The Railway Inn in Winchester

Second time coming here for a roast . And again, very friendly, warm, atmosphere , friendly , and attentive staff. Thanks to skye who as our server Our food arrived very quickly, hot, and tasted perfect. Can tell it wasnt mass produced, and cooked with care . This is our go to place for a sunday roast, for sure. And im sure the other food they do is just as good. So im sure we will try other food in future . Many thanks for a great, positive experience. O. Waterhouse

I’ve eaten here many times before but today 27th October 2024 I was disappointed. I ordered a Roast Beef and a drink. My dinner arrived at my table. I was shocked on what I saw. Or should I say what I didn’t see. For a £20 roast dinner you expect the plate to be full of meat and veg. For the amount of food that was on my plate, I wouldn’t pay £10. I left the Railway pub still hungry which was not good. I waited ages for my bill too. Would I go back? Not until they sort out the size of the roasts dinners. 😡😡.

Great music venue, really good value for money

Great venue, lovely building, staff, live music, great little beer garden. If you are passing through Winchester definitely worth a visit. Great starter platform for Musicians & Music Mongols looking for their next big Fix 🙂

Avoid this place if you have any allergies or intolerances. We have been served gluten after requesting gluten free dishes on multiple occasions.

Saw the band Violent Heartbeat at The Railway. The sound was excellent and the staff polite. Great atmosphere.

The railway Inn in Botley, Hampshire. We are starting off strong with one of the best roasts we have had so far 👌 For just £18 we ordered a beef roast, we also added the obvious extras such as cauliflower cheese 😋 so yummy!!!! Inside was clean, beautiful with fairy lights on a rustic setting. The staff were incredibly friendly creating a warm and welcome atmosphere. It was a full house with tables turning over quickly. Every one looked extremely content as they left. The meal came out looking absolutely aesthetically pleasing, we could not wait to dig in 🐖🐖 The potatoes were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and seasoned to perfection 👌 That crunch as we broke into the potatoes was just what we wanted in a potatoes. The Yorkshire puddings were made in such a way it took us right back to our grandparents table, we actually got goose pimples as we broke into these yorkies! The flavour was nostalgic and we truly thank you for that! The veg was cooked to perfection and really complimented every component on the plate. The meat was placed on a bed of creamy suede and carrot mash which we were really impressed with. The beef, ahh this beef... it was succulent, cooked to perfection. We literally had a foodgasm when it just melted in our mouth. You could feel the love that was given to this beef when it had been roasting. The gravy was soulful, deep, rich with a beautiful whisper of red wine. We ordered more gravy and to be honest I just wanted to lick the plate clean! This is such a hidden gem and we look forward to exploring what could possibly beat this roast. Please follow our Sunday roast mission as we try to bring you the best roasts! Find us on tiktok/facebook/instagram @theroastmission

A really disappointing Sunday roast. The beef was fatty and chewy, the potatoes didn't taste very nice and the jus instead of gravy tasted odd. The cauliflower cheese was really watery and runny and lacked any flavour. The only thing I enjoyed was the yorkshire pudding. Have eaten here many times before and had nice meals bit certainly wouldn't recommend the roast at all.

A great place to see live music .they have poetry night as well and open mic nights

My first visit to the Railway Inn An excellent venue and Just Like Clay were superb!!!

Very close to Winchester railway station, the short cut is to walk through the car park and the pub is just across the road. The Railway has a front bar with a pool table and a good selection of beers. Walk through to the back and you enter a performance space with stage, a good lighting and sound system plus its own bar. And what a great venue it is! The list of upcoming gigs and open mic nights is extensive. That is capped by friendly and welcoming staff. Check it out!

Great close and personal venue on Platform 2. Was there last night for the first time. Definitely returning in the future.

This is a wonderful community asset. Great for a quiet pint in the early evening. Later on it gets busier upstairs for poetry, a book club or their roots revival open mic on a Monday and the bigger bands on stage out back. Don't miss Hendogs art work in the garden, a touching tribute to a local musician. Really dog friendly too.

Stopped here for a last drink. Before grabbing the train. Had a Brilliant time 👍🏻😃

Well worth a visit, live music is great, as is the beer.

Brilliant music venue. Really helpful and friendly staff. The sound was excellent and had a great atmosphere. Good bar and you can fit in a bit of pool. There's an outside seating area.

Very friendly and efficient service delivering delicious food and beverages. Booking is essential and the car park fills up quickly so get there early!

Cracking little place, great live sound, lovely garden ❤️

Stumbled upon this place on our first night in Southampton and we were so glad we did! The service and food were amazing! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.

Have to say the food is charged at restaurant prices but is less than good pub prices. Vegetables over cooked and menu said in session (which it was not) Meat tasteless. The bar or restaurant did not accept cash but this was not made clear on website.

My partner and I turned up a bit early which was fine and we were seated quickly. Another waitress then offered us to move table as the round one was a bit small. We both ordered roast beef and it came out after about 10 mins. Portion size was big and the quality and taste was amazing. Well worth the £19 each plus £5 for cauliflower cheese. The food and service was outstanding. We will certainly visit again if we’re in the area.

