The Railway, Warwick

The Railway is a small L-shaped local’s boozer that has reopened after a period of closure. Premium keg was available alongside Carling and two hand pumps that were drawing TT Landlord and Moorhouses White Witch. During a recent Sunday evening visit one of the locals was intently debating the benefits of a rotating ale range with the friendly landlady. Alas he was losing the battle. To the right of the bar is a dartboard and a couple of television were airing muted Sky Sports whilst the likes of Elton John played in the background. This is a decent local, but it should be noted that last orders was called at 20:00.

Standard pub close to the station. This was our last stop so I didn't take much notice as it was a flying visit before heading back to Brum!

Standard down to earth pub. Sparsely decored inside with the ceiling and walls displaying a large variety of ticket stubs from bands, footie, rugby and more. Just the one handpull working today for real ale though there was real cider available too.

Basic, no-nonsense, corner boozer and now the nearest to the station since the Great Western burnt to a shell. Irregularly-shaped bar in an overall 'V' shape, with plain furniture and limited decor. Byatt's Colombo (£3.30) and Wye Valley HPA available from two of three handpumps, with a chalk-board indicating Mad Goose and Goats Milk as coming next.

Basic, scruffy place with little intrinsic value to the average pub-goer. Tick-shaped interior with very worn fabric seating. Eurosport competing with piped music. Plus points: friendly barman and one ale - the local Church Farm - which was fair. Decent atmosphere though very blokey. Dart board. Makes you wonder why, given its location close to the station, it doesn't do more.