The Railway Pub - Formby

The Railway Pub

The Railway (Duke Street, Formby)

Type & vibe - Classic Ember Inns community pub: cask-ale friendly, family-friendly, with a big beer garden and plenty of seating. Handy for Formby station and the village. Serving up great quality, pub food in warm and welcoming surroundings, The Railway in Formby should be your first port of call for a catch up with friends, a mid-week meal, or a delicious Sunday roast with all the family in tow.

Boasting a wonderful beer garden, this local pub is the ideal location for good quality pub food all year round.

Take your pick from a wide selection of delicious dishes on our fixed price lunch and dinner menu, as well as buffet choices, kids menu, vegetarian & vegan menu and our special Sunday menu.

Address2 Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AS • Phone: 01704 831 072.

Opening times

• Mon–Thu: 11:00–23:00

• Fri: 11:00–00:00

• Sat: 10:00–00:00

• Sun: 10:00–23:00 (Kitchen typically noon–10:00pm; hours can change — check before you go.) 

Food & drink - All the pub classics (Sunday roasts, kids’ choices) plus cask ales; Ember Inns also lists vegetarian/vegan options.

Dogs - Yes. The pub states it’s dog-friendly; their posts also welcome dogs inside and in the beer garden (water/treats appear from time to time).

Entertainment & what’s on

• Pub quiz: Wednesdays (usually around 9pm; occasional special/charity quizzes). Check their socials for the week’s start time. X (formerly Twitter)Facebook

• Seasonal events appear on Facebook. Facebook

Spaces & facilities - Beer garden, parking, Wi-Fi, accessible facilities; real ale; near Formby rail station and bus routes.

Book / more info - Menus, bookings and updates on the Railway Pub - Ember Inns page; latest “what’s on” on their Facebook.