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Railway Inn/Tafarn Rheilffordd, Tywyn
Abergynolwyn
Postal town: Tywyn
LL36 9YW
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about Railway Inn/Tafarn Rheilffordd
I read that this pub had won the local pub of the year for CAMRA's northwest Wales branch, and it is certainly good that the beer quality has received recognition, but on a quiet Monday evening it was disconcerting that the couple who run the pub kept on vacating the bar and going through a door to their living quarters, having to be summoned by a bell when anyone required serving. On the other hand, when they were there they were friendly and welcoming, and were happy to charge my phone while I drank pints of the two beers on. The third pump was awaiting an uptick in trade after a quiet Monday, when Purple Moose Dark Side would make an appearance. The Wye Valley HPA reached the end of the barrel soon after my (NBSS 4) pint was poured, but my first pint had been the very good Kettle Drum Best Bitter, also a 4 (both beers were £4.50/pint), and I only switched because I wanted to see if the HPA was equally good, and it was. This is my first visit to this part of Wales, and I hope to return, and will certainly call in here when I do.
On 11th May 2026
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Railway
Ventured in here in the early evening as a wind-down after yomping up the nearby(ish) Cader Idris. This a quiet pub that probably sprang up in the 1800’s to serve Abergynolwyn railway station, which was originally a terminus for passenger trains on the Talyllyn Railway. There are two rooms, the left for drinking and the right focussed on dining (lights switched off!). The left bar was a classic cosy pub throwback but was tidy and well-maintained. There were a couple of ales on the go though I forget exactly which – I’m fairly sure one was a Greene King which was a surprise to see in these parts. Both of them drank well. On a cold evening the fire was on and it was a nice, relaxing visit albeit in the company of only two other people as the place was very quiet. A tidy place with a couple of nice beers, would recommend.
On 12th November 2009
- rating: 7
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