The Railway in Craven

Another trip to Cononley and a few visits to the Railway Inn. They’ve certainly upped their game over our last 2 or 3 visits and we had a few good nights in the beer garden. Really friendly staff, good service and prices which are very reasonable. The nachos with sour cream are to die for.

Came here as it’s local to our holiday cottage. Lots of seats inside and out. Good selection of beers. Quite a few tv screens for sports. Nice relatively inexpensive food menu and nice food with very friendly service. Used by a lot of locals so can’t be bad.

We’ve been here a few times and generally it’s been fine, this time we sat in the beer garden in the sun and had a great evening. Good beer and reasonably priced. The staff were great.

Been here a few times now on holiday and it’s not a bad pub at all, however we came in on a Friday night for food and were told they’d shut the kitchen. It was only about 7pm and they advertise food till 8. A bit disappointed as there’s nowhere else to eat in the village so we went back for scrambledegg on toast ! Apart from that not bad, very quiet though for a Friday night.

Group of 6 of us called in for lunch (4/2/23), staff super friendly, food was great value for money and tasted nice & fresh. Couldn't fault the place, also has a beautiful outside area.

Visited on Sunday 26th Feb, the food was outstanding! I don't usually leave reviews but my wife has made me this time 😆. My wife had roast beef dinner (one of the best she's had), I went for the Chicken & Halloumi Gyros, it was massive and tasted fantastic! Staff super friendly and on point, Boltmaker kept superbly well. We will definitely be back next week!

Our 4th visit here and my last review said it had improved, pleased to say its not slipped. A good bar menu and some nice real ale. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea as it is on old style pub but has a few big screen TV’s but for a decent meal and a pint it’s abs fine.

Lovely little village pub . Very friendly great atmosphere very much liked the outside area. Camped closed by served us well saved cooking too!! Well worth a vist if in the area

We’ve been her before and never really took to the place, we gave it another go and I don’t know what’s changed, perhaps new management, we had a nice meal and a few drinks and we couldn’t fault it, nice atmosphere and good service. We will def be back.

We called in here when on holiday, not a bad little pub but they stopped doing food at 8pm which was a shame. Beer was ok and we had a pleasant evening. Just not a lot of atmosphere.

If there's one thing that gets my goat about small pubs is six people who know each other taking over four tables. And that's the experience we had in the Railway. The rest of the tables were taken but one gent had a pint on his table and was standing up, four were sat around another table but one had his pint on a third corner table and then a sixth was sat on a fourth table but was obviously part of the same group. Having said that the staff were excellent and it seems like a cracking pub. But the need for a pool table taking over a third of it puzzles me. Big area outside which would have been great to sit at if it weren't blowing a gale.

Newly refurbished with indoor and outdoor spaces equally impressive. Staff are lovely and friendly, beer is well kept and a good price, food is good pub grub, big screen sport for those that want it and atmosphere always good. Nothing pretentious just focusing on being a cracking village pub. Well done all

Called in a couple of times. First for a meal which was really good. We had four different meals and all top notch. Second visit just for drinks. Outside seating but undercover. Really handy for campsite.

Tastefully refurbished village pub , welcome, attentive bar staff , good selection of beer, lager and ciders , ordered 4 different meals , all arrived within 20 mins , all freshly cooked and well presented, and large portions ! Will definitely be returning

When George Orwell wrote the Moon Under Water about his fictional ideal pub, he clearly hadn’t been to the Railway Inn or he’d have just gone for a pint there and not bothered with the poem. I created a Tripadvisor account just to review this pub. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into every aspect of the pub and I can’t fault it on any level. 1. The beers are delicious. 2. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Nothing’s too much trouble. 3. Very reasonable prices. 4. The food is great - we were a group of 11 who showed up without booking. We were told they were slightly understaffed so there might be a wait, but we had our food within 20 minutes. 5. The outside seating area has a variety of covered and uncovered options. 6. The TVs have been strategically placed, there’s also darts and an excellently maintained pool table. 7. I was also urged by the ladies in our party to highlight how clean the place is. Apparently ladies’ loos can be a bit of a gauntlet, but those at the Railway Inn are spotless and well equipped. We are in Yorkshire on holiday for a week and have been every day since arriving. My girlfriend is getting slightly worried that I might buy a house in Cononley simply to have the Railway Inn as my local.

