The Trackside in Bury

DO NOT visit. I have just been left for over an hour following a food order with an 2 & 6 year old. When we chased food we were told 10 mins and 25 mins after that I asked to speak to the manager. With tables who ordered long after us still being served I was told there had been an issue in the kitchen and our food would be boxed for us to take on the train. It wasn’t! Reluctantly they gave me a refund for food but refused to refund our drinks. After I made a scene and said the fact they hadn’t even offered the kids anything to eat by 2pm was shocking the manager then said he would refund drinks!!! Even my train mad husband has said he will never return! Shocking service from completely incompetent staff.

Great spot for a catch up and drink. Relaxed atmosphere. Good choice of beers. Pleasant, polite staff. Free parking after six.

Went to this bar with my family today and we had the most traumatic time found a table outside just cleaned the glasses off brought them inside and the barman gave me a verbal mouth full we didn't stay i didn't go into the place to be insulated

We have had this station pub on our bucket list for a while of places to visit, and we were very disappointed. Turned up to only a choice of 3 pumps on the bar, we were very rudely told it’s because they don’t open everyday so they don’t see the point in having all pumps stocked. There was a certain bar man stood at the end of the bar who continually made rude comments to everybody that was ordering. Not a very nice atmosphere so will not be returning.

Walked in to be told by the barman "we're not open yet" 10 minutes later joined the queue at the bar 15 minutes later when asked do we order food here told by same barman "It's table service" there was nothing to tell the customer this anywhere . Sat down at a table waitress kept walking past us saying nothing, so after a good ten minutes looked on the phone for somewhere else to eat. Macdonalds was just a 5 minute walk away so went there and got a takeaway to eat on the train. I think the barman must be fed up with his job his attitude was terrible. I have told a director of that Railway.

Typical ale and cider offerings and railway activity shown in photos. Usually buzzing with atmosphere. Custom has recovered remarkably from the period of enforced closure, and deservedly so.

A lovely little bar at the side of the East Lancs Railway. Friendly staff, big choice of ales and great prices. what's not to like?

My parents & I stopped off here for a few drinks when we were on our day out on the East Lancashire Railway last Friday.Very helpful & friendly staff, nice ales, I especially liked the Odin Blonde beer, shame that food was unavailable due to staffing problems, so we used the Buffet opposite, the outside area was where we sat & had our drinks, very nice & I liked the pub sign with the steam & diesel engines on it & the other railway art on the windows of the pub.Great place to have a pint & watch the trains come & go.Thank you very much.

recommended by CAMERA the beer was flat, the uninspiring burger and fries were from a very limited choice of either burger or cheeseburger. the table was sticky.

Rude was appropriate, the young lady knew that we was running out of time to order a LAST ORDER but went over to serve local people at 9.14 .... so that meant we couldn’t get last orders , I’m not complaining about the beer ; that’s brilliant , but the service from the young lady who apparently was not meant to be there was very unprofessional

Six ex-work colleagues all had a socially distanced meet up and enjoyed a great afternoon drinking some very good beer. The first thing we noticed was the organisation inside the pub and also out on the platform, absolutely spot on and it was really appreciated. The safest pub I’ve been in since the restrictions were put in place. Secondly I would like to mention the girls behind the bar and the hostess at the door who welcomed customers and obtained details for track and trace, all fantastic ladies with great communication skills and a credit to the establishment. Good customer service doesn’t half enhance your experience when you are out socialising. Thank you for a very pleasant visit and keep safe everybody.

The Trackside is now back open and still serving wonderful beers, with great cheerful staff and brilliant service. They take the social distancing and hygiene very seriously. No food at the moment.

Great selection of fresh real ale, helpful friendly staff and a great station location in the ELR.The bar food is brilliant value fresh and goes so well with the ale.The wine is also good quality and value. A popular place and it is clearly a favourite with many.

This little gem on the Station at Bury Bolton Street is well worth a visit, regardless of if you are visiting the railway. They have an enormous selection of beers for such a small pub and the staff are very welcoming.

We had a few pints here. Good staff, great beer selection, friendly and cosy atmosphere. Like the person I spoke said: "having a pint while watching steam trains, what else in life do you need?"

Old fashioned and cosy pub with lots of history perfect for train lovers lots of choice on beers good service clean environment

great choice of real ales, prices £2 to £3.40 8- 10 beers and 20p off for Camra member when showing up to date card.

