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Railway, Handforth

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Reopened in May 2024 with new tenants

Still a strong community pub the railway has recently seen a change in direction.

Three cask beers from Robinsons are available. Food menu features vegetarian and vegan options. Locally made Great North pies are available. Lunch menu available Monday to Saturday.

There is live entertainment one every Friday & Saturday.

Information for this venue is provided by the Macclesfield & East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
22/04/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Robinsons Brewery
Pub ID
MAC/71
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8%
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Robinsons - Cumbria Way , Robinsons - Trooper

Source: Local


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
not Tu & We
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Robinsons
Transport
Close to bus routes (220m)
130 (daytime not Sun)
Nearby Station (50m)
Handforth
Directions
B5358 off A34 at traffic lights

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