The Railway Telegraph
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About The Railway Telegraph
The Railway Telegraph is a traditional pub in Thornton Heath, at 19 Brigstock Rd. The kitchen and bar cover a typical pub range of food and drink, so a visit can mean a meal, a drink, or both. Televisions carry sport, giving anyone who wants to follow a game somewhere to do it with a drink. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their own dog along when they visit for a meal, a drink or a game.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, watching sports, local community pub and events and offers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, watching sports, local community pub and events and offers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly bar staff, describing a warm welcome and swift service with a smile. Close behind, the food is called well priced and tasty, with the pizza getting a specific mention. Others praise the lively atmosphere, quieter times on some days, a good place to watch sports, and local events and offers. One reviewer calls it their grandfather's home from home.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly bar staff, describing a warm welcome and swift service with a smile. Close behind, the food is called well priced and tasty, with the pizza getting a specific mention. Others praise the lively atmosphere, quieter times on some days, a good place to watch sports, and local events and offers. One reviewer calls it their grandfather's home from home.
Featured reviews
- Rod Jones
“I worked here for a year in 1991 and loved it. I plan to return here in the next few years. from Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️”
- Christopher Gardner
“Lovely place and very lovely staff. The pizza was amazing. Thanks a million.”
- Dougal Brown
“A warm welcome by the bar staff with swift service with a smile. A good local community pub with lots of events and offers going on”
- Jae Hudson
“My grandads home from home. This place will always be tied to his name, Linford. Mr Spotlight. Legend.”
- Maxine Sheehan
“Love this place friendly lively but also times and days when quiet. Great friendly staff ..food well priced and tasty”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional pub offering a typical range of food & drink, TVs for sports & an outside seating area.”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Karaoke
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Railway Telegraph
- The Prince George4.22640.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
toasties, hot chocolates, pool table, jukebox, darts
- Al Amora Lounge4.41740.9 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seating
shisha, laid back vibe, shisha lounge
- The Alma Tavern4.02861.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
jerk chicken, curry goat, rice and peas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway TelegraphWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3399 | — | £1–10 | pizza, watching sports, local community pub |
| The Prince GeorgeWheelchair accessible | 4.2264 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | toasties, hot chocolates, pool table, jukebox, darts |
| Al Amora LoungeReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.4174 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | shisha, laid back vibe, shisha lounge |
| The Alma TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.0286 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | jerk chicken, curry goat, rice and peas |
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