RAMSEY

LAXEY

DERBY CASTLE

GROUDLE

GARWICK GLEN

SOUTH CAPE

DHOON GLEN

MINORCA

BALLAGLASS

CORNAABALLAJORA

DREEMSKERRY

BELLE VUE

PORT MOOAR

MAUGHOLD

CLAY HEAD

DOUGLAS

LEWAIGUE

CORNAA

BALDRINE

GLEN MONA

Royal George, The Swan, Trafalgar Hotel, The Mitre

Mines Tavern, Queens Hotel

Glen Mona

Queens Hotel, Terminus Tavern

NORTH BY ELECTRICHugging the Island’s east coast, the Manx Electric Railway passes through leaf filled glens, gorse topped hills and awesome coastal scenery. It provides a unique and spectacular way to visit some of the Island’s best pubs, letting you sample the real ales that we are famous for and all without the need for a taxi or designated driver!

So step aboard your Victorian tram car, sit back, relax and savour some RAIL ALE.

slaynt vie!that’s our way of saying ‘cheers’!

QUEENS HOTEL

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Impressive seafront building with a large covered and heated outside area overlooking the promenade, making this an ideal stop for the family. The comfortable interior with spacious rooms make for a relaxed venue in which to enjoy the great range of food and drinks on offer.

Directions / Distance: South of the Derby Castle Terminus on Douglas Promenade. (0.3 miles / 6 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells MPA, and up to two guest ales.

Informal, friendly pub in the heart of the Manx countryside. The open plan consists of a fireside area, dining areas and a pool table with TT photos adorning the walls. The real ale stocked is usually from the islands smaller breweries.

Directions / Distance: Leave the station on the opposite side to the shelter. There is a steep, short footpath up to the main road. The pub is just opposite the end of the footpath. (0.2 miles / 3 mins)

Real ales from Doghouse brewery and Hooded Ram brewery.

QUEENS HOTELQueens Promenade, Douglas

STATION: Derby Castle

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GLEN MONAGlen Mona, Maughold

STATION: Glen Mona

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The Queens Hotel is an open plan pub found close to the centre of the village. The walls are adorned with many photographs of the TT, other motorcycle events and the local area. There are pub games and sports TV.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station to the left of the shelter, turn right and then left at the main road continuing through the village. (0.4 miles / 7 mins)

Beers: Bushy’s Bitter, Lancaster Bomber and up to two guest ales.

The Mitre is a large friendly, family run pub comprising of a first floor bar with impressive views overlooking Ramsey working harbour. Serving a competitive food menu.

Directions/distance: Cross the road and enter Peel Street. Continue through to Parliament Street and the pub comes into view across the road. Also accessible from Ramsey quayside fifty metres away from The Trafalgar Hotel (0.3miles/5 mins)

Beers: Okells bitter, Jough Ale (via Okells) and local guest ales.

QUEENS HOTELNew Road, Laxey

STATION: Laxey Station

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The MitreWest Quay, Ramsey

STATION: Ramsey Station

MAP REF:4 8

Busy traditional quayside local, this friendly free house has an excellent reputation for cask ale. A former CAMRA Pub of the Year and frequent finalist.

Directions / Distance: Cross the road and enter Peel Street. Continue through the main street and cut through a narrow lane by Felton’s Plumbing. Emerging onto the quayside turn left and The Trafalgar Hotel is short walk ahead. (0.3 miles / 5 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Moorehouses Blackcat and two guests.

TRAFALGAR HOTELWest Quay, Ramsey

STATION: Ramsey Station

MAP REF: 7

The Swan is found opposite the town hall on the T.T. Course. Along with two good-sized rooms, there is an extensive beer garden, ideal for families to relax in. The pub has an established reputation for serving good home cooked food.

Directions / Distance: Turn left at the main road and continue towards the TT Course at Ramsey Bus Station. Turn right towards Parliament Square. The Swan is on the far side. (0.5 miles / 8 mins)

Okells Bitter, Okells Olaf and up to two Okells seasonal bitters.

