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Railway, Countesthorpe

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Opens at 2:00pm
128 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TD (View on Google Map)
07763 954747
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Probably rebuilt in the late 19th century. The frontage has two timbered gables and a central entrance with a bay window each side. The interior was refurbished in 2017 and consists of a plain front bar, which appears to be two rooms knocked into one, stretching the full width of the front elevation; and a similar-sized rear public bar with skittles table and darts. The bars are decorated with illustrations of musicians and actors, and there are TVs for music and sport. On the left side is a small patio surrounded by old outbuildings; there is also a raised garden on the right. No meals, but cobs are often available. Located about 1km west of the village centre, but the regular 85 bus stops close by.

Historic Interest

A former Ind Coope (Burton-upon-Trent) pub. It was originally the Railway Hotel, and its name relates to its close proximity to the site of Countesthorpe Railway Station. Historic Ordnance Survey maps show the hotel sited to the west of the railway, but by 1902, the hotel had been rebuilt in its current location, east of the former railway.

British Railways closed the Leicester to Rugby line and its stations, including Countesthorpe, on 1 January 1962. Although closure of the railway was not related to the Beeching Report (which was published later), a cul-de-sac behind the pub is named Beechings Close, and the gardens of the houses on the west side of the close meet with the boundary of the old line.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Railway Hotel
Local Authority
Blaby District
Last updated
18/07/2025
Last surveyed
18/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
LEI/45
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
2:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
2:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
2:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Usually well-known brands) and 1 regular beer.

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Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 38 times.
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 38 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Railway, Countesthorpe.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sport
Live Music Live Music
Saturday evening
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, Pool, Table Skittles
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
Arriva: 85

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