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Nailbox, Folkestone

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74 Coolinge Lane, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3QE (View on Google Map)
(01303) 253748
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A friendly local community pub built in 1867 as the Shorncliffe Arms, and was renamed the Railway Hotel in 1887.

It quickly became the last watering hole for many soldiers billeted in nearby Shorncliffe barracks before they boarded trains for overseas missions.

The pub was unofficially known as the Nailbox for many years because of a nearby woodworking shop. Employees there said they were going to ‘fetch something from the nailbox’ - a euphemism for nipping out for pint! The nickname was recognised in 1971 when the pub was renamed.

Darts, pool and crib as well as monthly quiz nights are organised for those who like a sporting chance in this friendly local community pub with a tradition of support for various charities.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Shornecliffe Arms; Railway Hotel
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
16/06/2023
Last surveyed
02/01/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
ASH/3950
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach in East Kent: 10
Nearby Station (150m)
Folkestone West
Directions
Close to Folkestone West station on the south side.

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