Popular with users of the East Lancashire Railway, this pub is housed right on the platform!. The range of real ales is excellent, and very well priced, I paid £2 for a pint!. The interior ceiling is literally covered with beer pump fronts. There is seating outside so you can see the trains pulling into the station. The selection of Gin's and Ciders is pretty good as well.

My bf loves the pickled eggs here and I like real ale and cider. It's cute and quaint, something unlike chain pubs.

I visited this pub for the first time and loved it from the second I walked through the door. As it is Based in the railway station, it adds to the quirkiness of it. You can see all the trains pull into the station so if you are a train enthusiast you will love it! There is seating outside so you can see the trains pulling into the station. The pub itself is small but laid out well and it has such a relaxed vibe. The staff are really friendly and welcoming, in fact they can’t do enough for you. The bar was clean and tidy as well. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a selection of gins that won me over!It is definitely worth a visit if you are in Bury, you will not regret it.

Came here for drinks after visiting the market. Quirky little railway bar. Great choice of real ales if you're a beer drinker.

Fabulous gem of a pub in Bury. Fun to sit outside and watch the trains go by or simply sample some of their large and varied selection of ales. Had lunch which was very reasonably priced and tasty. Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the beers on offer. A must visit if you’re in the vicinity.

This was our first visit to this unique bar on a lovely day in Bury where we enjoyed drinks sat on the station platform on a busy Friday afternoon. They provide a good range beers, somewhat a bit pricey but in a great pub atmosphere. My only problem was when leaving after 4 rounds of drinks, spending 'big' money I was told this was a CAMRA pub that offer discounts on their beers. As a CAMRA member I was very disappointed, particularly when I had requested a 'taster' on one of their beers, something a CAMRA member would ask for. Obviously if we visit again I will show my membership card.

The Trackside is a quirky, fun pub on the platform at Bury Bolton St Station. It is fun to sit outside on the platform and watch the ELR steam trains go by whilst nattering to friends and enjoying a drink. Staff are always friendly and they have good beer and plenty of choice at reasonable prices.If you prefer to be inside, then the pub is cosy with plenty of seating and some interesting and amusing wall pictures and plaques. The only downside is that the Ladies Loo is only accessed by going outside and down the platform, not great in winter when it is rainy and freezing lol. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

A beautiful day to be there .plenty of locks and some great food .and a great lunch and a beer or as well staff are very helpful with being disabled they helped nothing is to much trouble for them tree t👍

Went to 1940"s Day... ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC... Yes we had to queue for beers but not for long... The staff are friendly and Quick... Will reccommend this place to EVERYONE

Lots of interesting beers, but some of the non-train customers simply drinking for effect rather puts one off.

This is my new favourite place, a lovely bar with a vintage feel about it - lots of craft beers to chose from and the added bonus of steam trains pulling up on the platforms. It’s a great way to enjoy a pint or two. They have a menu too, breakfast and lunch plus pub snacks like pork pies etc.

The Trackside is a busy pub that serves a wide range of ever changing well kept real ales. All are described in tasting notes on the wall. Never had a bad pint here. Toilets outside on the platform.

Lovely bar right on the ELR station platform with a great selection of well kept and served real ales.

It So upsets me when I come in here and often I have asked for Chardonnay wine.. ' Nope Sorry We Have Non... Well we always leave a Nice pub and try enjoy The Trackside... Ohhh well Never again!!!

We visit a few times a month and particularly enjoy rhubarb and mango still ciders, citra hopped pale ales and erdinger. It's nice to sit outside with the patio heaters on the steam train platform. Recently a visit was spoiled by a group of United fans being rowdy chanting dicks, but it's not usually like this.

The railway setting is rather special especially on a warm summer evening but in winter too. Good choice of real ales including some you will have heard of from established brewers [i.e. not stuff brewed in a bath in a garage in Ramsbottom].Good music , but not too loud so you can talk, and no T.Vs--why do most Bury town centre pubs seem to think we all want to see football ? And before Christmas they did not resort to playing those dreary ubiquitous unimaginative tunes --a real bonus.

Nice pub will definitely go again and even got to see a stream train. Nice talking to few people there as well.

Even when the trains are not running this is a great pub. Excellent selection of well kept beers, seating both inside and on the platform. Whether you are interested in the trains or not this is a great place for a good beer or two and such an improvement on the usual chain pubs which are all the same. This place has some character.

This pub is part of the East Lancashire railway. It is decorated throughout with railway stuff.

Went to Bury for a break, and a look around. Good museums, and excellent transport links to nearby parts of the area, Went to the Art Picture House Wetherspoons on the first night, and had to battle to get served by surly staff.