This pub has undergone a lot of renovation work. The owners could see the potential of the outside area and have turned it into a relaxing and pleasant area to eat and drink, particularly when the sun is shining. We enjoyed a family lunch - efficient, down-to-earth service and simple, satisfying food.

I’d recommend this pub to anyone looking for a place to relax and enjoy a drink and something to eat, if the mood takes you. Accommodates couples, children, dogs…not in that order! It’s been newly refurbished with a brand new bar, lots of wide screen...

Myself and my husband had a wonderful afternoon in the railway beer garden. The sunshine made it all the better! We had lunch which was delicious and complemented by exceptional table service. Booking advisable although they do allow walk ins. I booked via Facebook and...

Unfortunately not a visit we will be repeating Glasses were returned twice due to being dirty ( not acceptable especially in our current climate) Slow service.. and the food was only just passable as pub food ... felt that for a bank holiday near a...

Excellent pub food prepared and presented well with some cracking real ale and reasonably priced wines. Excellent.

Enjoyed a lovely sunny afternoon catch up with friends. Very friendly and efficient staff, fantastic beer garden and reasonably priced drinks. The cocktails were superb! There has clearly been a lot of money spent on this pub recently and they deserve to do well.

Ordered a hot beef sandwich with gravy and chips. Beef arrived stone cold and raw, with no gravy. It was inedible. I asked for it to be taken back and just asked just to exchange for chips as it was so terrible. I never got...

Me and my partner visited for food , I was very happy with my Sunday lunch , the best homemade Sunday lunch I've had in awhile , all cooked lovely , and a massive portion, my partner was happy with his choose of food also...

We were a family of 5 adults and 5 children we also had two dogs with us. They have a lovely outside area and when it got too cold we were able to sit in, even with the dogs. Great service, lovely staff.

In need of help, from owners. This pub could be a little gem, if not owned by punch or whoever's!! Good luck to Bridgehouse.

Lovely local pub, friendly and it is dog friendly. Proper old fashioned local. Well priced beer too!

Had a great experience at the Railway, excellent service in a very friendly atmosphere, nice to have a pint in pub that hasn't had to sell out to the gastro take over!

My Partner and our dog have just spent four fabulous in a great little village.This pub was a great chill out for us after exploring for the day.Each of our four nights were spent in here.We loved it the atmosphere the friendly locals made us...

Land lady refused to pay my DJ friend at a recent event he did. The land lady is a shady character!!

Lovely , dog friendly, and owners so friendly, just such a lovely local pub, they don’t do food but may in the future

We knew the Railway has been bought and renovated and had heard good reviews so popped in for an early evening meal to see for ourselves. The pub has been beautifully decorated and is cosy and welcoming. There is loads of choice on the menu...

What an excellent surprise, have the new owners made this the best pub in Skipton?Well I'd say so if its food and a decent pint you are looking for. There are others with as good beers and others with as good food but here they do both.It is now on my regular list of Skipton Pubs.

Popped in here a couple of times whilst staying in Cononley. Spent our last evening in here, only meant to stay for one but the atmosphere was so good & the locals so friendly that we stayed until it shut.

Called here today for lunch whilst doing the scarecrow festival. Myself & my daughter have allergies & the chef came out to speak to me about what we could eat. He was so helpful checking everything for us & reassuring me. I had a tuna mayo panini with chips & a side salad & he brought my daughter out some chips with cucumber in a bowl even though I had said she would share mine. My partner had pork pie with mushy peas & gravy. We were both so pleased with our meals & they were so filling & tasty. The pub is very child friendly too with highchairs & toys. We will certainly return soon.

We love a good pint and we love Bridgehouse Brewery beer especially the blondes. We were not dissapointed, we were over Skipton way and called in, it is a very nice pub, and the beer was amazing (can't remember what it was called but not had this one before) and we had a game of pool. Loved talking to man behind the bar too, we will be back

Friendly atmosphere and good to chat will locals who were experts in all the local beers. A very friendly atmosphere

Excellent venue round the corner from the campsite we was staying on. Land lord and landlady very friendly and very helpful. Food was lovely steak pie creamy mash potato peas and gravy. Well served local ales. Sky sports with Sunday football for any one to watch.

