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🍻 The Railway Tavern – Motherwell’s Local Legend
Food, football, live music, and a proper Saturday sesh! a Gill.

We’re not just in the heart of Motherwell – we are the heart of it. 💛 In 1848, on the land where the Tavern now sits, there were two houses owned by the Caledonian Railway Company. One of these a one storey house with attics, was occupied by Richard Pillans, a weaving agent, and his family. Other houses were built over the years and from these the "Railway Inn", an "old time howf", emerged. The first publican was "Cherry", a man who had a reputation as being a good fiddler, always ready to oblige with a tune of his fiddle when called for. Public house in those days were open all night and the finest whisky was 4D. It was customary to be served with a "faurle o cake" or "bannock" to eat with each drink. Alternatively the bannocks could be saved and exchanged for another gill. In 1873/74 most of the houses were demolished for the construction of the Dalziel High Church but the Railway In was left in its original position. It was reconstructed at a later date which brought to its present appearance when the railway cutting was made at the turn of the century. After "Cherry", the business changed hands serveral times until John Ballie took over and first gave the name of "The Railway Tavern". The business was registered as a Grocers/Wines & Spirits merchant for a number of years, and was managed by Mr. Hugh Borland who was a prominent townman and a master of the local Masonic lodge. It remained in the Ballie family until it was sold to Henry Clyde Gray in 1944, whose name remains printed on the doorstep. It remained a "free house" pub until Scottish & Newcastle bought it over in the late 1950's when it was run by a series of nominee managers. Since June 1982, The Railway Tavern has been successfully run along traditional lines by the current license holder Pat Ross

01/11/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT & FIND THE JOKER RESULTS! 🃏💰

Another fantastic night at The Railway Tavern! 🎉

🏆 QUIZ WINNERS – WHERE'S DAVID? 🏆

Congratulations to Where's David?, who took the top spot with an impressive 49 out of 60! 👏🧠

🃏💰 FIND THE JOKER – JACKPOT ROLLOVER!

The Joker is still hiding, meaning our jackpot rolls over to...

💷🔥 £469! 🔥💷

🎟️ A massive 110 tickets sold at our last quiz night! What an incredible turnout — thank you to everyone who came along and supported us! ❤️

📣 THE QUIZ IS BACK TOMORROW! 📣

Get your team together, brush up on your general knowledge and join us for another cracking night of questions, laughs and plenty of craic! 🍻

🧠 Think you've got what it takes to knock Where's David? off the top spot?

🃏 And could tomorrow finally be the night someone finds that elusive Joker? 👀💰

📍 The Railway Tavern, Motherwell

❤️ MORE THAN A PUB — THERE'S A REASON WE'RE THE BEST IN THE WEST! 🍻

31/10/2026

🎃👻💀 HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE RAILWAY TAVERN! 💀👻🎃

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR SATURDAY NIGHT at The Tavern! 🍻🔥

We're going all out this Halloween with great music, spooky shots, fancy dress and some fantastic prizes up for grabs! 🎶🕸️

🎧 DJ DAMO LIVE! 🎧

DJ Damo will be keeping the party going with all your favourite tunes! Get ready for a brilliant night of music, dancing and plenty of Halloween madness! 🕺💃

🏆👻 HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS COMPETITION! 👻🏆

We're giving away £50 IN BAR VOUCHERS! 💰🍻

👸 BEST DRESSED FEMALE – £25 BAR VOUCHER!

🤵 BEST DRESSED MALE – £25 BAR VOUCHER!

Whether you're coming as a ghost, vampire, zombie, witch or something completely outrageous, we want to see your best Halloween costumes! 🎃💀

🧪🥃 SPOOKY SHOTS! 🥃🧪

We'll also have some spooky shots to get you into the Halloween spirit! 👻🍹

🎃 Fancy dress encouraged
🎧 DJ Damo on the decks
🏆 £50 worth of prizes
🥃 Spooky shots
🍻 Great drinks and atmosphere

📍 The Railway Tavern, Motherwell

🕷️ GET THE TROOPS TOGETHER, GET YOUR COSTUMES SORTED AND JOIN US FOR A HALLOWEEN NIGHT TO REMEMBER! 🕷️

❤️ THE RAILWAY TAVERN – MORE THAN A PUB!

🍻 THERE'S A REASON WE'RE THE BEST IN THE WEST!

29/10/2026

🎃👻🍻 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT THE RAILWAY TAVERN! 🍻👻🎃

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR WEEKEND at The Tavern! 💀🔥

We've got live music, DJ entertainment, football, fantastic food and a little Halloween competition thrown in for good measure! 🎶🍻

🎤 FRIDAY – CALLUM BRAND LIVE! 🎶

Kick off your Halloween weekend with the brilliant Callum Brand, bringing you a cracking night of live music and plenty of atmosphere! 🍺🎸

🎧 SATURDAY – DJ DAMO'S HALLOWEEN PARTY! 🎃

Saturday night we're turning up the tunes as DJ Damo takes over the decks for our Halloween party! 🕺💃

👻🏆 FANCY DRESS COMPETITION! 🏆👻

Think you've got the scariest, funniest or most creative Halloween costume?

