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This pub has real potential but unfortunately not making the most of it. Whilst one of the best in the area (not much competition in SW16)it is really let down by the VERY poor quality of food (we have dined 3 times and disappointed each time). The menu reads well on paper (although never changes), but what is served up really is a disgrace. The toilets need refurbished and the place could do with a clean. On the up site, the decor is simple but tasteful, good garden bar and table service is a nice touch. Would and do choose Waterfront (for food) and Earl Ferrers (drinks) over The Railway at the moment but hope to be proved differently. come on guys!!
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Had a very enjoyable visit on Sunday. Table service is good, but staff have potential to be a little over-whelming. Lovely garden and a big screen for the footy. If only they'd had someone working on the back bar, I might have seen the goals!
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I can't believe this pub only has 6,1 rating! It is superb, best pub in the area by a distance. Staff are great (especially Ella), amazing Mojitos, good food, decent wine and beer, lovey garden in the summer...really can't fault this place at all. Very happy to be living 2 mins away from it! And not to forget the tasty sunday roasts - try the pork!!!!
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wonderful place, and I'm not just aying that cos I live 1 minute away! terrific beers (staropramen etc), well kept, friendly and charming staff and a sunday roast to die for. The table service is a charming touch and the angusburger packs a hell of a punch. beer garden could do with a refurb.
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Food still excellent, and the pub has improved markedly since the smoking ban and a slight tweaking of the speakers to allow people to talk without shouting. However, despite having the real ale pumps (Adnams and Summer Lightning), there has been no ale in my last SIX visits, at various times of day and week. The odd thing is the staff always think it is on, until I enquire and am informed its off. Is it off for good? Would be a shame as it was always in excellent nick.
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Great pub. Lovely, cold beer, good range of wine, delicious food (different pizzas please!). Nice, chatty atmosphere with good tunes playing.
Attentive, friendly staff - always keen to help. The manager is absolutely gorgeous.
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Great pub with excellent staff. Serving food and drinks to the table. Front bar good for chat. Back bar good for beer garden (very hidden) and sports. Must say their Reservation policy tonight sucked (England Game). Too little room for casual punters to stand and watch the game.. should dedicate the back area to standing only and get all the seats to the front..for those wanting food. Might avoid irritation for all concerned.
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Decent boozer for the area. More of a foody table service style at the front with some great menu items and a very reasonable wine list with the best red in the world (Big House Red) available. Had 2 real ales on too.
The rear room is more laid back and has a large screen but not seen sports on it when i've been in.
Definately worth a look and shows that Streatham Common is really improving...
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Went into the main bit of the Railway for the first time.
The clientelle are good but it was very smoky inside. They had Adnams Broadside on which was decent but the music was pretty loud and it was hard to have a good conversation.
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A smart pub but a bit pricey. We had 2 pints of Summer Light ale (well kept) and a Magners and it came to £9 something.
Has large screen for footy which is a big bonus in this part of Streatham.
Bar service was good and despite the loud music making everyone talk so loud it created an atmosphere it was fairly pleasant.
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nice, friendly pub - good service and good food ...the menu could use some shaking up once in a while however
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We went to this pub the other Sunday, as we are looking to move to the area and our real estate agent told us about the pub as it is the local of one of her work mates. I thought it was great with friendly efficient service and nice wine glasses, a big plus from the usual tatty glasses you find at many pubs. Have put an offer in on a house and hope to make this our local, already told friends this is where we can all meet up for a drink.
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Would agree that it's way better than when it used be the old Railway. Service is generally good and table service most welcome. Adnams was alright in there and food isn't bad either. Great place to go alone or with mates. Friendly atmosphere.
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Contrary to my previous review, I can confirm this place has a great beer garden, I shall no doubt be spending many summer evenings in it. Thanks Alex.
This is now definately the best pub in the area.
One bit feedback though, without carpets or soft furnishings to absorb and dampen the sound, it can get very noisy. Especially when the music is on. Can you keep the music down to conversation level in the week, most people just want a quiet beer a chat rather than a full on rave!
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Really like this pub - good meeting place as long as the staff don't get carried away with turning the music up too much - I'm not old, but sometimes you can't even begin to hear the people you're with!
Very friendly staff and good table service. Food is excellent, but don't bother with the desserts - sadly they let the side down as they're pretty awful and very over-priced. Otherwise, a fab pub.
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I have to disagree.
