We popped into the pub tonight to have one for the road about 30 mins before closing time. My boyfriend accidentally knocked over his just poured pint of beer and we could see that the barman was a bit upset about that. We offered to buy him a drink and he politely declined saying he had to drive home. He poured another pint for my boyfriend and didn't charge for the spilt beer. It came to chucking out time and we necked our drinks. On our way out, my boyfriend once again offered the barman who had originally served us when we arrived a drink and a cleaning fee, and another barman piper up and told us to "hurry up and get out and you're not welcome here", to which I responded "wow that's rude". The barman then said *you're not welcome, don't come back". I've no idea what we have done to offend them, but he was very aggressive with his comments. I could understand it if we had done something wrong and we knew we had upset the barman over the knocked over beer, but apologises were made at the time and an offer of a drink or cleaning fee was made and it was declined. Therefore it didn't warrant the rudeness we had when we left the pub. We have been going down there on and off for about six years, and we have never experienced this kind of hostility. Dreadful staff and they need to be replaced ASAP!
merryterry2014
A fine pub close to the station serving an outstandingly good range of well kept beer. Friendly service. Nothing not to like.
Lee Mallard-Mchugh
Got off at Chelmsford station and saw this pup across the road so popped in. Decked out like the inside of an old railway carriage, but they also have a big beer garden at the back. Lovely ? and excellent prices ?? staff very friendly ? I'll definitely go back when in Chelmsford ????
Scott Greenhill
A firm favourite when visiting Chelmsford, always a great selection of real ales and a nice friendly
Dave Smith
Great pub, we love coming here. But was in Saturday evening and the usual service we get was lacking. Twice we came to the bar and twice was greeted by the two barmen and young glass collector on their phones. This led to us being served after two sets of gentlemen being served before us even though we was next to be served which is very frustrating as you can imagine. We put it down to there being quite a few new staff working here lately,We hope this was just a one off though as we love this pub and always tell our friends how good it is and how lovely the staff are. We will be back this weekend and are hoping this was just a one off and get the usual warm welcome that the railway tavern usually offers
Y8734RHbs
Barrel changed so got half old, half new pint. Had a few mouthfuls and tasted funny, fresh pint was fine. Asked them to change it and was refused and told it doesn’t happen with lager. Must have been something I ate apparently.
Paula Groves
Great place to go fo a drink with its railway theme interior and friendly staff
julian medcalf
Visited after watching Essex cricket lovely friendly little pub a good selection of real ales ?
Stephen G
What a wonderful gem of a pub. A wonderful old building. It has a deceptive tiny frontage but extends back with lots of comfortable seating. Very clean and tidy. An absolutely brilliant selection of real ale, lager and bottled beers. This included several excellent draft local beers. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning.
Pub within spitting distance of Chelmsford rail station, a wide selection of ales at both ends of the bar, the lounge areas are decorated loosely in the style of old railway carriages, with historic insignia. There is a pleasant outside area, running the length of the pub buildings.
andy doyle
Friendly staff, good beer, chatty locals. What was the definition of a perfect pub again?
Roger Clayton
I reviewed this pub 'a year ago' aprox with a statement claiming it was probably one of the most expensive in Chelmsford with a pint of Fosters costing £4.50. That was my first visit in 2.5 years. Well yesterdays visit set me back £5.30, which i believe is the 2nd most expensive (behind Oddfellows) in Chelmsford and a rise of more than 15% in a year ago. An Amstel also cost me £5.95 (may have gone up since) a couple of visits ago.Its a nice enough pub and situated by convenient bus and rail station, but not one i can afford to visit that often. Though i understand duties are so high and the government is to blame
Jim Young
Great boozer. Very well run & they know how to look after their beers. We will definitely return when next in Chelmsford.
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We popped into the pub tonight to have one for the road about 30 mins before closing time. My boyfriend accidentally knocked over his just poured pint of beer and we could see that the barman was a bit upset about that. We offered to buy him a drink and he politely declined saying he had to drive home. He poured another pint for my boyfriend and didn't charge for the spilt beer. It came to chucking out time and we necked our drinks. On our way out, my boyfriend once again offered the barman who had originally served us when we arrived a drink and a cleaning fee, and another barman piper up and told us to "hurry up and get out and you're not welcome here", to which I responded "wow that's rude". The barman then said *you're not welcome, don't come back". I've no idea what we have done to offend them, but he was very aggressive with his comments. I could understand it if we had done something wrong and we knew we had upset the barman over the knocked over beer, but apologises were made at the time and an offer of a drink or cleaning fee was made and it was declined. Therefore it didn't warrant the rudeness we had when we left the pub. We have been going down there on and off for about six years, and we have never experienced this kind of hostility. Dreadful staff and they need to be replaced ASAP!
A fine pub close to the station serving an outstandingly good range of well kept beer. Friendly service. Nothing not to like.
Got off at Chelmsford station and saw this pup across the road so popped in. Decked out like the inside of an old railway carriage, but they also have a big beer garden at the back. Lovely ? and excellent prices ?? staff very friendly ? I'll definitely go back when in Chelmsford ????
A firm favourite when visiting Chelmsford, always a great selection of real ales and a nice friendly
Great pub, we love coming here. But was in Saturday evening and the usual service we get was lacking. Twice we came to the bar and twice was greeted by the two barmen and young glass collector on their phones. This led to us being served after two sets of gentlemen being served before us even though we was next to be served which is very frustrating as you can imagine. We put it down to there being quite a few new staff working here lately,We hope this was just a one off though as we love this pub and always tell our friends how good it is and how lovely the staff are. We will be back this weekend and are hoping this was just a one off and get the usual warm welcome that the railway tavern usually offers
Barrel changed so got half old, half new pint. Had a few mouthfuls and tasted funny, fresh pint was fine. Asked them to change it and was refused and told it doesn’t happen with lager. Must have been something I ate apparently.
Great place to go fo a drink with its railway theme interior and friendly staff
Visited after watching Essex cricket lovely friendly little pub a good selection of real ales ?
What a wonderful gem of a pub. A wonderful old building. It has a deceptive tiny frontage but extends back with lots of comfortable seating. Very clean and tidy. An absolutely brilliant selection of real ale, lager and bottled beers. This included several excellent draft local beers. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning.
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the beer and happy bar staff!!
Pub within spitting distance of Chelmsford rail station, a wide selection of ales at both ends of the bar, the lounge areas are decorated loosely in the style of old railway carriages, with historic insignia. There is a pleasant outside area, running the length of the pub buildings.
Friendly staff, good beer, chatty locals. What was the definition of a perfect pub again?
I reviewed this pub 'a year ago' aprox with a statement claiming it was probably one of the most expensive in Chelmsford with a pint of Fosters costing £4.50. That was my first visit in 2.5 years. Well yesterdays visit set me back £5.30, which i believe is the 2nd most expensive (behind Oddfellows) in Chelmsford and a rise of more than 15% in a year ago. An Amstel also cost me £5.95 (may have gone up since) a couple of visits ago.Its a nice enough pub and situated by convenient bus and rail station, but not one i can afford to visit that often. Though i understand duties are so high and the government is to blame
Great boozer. Very well run & they know how to look after their beers. We will definitely return when next in Chelmsford.