The Railway in Sefton - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I enjoyed my time there albeit brief. Great pub.

Visited with friends for food and drinks. Can never fault the team whenever I come I always feel welcome and there is always a great selection of drinks and the food is always great.

I ordered the loaded sharing nachos for my self with the chicken on… however LOADED was a bit of an over statement. I had 6 small strips of chicken and the cheese sauce and gravy was very sparse and only on the top layer. I asked for more sauce and they wanted to charge me more for it. So I was left with a half of a bowl of dry nachos. Not great service at all. My sons meal was fine…

Went to the railway last Friday for drinks always enjoy our nights in there. Especially quiz nights the staff are always ready to help and make you feel welcome

Came in for a drink and was welcomed by the staff. It was hard to choose between the great range of cask ale but had to go with the trusty landlord Definitely come back with the misses next time

Was in 2 weeks ago Friday evening.very friendy bar staff helpful will definitely be going again

Food was okay.but the Cook was very untidy when he came out.allso was drinking heavily later on and not very nice language.will not eat there again conced about heath and safety looking at the Cook

Good selection of beers plus good food. Staff are friendly and good at their jobs. Good venue for lunch.

Amazing sheperds pie homemade 😋 really nice good service reasonable priced lovely setting seating outside and right by formby train station

Nice pub . Food was a little disappointed with . But friendly and nice atmosphere

Very nice pub. Staff nice. Sunday lunch delicious. We ate the best ever apple- blackcurrant crumble. The price was ok.

Excellent place! Came with my 2 daughters, all the staff were so attentive and knowledgeable. I had the chicken bacon and avocado salad , it was great portion size and very tasty. My children had the kids nuggets and brownie sundae and they loved them . Great place to visit will definitely be back soon

All the food was available & the service was good especially as the pub was busy

Brilliant staff really can't do enough for you ,food 1st class absolutely spot on highly recommend

Burger & chips eventually come but both cold, vegan salad missing half the ingredients, both returned & returned salad still missing half the ingredients topped up with sweet corn. Burger was warmer but only lettuce & cheese on bun got a refund thanks to the manger

Did not eat just had the beer. Very good selection

Food is ABSOLUTELY awful. Service PAINFULLY slow. Second and last time going there.

Great service from the 2 very patient bar staff. We were made very welcome and the food was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

Gorgeous atmosphere. Lovely food.

First time visiting this pub what can I say absolute amazing service from the bar staff the food was brilliant also I'll definitely be visiting again soon thanks 👍🏼

Top class fish and chips, nice decor very clean place. Really enjoyed ;)

Had a table reserved for 8 people in an ideal position by the window. Food, drink and service were all excellent. So good that we were there from 1.30 to 4.45!

Lovely wee pub in Formby spookily enough right by the railway. Nice beer, friendly atmosphere. Can’t fault it really.

The food was tasty and excellent and the female member of staff was welcoming and happy and definitely recommend the food but the male member of staff serving behind the bar could be more happy when serving customers

Good points. Buckets of atmosphere, popular, plenty of seating room inside, good service, lots of food choices. Convenient location for Formby railway station. Bad points. Music a little too loud (but it was a good choice of music). Can’t leave your car outside (although there’s plenty of room).

Good service, food was limited due to kitchen issues. Fairly quiet.

Nice busy pub seemed popular. Enjoyed my chicken wings and decent pint

Shepherds pie was overcooked and burnt round the edges so returned and replaced

Food was OK but barman bit miserable! As a first time visitor he seemed more interested in serving his mates

Lovely pub, we always have a great experience here, the food was great and so was the service. The staff are lovely and attentive. There’s a great atmosphere here. Lots of choice of food and drink. We will be returning

Recommended by a friend. Busy pub loveley atmosphere staff very helpful

Lovely cosy pub, very helpful accommodating staff, food really nice and reasonably priced, will definitely go again.

Came in after badminton just for a few drinks always a good night. Usually come in for food but just as good for drinks a good choice of real ales

Came here at the end of our walk. It's a very convenient place for a pint as it is right next to the railway station where we get the train home. I have eaten here a few times on previous occasions and always got the 3 course daytime special they do for under £12 which is excellent value for money. They also have a reasonable range of beers.

