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Station Hotel, Nelson
Nelson
BB9 9SB
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about Station Hotel
By the bus interchange and is a large and imposing building. Has some rather gorgeous dark wood, glass and tile heritage features within – quite the Victorian gothic aesthetic. Shame that it's a resolutely downbeat atmosphere and no cask either. Dirt cheap half of Guinness at least gave me some cheer. “This would make a great Spoons” I thought, only to then discover that it used to be! Shame it no longer is. Anyway, worth a nose for the interior. 5.5
On 19th November 2025
- rating: 6
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Carl Urmston left this review about Station Freehouse
Imposing ex-Spoons, adequately described below. It looks massive and feels even bigger on the inside, with a lot to admire from an architectural point of view- curved glass and wood. Sadly, it no longer seems to sell real ale, with just national kegs for sale. Emphasis on live sport. Was doing a brisk trade on a cold Saturday afternoon. It's a great building and I enjoyed my visit, would be even better if they could put a couple of handpumps back on, but I doubt there's much demand for it.
On 16th January 2019
- no rating submitted
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Station Freehouse
Landmark building opposite Nelson's railway / bus interchange. Vast interior, with a large curved bar and various lounges, pool room, etc. I don't know whether the higher levels are still in use, but one can imagine all sorts of former function rooms and hotel bedrooms up there. Three of four handpumps working when I visited, offering two Moorhouses beers - Dr Rudi and Pure Witch (£1.95) plus Sun Bear from Old Bear Brewery. This must really have been quite a place in its heyday, so hopefully its latest incarnation will thrive.
On 26th August 2013
- rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about Station Freehouse
Large pub near to the town centre full of local characters.I called in one Saturday lunchtime and struggled to find a seat,i soon realised why when i bought a pint of Tetley Smooth at £1.36 a pint.
On 27th May 2009
- no rating submitted
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