I have been going to The Railway for the past 3 years, and I respect Alex tremendously for what he has done for Streatham. He has turned a trouble pub, where people come to knock each others heads off their shoulders into a nice family meeting spot. The only trouble I ever have when I go there now, is the trouble of not wanting to leave.
The staff are friendly and give good table-service. The food is good (I love the Sunday Roast they do), and the garden in the back in summer time is a rare find.
Although there are always improvements that can be made, it would be hard substituting this place with another.
Thanks Alex!
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come off it; you're obviusly the stuck up one, especually if youve just moved to the area. This is the best pub round here by far-the staff are funny and helpful; food is great althugh the menu doesnt change enough. all the drinks are really goood too and we love the atmosphere here. I rather like Alex and think he is great. Everyone should try this pace out.
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I hated this pub. I found everything extremely overpriced. It's boring, it's drab, and the food wasn't up to much either. The staff are unfriendly, and the landlord (Alex is his name) positvely looks down on the clientele.
I've only recently moved into the area, and this is one pub that I will not be visiting again in a hurry! A very unpleasant experience of which I would not like to repeat.
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Dear Dangerboy,
I do apologise for misleading you, the garden is through the back down ellison road. We are currently refurbishing it to get it ready for summer time -the benches in the front are simply additional outside seats available for customers.
Alex
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Dear Anon,
My name is Alex and I am the manager of The Railway.
I am honestly distrought that you may have found our standrads below average. Please reveal yourself and I certainly would like to invite you for a glass of Italian, Australian, Chilean, or Spanish Wine -or, a pint of fine ale if you feel up for it.
We work exceedingly hard to bring the highest standards of customer satisfaction -and should there be any complaints please do email me directly at dannygreen30@aol.com so that I can remedy the concern at hand. I am always open to discuss any matter in this way.
Kindly,
Alex
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I love the Railway...I love it's simple minimal decor and the real ales, and the friendly staff. The food is great and I've had loads of fun. By far the best pub in Streatham. Recently it has started to attract a certain amountof bungles but rather a bungle than a scrot. Nose
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Much better than the previous incarnation, still a way to go though. It gets pretty busy and I've had a few missing evenings in here what with the Kroney on tap. Before the refit, they could have replaced it with a public loo and that would have suited me fine, but not it isn't a bad place to come for a quick one on a Sunday afternoon, shame theres no pool table any more though, I'm not sure theres one left in Streatham anymore.
Food is good, if a little pricey.
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Food is not bad nor the atmosphere. It is a bit bare inside but a big improvement on what it was a few years back - a real shitehole. Not a bad place to grab a pint if you're waiting for the train. Usually have one real ale or two on tap.
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GOOD POTENTIAL BUT MANAGED IN THE MOST UNPROFETIONAL WAY POSSIBLE. NO DECORATIONS AT ALL,DIRTY AND SMELLY TOILETS, IF YOU TAKE OFF ALL THE ICE FROM YOUR DRINK, YOU WILL NOTICE THAT YOUR DRINK(NOT CHEAP) IS ONLY HALF WAY TO THE TOP OF THE GLASS,FEW TIMES I HAD CORKED WINE,AND COLD FOOD AS WELL.THE SAME SONGS OVER AND OVER AGAIN.THE CENTRAL HEATING MAST BE BROKEN, IN THERE IS ALWAYS COLD!!SORRY THEY DONT DISERVE MY MONAY
anonymous - 10 Dec 2005 19:52 |
One of the best pubs in the area. The food is brilliant and the staff are bonkers.
It is pricey though, and the 'beer garden' is some tables outside in the road.
Watch out for the table service charge though, get your own drinks from the bar!
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I agree, some of the comments have been a little harsh. It is a good pub to go for food, the burger is very good! I do agree that they seemed to have forgotten about the toilets when refurbishing the place! It also serves a decent Ale.
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Previous comments are a bit on the harsh side. Indeed it is overpriced and the table-service thing seems like a vehicle to add 10% to the bill. However, the staff are generally friendly, atmosphere is relaxed and the decor is classy if a little bland.
Why don't they fill the pint glasses to the top?
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A far better pub when it had the pool tables , at least it had some atmosphere. poped in the new one asked for a lager , got somw white foreign stuff and no change out of four quid. thinks it's the Balham Tup, but it's a poor imitation with disgusting toilets
Peter - 19 Oct 2004 20:10 |
must agree with comments about interior.......bit bland........toilets have had a makeover though. Food sems great I think although would like more changes. Think that the problem with the staff might be their lack og English rather than rudeness. Promising, I think and definitely trying very hard. Will definitely be going back.
