This website is currently in beta. If you wish to go back to the current site please click here. To provide feedback or find out more about this site, please click here.

CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale
Join Us
Railway Hotel, Ashford - 21st June 2020. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-06-2020

Railway Hotel, Ashford

Let us know your thoughts by leaving a score

Open
Operator: Select Country Inns
116 Station Road, Ashford, SP6 1DG (View on Google Map)
(01425) 653388
Website
Facebook
Improve This Listing

Pub closed as the Augustus John 1st January 2019 for a major refurbishment. It reopened under its original name the Railway Hotel in autumn 2020. The following description dates from Augustus John days. The pub reopened a week before lockdown 2 so we haven't yet had a chance to resurvey it.

The Railway Hotel (by then called the Load of Hay) was renamed Augustus John after closure of the railway line in 1964. The eponymous artist, who died in Fordingbridge in 1961, was a customer; prints of his work adorn the walls. The pub has a bar and a dining area, and the varied menu features locally-sourced produce, and includes vegetarian options, a children's menu and home-made desserts. Four rooms are available for accommodation but wheelchair access is to the pub only. Nearby are Rockbourne Roman Villa, the Avon Valley footpath, and good fishing.

Historic Interest

Built around 1860 and originally called the Railway Hotel it was renamed the 'Load of Hay' after the railway line closed in 1964. In 1996 the name changed again, to the 'Augustus John', after the famous artist (1878-1961) who lived nearby and drank in the pub. The pub reverted to its original name in 2020.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Augustus John; Load of Hay; Railway Hotel
Local Authority
New Forest District
Last updated
17/08/2023
Last surveyed
21/02/2016
Pub ID
HAS/00009
Asset of Community Value
Seen some incorrect or missing details? let us know.
Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
Closed
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Noon - 4:00pm
Spotted an error with the opening times? Let us know

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Spotted a beer that's not listed above?

Railway Hotel, Ashford

Add it to our list and share what's currently being served!.
Are you a CAMRA member? Contribute by submitting a beer score
Spot a Beer
Submit beer score

Source: National

Do you know what Regular beers or changing beers this Pub serves? Let us know
Your scores
Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs.
Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio area
Parking Parking
Large car park
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Summer only
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
Damory: 49 (Tue, 14:15 only, from Salisbury to Damerham)
Nearest other bus stop (X3) is 1.36km
Directions
½ mile west of Fordingbridge on road to Sandleheath
Are these pub facilities or features correct? Let us know

Nearby

View All
Ship Inn, Fordingbridge. (Pub, Key). Published on 30-11--0001
Ship Inn
Real Ale Available
Pub
0.6 miles - 68 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX
Crown Inn, Fordingbridge. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-02-2010
Crown Inn
Real Ale Available
Pub
0.6 miles - 62 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX
George, Fordingbridge. (Pub, External, Garden, Key). Published on 23-02-2010
George
Real Ale Available
Pub
0.7 miles - 14 Bridge Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH
Three Lions, Stuckton. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-04-2011
Three Lions
Real Ale Available
Pub
1.5 miles - Stuckton Road, Stuckton, SP6 2HF
(External). Published on 13-12-2016
Churchill Arms
Real Ale Available
Pub
1.9 miles - Daggons Road, Alderholt, SP6 3AA
Royal Oak, North Gorley. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-09-2016
Royal Oak
Real Ale Available
Pub
2.1 miles - Ringwood Road, North Gorley, SP6 2PB
Hyde Club, Hyde. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-06-2020
Hyde Club
Real Ale Available
Club
2.2 miles - Hern Lane, Hyde, SP6 2QH
Compasses Inn, Damerham. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-06-2020
Compasses Inn
Real Ale Available | Real Cider Available
Pub
2.3 miles - East End, Damerham, SP6 3HQ
Foresters Arms, Frogham. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-02-2010
Foresters Arms
Real Ale Available
Pub
2.4 miles - Abbotswell Road, Frogham, SP6 2JA
Fighting Cocks, Godshill. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-02-2010
Fighting Cocks
Real Ale Available
Pub
2.4 miles - Southampton Road, Godshill, SP6 2LL
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
Home
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2024
Facebook Twitter Instagram

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.