THE SWANParliament Square, Ramsey

STATION: Ramsey Station

MAP REF: 6

A tastefully furnished pub serving a range of cask ales and wine to complement the comprehensive food menu. There is ample outside seating, with panoramic views across Douglas Bay. The horse trams and Manx Electric Railways both stop right outside, hence the name.

Directions / Distance: Opposite tram stop. (1 min)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells seasonals and up to two guest ales.

TERMINUS TAVERNQueens Promenade, Douglas

STATION: Derby Castle

MAP REF: 2

A large impressive building on the market square, in the centre of Ramsey. The pub has been refurbished to a high standard making it an ideal stop for a drink and a bite to eat.

Directions / Distance: Cross the road and enter Peel Street. Turn right into Market Hill. The Royal George is found on the far side of Market Square. (0.3 miles / 5 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, and up to two Okells seasonal beers at peak periods.

ROYAL GEORGEMarket Place, Ramsey

STATION: Ramsey Station

MAP REF: 5

The Mines lies only metres from the tram lines. This unusual pub has a unique bar, fashioned from an electric tram, and serves excellent home produced food to complement the real ales. An extensive outside area, (some covered) is perfect for watching the trams go by.

Directions / Distance: The Mines Tavern is found within the grounds of Laxey Station, just ten meters to the north. (30 seconds)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells MPA, and Okells seasonals

MINES TAVERNCaptain’s Hill, Laxey

STATION: Laxey Station

MAP REF: 3

further information:Manx licensing laws effectively permit 24 hours opening for any alcohol licensed premises. This law has several benefits including the aim of a reduction of binge drinking and the greater availability of taxis throughout the evening.

The choice of opening hours is down to the licensee of each premises but as a basic rule, most pubs are open daily from 12 noon to 11pm weekdays, staying open later on Fridays and Saturdays.

Food Served Disabled Access

Smoking Area Disabled Toilets

Tel: 01624 674438 Tel: 01624 861484 Tel: 01624 812146 Tel: 01624 814601

Tel: 01624 624312 Tel: 01624 861263

Tel: 01624 861195 Tel: 01624 813045Tel: 01624 814236

your handy guide to recommended real ale pubswithin easy reach of the isle of man railways

ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYSIN CONJUNCTION WITH CAMRA PRESENT

DOUGLAS(seafront)

LAXEY

RAMSEY

PLEASE NOTE: There are many other great pubs located near the Island’s railways.

Those listed in this leaflet have been selected by Bushy’s Brewery, Heron and Brearley and CAMRA Isle of Man. Details correct at time of print.

For further information about CAMRA, please contact Angela Aspin on 07624 491613 or email angelajaspin@manx.net

For railway information or to download the latest railway timetable, log on to www.iombusandrail.info

DOUGLAS

PORT SODERICK

SANTON

BALLASALLA

PORT ERIN

PORT ST MARY

COLBYCASTLETOWN

LANGNESS

DERBYHAVEN

PORT SODERICK

GANSEY

THE SOUND

The Bay, Falcon’s Nest, The Station

The Albert, The Railway Station

Colby Glen

The Whitestone

The Bridge, The Railway, Rovers Return

Castle Arms, The Sidings

The lounge bar stocks real ales and has comfy bench style seating and a dining area. With spectacular views of the bay it is available to non diners at quieter times. You can also sample the fare in the Victorian style restaurant.

Directions / Distance: Leave the station to the left of the station buildings, turn left. Cross the side road. The hotel entrance is straight ahead on the main road. (0.1 miles / 2 mins)

Beers: Okells IPA, and up to three guest ales.

FALCON’S NESTThe Promenade, Port Erin

STATION: Port Erin

MAP REF: 8

The Station is warm, comfortable and bright, with ample tables and seating in the main bar for diners, along with a well furnished side room for non diners to relax in. The extensive menu, ranging from full meals to snacks, is complemented by a fine selection of ales, wines, and coffees.

