The Railway in Sefton

We went for our Christmas meal and it was lovely well cooked and plenty of it. Staff very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our evening and will be back soon.

Came in for the festive manual on Wednesday last week the festive manual was brilliant. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the Bar stuff were amazing.

My Husband & I were greeted by friendly, pleasant staff (Ste & Alex), we chose one of the unreserved tables by cosy fire, had a few drinks & ordered our Lovely Sunday Roasts (Rib of Beef & Gammon) 😋😋; neither of us like Yorkshire Pudding & I prefer gravy on the side, both were adhered to as per request

Six of us had our Christmas lunch at the Railway today. I had the festive burger which was fabulous. The service was very good, a slight mix up with our orders was sorted quickly, without fuss and much to our satisfaction. My friends enjoyed their meals too - Grilled Seabass Fillets, Hand-carved Turkey with all the trimmings and Turkey & Pancetta Pie. A very enjoyable lunch in a cosy and friendly atmosphere.

Friendly staff and warm welcome. Would definitely come back and bring my friends. Came in on Wednesday and was greeted by a youngish man who which then served us our drinks, I had a Camden hells which was pricey but was worth every penny Thank you again for another wonderful visit

Called in today for a pint with friends ordered a pint of Wainrights which tasted ok but did not smell right when I took it back to the bar to ask if it could be changed the barman said it was a new barrel and that,s how Wainright tastes I said it was the smell not taste that was an issue and he told me I would have to pay for another pint. I left the beer on the bar and we left the pub. Poor service, poor beer.

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

Amazing food and fantastic staff can’t fault them at all willing to help when needed very friendly.

Great food and service .definitely recommend.

Food and service were alright. They have vegetarian and plant based options marked clearly on the menu. We came here for a late lunch, and there was not much of a crowd, nor was it completely empty either. The place is dog friendly, but they request that the dogs be well behaved. They also take reservations.

We had such a great evening, thank you so much. The staff were so attentive and made my birthday so special

Friendly pub would recommend to family’s and couples.

Went in for Sunday lunch and it was fantastic the rib of beef was cooked to perfection 👌 izzy that served us was a lovely as always

Booked a table, on line, for 20-15 on New Year's Eve only to find out, with a sign on the till, that the kitchen closes at 21-00 and the bar closes at 22-00. Absolutely disgusted.

Staff are super especially Leon the chef. Couldn't be more helpful when ordering our food

Great food and great service 👍 👌 👏

Jamie was an amazing server , polite , friendly and helpful all night

jamie was an amazing bar staff, always looked after us on our date, great bartender

Isobel went out of her way.... so polite and sociable. Will certainly come here again

Always a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, lovely staff, food and drink.

Amazing food atmosphere and staff. I am planning to go again in two weeks. Regular weekly quiz with great prizes and atmosphere. Can’t praise the staff enough from the chefs to our waitress. Nothing is too much trouble. I definitely recommend it for family gatherings canine friends included. Awesome 😎

Relaxed pub atmosphere and great selection of pub food. We went out with the family and were made to feel more than welcome

Nice food and drink but a damper was put on the whole experience when our 6 year old friends daughter touched the buttons on the fruit machine and was told off , not going back again.

Staff always great and welcoming.

Really has to be the worst meal I've had for quite some time. A handful of lukewarm hard chips, a few tiny pieces of scampi and a spoon full of garden peas just thrown on a plate. The service was OK, but I think I'll stick to the other place in Formby... the food there is so much better and much cheaper

Great pub to have some drinks and good food with friends and family. Right by the train station with a good selection of real ales and lagers. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Great service from Tony and the team, food was delicious and served quickly.

Here with Kids Service amazing from Tony & Kitchen Team great Food & Speed if service Much Appreciated

The three of us were very satisfied with all aspects of the evening. And we finally got the manager to smile - and not just once. A happy evening out with friends

Great meal outstanding value ,great staff I would highly recommend

Amazing atmosphere macie the bar maid collecting glasses, amazing spot on very helpful and great service from her couldn’t fault great staff

Good service from entering, Staff knowledge was really good and done with the right attitude, not the misery face as in other establishments. Food was hot and cooked to perfection. Haven't been to the Railway since we moved out of Formby in 2015. It will be worth the 5 miles to go back, which is what we will do.

The staff are fantastic very accomodating and friendly.the pub waa extremely busy but the staff served quickly and professionally with smiles . Highly recomend

Was such a nice place,food was fab steak cooked perfectly really tasty food ,plenty of choice ,staff was so friendly, atmosphere was spot on,busy but not hectic, really impressed with r visit defo will be returning,good value for money,hats off to tony he couldn't do enough for us top lad

Excellent food. Great service from the young male waiter. Definitely worth a visit

Wetherspoons quality food; microwave specials. The red onion on my salad looked like it had been served on multiple plates over multiple years. I didn't eat it so if you go maybe you will get the exact same piece!

This was my second visit to this establishment! Whilst my first visit the food was 5⭐ this time around I was struggling to do the same so didn't. The food was good and I ate it all, but for pub grub it felt a little too processed. Service was young adults. I didn't see or was served by a service career person.

Very nice place, but it was one of those occasions when everyone else's food seemed better than mine! I had the fish and chips and it was ok, but not great. Everyone else really enjoyed their food though, so it was a very enjoyable lunch. Nice pub and great staff.

Clean friendly..good real ale choice

Been there with a few family members a couple of times in last 12 months and have always enjoyed my visits. A nice comfortable pub with good welcoming and helpful service and a good varied menu. Quality food at good value. The set menus and various offers are very good value for money. Clean and excellent parking facilities too.

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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*

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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