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Rob Hunter left this review about The Trackside
Called in a few days before Christmas. This place has been on my radar for a while and I was glad to finally make it. Plenty of hand pulls for cask ale, helpful chalk boards at the bar listing the beers, and I think there may have been some keg options too. If I had more time I could have worked my way through the cask ales as there were so many interesting ones to choose from, so that's something that may well warrant a revisit. Service was friendly. Definitely recommended!
On 4th January 2022
- rating: 9
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Steve C left this review about The Trackside
The Trackside is located within Bury Bolton Street Station on the East Lancashire Railway. Located on the right wall is a bar that supports 12 hand pumps for drawing real ale and cider. I went for a pint of J W Lees, which was very good. The many pump clips lined along the roof beams were an indication of ever-changing beer choice. There was some low background music playing, but no other distractions such as a television. It was cold and rainy during my visit, so I didn’t get to sit out on the platform, however I was lucky enough to see a steam train pass. I liked it in here and would definitely recommend to others.
On 27th February 2020
- rating: 9
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Trackside
Unfortunately no sign of any steam locos on our visit, still the beer was good. We went for the Boilerhouse Craft Pale at £2.50 a pint which was in good condition. I don't think you can go far wrong with the beers in here as the place is always busy, so the turn over of beer must be quite rapid. The pub had a choice of 12 ales on handpump and the place also serves some food.
On 9th March 2019
- rating: 9
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Aqualung . left this review about Trackside Bar
I agree that this is the pub that justifies a visit to Bury. It's a bit of a shed like building alongside the East Lancs Railway platforms. It has a red and black tiled floor and the shed joists are covered with pump clips.
There are now 12 hand pumps that were all going on my Friday afternoon visit with beers from Saltaire, Squawk, Moorhouse and numerous others. I went for the Rammy Craft Mango Beach (£3.50) which was in good nick.
Once again the prezzy railway brigade have come up with a real winner.
On 22nd October 2018
- rating: 10
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Steven Holt left this review about Trackside Bar
As Al says, best pub in Bury. Piston Broke the regular house beer, always very good, plus an ever changing choice. You just can't beat it.
On 2nd August 2015
- rating: 10
[User has posted 7 recommendations about 7 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about Trackside Bar
The best pub in Bury. 10 real ales to choose from. Sit outside and you're next to a railway line complete with steam train.
On 23rd July 2015
- rating: 9
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Will Larter left this review about Trackside Bar
Ten hand pumps serving real ales, which are listed on a blackboard to the left of the bar - letters denote approximate beer styles, with "pale" predominating, accounting for seven out of 10, including the regular Outstanding Piston Broke. In addition there were six real ciders, brought from a stillage behind the bar. I tried the Piston Broke and the one dark beer on the menu, Stockport Brewery's Stock Porter. Both beers were in good condition, and I can imagine aficianados of pale beers would stay for a longer session than I did. As a pub it has the atmosphere of a subdued beer festival, but if that's what floats your boat, go for it.
On 30th March 2015
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about Trackside Bar
Called in several times since my last review. The last time being after the beer festival again. A top notch selection of well kept ales, quick and friendly service. On top form again.
20/11/2010
Called in after the Bury Beer Festival. It seemed to have lost its way a bit last time we called in, but we had been told that it was now back at its best. They were right. Eight ales on handpump plus a couple of real ciders. The board on the wall tells you the ABV and whether the beer is light or dark. Both the beers we had were in top condition. It's a long room like most station buffets with the bar at one end. Basic dining style tables & chairs throughout and the walls & ceiling are covered in pump clips. To reach the toilets you have to leave the bar and go along the platform. They're a friendly bunch in here and it's a pleasant place to go for a pint. Listed in the GBG 2011.
On 18th December 2014
- rating: 8
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david hammill left this review about Trackside Bar
called in this fine little bar on a cold and wet wed to find a very nice little place with well kept beer and nice staff what more could you want cheers
On 23rd October 2014
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about Trackside Bar
This really is a real ale lover’s paradise. There were nine ales on from diverse breweries, and when one of the ales went off it was replaced immediately by something else, which is a sign of a well managed pub. I had pints of the Kelham Island Pale Rider and Outstanding Beer Co (a local brewery according to the barman) Trackside Broke Piston. Both were in superb nick, and prices ranged from £2.30 to £2.80. I didn’t see any sign of food or menus, but it was doing a very good trade with real ale drinkers during my mid afternoon visit on Tuesday.
The pub is located in a building located on one of the platforms at the old Bury Burton St railway station. The building itself is purpose built and relatively new, and is built in the traditional style of a railway booking office. This line is apparently no longer part of the national railway network, but is owned and utilised by railway enthusiasts. The bar itself is fairly long and narrow, which is inevitable being housed in a building looking like a booking office. The ceiling is covered by hundreds of pump clips, as testimony to its ever changing ale policy. Furnishings are normal tables and chairs down both sides of a central aisle – a bit like a train I suppose. I spotted a small TV on one of the walls (switched off) and there no fruit machines, games machines, etc. There are also a fair number of picnic benches outside on the platform.
There’s no reason to visit here unless you want to visit somewhere seemingly dedicated to the provision of an impressive selection of well kept ale at decent prices. Therefore it’s a must visit pub for any discerning drinker visiting Bury.
On 24th September 2011
- rating: 8
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