Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 42 reviews

What BenjyBear likes about Great Central Railway Cafe:
Had lunch here while on a day trip with friends who were doing a train driving experience. The food was fresh, made to order, delicious and excellent value. Definitely recommend View all feedback. What carltonl203 doesn't like about Great Central Railway Cafe:
Sorry to say I am left unimpressed. Today I recieved two meals via deliveroo but sadly the meals wasn't great. The meals were tasteless, the sausages didn't taste like pork however I'm not implying that it wasn't, the miniscule amount of beans, tomatoes and especially mushrooms are hideous. I was really looking forward to receiving my meal and trying the great central but sadly due to my experience today I will put i... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 22 reviews
philip
31.01.2024 - 20:01

The wife and I had After noon tea cakes and it was very yummy. The staff were all nice and Friendly.It,s next to the steam Railway station.

MalcH
31.01.2024 - 20:01

Only stopped for a warm drink on a cold day but really welcoming and friendly. Will have to go back and try the food next time.

matthewpJ6622GO
31.01.2024 - 20:01

We made the café bar late in the afternoon and the young lady there was the first class. She was pleasant and helpful willing and knew what she needed to do to...

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KeithJ1932
31.01.2024 - 20:01

Excellent Bacon Butty and cup of tea in a heritage station buffet. Very frieldly staff. Relly nice steam train experience.

carltonl203
31.01.2024 - 20:01

Sorry to say I am left unimpressed. Today I recieved two meals via deliveroo but sadly the meals wasn't great. The meals were tasteless, the sausages didn't tas...

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Dave
17.04.2024 - 11:31

Great central railway run weekend dining experiences for special occasions,I ent for my wedding anniversay.This is the third time ive been on this train and was...

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Dave
17.04.2024 - 11:31

This cafe, located at both Loughborough and Rothley train stations, offers a basic but satisfying English breakfast and a good cup of tea at an affordable price...

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Hartley2905
17.04.2024 - 11:31

A wonderful experience eating a 5 course meal with first class service on a period steam train while it steams down the track. Now waiting for the next special...

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David
17.04.2024 - 11:31

This restaurant is a fantastic place to visit, with very friendly and enthusiastic staff. You can enjoy a light snack or meal inside, but it's even better to si...

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Alison23lufbra
17.04.2024 - 11:31

Beautiful coffee shop platform with warm fireplaces, a store and a small museum on the platform. Elements of period also, such as luggage, silver cross carcito...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 20 reviews

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