💰 £20 BAR VOUCHER FOR THE BEST DRESSED! 🍻

Whether you're a vampire, zombie, witch or something completely outrageous, get dressed up and show us what you've got!

⚽ LIVE FOOTBALL ALL WEEKEND!

Catch the action across our 14 TVs and big-screen projector! 📺⚽

🍔 FOOD SERVED EVERY DAY!

Join us for some fantastic food before the Halloween celebrations get underway! 🍽️

🎃 Live entertainment
👻 Fancy dress encouraged
🏆 £20 bar voucher up for grabs
⚽ Live football
🍻 Cold pints & cocktails
🎶 Brilliant atmosphere

📍 The Railway Tavern, Motherwell

🧡 MORE THAN A PUB!

Get the troops together, dust off those costumes and join us for a Halloween weekend to remember! 🎃👻🍻

27/10/2026

🌟🍻 YOUR REVIEWS MEAN THE WORLD TO US! 🍻🌟

Here at The Railway Tavern, we take great pride in what we do, and seeing all your fantastic reviews across Google and Tripadvisor really does mean so much to us! ❤️

From our delicious food and quality pints to our friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, it's brilliant to see all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes being recognised! 👏

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review, recommend us to friends and family, or simply continue supporting our pub. We genuinely couldn't do it without you! ❤️

⭐ WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM MORE OF YOU! ⭐

If you've visited us recently, whether it was for a bite to eat, a few drinks, live entertainment or a special occasion, we'd really appreciate you taking a couple of minutes to leave us a review on Google or Tripadvisor! 📝

Your feedback not only helps us continue improving but also helps new customers discover what makes the Railway Tavern so special!

We're incredibly proud of our staff, our customers and the community we've built together over the years.

🍻 THE RAILWAY TAVERN – MORE THAN A PUB! ❤️

🏆 THERE'S A REASON WHY WE'RE BEST IN THE WEST! 🏆

25/10/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT RETURNS TONIGHT! 🍻🧠

Another week, another closely fought Quiz Night at The Railway Tavern! 🎉

After a nail-biting TIEBREAKER, we finally had our winners! 👏

🏆 INTERNATIONAL FACT HUNT
🧠 Winning with 48 out of 60!

A massive well done to the team for holding their nerve and taking the victory! 🏆👏

🃏💰 FIND THE JOKER – £359!

The Joker is still hiding, and the jackpot keeps growing!

💷 £359 UP FOR GRABS TONIGHT! 👀

🌧️💨 WEATHER WARNING? WE'VE GOT A WARNING OF OUR OWN! 😂

With weather warnings about, we're issuing one of our own…

⚠️ WARNING: HIGH CHANCE OF TERRIBLE ANSWERS, QUESTIONABLE TEAM NAMES AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS! 🍻😂

Whatever the weather's doing outside, there's always a warm welcome and a cracking atmosphere inside The Tavern!

🧠 Get your quiz team together
🍻 Enjoy a few pints
🏆 Battle for the bragging rights
🃏 Try your luck at the £359 jackpot!

Please take care travelling and keep an eye on local weather advice.

📍 The Railway Tavern, Motherwell

Rain, wind or shine — there's always something happening at The Tavern! 🍻❤️

23/10/2026

🔥🍽️ WEEKEND SPECIALS AT THE TAVERN! 🍽️🔥

Another weekend, another couple of cracking specials coming straight from our kitchen! 👨‍🍳🤤

This weekend we're bringing you a little Scottish twist to start, followed by a taste of Italy for your main course! 🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🥃 STARTER – HAGGIS PAKORA

A Scottish favourite with a spicy twist!

Delicious haggis coated in a lightly spiced pakora batter and fried until beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, with that rich, savoury haggis flavour inside.

🌿 Served with a creamy coriander & mint dip, bringing a fresh, cooling finish to every bite.

A proper fusion of Scottish and Indian flavours — the perfect way to kick off your meal! 🔥

🥖🇮🇹 MAIN – TUSCAN-STYLE CHICKEN BAGUETTE

This one's a proper treat for anyone who loves rich, Italian-inspired flavours!

🍗 Tender chicken breast cooked with garlic, paprika, white w**e and tomato, creating a delicious combination of savoury, smoky and aromatic flavours.

🧀 Finished with melted mozzarella, giving that irresistible creamy, cheesy finish.

🥖 All packed into a baguette with our sun-dried tomato & roasted pepper mayo, bringing everything together beautifully.

🍟 AND ON THE SIDE…

Served with our garlic & paprika wedges — golden, crispy and full of flavour, the perfect accompaniment to this mouth-watering baguette!

🔥 Two fantastic dishes, one great weekend!

Whether you're joining us for a quick lunch, a family meal or a catch-up with friends, let our kitchen team take care of the cooking!

🕚 Food served 11AM – 6PM

📍 Available all weekend at The Railway Tavern, Motherwell, while stocks last!

💛 Great food, great company and proper Tavern hospitality!

Address

31 Merry Street
Motherwell
ML13NN

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 12am
Saturday	11am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 11pm

Telephone

+441698267734

Website

http://www.railwaytavernmotherwell.co.uk/

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