I called into the Trackside Bar in Bury on Saturday afternoon while my wife was shopping at the world famous Bury Market. This is heaven for a real ale drinker like myself with 12 real ales on draft. I chose an excellent pint of Brewsmith Gold & sat on one of the tables on the platform watching the steam trains. I will definitely be back here again when next in Bury.

Called in to The Trackside today for the first time which is connected to the ELR Railway. They have a wide selection of beers and a good selection for the top shelf.

Great selection of local real ales on sale, all in good condition. Foods not bad either! Best of all you can eat and drink in a 40s/50s railway station and watch the arrive and depart!

I have known about this bar for a while due to my friends who love it, but last week I was lucky enough to try it for myself while enjoying a day riding the vintage trains of the East Lancashire Railway.

I used to go to the Trackside a lot a few years ago but it's gone downhill in my opinion. Took a beer back on Friday because it didn't taste right (like to think I know what I'm talking about) but got short shrift from the barmaid who said she'd swap it but I'd still have to pay. Well that's not a swap is it! Needless to say I left both the pint and the premises. Bet I've spent a couple of grand in there over the years but won't be going back after that.

Visited this pub on Saturday to sample the real ale.

If you enjoy steam trains and real ale, then this is a 'must visit' place, a busy bar on Bolton St. station where you can sit on the platform and watch the steam trains come and go. Prices are reasonable and there is always a good selection of varying strength real ale available, and the available beers are changed on a regular basis so there's always something new to try.

A masterpiece of a pub with so much atmosphere. The location is superb, the beer fantastic and the staff so friendly. What more could you want? Get yourselves there.

Would love someone from ELR to contact me, yep beer good, no doubt about that, however, the staff are so miserable, a real effort to serve you, I’ve just witnessed x3 behind that bar, 1 serving and 2 talking whilst there was a queue, only the location keeps it going.....I’ve witnessed that time after time so definitely not a one off

My husband went to buy coffees whilst we were waiting to board our train for a lunch experience. He has a condition and whilst carrying the cups began to shake. As it worsened the scalding coffee poured over his hands and down his shirt front. A young man waiting on in the cafe rushed over to assist, took the cups away and walked with him to our table.on the platform. He came back a few minutes later with two more coffees and a black Trackside polo shirt for my husband Tom to change into. Although he blistered his hands, it could have been so much worse if the young man hadn't stepped in and removed the cups. Coffee was great too by the way....... Thank you whoever you are for your kindness.

We called in for lunch during A Day Out With Thomas.

Called in while visiting on a cold gala weekend for breakfast.

As the title suggests a great selection of real ciders and ales. Staff very friendly even when busy. Brilliant if your visiting the East Lanks Railway but close enough to The town centre for popping in.

Does what it says on the tin, brilliant staff. They have created a lovely ambiance, like taking a step back in time to 1950s railway travel. They even sell the superb Belgian Chimay beer.

Went for breakfast today and were really impressed. Reasonable and really good food, one small point is that I would rather pay a little more for a higher quality sausage. One point lost for serving my lovely morning latte in a paper cup though. I’m a bit fussy like that sorry. We would go back though.

We attended the Steam Weekend on a very snowy Friday but this didn't lesser the enjoyment ... although the weather meant a a reduced time table a great time was had by all, i'm sure ... and between trains a hot chocolate was had in the station cafe n real ale pub ..the Tackside !! ... looking forward to return visit for the Tornado at the end of March !!

We were enjoying a visit to the East Lancashire Railway on the Sunday of theSpring Steam Gala, although the sleat wasn't very spring-like. Lunch time refreshment was taken at The Trackside, which is the refreshment room at Bury Bolton Street Station. The list of real ale was impressive so we had to sample that. The menu was rather less extensive but looked likely to meet our needs. I opted for the Yorkshire Pudding with Mince; Mash; and Mushy Peas and I wasn't disappointed. Simple wholesome food served with a smile and assisted on its way by real ale. A very enjoyable component of a very enjoyable day.

Bit more like a poodle bar tonight rather than a drinking hole. Woof! Woof!!.......leave the animals in the car, why don't you!

Great for the lover of real ale. Terrific for the railway enthusiast. Excellent for anyone that likes to partake of good food and drink. In pleasant surroundings.

4th of January..... the 1 to 5 system of beer description, palest to darkest, appears to have been ditched! 5th of January...... assured that the 1 to 5 system, that has served this excellent drinking establishment for many years, will be reintroduced. Thank Heavens!!

