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Midland Railway

A child and dog friendly pub serving food with Sky TV and WiFi and a garden in Syston.

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The Midland Railway is a great British pub at the heart of the Syston, Leicester community. 

With our warm welcome and family friendly atmosphere we offer the perfect place for catching up with friends, family celebrations or just a quiet coffee. Our menu is bursting with traditional pub classics, delicious desserts and award winning kids dishes. 

Behind the bar, an explorative selection of beer, cider, wine and cocktails as well as a great choice of low or no alcohol options. 

Don’t forget our fantastic beer garden offers a dog friendly retreat come rain or shine and our Wifi is always free!  

1081 Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2JS
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0116 319 3572

[email protected]

http://themidlandrailwayhotelsyston.co.uk

Facilities include: Real Ale, WiFi (free), Outside Seating, Dogs Welcome, Car Park, Covered Smoking Area, Big Screen, Sky Sports, Bar Snacks, Fruit Machines, Dartboard, Jukebox, Live Music, Karaoke, DJ, Dominos, Cards, Poker, ESPN, Terrestrial, Skittle Alley, Town Centre, Village, Garden, Traditional, BII, Cask Marque, Separate food area, Railway station, Beer festivals, Comedy, Quiz, Pub sports team, Free area, Meeting rooms, Quiet area, Power sockets, Function Hire Available, Darts, All Day, Dogs welcome inside, Water bowl provided, We have a pub dog, Dog walks nearby, TNT Sports, Beer, Wine, Cider, Tea & Coffee, Grill , Baby Friendly, Weddings, Breakfast , Multiple Screens, Serving food during World Cup matches, Dogs Welcome in Bar Area , Christenings, Funerals, Spirits, Dogs Welcome in Bar Area , Family Friendly , Whisky , Amazon Prime,

Mon - Thu: 12:00 - 23:00
Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 00:00
Sun: 12:00 - 22:00

Drinks

Drink % Brewery

Gallery

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Rooms

TV Sport

Today

2025 Premier League Darts

Programme starts at 19:00

Coverage of the BetMGM Premier League Night 12 - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

Tomorrow

Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears

Programme starts at 17:30

Coverage of the Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears match from cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Tomorrow

Sale Sharks v Saracens

Programme starts at 19:45

Coverage of the Sale Sharks v Saracens match from Salford Community Stadium.

Tomorrow

Stoke City v Sheffield United

Programme starts at 20:00

Coverage of the Stoke City v Sheffield United Championship match at bet365 Stadium.

Food

We serve the following food styles:

Bar Snacks, Traditional, Grill, Breakfast

Menu

Suitable for vegans (ve), Suitable for vegetarians (v), Contains Alcohol (*), Small bones or shell may be present (+).
Please see PDF for full allergen information.

SMALL PLATES
3 SMALL PLATES FOR £13.50 OR 5 SMALL PLATES FOR £21.50
CHILLI MANGO PRAWNS £6.30

Butterflied king prawns coated in a chilli mango jam then breadcrumbed and deep fried until golden, served with a cooling mango dip.

SAUCY WINGS (+) £5.00

Our spicy chicken wings with your choice of either Bull’s Eye Original BBQ, spicy Carolina Reaper or ginger and soy sauce.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN GOUJONS £5.00

Topped with spicy Carolina Reaper sauce and soured cream.

HALLOUMI FRIES (V) £5.50

Halloumi cheese coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried until crispy, served with a chilli jam dip.

SHICKEN TIKKA PIECES (VE) £5.50

Shicken pieces in a tikka marinade, served on a bed of Asian slaw and drizzled with a green chilli, coriander, lime & mint dressing.

DUCK SPRING ROLLS £5.50

Mini duck and Hoisin spring rolls, with a ginger and soy dipping sauce.

NACHOS (V) £5.30

Tortilla chips layered with melted cheese, then topped with sour cream, guacamole and a spicy cheese sauce.

BUFFALO TAQUITOS £4.80

A tortilla roll filled with spicy chicken and cheese, deep fried until crisp and golden. Served with guacamole to dip.

CHILLI & CHEESE BITES (V) £5.50

A blend of spicy jalapenos and cheese in a crisp batter, served with a spicy tomato sauce.