Directions / Distance: Leave the station to the right of the station building the pub is just across the main road. (0.1 miles / 1 min)

Beers: Okells Bitter, and up to three Okells seasonsals.

THE STATIONStation Road, Port Erin

STATION: Port Erin

MAP REF: 9

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The Colby is an informal village pub, with a large restaurant area. There is a separate bar and games room making this a very popular venue for locals and visitors alike. Close to the station, in the heart of Colby village.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station keeping to the right. Proceed up the lane to the main road, turn right crossing onto the opposite pavement and continue straight ahead. (0.5 miles / 6 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells seasonal or guest ale.

COLBY GLENMain Road, Colby

STATION: Colby

Traditional pub with impressive views over Port St Mary harbour. Comprising three rooms including a large games room. Comfortably furnished with prints and photographs of the area. Real fires add to the homely feel of the pub.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station, turn right and walk through Port St Mary to the harbour. There is a gradual incline/descent. (0.75 miles / 15 mins)

Okells Bitter, Bushy’s Bitter, Old Bushy Tail and guest ales.

THE ALBERTAthol Street, Port St Mary

STATION: Port St Mary

MAP REF: 6

The Sidings is the 2012 CAMRA Isle of Man Pub of the Year.It has an impressive bar with several beer engines and station signs. The Sidings used to be the steam railway ticket office, hence its proximity to the station. Families can now sit in the large garden area and wave at the trains.

Directions / Distance: Outside the station on the right.

Beers: Okells Bitter, Bushy’s Castletown Bitter, Bushy’s Bitter, Bushy’s Mild and up to eight guests.

The Railway Station is a traditional family pub, set in the heart of the Manx countryside. It has been refurbished to a high standard and features separate lounge, dining and sports bar areas, with real fires. There is a quality food offering and menu.

Directions / Distance: Directly adjacent to Port St. Mary station.

Beers: Bushys bitter, Okells bitter, and two seasonal beers from Okells and Bushys.

THE SIDINGSStation Road, Castletown

STATION: Castletown

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RAILWAY STATIONHOTELStation Road, Port St Mary

STATION: Port St Mary

MAP REF:5

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Only a short walk from the station, The Whitestone is a large, comfortable inn, ideal for families to relax in. Along with a comprehensive menu, there is a beer garden to the rear. An ideal venue to watch live sport, in the separate bar areas.

Directions / Distance: Upon exiting the station turn right, cross to the opposite pavement at the lights and proceed towards the mini roundabout where you will find the Whitestone. (0.2 miles / 4 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells seasonal beers.

THE WHITESTONEStation Road, Ballasalla

STATION: Ballasalla

Also known as the Glue Pot, this truly historic pub nestles between the harbour and Castle Rushen. Its two patios are ideal for watching the quayside vessels and the local wildlife.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station and turn right towards the roundabout. Cross the road before the roundabout, bear left and continue towards the castle. Cross over the road bridge and find the pub to the left. on the harbour’s edge. (0.5 miles / 9 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells IPA, seasonal and guest ales.

CASTLE ARMSThe Quay, Castletown

STATION: Castletown

MAP REF: 4

A Bushy’s flagship pub and CAMRA Pub of the Year 2011. The Bay is in an idyllic seafront setting and boasts a dining room, a central lounge with Bushy’s memorabilia and a games room.

Directions / Distance: Leave the station to the left, turn first left. Cross into Strand Road and follow this road to the seafront. Turn left and continue along the promenade to the pub. (0.6 miles / 7 mins)

Beers: Bushy’s Bitter, Bushy’s Mild, Old Bushy Tail, Castletown Bitter, real ciders and guest ales.

THE BAYShore Road, Port Erin

STATION: Port Erin

MAP REF: 7

Refurbished in 2012, The Bridge on the Quay offers high quality, locally sourced food to complement the enhanced choice of wines and beers available, all served in a contemporary, fresh, clean environment. With its central quayside location and outdoor seating, The Bridge is hugely popular in summer.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station, cross the road and proceed along the quayside for 200 meters. (0.2 miles / 3 mins)

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells IPA and Okells MPA.

