The Railway in Newark and Sherwood

A very good run pub with above average food menu, and tasty dishes to took into. Very busy at peak times our table of 4 had a hour wait for main coarse after starters. But we did get a discount on the final bill. I would recommend this place if your in the area. Staff are polite and friendly

Excellent food matched by impeccable service; I now understand the hype surrounding this place. They have better service than the other pubs in Lowdham. I will definitely be going back

Great food, really enjoyed it, the service was brill

We enjoyed a fantastic meal here celebrating a 21st birthday recently. Thank you 😊

An absolutely brilliant Sunday dinner! Kendon was absolutely incredible throughout and was attentive and friendly. Would absolutely recommend

Great food and lovely staff. Would recommend to anyone.

Had the mini fish and chips. Surprisingly filling and tasted amazing. Great staff . Will definitely be back

Lovely restaurant and interesting interior

Out for sunday lunch with family. The roast beef was perfect probably one of the best I have had cooked to perfection. Deserts were very good as well. Staff were friendly and efficient. Staff were on the ball and very efficient.

Good service and food tasted great. Portion sizes were hearty pub grub rather than gastro chic or Nouvelle cuisine...which is nice. The desserts were simply devine and there was a great selection of non/alcoholic drinks to choose from. You won't be disappointed. Update : - service still just as amazing, food remains awesome! Deserts are still devine Still highly recommended

Two cask ales when I visited. But looks like they normally have four. Otter bitter was a light pint. Beer was lovely. Thursday has a deal on steaks and wine. Beer garden was delightful

We've visited on numerous occasions now, but only the last 2, on Friday nights, We've eaten... Food and atmosphere on both occasions amazing, even a live singer. We'll be back again for sure...

Brilliant pub,lovely atmosphere, just a shame its not nearer where i live, well recommended.

Fairly decent food but astronomically high prices. £9 for 5 little bits of squid and over £25 for 3 drinks. Service was fast with the staff being very pleasant but the prices really let this place down.

Absolutely gorgeous, no other words x

We had a lovely Sunday lunch. Staff very good

Thank you to all the staff at the Railway Lowdham for making our family get together a memorable one on Sat 7th. The ambiance and the food were fantastic and your staff exceptional.

Good selection of Beer and wine Great food and service 👍

Place has gone downhill…. Boring menu…. Boring over priced food. Could not find anything I wanted to eat at all. Will not be returning.

Had to ask for menus. Not impressed with lay out of food. Expensive fir additional items.

A good quality pub restaurant. The food was nice and reasonably priced, and the table service was great. It had a nice, relaxed family atmosphere. The carpark is a little small, which is unfortunate, but it didn't detract from the overall experience. I would definitely visit again.

Missed my train so popped in here. It was effing delicious 😋

Looks a nice place even though I didn't actually go inside the punters looked happy 😀

Ordered what was supposed to be an 8oz Ribeye steak, as part of 'steak night' apparently. It turned up like an old bit of boot leather that had been battered with a rolling pin. Spoke to the staff who said that was what I ordered and how a Ribeye should be? Then if I wanted to change it, there would be no telling how long it would be to replace it as they were so busy. You change premium prices so don't serve rubbish you can buy in Weatherspoons. Terrible!!

I've had the pleasure of visiting The Railway at Lowdham for Sunday lunch multiple times, and each experience has been exceptional. As someone who frequently dines out on Sundays, I can confidently say that this place stands out among the many options in Nottinghamshire. The beef is consistently served perfectly pink, a testament to the kitchen's skill and attention to detail. The open kitchen concept adds to the dining experience, allowing you to see the chefs in action as they prepare your meal. Service is another highlight at The Railway. The staff are attentive, friendly, and ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is top-notch. It's rare to find a place where both the food and service excel, but The Railway manages to do just that. In a region with its fair share of disappointing Sunday lunch venues, The Railway is a shining exception. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for an outstanding meal.

Good food, great beer, friendly atmosphere. What more do you need?