Enjoyed a lovely walk over the hill from Glusburn and tried the pub for first time for a while. Relaxed, friendly and helpful staff, good atmosphere and cracking beer from te Bridgehouse brewery range (and other); was offered a small sample of the beer first!

We popped into the railway for a drink and some food. Lovely people and great food. Pop in you won't be disappointed

excellent beer and easy simple food service. Karen and Howard top publicans . great park over road for kids excellent rail service

Really enjoyed the time we spent in the Railway this weekend. Very welcoming atmosphere with a good selection of ales, spirits etc.

We wanted a meal but were told as the new landlords had recently taken over food isn't yet being served. We stayed for a drink and a bowl of little cheesy biscuits were put on our table. Then the landlord suddenly appeared with two little bowls of sausage stew and a warm buttered bread roll each, for which he didn't charge. The locals were friendly and very chatty and we ended up taking part in the Christmas quiz. Probably the most friendly and hospitable pub we've been in. A bit thank you to Howard, Karen and family for their hospitality. A great pub.

The friendly welcome, good food, open fire, clean and smart surroundings maks The Railway a good place to visit. The 2 year old in our party particularly liked the toy box. The 70+ year old preferred the good range of beers including local specials. We'll be back!

We have been to this pub before. The old landlord had dogs that roamed around as you were trying to relax. We bought some crisps and within seconds the dogs were all over the chairs and tables. Not nice..we walked in this time and what a pleasant surprise. Gone was the doggy smell..a fresh smell awaited. New landlord and the pub looks fantastic. .clean and welcoming..plus vintage TV. We really enjoyed it this time and will be back to try the food.

We ate here for nights, and found to be excellent value and locals very friendly. Service brilliant on both occasions. And would definitely recommend to friends. The food was plentiful and atmosphere very welcoming. Clean and inviting . Try you won't be disappointed. Thankyou.

Stayed at local campsite and visited this pub, friendly staff, good beer, and home cooked quality food. would recommend to anyone visiting this village.

This was one of the best pub Sunday lunches we have had. It was excellent. Yorkshire pudding, roast beef, gravy, horseradish sauce and delicious vegetables - red and green cabbage, glazed and steamed carrots, roast and boiled potatoes and roast parsnips ! The staff were lovely and very helpful. We will be back. Many thanks.

Been in many times over past years, but its in need of some TLC with decor and toilets, always friendly people in

While on holiday with my children,we called at this pub.I found it dirty and after going to the toilet I walked straight out.this is what I saw on the sink which left me feeling physically sick.

I attended this pub last week whilst on holiday. On arrival my 4 year old needed the toilet. On my way out to round up the rest of my family to order drinks, to then be approached by the owner who made it was not happy that i used his toilets before i ordered from his pub. I did appologise but was still made to feel very unwelcome. Fair to say i would not be spending my money in his premises.

Waited 1 hour for Steak & ale pie and Gammon & egg. Cold veg, cold gammon carrots with stalks. Very disappointed Great family pub, if you're part of their family

my husband, grandaughter and myself went for a meal. The food was excellent ( there wasn't a large choice but what they did was superb) The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend to anyone and would revisit.

Friendly landlord offering excellent range of real ales, plus good food at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit

Stayed in Cononley over the weekend and went in the Railway twice. Landlord and his good wife gave us a warm welcome and were very hospitable had lunch on sunday and it was excellent.

Stopped by for a quick lunch here. Fairly small menu but should be something for everyone. Really good food, reasonable prices and friendly service.

Came into The Railway to watch football while camping in the area. Great little pub, brilliant for kids, good location and atmosphere. Cracking!

Came on a holiday to cononley and we found this pub and oh my we where very happy. The land lord and his wife are very friendly and welcoming as was the locals everone was made to feel welcome adults and children also dogs. Its defantly one to visit if your in the area♥