COWBOY BEEF TOTS £5.20

Mini hash brown tater tots dusted in a smokey BBQ spice, topped with BBQ brisket and a spicy nacho cheese sauce.

PEPPERED STEAK TOTS (*) £5.20

Mini hash brown tater tots dusted in salt and pepper and topped with pulled beef in a creamy peppercorn sauce.

BURGERS
All served in a toasted brioche style bun with burger sauce, baby gem lettuce, tomato and red onion, with sides of burger relish and crisp skin on fries. (Excluding the Chicken Donner Burger)
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER £8.90

A grilled 6oz beef burger.

CHEESE & BACON BURGER £10.40

A grilled 6oz beef burger, topped with streaky bacon and Cheddar cheese.

RANCH REAPER BURGER £12.40

A grilled 6oz beef burger smothered with Cheddar cheese and hickory smoked beef brisket in a spicy Carolina Reaper sauce, topped with a hash brown and onion ring.

CHICKEN DONNER BURGER £11.90

Your late night favourite reimagined, American style fried chicken fillet on a bed of Asian slaw, topped with spicy chicken kebab, red onion and cooling mint sauce. Served in a toasted brioche style bun, with crisp skin on fries.

BBQ FRIED CHICKEN BURGER £10.90

Two American style fried chicken fillets with Bull's Eye Original BBQ sauce and Cheddar cheese.

GARDEN GOURMET BURGER (VE) £9.40

Plant-based soya, beetroot, carrot and bell pepper burger, smothered with caramelised red onion chutney. (Burger sauce not included.)

WORLD FLAVOURS
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA £10.20

Chicken breast cooked in a medium spiced tikka masala sauce. Served with white and wild rice, chapati, puppodum and mango chutney.

CHICKEN JALFREZI £10.20

Tender pieces of chicken breast in a hot curry sauce. Served with white and wild rice, chapati, puppodum and mango chutney.

BUTTERNUT GOBI DHANSAK (VE) £10.20

A delicious vegan curry of cauliflower florets, butternut squash, split peas and lentils in a mildly spiced curry sauce. Served with white and wild rice, chapati, puppodum and mango chutney.

SINGAPORE NOODLES (V) £8.20

Egg Noodles with red pepper, shredded carrot and spinach in a spicy oriental style sauce, topped with chillies and spring onion.

KATSU CHICKEN £9.40

Crisp, deep fried chicken fillet with a spicy curry sauce, served with white and wild rice and an Asian salad.

BEEF & PANCETTA LASAGNE (*) £10.20

Beef and pancetta lasagne with a rich red wine ragu, served with garlic ciabatta and a dressed mixed side salad.

BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA £10.70

Marinated chicken breast, red onions and grated mozzarella cheese on a traditional tomato sauce base, topped with crispy onions and a drizzle of Bull's Eye Original BBQ sauce.

MARGHERITA PIZZA (V) £9.70

The classic topping of tomato sauce and grated mozzarella cheese.

BUFFALO TACO ROLLS £10.50

Two tortilla rolls filled with spicy chicken and cheese, deep fried until crisp and golden. Served with spicy rice, corn ribs and guacamole.

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN SKEWERS £11.00

Chicken breast skewers coated in a hot and spicy Piri Piri sauce, served on a bed of spiced fries, with a side of cooling Asian slaw.

GRILLS
8OZ GAMMON STEAK £10.45

Gammon steak grilled until tender, topped with your choice of fried egg or pineapple rings. Served with chips, garden peas and half a grilled tomato. With Egg

RUMP STEAK £13.45

28 Day Aged Rump steak, served with onion rings, chips, garden peas and half a grilled tomato.

SAUCES £2.50

A choice of 3 sauces.

HOME COMFORTS
STEAK & ALE PIE (*) £10.20

Buttery shortcrust pastry with a filling of braised British beef steak in rich, dark ale. Served with creamy mashed potato and a medley of green vegetables.

CHICKEN, HAM HOCK & LEEK PIE £10.20

Shortcrust pastry pie with a filling of chicken, slow cooked ham hock and leeks in a cream sauce. Served with creamy mashed potato and a medley of green vegetables.