No real complaints about the food, It was very nice, I do feel the price was a little high for it though, although lovely it was over £20 for a burger and a drink. The fries weren’t anything special, well cooked and crispy but otherwise pretty standard. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was very clean and well kept and I would go back, 4.5 stars would have been a better rating and I’m sure some of the other items on the menu may have felt better value for money. I only wanted something quick though which is why I opted for a halloumi burger.

Excellent food and service. Despite arriving a day earlier than my booking we were not only gratiously accommodated ( and they were already very busy) but both the service and quality of our meals was exceptional.

Limited menu, but what they have they do well, great food, great presentation, great service. A little pricey for a lunch time but it was a special occasion.

Eat here on a regular basis and always very friendly staff and excellent service and food

Great family bar and restaurant

Sunday dinner and it was lovely!

A very good birthday meal, food different and well cooked, with attentive service and an overall very good feel to the place. We will be back.

My review is based on Sunday lunch of which we have eaten there for the last four Sundays unfortunately I don't think we will be going back which is a shame. The first time we ate here the service was a problem, the wait was very long and things were forgotten, the manager kindly sorted this out, but the food was lovely so we went back the following week which again the food was good, we made this our new Sunday lunch venue. However the following week the food was ok but definitely not as good so we returned last week, I have to say the food was terrible the gravy was like warm water, the Yorkshire puddings dry the roast potatoes were awful the cauliflower cheese which as usual now is an extra cost was hard and dry, I left most of my dinner I told the waitress and was told they would tell the chef. It's such a shame as the staff are very nice the venue is lovely but when you are paying nearly £50 a time for two people for one course it has to be consistently good and quite honestly it is not at all, the chef can see what he is serving there really was no excuse for such a bad meal.

We enjoyed a lovely meal here with family. Professional service and very accommodating with dietary restrictions. The food was very tasty with excellent presentation. Thank you for making our evening very enjoyable.

Amazing place, so relaxed and friendly. I went with my husband and sister in law after a stress week and we immediately relaxed and enjoyed the evening. The Starters were out of this world, my sister in law had the salmon, I had the mossarello and beetroot salad and my husband had the squid - absolutely sublime - Thankyou Railway Inn

Really lovely pub can not fault the food or the service, such a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere. By far the best pub in the area

Midweek meal with friends, good food and service, only one niggle my food wasn't quite hot enough in temperature, apart from that all ok

Thank you for your support and beautiful lunch. It was a family party to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary which was enjoyed by all.

A big thank you to the wonderful team who have been exceptional in helping us to plan our family surprise celebration. So much thought and little extras which have made the event so special.

4th time here and great food, pleasant staff - wonderful

Second visit here for Sunday lunch Quality Sunday roast.

Our favourite place to go, food has always been immaculate, more on the pricey side but it’s worth it! Loooove the desserts, would always go again, staff are amazing and good value for money if you go for a light lunch as well! Well done, we are hooked x

Good village pub, lovely food. But edging towards expensive, desserts £9.00.

Excellent warm friendly atmosphere and superb food. Loved it.

The food and service was excellent. Lovely cosy atmosphere. Well done and thanks to Mark and his colleagues.

Pleasantly surprised. Awesome service and outstanding food. Not pub grub, but still at pub prices.

Been here a couple of times and the food has been amazing every time. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and it’s also got a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Also very reasonably priced for the quality.

Been to this lovely bistro pub several times. Food always good and impeccable service. Plenty of parking on site.

Cannot recommend Railway Inn highly enough. It's the umpteenth time we've been and it just gets better. The food was great,Fiona ,Kendon and a young lady whose name I don't recall looked after us. It was my birthday today and we fined for free. Thanks so much David,Mark,Drew Fiona Kendon and all the guys .SEE YOU SOON ❤️

Popular well-run local restaurant with food of consistent quality. Not many tables so booking essential. Portion size varies between dishes e.g. Starters Mushrooms on toast large vs. Cod cheeks small. Venison shepherd's pie main was surprisingly bland and salty with no real gravy or sauce. Not gamey at all. Broccoli side dish on the small side for those who like their veg. Satisfactory overall but not Excellent or Outstanding hence 4 stars.

