Address: 2 Station Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN41 1GA, United Kingdom
Phone: +441273271220
Rating: 4.3
based on 171 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"Really tasty lamb special with some great hot sauce (which is also for sale)"
"Fantastic bacon cheese burger and the chips were really good."
"The Sunday roast is awesome. Very good portions, well cooked and really tasty"
"Food was delicious. Two of us are vegan and they have many vegan options"
"Very good family meal of Sunday roast and burgers. Everything was beautifully cooked."
"The food sets your taste buds on fire, the chefs are so creative bringing different flavours together that commands your attention."
"Good food here at reasonable prices."
Cons:
"£16 for the burger and chips they serve is crazy. The burger is small and no better than a burgar van burger, the chips are overcooked."
"Good pub, average food which was mostly all overcooked."
"Eventually, we received our meals, two of which were burnt and one of which was tasteless."
"Horrendous veggie burgers."
"Ordered Chef special for haddock and chips with peas. It cost me £15. Wasn't informed nor does the menu state that everything would be over cooked and covered in salt."
"The street mexican food they make is absolutely rank"
"Family friendly atmosphere, good selection of beers, however food was awful."
Service
Pros:
"Bar staff were extremely efficient and very friendly."
"Despite being masked up they were absolutely brilliant! Friendly and inviting."
"Service was quick and kind, especially considering how busy it was for Sunday lunch."
"The service here is off the scale, just fabulous."
"Excellent and speedy service from the friendly and helpful staff."
"Staff were very attentive and friendly. Really great value. Highly recommended"
"The staff at the Railway Inn are fantastic. They are super friendly and relaxed"
Cons:
"Poor service: saw others receive their food before us, turns out they lost our ticket, it happens, but no apology!"
"Did complain but was met with hardly any response."
"Expensive and slow service - it still took over 10 minutes to get served"
"Customer service has fallen off a cliff"
"Shocking service from a young bar person with attitude no charisma or even a thank you."
"However due to the measures in place to protect staff and customers on one occasion we waited just short of 30 minutes for the first drinks to arrive."
"The pressure of catering to less than well planned bookings led to an unacceptable waiting time and forgotten meals"
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Great atmosphere. Fledgling comedy nights. Quiz night on a Monday"
"Great meeting place with a lively atmosphere."
"The atmosphere is outstanding."
"Nice atmosphere, great cider selection would recommend for a drink or two."
"Great atmosphere, very unique and cosy style to the building."
"The Railway Inn has a 'buzz' this place is so inviting - you don't want to leave."
"The Railway Inn offers a warm friendly welcome with a great atmosphere."
Cons:
"Pricey if you just want a couple of pints."
"This place does get crowded and quite loud."
"However, the noise was way too loud for the small environment that it is"
"Main issue is on Sundays. Very popular with families. Children running around inside and outside, parents don't seem to care but it changes the atmosphere considerably."
"Be aware they play the music really loud so I struggled to have a conversation."
"Only thing keeping it from 5 stars for me is the music. It was quite loud!"
"It's a bit of a creche so if you don't like kids and buggies avoid it."
Value
Pros:
"For the price about 13.95 was well worth its price tag & the 5 star rating, will definitely be going back."
"Only when we had started the lesson, did we see that if you are attending a class, mention pottery at bar and receive 15% off. You also receive a free drink from a selection list."
"Fast efficient service at the Bar and a surprising 2 for 1 Dinner offer on delicious hamburgers on Wednesdays."
"Really great value. Highly recommended"
"Fair price - and look out for the daily special offers."
"Plenty of choice with catering options and very affordable"
"Great family-friendly pub with a fantastic menu."
Cons:
"Very expensive for a Portslade pub. £17.50 for 2 pints of one particular IPA"
"Bearing in mind Foghorn down the road can do local brews for 50% less than this that doesn't excuse ridiculous amount charged"
"Make sure you go in happy hour otherwise your paying HUGE prices"
"Lovely pub! Drinks quite expensive but this pub has been through a recent makeover which has created a really good vibe."
"The only reason it lost a star was that I felt the beer was quite expensive."
"Excellent Sunday roast on Mother’s Day but ridiculously priced bottles of house wine starting at £29!"
"Sunday lunch, Had to wait for food as usual. Over an hour."
Facilities
Pros:
"There's a reasonably sized function room at the rear and a beer garden wrapping around the rear with faux a train carriage with 3 or 4 individual cabins to sit in, offering a decent level of privacy."
"Toilets clean and tidy. Looks to be a large smoking area out back"
"Parties catered for and when the good weather arrives, the outdoor space is safe and fun for the youngest kids."
"Good music and very family friendly, has a little play area at the back of the garden"
"They have a charming outdoor area with plenty of seating, where you can see trains passing by Portslade station."
"Nice outside area with plenty of seating. Really pleased they had patio heaters as it wasn't the nicest day."
"Nice beer garden which is kiddie friendly."
Cons:
"Seems a nice pub but obviously don't like people who read books!"
"At the time of my visit the garden was in need of a trim. Load of overhanging greenery, including brambles, (along the railway line wall) which made sitting back problematical"
"Wheelchair users may struggle a little. Could get in, enjoy but there are steps inside"
"Parking in the streets around is free - if you can find a gap, as there are shops nearby and lots of residential houses - so not always easy to find a gap - don't think they have a car park."
"The only downside is there is no parking, but the station car park is accessible for a small fee, and it is on numerous bus and train routes."
"Took a booking with a high chair for 7.30. We were told 8 children can't be in there."
"The fish was barely edible, the batter tasted like it had sat on the side for weeks."