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The Railway, Solihull
Dorridge
Postal town: Solihull
B93 8QA
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about The Railway
At the front of the Railway Inn is the small red tile floored Last Stop Bar that has banquettes along the rear wall, a U-shaped banquette by the front window and a short wooden serving counter in the right rear corner. It was empty in here during a recent midweek lunchtime visit, so I entered the wooden floored Railway Restaurant towards the rear where there were a few people dining. The green tiled, wooden topped serving counter up the right-hand wall supports premium keg options alongside Carling and Neck Oil. There are also three hand pumps that were drawing Doom Bar, TT Landlord and a nice half of Tring Brewery’s Side Pocket that I enjoyed with a pork bap (that was actually a crusty roll, lol), four large roast potatoes and a gravy boat for around £13, it was very good, but a lot for a lunchtime meal. The pub is smaller than the outside suggests, especially considering the large car park to the left, but there is a patio at the rear that backs onto a large grass covered area with a children’s play area, so I expect that it gets busy in here on a nice sunny day. I thought the service was polite and I would stop to eat here again, but I don’t think I’d just pop in for a beer because it is too food led.
On 22nd July 2026
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Railway
Slightly optimistically named since it's a good ½-mile from Dorridge station and a bit beyond the built-up area so it's more of a country pub really. Internally, it retains a separate bar and lounge, the latter having a partly opened-out dining room beyond. Traditionally furnished and quite plainly decorated, with a good atmosphere early on a Wednesday evening. Also has a rear beer garden. Reasonably priced menu. Landlord, Courage Best (£3.60), Sharp's Sea Fury and Old Rosie cider available from the various handpumps on each counter.
On 2nd March 2019
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Railway
Nice pub just on the edge of town (no more than 10 minute stroll from the train station). 3 ales on during my visit including the very local Gold Star from Silhill Brewery. Well worth a visit.
On 25th September 2017
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Railway Inn
Traditioanl brick built building on the way out to Hockley Heath. Nothing really olde worlde about it , its more like the buildings you get near canals or railways. There is effort made here on choice and quality of procduct, an interesteing menu and real ales (including local Wetheroak Ale).
Some decorative features including the carved wooden benches and the thin wood beams and the large garden. The landlord's a bit of a grump but ok with it.
Nice place.
On 28th May 2012
- rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Railway Inn
Excellent traditional roadside pub on the fringe of the village (actually not very near any railway, despite the name!). Fairly snug bar at the front, and a larger lounge at the rear, with a good range of home-cooked proper pub food available. The main draw would seem to be the beer however - at time of visit 6 excellent and varied ales plus 2 ciders - which no doubt explains the various CAMRA awards. Seems disabled-friendly, and also appears to have large garden area, but closed up for the winter. Note is only a few minutes from the M42, if you can find your way through the back lanes, but get someone else to drive. Recommended.
On 17th January 2012
- rating: 9
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