Food and drink were alright, nothing to complain about, however, nothing to shout about either. Service was very attentive, and all in all, we had a nice family Saturday lunch.

Visited for Sunday lunch with family. The roast beef was tender and the vegetables well cooked, but the chef cannot make gravy. Having an otherwise delicious meal floating in brown water is unacceptable. Meal apart, the pub is lovely as are the staff.

Excellent food, we've booked to come back in a few weeks so I can try the fish & chips my partner said was the best he's ever had and he's a food snob!

Had a meal for 8 people and very nice it was. A traditional style pub menu, comfortable, friendly setting and an excellent price.

Nice warm place for a family Sunday lunch

The staff could not do enough for you, very attentive. Fair price, and really nice tasty food. Great atmosphere 👌

A friendly pub with great food.

Lovely food. Good service. Always quiet wait for the main dish, but never disappointed when it gets there.

Fabulous fish & chips, the fish was so fresh & flaky! It was just a little cold in the pub though which was a shame! Great value atm with the January offer. 😁

I love this place, food is always amazing and the staff are always so polite and friendly - nothing is ever too much trouble

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here last month, wonderful country pub and restaurant, great atmosphere and great service, little on the expensive side but thoroughly enjoyed it

My mother in law had her birthday meal here. Highly recommended. Food was amazing.

Fantastic place, loved it and can't wait to revisit. Staff so welcoming and the food was really nice.

2023 Christmas Dinner update. Superb. The staff are attentive without being intrusive and could not have been more helpful with allergies and menu substitutes (the chef even took time to write out an amended menu to show what could and couldn't be done for a diner with an allergy) We had the festive lunch menu which they kindly allowed us to have even thoigh with illnesses our party was less than the required 8 covers and it was amazing. Very high quality, beautifully presented and the value was exceptional. I had the whipped goats cheese waldolf salad starter, caramelised onion and beetroot tart for main and the cheese plate for pud (not needed but I squeezed it in) Highly recommended. I'll definitely come back.

Loverly pub, didn't have any food, went for Xmas Market outside in marquee, nice beer.

Sunday roast was really nice, beer was good. But there's some shady Tory faithfull types hanging about. Best keep an eye on them, they might crash your economy!

Lovely pub, great food and fab atmosphere, would definitely return.

Outstanding food, ale and hospitality

Lovely place, food was great , staff lovely thank you

Friendly staff well kept cask ale

Had my father's wake there Drew and his staff couldn't do enough from the monent we enquired on the day the food service was excellent

Fantastic venue. Manager and staff very attentive. Food A*

Visited on steak night, the sides were nice but the steak wasn’t quite cold and a little overdone. Would try again, nice staff and good atmosphere

Worst Sunday lunch I have had meat no taste the whole meal was cold not just mine but 5 out of the 6 meals we had need a lesson in food preparation the only reason did not say anything was it was a birthday treat how this place get one of best pubs is a laugh also the wait between courses was over 45mins yes it was busy but still not a excuse.

Lovely food, lovely staff make sure you book.

A very lovely pub. The burger was the best I had so far to be fair. Me and my fiancée recently got engaged and we got a lovely dessert as a congratulations:)

Came for a drink in the middle of Sunday Service, great reception from the bar staff, plenty of outdoor seating. Will come back.

Really really nice place and space. Food amazing, live music. Pity I don't live locally, as it would definitely become my weekend space. Recommended

Didn't try food - Sunday Lunch looked good - proper hearth Yorkie pud.. Sat in the newly frefurb beer garden - kids loved it - lots of space good clean inside - staff busy but attentive to our custom at bar.. Will definitely be visiting again..

One of the best pubs! I do not say this lightly!

Once again another fabulous night at The Railway. Chatted to the young lady before we were seated by Drew. Drew is the consumate professional and we exchanged pleasantries before our order was taken. Everyone is so helpful at The Railway,tonight's menu was fantastic in appearance and taste . Thanks for Everything.👏👏👏👏👏

The food is great and well presented, the staff are always exceptional, it’s obvious that this pub is very well run. We look forward to coming back.