Called in after a walk through formby pinewoods, picked our own table food was very mediocre nothing that makes us want to go back, service was awful, bar staff couldn't place order correctly, the starter knife had an old piece of cabbage on it that had been clearly through the dishwasher so at least it was clean cabbage but still... urghh!!! & the waitress couldn't crack a smile, no check backs on the food even when taking the starter plates away no 'how was everything ' nothing!! No conversation whatsoever, she could do with a training course in hospitality, put our main plates down with one word 'enjoy' sounded more like an order or else!! Again took plates away with not a question of was everything ok no service with a smile quite disappointed

It’s so good to see The Railway as busy as it has become. We have been coming to The Railway for many years and can definitely say the standards and food quality are as good as they have ever been. We often meet up here before we head off into Liverpool, and it’s location next to the railway station is as good as you can get

Stopped by after a busy day in liverpool for a quick bite to eat and a few drinks. It was good to see the fires on giving the pub a warm feeling. We had a voucher for 33% off food so couldn’t believe how good value for money it was. The staff were rushed but hassles it well and the food was served quickly. Looking forward to being able to use the beer garden once the weather warms up. 5*

Popped in after our walk from Blundellsands/Crosby to Formby. WELCOME HAVEN FOR LUNCH & DRINKS (6) LADIES. We all commented on the delicious food and the reasonable prices. 😋 within walking distance for our return journey home. Welcoming accommodating Staff. Definitely return visit planned. WELL ✔ 👍 👌

We really enjoyed the food and drinks and the pub was nice and clean and had a good atmosphere

The posh fish and chips was excellent, fresh but not too long to wait.

Great pub much better since present manager has taken over staff are really nice friendly and professional food is good pub is now clean and welcoming with open fires also plenty of parking

The staff were extremely welcoming, the food was very tasty and the pub was warm and cosy. It's was our first time visiting today but if definitely won't be the last. We are going to book to come through the week as the deals on are exceptional.

Good Sunday lunch plenty of parking

One of a chain, but still a unique experience. Top Staff. Great food. Traditional environment.

Lovely meal in the Railway today. The pub had a large selection of cask ales and the team on shift were very Accommodating

Always love coming here. Lovely warm pub with nice fires for the winter time. Staff very friendly helpful and welcoming.

Outstanding food and service went for evening food had the hunters chicken was amazing. Major shout out to Alex behind the bar couldn’t do enough for us!!!! Highly recommend this place for food and drinks great atmosphere

Visited with friends for food and drinks, some great choices on the menu served hot and fast! Great choice of real ale and lagers and reasonably priced. Overall amazing service!

Came in on the Wednesday for the quiz and it was amazing felt so welcome by the staff. Lovely little place to bring ur dogs I would definitely recommend for the offers on the app too

Nice little pub, good atmosphere, nice food. Lots of options on the menu. Staff are lovely and friendly. Lots of outdoor space. Dog friendly. Good place to go with family or friends. They have a singer on sometimes on a Saturday and a quiz on a Wednesday which are both enjoyable and give the place a buzz.

If I could score this place lower I would. Food is awful honestly never had anything like it. One of the worst pints of Guinness I’ve ever had 0/10 will never return to this place

Roast dinner Duo for 4, enjoyable. Feb 2024. Even better with 25% off through the Ember app.

Lovely pub in a nice area, went for Sunday lunch which was ok, but the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were aunt Bessie’s 😳 just saying that’s all

One of the Sunday lunches I have had!

Lovely pub,lovely staff,cozy fires and nice food. The pub is always welcoming. Sometimes have offers on and they have a loyalty app if you are a regular and can earn points which is a great idea. Food is nice,we have tried plenty of the dishes always hot fresh and tasty. Last time we went the young lady called Nic was our server and she was very chatty and took away plates once we had finished. You can reserve tables but we have always managed to get one. They have two open fires which are on in colder days,very cosy sitting by them. Right by the train station so very easy to get to. A lovely pub would highly recommend

Good pub food and nice atmosphere

Great food,excellent service. Seating just right.prices reasonable.loved the open fire. Dogs allowed

