The Railway Tavern
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About The Railway Tavern
On Merry St in Motherwell, The Railway Tavern is a pub with a covered beer garden out back. The garden has its own outside bar, heaters and sport screens, so a match can be followed outdoors as well as at the TVs inside. Booths and open areas sit under cover, and dogs are welcome in the garden. Indoors, the decor mixes old style with new, and the kitchen serves food alongside the bar. The pub shows football and also puts on live music.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention covered outdoor beer garden, heaters at tables, multiple TVs for sport and cold pints.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention covered outdoor beer garden, heaters at tables, multiple TVs for sport and cold pints.
Customer Review Summary
The covered beer garden is what reviewers raise most, describing a back bar, seven screens for the sport, and heaters at every table that keep it comfortable in poor weather. One group came for a work night out, and another sat there because they had their dog. Close behind, diners praise the cold beer and good pints, along with quick, friendly service at both a busy Saturday night and a weekday lunch. One reviewer expected basic pub grub and found the food better than that. Others call it great or nice. The main complaints are small. One parent found the kids meal of four nuggets and a couple of chips better suited to a younger child than a six year old, and another found the gents toilets unpleasant whenever the door opened. A visitor from Ireland, who has returned several times, calls it top quality.
Customer Review Summary
The covered beer garden is what reviewers raise most, describing a back bar, seven screens for the sport, and heaters at every table that keep it comfortable in poor weather. One group came for a work night out, and another sat there because they had their dog. Close behind, diners praise the cold beer and good pints, along with quick, friendly service at both a busy Saturday night and a weekday lunch. One reviewer expected basic pub grub and found the food better than that. Others call it great or nice. The main complaints are small. One parent found the kids meal of four nuggets and a couple of chips better suited to a younger child than a six year old, and another found the gents toilets unpleasant whenever the door opened. A visitor from Ireland, who has returned several times, calls it top quality.
Featured reviews
- Jodie Sweeney
“Food was nice, kids meal had 4 nuggets and a couple of chips probably more for young children portion rather than 6yo”
- Lesley Smith
“Was expecting basic pub grub but the food was amazing and the service was great!”
- Maliblue Roo
“Busy busy!! Entertainment on which sounded great, we had our dog so had to sit in beer garden, lots of room with heaters to stay warm. Friendly place.”
- alan buckley
“I've traveled from Ireland a few times and absolutely the railway tavern absolutely top quality”
- Jamie McIntyre
“Never been jn.before just had lunch with my friend was great nice wee place staff nice and friendly dly and helpful will visit again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“🍻 The Railway Tavern – Motherwell’s Local Legend Food, football, live music, and a proper Saturday sesh! We’re not just in the heart of Motherwell – we are the heart of it. 💛”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
Location
Bars near The Railway Tavern
- The Brandon Works4.01,5510.1 miWheelchair accessible
real ale selection, app ordering, breakfast
- Electric Bar4.48960.6 mi
steak pie with chips, generous portions, table call button
- Raven's Cliff4.11,9731 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
sunday roast, mac and cheese with pulled pork, full english breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5575 | — | £10–20 | covered outdoor beer garden, heaters at tables, multiple TVs for sport |
| The Brandon WorksWheelchair accessible | 4.01,551 | 0.1 mi | — | real ale selection, app ordering, breakfast |
| Electric Bar | 4.4896 | 0.6 mi | — | steak pie with chips, generous portions, table call button |
| Raven's CliffReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.11,973 | 1 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, mac and cheese with pulled pork, full english breakfast |
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