Codsall Station:
Cosdall Station Pub: With Real Ale, microbrews, and food hot off the grill, the Codsall Station Pub has earned such a great reputation that visitors joke about getting off the train when they’re travelling past to stay for a round or two before continuing on their journey! The pub is noted for having a welcoming staff, a great selection of beverages and a cosy atmosphere, making it an ideal place to sit and wait for the train… or maybe the next one.
Dewsbury Station
The West Riding Refreshment Rooms: This terrific pub is located off Platform 2 at Dewsbury Train Station and has a reputation for being such a welcoming and wonderful place to enjoy a drink (or two or three…) that some of its patrons may accidentally miss their train! Serving a dynamic selection of world beers and some fantastic micro-brewed real cask ales, this pub is perfect as a destination or a quick stopping point for those travelling between Manchester and Scarborough/York.
Edinburgh Waverley Station:
The Jinglin’ Geordie: Tucked away in the Fleshmarket Close, the Jinglin’ Geordie is sure to entertain. With open mic nights on Thursdays and karaoke on the last Saturday of every month, you can have a foot-stomping, belly-laughing time as you sip your ale and wait for your departure time to arrive.
Euston Station
Euston Tap: The Euston Tap boasts 8 rotating cask ales, 20 keg beers, 150 bottled beers, and a selection of wine and spirits that you can enjoy in the pub or in their beer garden. On top of all that, it’s also home to London’s only dedicated cider bar with a selection of sparkling, still and mulled ciders available. Some are available from the tap, some are bottled, and all of them are bound to be delicious!
Huddersfield Station
The Head of Steam: This is a mighty fine pub located in the Grade 1 listed main building at Huddersfield Station. The pub is home to four large rooms with their own charms and clientele: The Family Room is red and decorated with train memorabilia and comfortable seating, The Lounge hosts great live music, The Bar has a younger clientele and is decorated with antique advertisements, and The Buffet is home to a museum as well as the main bar. As for the drinks, the pub has a rotating selection of real ales and ciders that are sure to please any traveller. We highly recommend this pub and are confident it will certainly not disappoint!
Leeds Station:
The Brewery Tap: Located near Leeds Station, The Brewery Tap serves a selection of beers brewed on-site as well as a wide array of Yorkshire Ales. In the three years it’s been open, it has established a loyal clientele and a name for itself as the Leading Premium Brew-Pub in Leeds.
London King’s Cross:
The Parcel Yard: This modern, light-filled pub used to be the parcel office for King’s Cross Station but is now a terrific (and beautiful) place for travellers to enjoy delicious food and a vast array of drinks. Not only is it a convenient venue to keep an eye on the train schedule, it also has WIFI and a stunning view of the platforms to ensure you never miss a beat. Food is served from 8:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday (and 9:00-22:30 on Sunday), making it a welcoming rest stop any day of the week.
Manningtree Station
Manningtree Station Buffet: Located near the entrance of Manningtree Station, the Manningtree Station Buffet is a terrific pub to enjoy a drink in whether you’re embarking on a journey or returning home a little weary. This intimate pub serves real ale, a cracking breakfast, and simple nibbles– and it’s all at a great price. Keep in mind, however, that they don’t announce the train arrivals in the pub, so be sure to keep your eye on the time if you don’t want to miss your train!
Newcastle Station:
The Centurion Bar: Tucked inside Newcastle’s Central Station, The Centurion Bar is home to two homey bars, The Grand Room Bar and the quieter Snug Bar. Servicing a selection of Cask Real Ales, draft bitters, lagers and a portfolio of beers from around the world, we’re happy to while away the hours at The Centurion.
The Head of Steam: Like its sister pub at Huddersfield Station, The Head of Steam in Newcastle Outlets is a popular destination for many train travellers. The pub, which is known for its great music as well as its fantastic range of ales, beers and ciders, is unusual in that its two bars are located on the first floor and in the basement. When you enter on the ground floor, you can either go upstairs to a welcoming, cosy bar environment, or down to the basement to enjoy a drink at a second bar near to a stage that has served as the launchpad for a number of musicians and bands. Though the decision to go up or down may be difficult, we’re confident you’ll enjoy either decision!
Penshurst Station:
Little Brown Jug: This welcoming country pub is ideal for a Sunday lunch or evening out with friends. Its large lawn makes it an ideal spot for summer sipping and its spacious rooms fill for a cosy atmosphere come the cooler months. With an array of seasonal events and live music nights, the pub is always a lively place to enjoy a pint or two before crossing the road to hop the last train home.
Reading Station:
The Three Guineas: Found right beside Reading Station, this newly renovated pub isn’t just a great place to grab a beer and a bite, it’s also a great place to catch a match! Boasting one jumbo screen and 8 HD screens, it’s the perfect place to catch-up on your sport before catching the train.
Sheffield Station:
Sheffield Tap. Located at Sheffield Station with access off Platform 1b or off Sheaf Street, this beautiful pub is an ideal place to sip a real ale and watch the trains go by. With 11 traditional cask handpulls, 12 continental swing-handled taps and a selection of over 200 bottled beers to choose from, it’s definitely a destination pub for the serious connoisseur as much as it’s a place to drink a quick one before catching the train.
St. Pancras:
The Betjeman Arms: Let this pub see you off to Paris and welcome you home when you return. The bar hosts an array of events– like seasonal ale and cider festivals– and it always has something new on tap, so be sure to stop in and find out what’s happening (whilst you sip a pint, of course!) the next time you’re near St. Pancras.
Booking Office Bar & Restaurant: Perhaps this one is more of a bar than a pub, but the grandeur of the building and modern ambiance make it a great place to belly up to the bar for a drink or two. Serving season cocktails, punches and brews until 3:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it’s a great place to spend a few hours… especially if you miss that last train home!
Stalybridge Station:
Stalybridge Buffet Bar: This Victorian station buffet bar dates back to 1885. Not only is it renowned for its original fixtures and adorned detailing, it’s beloved as a terrific place to enjoy a drink and a plate of delicious, homemade food.
Tunbridge Wells Station
The Bedford: Just steps away from the station, The Bedford is a local hub in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This welcoming corner pub has ten real ales for customers to choose from in addition to local and Scottish ciders, and a new food menu. But it isn’t just the drinks that draws people in! The pub hosts a fortnightly quiz night, live music, and small beer festivals, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike!
Wolverhampton Station:
The Great Western: Known amongst its fans as a “true, proper pub”, The Great Western embraces its easy proximity to Wolverhampton station with a collection of train paraphernalia throughout. Their welcoming staff and selection of ales are sure to please and have made it a true destination pub amongst serious imbibers!
York Station
York Tap: Conveniently located in York Station, York Tap offers 32 of the world’s finest craft beers, ales and ciders. The bar maintains a welcoming, old-world charm and is open late throughout the week, making it an ideal place to sip a pint and relax both before and after your train journey.
York Brewery: Just a few paces from York Station, York Brewery is a great place to sample the brewery’s range of award-winning ale and take a look behind the scenes at how it’s made. If an actual tour seems a bit much for you, stop in the Brewery Tap Room for a pint of one of their many ales.
