Casual Dining at the GCR
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Casual Dining Services
Casual Dining
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GCR Afternoon Tea
Pie & Mash Express
The Steam & Whistle
Please note, that due to Health and Safety reasons, children under 5 including babes in arms are not permitted to travel on our first-class dining services.
Casual Dining & refreshments on the line
Dining on the Line
Loughborough Central
Our lovingly restored 1950s railway Refreshment Room is a wonderful location to take a break and watch the trains come and go. It is open when trains are running. It serves hot and cold snacks, refreshments and is licensed. It is situated on the platform. In addition, at the end of the platform is a small picnic area where you can watch the trains pass.
Quorn & Woodhouse
The NAAFI (The Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute) is a small tea room and snack bar situated on Platform 2. It is presented in an atmospheric 1940s condition. It is open on most operating days. The Butler Henderson Café is adjacent to the station and car park and boasts an outside terrace embankment overlooking the lovingly restored station and allows for great views of the locomotives passing by. There’s also the station yard’s much loved Tin Shed Bar that’s open on special events, offering an excellent range of cask ales and ciders; also, tea, coffee, soft drinks and light refreshments to keep you going throughout the day.
Rothley Station
On the platform, the Station Tea Room is a charming, gas-lit refreshment room serving a selection of light bites, cakes and hot and cold drinks on running days. Step inside and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this traditional railway setting, or take your refreshments outside to watch the trains arrive and depart. Whether you’re stopping off for a quick coffee or treating yourself to tea and cake between journeys, it’s the perfect place to relax and soak up the sights and sounds of the Great Central Railway.
LEICESTER NORTH
The Tail Lamp Tea Room at Leicester North station is open on most weekends. Located in the station building, you can purchase tea and coffee, snacks and cakes while waiting for your next train towards Loughborough.
ON OUR TRAINS
Try something different and unique by travelling on our 1960 Restaurant Buffet Car. Simply find a seat and order your food. Full Breakfasts are served along with other hot and cold food and drinks. We’ve also recently introduced our Refreshment Car offering hot and cold drinks and snacks on selected trains.
Discover upcoming events at the GCR
Upcoming Events
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival
Autumn Steam Gala
Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Discover Your Railway
Remembrance Sunday
