The Railway Inn
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About The Railway Inn
On Audley Rd, The Railway Inn is a pub serving weekend breakfasts alongside its regular bar trade. The kitchen turns out a full breakfast and smashed avocado with poached eggs on weekends, with bar food added Friday through Sunday. Abbot and Bass sit among the draft beers, backed by a cider selection and a range of gins. A pool table gives the room something to do beyond the bar, and a real fire burns in the seating area, with bay windows at the front. The entrance is step-free, so visitors with mobility needs can get in without difficulty, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. Outdoor seating extends the pub for those who want to sit outside. No booking is taken, it runs on a walk-in basis, and the pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
4 dishes- English Breakfast
- Juice
- Selection of Draft Beer Taps
- Arancini
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention weekend breakfast, real log fire, cask ales on draft and smashed avocado and poached eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention weekend breakfast, real log fire, cask ales on draft and smashed avocado and poached eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Weekend breakfast is what reviewers raise most, with the smashed avocado and poached eggs and the full breakfast singled out for fresh cooking, generous portions and fair value, and one diner noting options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Close behind is the beer: reviewers name Abbot, Bass and Titanic Cherry Porter, with six beers on draft on one visit, and a few also mention the cider and gin ranges. Bar food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday gets one reviewer's praise as outstanding. The setting draws repeated comment, especially the log fire, the pool table and the classic, old fashioned feel, with 1970s music described as not loud or intrusive. Staff and regulars come across as friendly and welcoming, including chatty locals who greet visitors popping in for a drink. No recurring complaints appear. Several reviewers describe walking past for years or on the spur of the moment, then going in and being drawn by the warm glow of the fire, and one reviewer mentions a cat outside.
Customer Review Summary
Weekend breakfast is what reviewers raise most, with the smashed avocado and poached eggs and the full breakfast singled out for fresh cooking, generous portions and fair value, and one diner noting options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Close behind is the beer: reviewers name Abbot, Bass and Titanic Cherry Porter, with six beers on draft on one visit, and a few also mention the cider and gin ranges. Bar food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday gets one reviewer's praise as outstanding. The setting draws repeated comment, especially the log fire, the pool table and the classic, old fashioned feel, with 1970s music described as not loud or intrusive. Staff and regulars come across as friendly and welcoming, including chatty locals who greet visitors popping in for a drink. No recurring complaints appear. Several reviewers describe walking past for years or on the spur of the moment, then going in and being drawn by the warm glow of the fire, and one reviewer mentions a cat outside.
Featured reviews
- Rachel Clews
“Lovely pub - great range of gins! Friendly staff.”
- Sally Durose
“This pub has changed so much on 12 months. The bar food on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday is outstanding and I'm sure you have already read about the amazing breakfasts. The staff are friendly and polite and so are the people. This pub is up and rising in Alsager.”
- Jon Tench
“Had a fantastic breakfast at the Railway Inn in Alsager this morning. The food was absolutely delicious — everything was fresh, well cooked, and beautifully presented. The smashed avocado and poached eggs were spot on, and the full breakfast was great value for money with generous portions. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Comfortable seating and a cosy setting made it the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Excellent food, great prices, and outstanding service. We will definitely be returning!”
- Paul Crook
“Called in The Railway Inn the other day for a quick pint all the way from Swansea on the train, I must say what a beautiful pub and a lovely warm welcome from the locals and the guy behind the bar, Cracking log fire 🔥, Swansea Paul 🚆🍺👍🏻”
- Luke Dickinson
“Lovely pub always go here for a few as great atmosphere, pool table cozy fire and great cider selection. 10 10”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sport
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Bar games
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Spirits
- Live music
- Sport
- Offerings· 2
- Alcohol
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Railway Inn
- Canal Tavern4.11882.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingTakeout
canal lock views, pool table, karaoke and disco nights
- The Blue Bell Inn4.64322.1 mi£15–30ReservationsOutdoor seating
beer and cider festival, cask ale selection, canal view seating
- The Queens Head4.41202.5 mi£1–30
well-stocked beers and wines, pool matches, weekend entertainment
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway InnOutdoor seating | 4.4188 | — | £15–30 | weekend breakfast, real log fire, cask ales on draft |
| Canal TavernOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.1188 | 2.1 mi | £15–30 | canal lock views, pool table, karaoke and disco nights |
| The Blue Bell InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.6432 | 2.1 mi | £15–30 | beer and cider festival, cask ale selection, canal view seating |
| The Queens Head | 4.4120 | 2.5 mi | £1–30 | well-stocked beers and wines, pool matches, weekend entertainment |
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