THE BRIDGENorth Quay, Douglas

STATION: Douglas

MAP REF: 1

Situated at the end of the Douglas quayside, the outside seating affords outstanding views of yachts and other vessels. Inside there is a raised seating area with the same excellent views. There is also a pool table and darts board, and the pub, which is often lively at the weekends with a mixed clientele, also stocks a range of unusual bourbons.

Directions / Distance: Just across the road from the station exit..

Beers: Okells Bitter, Okells MPA, or seasonal bitter.

THE RAILWAYBanks Circus, Douglas

STATION: Douglas

MAP REF: 2

Tucked away behind the town hall this award winning local is full of character with one room devoted to Blackburn Rovers FC and hand pumps fashioned from the ends of fire hoses.

Directions / Distance: Exit the station cross the road and proceed along the quayside. Turn left into Ridgeway Street and proceed to where this meets Lord Street. The narrow lane of Church Street is found opposite to the left of Ridgeway Street. (0.8 miles / 12 mins)

Beers: Bushy’s Bitter, Mild and seasonal, and up to four guests.

ROVERS RETURNChurch Street, Douglas

STATION: Douglas

MAP REF: 3

SOUTH BY STEAMOpened in 1874, the Isle of Man Steam Railway still runs with its original locomotives and carriages through an ever changing landscape to a choice of destinations in the south of the Island. This narrow gauge railway provides a unique and spectacular way to visit some of the Island’s best pubs, letting you sample the real ales that we are famous for and all without the need of a taxi or designated driver!

So step aboard your Victorian carriage, sit back, relax and savour some RAIL ALE.

slaynt vie!that’s our way of saying ‘cheers’!

Okells Brewery1850. It was the best of times…while Charles Dickens was busy promoting his newly published book David Copperfield, Dr. William Okell opened his Steam Brewery in the Isle of Man which set a new standard for innovation. It is a standard that Okells’ Head Brewer, Dr. Mike Cowbourne, continues today, along with another great Manx tradition…Purity.

This started with the Isle of Man Brewing Purity Law in 1874, forbidding the use of any ingredients other than malt, sugar, hops, yeast and water. Today that standard, combined with Dr Mike’s secret recipes, mean that Okells is a byword for Pure Pleasure.

further information:Manx licensing laws effectively permit 24 hours opening for any alcohol licensed premises. This law has several benefits including the aim of a reduction of binge drinking and the greater availability of taxis throughout the evening.

The choice of opening hours is down to the licensee of each premises but as a basic rule, most pubs are open daily from 12 noon to 11pm weekdays, staying open later on Fridays and Saturdays.

Food Served Disabled Access

Smoking Area Disabled Toilets

Bushy’s BreweryBushy’s Bar originally started in October 1984 and in 1986 it was decided to set up a mini brewery, brewing Old Bushy Tail, which proved very successful. The following years saw business boom, and encouraged by this the company decided to expand the brewery.

Bushy’s brews a wide range of real ales from refreshing ‘session’ ales to the glorious Oyster Stout with real oysters.

Our Head Brewer is a real ‘hands on’ brewer who is involved at every stage of the process - including the consumption of the finished product! He has a passion for real ale, and that passion shines through in the quality of his work.

Tel: 01624 675268 Tel: 01624 822334 Tel: 01624 834853 Tel: 01624 834077

Tel: 01624 673157 Tel: 01624 824673 Tel: 01624 832118 Tel: 01624 838991

Tel: 01624 676459 Tel: 01624 823282 Tel: 01624 832494Tel: 01624 832084

CASTLETOWN

DOUGLAS (harbour area)

PORT ST MARY

PORT ERIN

evening servicesAs well as regular train and tram services throughout the day, why not take advantage of our evening and late night services.

Pick up the latest edition of the Railway timetable for details - available from the Welcome Centre, main stations and online at www.iombusandrail.info.