My wife and l regularly visit this fantastic and atmospheric,especially when there is a train in the station,bar and have always found the staff excellent until last night.2staff behind the bar,one serving and the other looking at his iPhone,thought at first he was sorting some music out.When the guy had finished serving his customer the one on his phone called him over an then l realized that he wasn't sorting music out but browsing,all the time l was waiting to be served.The second barman presently turned to me,by which time l was fuming and told them to forget it and l walked out together with my wife.

A small bar next to the train station which unfortunately is not very good at staffing for larger numbers awaiting a train. When we arrived the queue was half way down the building and moving VERY slow. We gave up trying to get served as we only had 30 minutes to spare.

Went to this pub last night approx 8.30pm queued for 20 mins for a pint of flat real ale. Not good. Needs more organised staff & beer needs looking after better.

Visited here tonight. Good beers, nice vibe, decent staff and the owner has a nice friendly dog who demands attention.

After visiting recently I fine the whole thing has changed!!! the changes to the actual place is fabulous but where have all the brilliant knowledgeable staff gone? Replaced it seem with useless Management and young staff that are doing there best in what appears to be difficult circumstances!! Needs seriously looking into

A bar offering 20 or so specialist beers and lagers together with for some basic food but simply amazing. I love it here. Brought a friend from Evesham here and he liked it so much he wants to move to Bury just to drink here. If youy arte anywhere near and not necessarily travelling by train you must come this is a great place even better than the Severn Valley bars due to the choices available. Staff were helpful and efficient and could not do enough for you. A gem of a place and not to be missed.

A quick drink before boarding the train and a slow one afterwards. Always a good selection of beers here and today was no exception.

Went on an afternoon steam train journey with full meal to treat Dad for his birthday and we were blessed with the weather. Advisory note - Book well in advance for these journey's, they get sold out ! Restaurant-quality meal on board with superb service from the staff. The Trackside Bar at Bury is great for CAMRA members and real ale connoisseurs, but has no 'mainstream' beers or lagers such as Carling since it's refurbishment, so a little disappointed there. otherwise, a great day out!

Trackside is my favourite drinking spot in Bury. It offers a wide range of drinks for different tastes, cheap drinks, a lovely cosy indoor seating area, a lovely outdoor seating area with a shelter and heaters and the people who are seen in the Trackside are lovely. The young man behind the bar with blonde mop type hair (bit like Kurt Cobains Hair) has a lovely smile and is so polite. Breath of fresh air to receive such amazing service for a pub by the tracks. My first choice of pub to drink in.

Enjoyed a burger and a pint by the tracks and watched an old steam train come and go. Many years since I was last here and then I was just trackside waiting on a train. how things have changed....

28 of us assembled on the station platform at Bury, preparatory to going up the line to Rawtenstall and back, driven by steam. The track-side cafe provides good refreshments , including alcoholic drinks) at reaasonable priced. It is possible to travel on the steamer and book an excellent two course meal, with silver service.My one criticism iis that the wooden seat/tables trackside are a little low and not easy to get up from if you are of a certain age.

A great place to spend a few hours either having a few drinks inside the pub or outside in the fresh air watching the vintage trains go by. Decent food also is available & snacks.

We visited The Trackside, prior to our steam train trip. A good selection of real ales at reasonable prices. The young ladies behind the bar were pleasant and efficient. The young man behind the bar seemed to be suffering from last nights exertions. Pleasant way to start your rail trip.

We went here to wait for the start of our Murder Mystery Gourmet meal adventure on an East Lancashire Railway train, so we did not eat here but we certainly had a couple of drinks. As a real ale fan I can tell you that this place is one of the best that I have encountered, the choice of real beers is exceptionally good. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and like to chat with you as the customer - the beers taste great too.

A great selection of real ale meals or my fav a sausage barm ,staff are great and a nice atmosphere and on the platform as well

This place is a real find, part of the railway with steam trains park up outside. There is a great range of real ales. If you are into real beer you should try this place.

Excellent range of beers, friendly staff. Sit outside on the platform and pretend you're in another era!

Visited here on a Saturday afternoon before a music event on at Two Tubs (oldest pub in Bury - but Trackside outdoes their range several times over ) would have gladly spent a couple of hours if had more time and gone through the whole cider menu - the real ale range was even more impressive, this is a place you need to spend a weekend at - lots of seating on the platform, friendly staff and good atmosphere, steam trains as well, brilliant, will be visiting Bury again just to visit Trackside ;)

What could one want beer and trains found this little gem when we were looking for another public house it has real ales and continental largers the staff were friendly and welcoming and it has a beer garden witch is also the platform so i do recommend a visit to this establishment

Called in whilst spending the day on the trains, great choice of beers, nice atmosphere, tables are also on the platform so you can sit right up to the tracks.