Food portions are very small for the prices! Few cheakpeas in small bowl, with fried leaf on to0 for £17? Fish and chips with few chips and crushed peas! No gravy with or anything. Disappointing to say the least!

Always a fantastic meal at The Railway whenever we visit. The roasts are top notch and they are consistently accommodating of children in our party. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

We had the most brilliant Sunday meal with family at The Railway last week. There was a big group of us - 14 all together and I have to say, the service and food was impeccable. We were seated and served drinks immediately. The food came out piping hot and delicious with no big waits between courses. Everyone in the group said how much they had enjoyed both the meal and the service - no mean feat when it comes to such a large group. We were honestly so impressed and can't wait to come back again. This is a gem of a pub with wonderful staff. Thank you to the team for looking after us so well.

All the staff were super friendly and helpful and food was delicious. Overall, a lovely pub and we were all really happy with the experience!

Great food, polite staff, fairly priced.

The Railway Lowdham Nottinghamshire Date of visit 12/6/23 Find The Pecking Order 23 on Facebook for more reviews. Overall experience 7/10 Food 7/10 Service 5/10 Cleanliness 7/10 Atmosphere/Setting 8/10 Value 6/10 The Pecking Orders Verdict. CHOO! CHOO! or should that be CHEW! CHEW!? Overall this busy pub/restaurant provides a pleasant evening with a nice atmosphere. On the whole the food was good with the exception of the flat iron steak which was jaw achingly chewy and lacking in flavour. Prawn starter was good, burger was more than acceptable. The truffle fries were the star of the show 😋 delicious! Desserts were a mixed bag, while the Sticky Toffee Pudding was somewhat lacking in flavour and pretty mediocre, the Tiramisu was good and the Honeycomb parfait a well balanced end to the meal. Service was lacking somewhat, polite and friendly but we were left without drinks for some time and not checked on until we had finished. A long wait between ordering and each course. And without drinks that's a no no from us. We would go back again but not for steak and not if time was an issue.

Superb pub. Well run, attentive staff and wonderful food. What more could you want? Easy to get to from Nottingham by public transport so leave the car at home and take a short train ride to Lowdham and give yourself a treat. Dog and human friendly

Had a roast here today, so good and service is 10/10

We had a great meal yesterday - really enjoyed every course. Will be back soon.

Fantastic food. Very friendly staff - a pleasure compared to many places these days!!

We met for lunch at the Railway, six retired friends, not least because it’s so convenient to Lowdham train station - 90 secs walk. The decor and “railway” style is very nice, in a pleasant spacious pub. The staff are delightful and couldn’t be more helpful, charming and pleasant. But above all, the food was great! We all opted for the lunch set menu (£25 per head for starter and main; £30 including dessert). This meant three choices at each course: starters were chicken terrine, Caesar salad with salmon flakes, or tempura battered broccoli - all very generous portions. Mains were steak, cod or roasted aubergine with chickpeas - again, all delicious and good sized portions. Puddings were sticky toffee, brownie or cheese plate - again, very good portions. Overall delighted with our meal and service - would highly recommend.

A really clean, welcoming and comfortable place to visit, they have a great selection of wine to choose from.

Fantastic food and very accomodating for seniors and dietary requirements. Thanks, The Railway!

Expensive for a drink didn't have food .

Where do I start! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, absolutely amazing! The food was so delicious and the staff was so friendly and professional. We've had a such a fantastic evening and we are still buzzing. The atmosphere was amazing with live music! I loved it! I will definitely be back and I can't wait!

Nice pub, beautiful baked fish. Good friendly staff, limited beer selection, drinks a tad expensive.

Enjoyed my visit last Saturday as I was looking for somewhere to eat for my wife's 60th birthday in September we sat adjacent to the bar but unfortunately some of the language being used by one of the locals was a bit choice and off putting for the occasion we had in mind 😳