The Railway, Greenford

Sounds like sour grapes "Anonymous" (18/10/07), I wander exactly what you mean by "pikies and riff raff" you don't sound too hot yourself. I would urge everybody looking at this not to take any notice of "anonymous'" gripe - sounds like somebodies upset him. Since it's refurbishment, the Railway is a very pleasant place for all the family (I think, having said that I don't recall seeing children there). It's tastefully decorated, big and airy. The staff are friendly and professional. There are areas in the bar to eat and areas to lounge, there's a large restaurant and there is a large smoking area outside for those who wish to smoke, which has patio heaters. There are also a couple of big screens for those football occassions(!) (I'm not a fan of football but having the screens have not been overbearing on the times I've been there, as people tend to congregate at one end of the pub to watch it). We have eaten from the bar menu and food on the whole has been very nice although I've not enjoyed the chips very much. We've not eaten in the restaurant but the cavery looks good and friends that have eaten there have enjoyed it. We plan to go there for lunch this afternoon. Before it's refurbishment, following a fire, I rarely went into the Railway, I found it very male orientated, dark, dingy, smokey and unfriendly. It is now attracting a different clientele - couples, families, female groups and older people. I think its great and I'm very happy to now have somewhere decent to go which is more or less on my doorstep. The Black Horse, which is few minutes up the road on the bridge by the canal, is also a great place to go, although I've never been particularly happy with the food there.

28 Oct 2007 14:20