Sunday roast the best in Hampshire. Roast Beef with homemade Yorkshire, well seasoned roast potatoes, red cabbage with jus, carrot and kale. Side of cauliflower cheese and extra roasties (huge portion) all cooked perfectly with a good gravy. Staff very friendly and helpful, all served in good time. Slightly more expensive than your normal Sunday dinner but you get what you pay for.

Came here for a gig, nice little venue

Great intimate music venue & pub.

A pub that rocks. This small pub has a few booths and stalls, a pool table and board games. But add to that two large rooms for gigs. Not fancy, but fit for purpose

Great place to see live bands. The team there are first rate, friendly and helpful.

Pub section was good, fairly standard with some nice but had a SNES Mini hooked up so you could play some retro games, which always fun. Venue section was also quite good, I enjoyed the music selection and the blacklights(?) were a fun touch. There's a burger kitchen outside in the beer garden, not sure if they're separate businesses or if they are one in the same, but convenient nonetheless. Burger and chips for about £10 was quite good, sadly couldn't taste due to a medical problem at the moment but the texture was great. Only sour spot was when I ordered a drink, the price I paid was different than what was listed on the price list next to the bar. I asked the bartender why that was and they said that the list was outdated, so that would be the only real complaint on my end.

Great music venue. Basic but fun and friendly.

Comedy Night, second Tuesday. Great bunch of up and coming comedians, good crowd, good vibes.

A traditional British pub and all the better for it! Homely atmosphere, good choice of traditional ales and home cooked food. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area 👍👍

Love the railway, Winchester’s live music venue, seen amazing bands and acts here. Highly recommended.

I attended a gig at this venue. Sorry I know nothing about the food or service.

Great place to see live bands. We saw the Faux Fighters and had a cracking evening. Drinks were reasonable too and even got a pool table.

Fantastic music venue showcasing several bands that have gone on to be famous. Excellent atmosphere. There is a separate burger stall in the beer garden serving delicious burgers and crinkle cut chips

Wonderful small music venue. Friendly staff, we had a great time enjoying an intimate show. Would highly recommend, and will definitely return for more.

Live music just how it should be 🤩

Lovely performance area upstairs for the open mic, and friendly people running it.

So pleased this place is still running, great venue that Winchester needs so much.

Great pub with a pool table. Drinks are also reasonably priced.

Fantastic venue, easy to find from the station, great bar staff and reasonably priced drinks. Really enjoyed seeing Rob Clamp and his incredibly talented band in such a welcoming and intimate venue. Will definitely be back to see more of my favourites.

Great place for an intimate gig, the proximity to the musicians is amazing and it generates a fantastic atmosphere. Nearly a home gig for Rob Clamp, so intent on delivering a very special night. Tremendous audience participation as he whipped up a stunning performance.

A fabulous pub with great character - perfect venue to go to listen to live music. I celebrated my birthday just the other weekend there, and all my friends from outside Winchester were in awe with the location :)

Great place for a gig. Saw The Devout here and it was brilliant

One of the best music venues around

Went to a gig (Rhoda Dakar) in the music bar...good choice of beers at reasonable prices...decent sound system, good crowd...good night...Keep Music Live - if you're from Winchester and it's environs check out who's coming and buy a ticket - you might enjoy yourself 🙂 I certainly did

Pool table really easy to use. Great atmosphere.

Always a pleasure, whether you are visiting to see an act or to enjoy the beer garden.

Fantastic events here, pool table and beer garden all under one roof! Staff are amazing too!

Easily the best pub and music venue in Winchester

Excellent. Brilliant little pub run by great people with fantastic live music.

The Railway is one of my favourite venues in the whole country. Amazing place run with real heart, and at the centre of its community. Great bands too!

Fantastic little independent venue with a great staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Lovely and intimate, a great hub for finding both new and established artists. Very eclectic, would recommend to anyone.

Great pub, awesome music venu, staff are amazing too!

Love the atmosphere, friendly, interesting people, great music events and bands. The open mic night was fun with a variaty of talents, overall a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Every experience I've had at The Railway has always been 5 star! Great atmosphere, great service. The staff are all incredible, I couldn't recommend a better pub to drop into if you find yourself in Winchester for the evening!

Best place in Winchester, bar none!

Great little pub with loads of live music, ended up there at our work Xmas doo the other month and found some super comfy chairs upstairs which is always a nice touch!

Love this venue. Great atmosphere, excellent outdoor area, dog friendly, staff are brilliant, particularly Holly.

Came in to play pool, from the start the atmosphere was hostile, the pound didn't give all the balls, neither did the second. Told that you have no keys to help out. Didn't think I'd get such a cold response from Staff after all the time I've spent in the pub. George needs to either gain some people skills or quit.

Truly how a Grassroots Music Venue should be! Excellent music, customer service and drinks available all through the week - they've even got a super nintendo in the front bar if you can't get space to play a frame of pool. 110% I will be recommending this venue to everyone I know.