Enjoyed a lovely roast dinner, ( too much on the plate for me) served from very pleasant staff

When we attended the above establishment, we were greeted by a barman who asked "Have you got a booking?" After replying "Yes!" and showing the booking confirmation email, the reply was "No you're not on here!" We replied "We have booked though!" The rude and curt reply was "Fine! I'll have to try and find you a table then!" After asking if we may have some drinks whilst we wait, The rude employee replied "Yes in a miniute, but I need to find you that table first!" After quite a wait, we were shown to a table that was situated in complete darkness and pushed up against a wall (clearly an extra table shoved in to allow for more diners with no thought for their experience)." We rightfully expressed dissatisfaction with the situation of the table and were greeted with "Hang on then, but I don't think there's anything else!" After a second wait of some minutes, another employee returned with "Number 37 is free but is as dark as here, so isn't really any better than here!" Fed up with being treated like an inconvenience when we had made a booking, we decided to leave.

A great night for the quiz and a fine meal we always enjoy out time at the railway formby. The staff are always friendly and ready to help

Brilliant night out for the Quiz Night We didn’t win unfortunately but Izzy the Quiz Mistress is great and keeps the atmosphere fun The bar staff are friendly and they remember your orders and always have a chat Thoroughly recommend

Stop by on the way back from Liverpool to have a bite to eat. As always, the staff were lovely and the food was amazing. We had a voucher which made the usual meal even more better for you for money. I opted for the...

We have d 40% off voucher emailed to us so we decided to use it at the Railway. The food was great D were the team on shift. We both had the mixed grill and it was amazing

Service and staff very friendly. Chef Leon can't do enough for you. Always ready to listen and support comments. Very reasonable prices

Visited again , absolute superb, great staff ,great food, great atmosphere Absolutely spot on

Loved this place food was amazing for pub grub. Slept in car park in my camper overnight no charge x 🙃

Scumbag of a place, will never set foot in that place again. Booked a table for Christmas day for four of us, myself my two Daughters and my Mum. My Mum was rushed to hospital on Christmas day afternoon after a nasty fall. We eventually got through to the railway to inform them that we won't be able to make it and the reason why, obviously our concerns were more on my Mum and following her up to the hospital. We emailed during that week to ask for if we could have a refund but we were told no we can't and if we'd of informed them in plenty of time they could of filled our table with somebody else, was the reply from them. Scumbag of a pub, keep away from this place, just to warn you if you pre-pay for a table here and you can't make it, you won't get your money back.

Last minute decision to go out for our dinner and decided to try the pub food at The Railway. Both me and my partner fancied the 8oz rump steak, plus he got a double up deal so 2x 8oz steaks. Both our steaks came with...

4 of us dining, Gave us the wrong starter's, we then waited 15 mins after 3 of the starters came out, for the fourth starter, I ordered a mixed grill which was very overcooked, then a further 45 mins wait for desert. Wouldn’t recommend

Brilliant vegan options! Very good service

I came in Christmas Day with my family and I must say I felt like I was home enjoying dinner. The staff were lovely and so attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Tony was very chatty at the bar which was nice as I could...

Our Xmas day meal was a total disaster, to start with we sat waiting for our starters for nearly an hour ,when starters arrived they were cold and had to be taken away ,they got orders wrong , then we waited another 40 minutes dlfor our Xmas day dinner which arrived luke warm ,the meal was very basic not worth the money we paid very disappointed with the service ,and the meal,wished we had stayed at home and cooked our own meal. We will not return to the Railway pub in Formby. I would not recommend this place for a meal. We have made a complaint yesterday and hope someone will compensate us for this disastrous Xmas Day

Cozy pub with standard-fare grub. Good service.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Glad it’s dog friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was average to good. We wanted the festive menu but couldn’t as it had to be ordered in advance. Pity as I had booked 10 days prior and didn’t know. There was some drama in the kitchen and we had to wait an hour after the starter for our main course. Probably a one off! The lights outside on the steps and garden area weren’t on. Driers in the women’s toilets weren’t working.

