There is a reference to the Railway Hotel in 1887. The Railway Hotel was just a few yards to the north of the Wickwar Brewery. The sandstone built building is now a private house.
Map Reference: ST 727873
Licensing Details:
Owner in 1891: John George Hobbs (free from brewery tie)
Rateable Value in 1891: £11.5s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Trustees of John George Hobbs (free from brewery tie)
Rateable Value in 1903: £11.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Landlords at the Railway Inn include:
1891 John George Hobbs
1902,1927 Caroline Gothard
1939 John James Joyce