As a Campaigner for better access and understanding in provision for disabled persons, I was impressed by this pub/restaurant, nicely laid out for design of access, with trained and interested staff who were willing to provide assistance where needed’ Disabled toilet facilities and the ability to sit on the platform undercover to enjoy you refreshments.

A nice cosy little bar with homely food on certain days and real ale. Tables outside to sit in the sunshine and watch the trains go by. Very helpful staff and altogether very pleasant place.

Great pub. Excellent beer and food. Parking close by. Staff always friendly. Prices sensible. Usually plenty of train activity to keep you occupied. Great variety of events during the year.

Met up with friends for a pre lunch drink and were fortunate that it was a "Steam Engine" day so got the opportunity to view a number of different engines whilst enjoying a very good pint of beer.

This is my favourite pub in Bury. Fantastic range of cask ales. Great seated platform to watch the steam trains. Tried the food once but wasnt too impressed. I go here for the ale.

great setting, good selection of real ales, quirky décor and enthusiastic staff right on the east Lancashire railway - well worth a visit

Attend all diesel events as my friend Gareth k mawdsley always dreamt of being a train driver so this is the nearest he will get now so we make a fuss of the events, drink some strange beer and a nice slice of pork pie then travel to ramsbottom and back. Excellent day out

good beer friendly staff quirky place to chat and have a drink lots of room as there is ample seating on the trackside and inside

Great little place to try a different range of drinks with a fantastic piece of history as you drink .would recommend to anybody whos thinking of coming here .hop on the train as well and make a day of it .5*

For me, a visit to the ELR is not complete without a visit to the Trackside. There is a good selection of real ales on offer, mainly from local brewers and you can sit and watch the trains go by as you enjoy your pint. Plus you can ask for your drink to be served in a plastic glass if you are planning to travel on any of the trains. If there is one criticism that I would like to raise, it is that the refurb has made the place look rather sterile tbh.

There is a wide selection of excellent beer and it is located on the platform of a heritage railway where steam trains chug past if you are there at the right time. It may have lost a bit with the reconfiguration and perhaps there are not as many railway items on display as in some places, but great ale at cheap prices, pies and the chance of a steam engine outside make it difficult to beat.

It had been a while since I last visited Trackside. Went for a Christmas Eve meet up. The refurbishment doesn't worry me - original lay out although it reflected an old station waiting room could be tricky to find a seat. Think new lay-out works.

Superbly kept beers and a great selection to boot. Staff knowledgeable and most of the breweries are pretty local

Visited The Trackside a few nights ago. A decent selection of beers and other alcoholic drinks was available, the pub was quite busy and the drink served was perfectly satisfactory.

I have visited the Trackside bar for many a year.

Great for the atmospherics of yesteryear but confusing about when a train will be pulling in - needs better information for the casual visitor - just a minor point overcome by the overall welcoming ambience/staff!

Good, beer, good location and very friendly staff. The location right on Platform 2 at the station makes for a very atmospheric visit as the steam trains run through the statio. What more do you need.

On a Friday night, myself and a friend have a couple of hours for a few 'real' drinks and discuss all things men do, i.e. football, cars, etc...

I'll prefix this review by saying I have not eaten here, only had drinks. I go to the Trackside every time I visit family in Bury, it has the best real ale selection in the area. Very good prices on the beer and a great menu on the wall describing each of the beers to give you a good idea of what to order. With loads of tables directly on the platform it's a perfect place to enjoy a few pints with friends and family on a nice day watching the steam trains go by.

Nice pub, always been busy when we've been; could probably be something to do with the fact that it has real ale. You can access the pub down some steps from the car park but I think disabled access would have to be via Bury train station. Good atmosphere, especially when the Flying Scotsman pulled into the station.

The meat pie was lovely and the kids meals fantastic value. Lots of choices of drinks too. The ciders are particularly nice

Used to love going to the trackside but am disappointed with it now after the refurb. Not enough beer being ordered which results in the beer menu only being half full (management??????)

Anyone who is fond of real ale will love this place. Loads of choice from breweries far and wide and all at reasonable prices. There's plenty of seating both inside and out on the platform if you like to watch the trains roll by.