Without a doubt one of the best pubs I've ever been to. A nice walk over there via the railway bridge gets you to the front of the pub which is integrated into the steam train station.
A lovely traditional interior with lots of railway memorabilia, history and a really nice smell of polished wood throughout. A good selection of real ales on tap (8 on my visit, Hobson's and some other porters as well as golden and IPA ales). It's dog friendly and there's some seating inside the pub as well as the station platform and some tables outside.
Outside there's some great views and scenery as well as being able to see trains come in and leave the station.
It can be a bit busy especially with people having days out on the steam trains but it's worth visiting. The ales I tried were all spot on. Bridgnorth does have a lot of good pubs but this will be the main...
Read moreThis pub (previously the Station Masters House and waiting room),is both a mecca for railway and real ale enthusiasts. The pub itself has various railway station totems displayed along with other memorabilia.Real Ales are abound along the bar,mainly local Bewdley and Cleobury Mortimer Ales plus other visiting brews and cider. The standard Bathams Bitter is always on tap.Snacks are by way of local pork pies,scratchings,crisps ect. During the day more substantial snacks can be found next door in the buffet/restaurant building like sandwiches,pasties and pork Pies plus cakes,tea and coffee. This is open usually when trains are running so check timetables. The Railwaymans Arms is also on limited opening hours so check Web site or ring in advance to check opening hours. The Railwaymans Arms brings about a touch of nostalgia and the real Ales...
Read moreThis is one of the finest drinking establishments in the country.
The ale is simply perfect. The cellarman (or lady) should be proud themselves as every pint I've ever had was wonderful. The pork scratchings are heavenly. Shropshire does the best pork scratchings, and these were the best I've had in Shropshire.
And then there are the trains. Steam trains.
At some point in the future, this pub will be in the in one of those dreary "best country pub hidden gems" in the Guardian or such and will become full of city types, but until then, treat yourself to a pint in the station, sit on a super comfy threadbare seat and bathe yourself in the majesty of a proper pub, with proper beer and proper people.
And there are...
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