Just had a 3 course Christmas meal at the Railway Formby, it was delicious the turkey was tender and moist and the vegetables were freshly cooked and hot. We’ll done to the chef and staff will definitely be back soon.x

We have been going to the Railway for many years with our little dog ,and have always enjoyed the great food and excellent service in this dog friendly pub . However , tonight, with our little dog and a new 10 week old puppy ,...

Great atmosphere and value for money

Really like the Railway, but...I had booked in advance, a table for 4. 4 older ladies on our Christmas night out. The pub was really busy when we arrived, we were directed to our table, which needed cleaning (cloth and spray on the table), I do appreciate the pub was full, but.... We went to buy some drinks and asked for the Christmas menu, only to be told it needed booking in advance online ??? We ordered from the regular menu, food was good, but we were disappointed not having Christmas Dinner. I looked at Web site and couldn't find this stipulation. We had our Christmas do at the Railway last year, Christmas Dinner ordered on the night, not sure why different this year ? We made the most of the evening and it was okay.

Went for the festive menu with my friend the service was excellent nice friendly staff. The food was the same best christmas dinner I’ve ever had in a pub. We really enjoyed our night. And look forward to coming back soon.

We came for our yearly festive meal and the experience was great. We had already pre-ordered our food so we were able to just let the team know when we were ready for our food. We didn’t feel pressured between courses and were able to...

Great lunch today as the railway. We precooked all our food and the service was seamless. All 3 courses were great and we loved the staff working.

Found The Railway on the real ale finder app and had to stop by to give some of their ales a try. We went on a Monday so we made use of the £1 off cask ales offer

We stopped by for some food after a walk with the dog. We love The Railway and often visit after a walk on the beach. As the pub is dog friendly, we are able to take our four-legged friend inside.

We were travelling from Ainsdale to Liverpool for a concert, and everywhere we tried to book in Liverpool was fully booked, so we opted for stopping at Formby, as the pub was close to the station. The food and service was excellent and it was a great shame, that just after we'd finished our main course, and before we sample the desserts, Formby had a power cut! We will be back 👍

We had a festive lunch and 11 sitting down. We found the service was well organised and not rushed. Also addiqate time between courses to chat. The staff waiting on where plesent and helpful. The rest of the establishment was quite at the time.

Friendly family pub with good selection of beers and food. Had rump steak that was cooked perfectly, and my husband had their “special grill” - rib of beef. Amazing!!

Came here for a meal and the staff were so rude and unacceptable they served a 15 yr old boy with alcohol as I know he’s a local child ! I was disgusted and appalled at this

Fish & chips is amazing, although 2 members of our party had to send steaks back, really chewy.

Nice pub. food was lovely. I am very disappointed with the vegetarian options for the other couple we were with, so they said they wouldn't go back

Received a 50% off voucher for main meals and enjoyed 2 delicious meals. Excellent food, wine and service.

Nice atmosphere. Very pleasant staff. Food very good presented well. Value for money with 50%, off.

Staff superb, very helpful snd a good choice of food. Many thanks.

Quality food and drink at an affordable price, The staff are friendly and cannot do enough for their customers. Very well done from my wife and I. We had a lovely evening at the Railway in Formby.

Great food, friendly, efficient service, warm atmosphere.

Your large pepsi max are ridiculously small for £3.30. Your choice on the set menu is very limited. Your choice of real ale does not include any porters

We came to The Railway to make the most of the curry night offer. The team on shift were great and the food was equally as good. The pub comes in to its own in the winter due to the cosy atmosphere.

A lovely visit to The Railway today. The pub was busy but the team handled it really well and nothing was too much trouble. The real fires make the pub feel warm and inviting. We will definitely be back over the Christmas period.

We stopped by for some food after a walk with the dog. We love The Railway and often visit after a walk on the beach. As the pub is dog friendly, we are able to take our four-legged friend inside.

The Railway is an excellent pub,and restaurant. Always very welcoming with friendly Staff, and it has a warming atmosphere. We'll worth a visit.

The food was pretty awful. It wasn't very hot and seemed like it had been made days ago and re-heated. I ordered extra pigs in blankets and wished I hadn't; they were hard as bullets and inedible. When we tried to order a discounted desert we were told that it had to be ordered at the same time as the main meal to get the discount but that isn't made clear on the menu and nobody mentioned it when we ordered.