Railway Hotel, Ashford

Operator: Select Country Inns
116 Station Road, Ashford, SP6 1DG (View on Google Map)

Pub closed as the Augustus John 1st January 2019 for a major refurbishment. It reopened under its original name the Railway Hotel in autumn 2020. The following description dates from Augustus John days. The pub reopened a week before lockdown 2 so we haven't yet had a chance to resurvey it.

The Railway Hotel (by then called the Load of Hay) was renamed Augustus John after closure of the railway line in 1964. The eponymous artist, who died in Fordingbridge in 1961, was a customer; prints of his work adorn the walls. The pub has a bar and a dining area, and the varied menu features locally-sourced produce, and includes vegetarian options, a children's menu and home-made desserts. Four rooms are available for accommodation but wheelchair access is to the pub only. Nearby are Rockbourne Roman Villa, the Avon Valley footpath, and good fishing.

Historic Interest

Built around 1860 and originally called the Railway Hotel it was renamed the 'Load of Hay' after the railway line closed in 1964. In 1996 the name changed again, to the 'Augustus John', after the famous artist (1878-1961) who lived nearby and drank in the pub. The pub reverted to its original name in 2020.

Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Beer range yet to be surveyed) and 0 regular beers.

Railway Hotel, Ashford

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio area
Parking Parking
Large car park
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Summer only
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
Damory: 49 (Tue, 14:15 only, from Salisbury to Damerham)
Nearest other bus stop (X3) is 1.36km
Directions
½ mile west of Fordingbridge on road to Sandleheath

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