AN ABSOLUTELY ICONIC MUSIC VENUE, THE LAST BASTION OF SAN!TY IN A TORY HELLSCAPE! Could not recommend this venue enough to visit when you are in Winchester! LOVE YOU RAILER <3

Always the most welcoming atmosphere here, can't wait to come back and perform again! TOOTH x

Love love love this place! It’s become my favourite place in Winchester - LGBTQ+ friendly, amazing music and the atmosphere is just fantastic!!

Fantastic evening of Kind of Blue Jazz band playing the Miles Davis album. Brilliant musicians. 👏

A very important venue to myself and Winchester ❤️ great spot for local talent and chill drinks - great pub garden! Right next to the train station :)

such a great pub and venue, always friendly staff, great live music and events and just great atmosphere

What a great music venue. First time visit to enjoy Tarren (a brilliant "new" folk trio). Easy parking in local streets, good ale and relaxed, very comfortable club rooms. Sound was first class. PS Uprated to 5* on reflection!

Great venue! Went here for the first time to see Coda who were incredible. So glad I went and will definitely be back. Keeping an eye on the website now for what else to see.

the best (and the only) music venue in Winchester, good mix of bands per week and prices for drinks and tickets are reasonable. I would recommend going at least once if you are visiting Winchester.

Absolute Gem, It's very chilled, well organised, special shout out to Barman George! Service was awesome and very welcoming! Owner Daniel is an True Gent! Felt safe and comfortable, down to earth definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good change!

Went here for Rob Heron and the tea pad Orchestra, the staff were all friendly and helpful with information we required. The drink prices were average for any pub or bar. We will definitely keep an eye on any upcoming events.

Great vibe, excellent venue to enjoy live music, nice beer.

We've been to The Railway Inn lots of times to see gigs and Wire Wool events. The staff are always friendly and the drinks are a good price. It's an old building, which is a bit wonky, and the car park is very small, but they try really hard to be accessible for those of us with disabilities, which is far better than many other places.

Awesome venue for live music. Thank you for providing spaces where live acts can come and perform.

We had the absolute pleasure of visiting this venue to see Grant Lee Phillips. I use a wheelchair and checked with the venue before hand if they were accessible. The staff and the promoter could not have been more helpful.Thank you guys,we will definately be coming again. Don't miss this little gem.

What a lovely place. The staff are really patient and kind and helped me to have a brilliant gig experience in tricky circumstances! Also worth mentioning that it's so much nicer inside than pictures online suggest. Here's to The Railway!

Been to this pub a few times in the past few mouths staff started of as friendly then over the past few visits this mouth not so nice . Every time tried to park in the carpark been told it’s a private carpark and told to move and to park on the road . What’s the point having a carpark if not for the customers as it’s not easy to park near there . If their carpark didn’t have a load of old cars in it which locks like a scrap yard more than a carpark. Very poor not even going to visit this place again nor will I tell others to visit it . It’s okay saying you need to save spaces for your Band Members but it was a Monday afternoon early . Customers should take priority for parking .

One of the best small music venues in the South. The live room is brilliantly set up and because of that quality they attract acts bigger than you'd expect. Also a really important venue for new and up and coming bands in the area. The front bar is well set out and nice just to pop in for a beer, as is the refurbished garden area.

Old style pub ,good feel about the place

Amazing venue, fantastic staff and service, well priced gigs, just overall a great place to hang out or listen to music. Recommend to everyone that comes through winchester

Great pub, live music and interesting events.

Crowded, fun and good music always… right behind Winhester Train Station

Amazing A really friendly venue, lovely staff. Free earplugs if you don't want ringing ears and a constantly refilling jug of water at the bar. You can tell that they care about the welfare of their customers. Just an all round chilled and caring vibe. I wish that all small music venue were like this

The Railway deserves immeasurable credit for providing a gig venue near to my home. Last Friday I saw Mik Artistik who was Fantastik (see what I did there?). Highly recommended.

Came for a gig. Really great little venue.

Awesome pub and live music venue accessible by train.

Went to see a band and was pleasantly surprised how good it was, had a reasonable selection of beers on tap as well

We love this venue! Small and cosy but great sound and you get to see the artists close up. Will continue to support them as we need more venues like thus!

Great live music. Good sound & nice atmosphere.

Small music venue. Band good, but venue is a tired.

No thrills pub & music venue, welcoming & friendly. Cool place.

A great small music venue. Cask ales are served here and of good quality. A friendly venue.

Great music venue and good selection of beers

Really friendly staff, great music and a good selection of drinks.

Cracking pub. Nice garden and fab music. Sound quality at the last gig was amazing.

Great venue for concerts. For the first time we were in Platform 1 for Boo Hewerdine and the sound was wonderful.

Haven't been here for nearly 15 years. The pub itself has changed alot and not for the better I'm afraid. The back room for watching bands which I did is still awesome and if you like good music venues then this is a must. But as I said earlier, it's not as good as it used to be....neutral gender toilets indeed....get with it

Great night last week, Coda were fabulous!

Great place to go to see live bands

Great live music venue - only one in Winchester? Certainly best known. Stuff on most days of week.