the Holts bitter superb, another enjoyed a pint of diamond, and a third praises well kept cask beers. Close behind are the food deals, with a pie and a pint and a pasty and a pint both singled out. Several mention a great atmosphere, and one describes every customer being chatted to. Others point to smaller rooms with TVs for weekend sport, themed nights and food pop-ups, and one notes a solo pint with a book goes unremarked. The criticism is mixed. One reviewer finds the Joseph Holt lager and stout poor and pricey, notes it is the only beer on tap, and mentions the toilets being upstairs. Another, visiting with friends, met a rude landlady, found the pub pretty much dead, and says it will be their last visit. One reviewer returning after over 20 years calls it still a cracking pub.
Featured reviews
- Martin Powell
“Visited this pub last night with a group of friends and encountered a rather rude and aggressive landlady. Have visited this pub a number of times over the years but last night will most certainly be my last. Was pretty much dead in there - maybe a reflection on the way it is managed.”
- Martin Crutchley
“A proper old-school boozer that's clean, well-run and absolutely full of charm. The kind of place you can enjoy a solo pint in with a good book and noone will bat an eyelid. They run regular themed nights, food pop-ups and live sport.”
- Robert Perks
“First visit in over 20 years and it's still a cracking pub. Thoroughly enjoyed the pie and a pint deal and will make sure I don't leave it so long before visiting again. It's a proper pub with a great atmosphere”
- Richard Webbern
“Excellent value, well-located little pub with a nice, no-nonsense atmophere. Good selection of TVs split into smaller rooms mean the Railway is ideal for watching sport at the weekend without breaking the bank.”
- Laura Lindbäck
“Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and the staff are so welcoming and helpful. Very homely and exactly what you’d want in a great British pub. Highly recommended!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Chill tavern featuring rotating ales, global beers & whiskey, plus live music & quiz nights.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Railway, West Didsbury
- Metropolitan West Didsbury4.23,2670 mi
sunday roast, pizza, rib eye steak
- Porta Tapas Bar4.71070.1 mi
tuna belly, padron peppers, prawn
- Volta4.56570.1 mi
sunday roast, allergy accommodating service, tapas small plates
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway, West Didsbury | 4.3515 | — | joseph holt bitter, pie and pint deal, cask beers |
| Metropolitan West Didsbury | 4.23,267 | 0 mi | sunday roast, pizza, rib eye steak |
| Porta Tapas Bar | 4.7107 | 0.1 mi | tuna belly, padron peppers, prawn |
| Volta | 4.5657 | 0.1 mi | sunday roast, allergy accommodating service, tapas small plates |
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