Suzie - 9 Oct 2004 15:06 |
The staff are more concerned about getting your credit card behind the bar than serving you. Food fantastic, unfortunately the attitude of the staff and the disgusting state of the loo's make this one to avoid.
sam - 17 Sep 2004 14:28 |
don't bother going here. You would think that a new bar in a deprived area might tap into the local market. Beer is far too expensive, the food is AWFUL and the staff are positively rude. Shame really, streatham common is crying out for a good bar.
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Toilets are disgusting,staff are rude and positively snail-like,the food was bland and the order was wrong. Too expensive for what it is.Go back to catering school and try harder next term.
Louise and Ian - 10 Aug 2004 18:19 |
The Railway seems to have proved the usual British idiom and come to a sudden,unexplained halt. Having thoroughly enjoyed the buzz on a regular basis since moving to Streatham in March,I was dismayed to find on return from my holidays(parched and in need of a Railway fix) that none of the staff I had come to befriend where present."Left"... was the mission statement given by some stranger in my oasis,who's ungenuine smile led me to believe i was being duped.After waiting fifteen minuites for a pint and what seemed a lifetime trying to get the attention of anybody to take my food order i gave up,wishing for the old days. The fun has gone along with quality that was the life breath of The Railway,She has run out of steam.
Joe - 10 Aug 2004 18:14 |
This pub proves the theory that outside every Station in the UK there is a tatty pub.
John - 28 Jul 2004 16:03 |
Casual atmosphere, great interior, great and attentive staff, great grooves in the background, fills with locals in the evenings, fabulous food on offer with BBQ in the summer months! A great local and facelift for Streatham Common!
Alex - 20 Jul 2004 15:27 |
nice pub, although the interior is very dull- a few pieces of art would transform the place.
amber - 12 Apr 2004 14:02 |
Having this pub just 5 minutes from our new flat is definitely a bonus. Its nice to have a proper local that is actually decent and serves very very good food. I am making a point of trying everything on the menu and up until last night (pasta dish is a bit bland), its all been really appetising and very well presented. The butternut squash risotto is great value for money (a fiver) and probably the best I've tasted and the chicken/leek pie and the steak/guiness pie are HUGE and tasty! The chef even makes his own crisps! A great change from the last pub on this site, although I agree with some of the other comments that at the moment its lacking in a bit of interior flair and needs some good artwork on the walls. Looking forward to seeing this place find its feet properly over the next few months, as its already providing excellent competition for the other pubs in the area (Waterfront & Earl Ferrers).
Lucy - 17 Mar 2004 15:23 |
Great new pub with fantastic food, atmosphere and couches. A massive change on the previous hell-hole and well worth a visit. Food is generally exceptional, but would be better if you got some mash or salad with your pie instead of having to buy it seperately. A bright future lies ahead and along with the Waterfront there is now two quality venues within walking distance. Viva la Streatham!!!
Frankie - 29 Feb 2004 12:38 |
I never went before, because it looked dodgy, but it's a great place now. Lovely interior, with candles on all the tables; the food is reasonably priced and delicious. Good selection of wines, and the usual beers. Oh and you seem to get table service for your drinks if you're lucky. Great location, right next to Streatham Common station. The only thing wrong with it, is the music - lots of relaxing flutes music. Not very upbeat at all. But this certainly doesnt seem to deter the hordes of young professionals and locals that have just discovered, and seem to be enjoying, the new place.
becca - 24 Feb 2004 11:24 |
It's had a recent facelift though I never visited it before. Tall ceilings, leather sofas, it has a nice feel but it does seem a little cold on the atmosphere -it needs some artwork on the walls or something to give it an identity and to warm it a little. Staff are friendly. The drinks aren't very exciting, the usual mainstream stuff but what they do have is faultless. A good pub which lacks something - it could be The Castle on Camberwell Church Street SE5 if a little flair was added.
Simon - 20 Feb 2004 15:02 |
Previously a very dodgy looking place indeed for the sole use of pitbull owning, rough-girlfriend dating, football hooligans, frequented on the odd occasion by police officers arriving in a van with its blue light flashing! In the past couple of months however, it has been given an interior and exterior facelift. Looks good inside - leather sofas and candles, tasty looking food menu too. Will give it a whirl soon, which is more than I was tempted to do during this pub's previous incarnation.
Emmanuel - 12 Feb 2004 13:58 |
