The Railway is a beautiful, traditional pub located at the heart of the market town of Ramsbottom, just a few miles from Bury.
Situated on Bridge Street opposite Ramsbottom train station, the Railway is the place to be for live sport, a tasty meal, a cheeky pint after work or even to dance the night away!
In the summer months, relax outside in our Courtyard garden, the perfect place to eat alfresco or to enjoy a G&T or an ice-cold beer served from our outside bar.
Everything you'd expect from a great local pub.
Explore offerings from The Railway on 2 Bridge Street in Ramsbottom, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and our favourites available at this location.
Main Menu
60 items
To Start
Crispy king prawns
Crispy king prawns, marinated in a blend of South Asian spices, with tandoori mayo
Southern-fried chicken tenders
Southern-fried chicken tenders, with Southern-style gravy
Breaded mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms, with garlic mayo
Mozzarella sticks
Mozzarella sticks, with sweet chilli dip
Salt & chilli chicken wings
Salt & chilli chicken wings, in a BBQ sauce
Tater tots
Tater tots, coated in salt & chilli seasoning
Onion bhajis
Onion bhajis, with mango chutney
Chilli cheese bites
Chilli cheese bites, with sweet chilli dip
Tomato & basil soup
Tomato & basil soup, with ciabatta
Cheesy garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread, oven-baked garlic ciabatta topped with cheese
Sharers & Sides
Cheesy chilli nachos
Tortilla chips topped with beef chilli, cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Southern-fried chicken loaded chips
Southern-fried chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded mozzarella, loaded chips
Breaded mozzarella,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded chicken, loaded chips
Breaded chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Impossible chicken, loaded chips
Impossible chicken,with gravy and sweet chilli sauce
Salt & chilli chips
Chips
Mac & cheese
Crispy onion rings
Bread & butter
Garlic bread
Pub Classics
Beer-battered fish & chips
Beer-battered fish & chips, with your choice of garden or mushy peas
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne, with long-grain rice, tortilla chips and jalapenos
Steak & ale pie
Steak & ale pie, slow-cooked beef & ale in shortcrust pastry, with your choice of mash or chips, garden peas and gravy
Mushroom bourguignon pie
Mushroom bourguignon pie, with chips, garden peas and gravy
Chicken gyros
Chicken gyros, shredded seasoned chicken, fresh salad, garlic mayo on a Turkish-style flatbread, served with chips
Sausage & mash
Sausage & mash, with garden peas and gravy (vegetarian option available)
Classic burger
Classic burger, two 3oz beef patties with burger sauce. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Southern-fried chicken burger
Southern-fried chicken burger, hand-coated Southern-fried chicken with garlic mayo. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese, a classic creamy mac & cheese
Our Favourites
Crispy chicken schnitzel,
Crispy chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, with chips and garden peas
Caesar salad
Caesar salad, with chicken, bacon, free-range boiled egg and croutons
Beef lasagne
Beef lasagne, slow-cooked beef mince in a red wine & tomato sauce, topped with Cheddar and pesto, with a dressed salad
Vegetable lasagne
Vegetable lasagne, mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese, with a dressed salad
10oz gammon, with a free-range fried egg, chips and garden peas
6oz rump steak
6oz rump steak, with chips, crispy onion rings, grilled tomato and garden peas
Desserts
Chocolate cookie dough
Chocolate cookie dough, warm and gooey cookie dough with a Lotus Biscoff centre, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Jammie dodger cheesecake
Jammie dodger cheesecake, raspberry & cherry cheesecake topped with almonds, with a boozy raspberry shot on the side (contains alcohol)
Apple crumble tart
Apple crumble tart, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding, from award-winning Cartmel, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake
Rum & raisin sponge cake, with rum-infused frosting and vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Sunday Roasts
11 items
Sunday
All our roasts are served with sea salt roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and plenty of gravy!
Roast chicken, with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding
Roast pork, with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Trio of meats, A Sunday feast!
with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
All three meats with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Mushroom Bourguignon Pie, with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Sunday Sides
Sea salt roasties
Three pigs in blankets
Cauliflower cheese
Yorkshire pudding
Mac & cheese
Childrens Sunday
A smaller sized portion for the little ones
Roast beef, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Roast chicken, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Reviews
4.4
1,020 reviews
5 stars
670
4 stars
197
3 stars
85
2 stars
28
1 star
40
KF
K Finch
2 days ago
4.0
Great for sports.
CC
Callum Charlton
May 30, 2026
5.0
Great pub! Definitely worth the visit! 👏
MS
Matthew Stott
May 28, 2026
5.0
Great staff, great food, great ambience. Best pub in Rammy!
HS
Harriet Shanks
May 24, 2026
5.0
Really good service, atmosphere and staff were really friendly!
AS
Alan Staton
May 23, 2026
5.0
What an excellent pub with a sun soaked beer garden right opposite the ELR train station.
Exclent food, friendly staff and chatty locals to pass the time with.
Yes, The Railway accepts reservations to ensure you have a table when you visit.
What are the kitchen hours at The Railway?
The kitchen is open daily from 12:00 to 19:00.
When is The Railway open?
The Railway is open Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday until 02:00, and Sunday until 22:30.
Does The Railway offer pickup or delivery services?
The Railway offers in-store pickup but does not provide delivery services.
Where is The Railway located?
The Railway is located at 2 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, North West England, BL0 9AQ, United Kingdom.
Can I find The Railway near public transport?
Yes, The Railway is situated opposite Ramsbottom railway station, making it easily accessible by train for visitors.
Are there other pubs or bars close to The Railway?
Yes, nearby you will find the Railway inn pub and other establishments like Betfred and Owens restaurant with a wine bar to enjoy.
Are there nearby places to grab a coffee around The Railway?
Certainly, Cultured Bean and Drinc, both coffee shops and cafes, are located near The Railway for a casual coffee or snack.
Does The Railway have outdoor seating options?
Yes, The Railway offers outdoor seating in its Courtyard garden, perfect for alfresco dining during summer.
How can I contact The Railway for more information or reservations?
You can contact The Railway by phone at +441706395743 or via email at info@railway-ramsbottom.co.uk.
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