HALF ROAST CHICKEN COMBO (+) £10.20

Roast chicken with a choice of flavour, 2 sides and a dipping sauce.

HUNTER'S CHICKEN £10.70

Chicken breast with streaky bacon, Bull's Eye Original BBQ sauce and melted cheese. Served with chips, onion rings and corn ribs.

MAC & CHEESE (V) £9.70

Our American-style mac and cheese, served with garlic ciabatta and a dressed mixed side salad.

CREAMY PEPPERCORN CHICKEN £10.70

Chicken breast smothered in a creamy peppercorn sauce, served with a timbale of white and wild rice.

CHIP SHOP PLATTER (+) £14.45

Our signature hand battered fish fillet, golden scampi and crisp fishcake. Served with chips, mushy peas, Chip Shop Curry sauce and bread & butter.

FISH & CHIPS (+) £10.45

Our signature hand battered fish fillet served with chips, mushy peas or garden peas and tartare sauce. With garden peas

SCAMPI & CHIPS (+) £9.95

Wholetails of Scottish scampi, coated in breadcrumbs and served with chips, mushy peas or garden peas and tartare sauce. With garden peas

LIGHTER OPTIONS
SANDWICHES

A choice of 3 breads.

RUMP STEAK MELT £7.50

Sliced rump steak topped with melted Cheddar cheese. Best served in a ciabatta.

FISH FINGER (+) £6.50

Fish fingers, baby gem lettuce and tartare sauce. Best served on white sliced loaf.

TUNA MELT £6.00

Tuna mayonnaise topped with melted cheese. Best served in a ciabatta.

SHICKEN TIKKA (VE) £6.50

Shicken Tikka on a bed of Asian slaw with a chilli, coriander, lime & mint dressing. Best served on flatbread.

PULLED BEEF £7.50

Warm and spicy beef barbacoa topped with Cheddar cheese. Best served in a ciabatta.

ADD SOME CHIPS (VE) £1.60
SALADS

A freshly dressed salad of mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion peppers, grated carrot and radish topped with your choice of:

RUMP STEAK £9.70
SHICKEN TIKKA (VE) £9.70
GREEK SPICED CHICKEN £9.70
SIDES
ONION RINGS (VE) £2.70
SKIN ON FRIES (VE) £3.10
CHIPS (VE) £3.10
CREAMY MASHED POTATO (V) £2.70
DRESSED MIXED SALAD (VE) £2.70
WHITE BREAD & BUTTER (V) £1.30
GARLIC CIABATTA (VE) £2.90
GARLIC CIABATTA WITH CHEESE (V) £3.40
KIDS
INCLUDES MAIN, SIDE & DESSERT £7.00

Choice of: Mac n Cheese (V) • Beef Burger • BirdsEye Fish Fingers (4) (+) • Chicago Town Cheese Pizza (V) • Battered Chicken Chunks (6)

SIDES

Choose your sides from: Chips (VE) • Mash (V) • Rice (VE) • Garlic Ciabatta (VE) • Peas (VE) • Baked Beans (VE) • Buttered Corn Ribs (V)

DESSERT

Smarties Pop Up Ice Cream (V) • Fab Ice Lolly (V) • Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Ice Lolly (VE) • Strawberry Ambrosia Dessert Pot

DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE ORANGE ROULADE £6.10

Chocolate sponge layered with a dark chocolate orange ganache, served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

CINNAMON SWIRL BUN (V) £5.80

Soft and fluffy pastry swirled with aromatic cinnamon and generously coated with a sweet glaze. Served with custard.

LOTUS BISCOFF DESSERT (VE) £5.30

Creamy vanilla mousse on a Lotus Biscuit base, topped with biscoff spread and crunchy crumb. Drizzled with a biscoff sauce.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V) £4.80

Warm date and toffee flavoured sponge with a sticky toffee sauce, served with custard.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V) £5.30

Generous and indulgent. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate flavoured sauce.

TRIO OF ICE CREAMS (VE) £4.30

Your choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream, topped with strawberry or chocolate flavour sauce.

CIDER APPLE CRUMBLE PIE (*)(V) £5.30

The best of both worlds, Bramley apple pie with a crumble topping, served with custard.

ETON MESS £6.30

A giant choux "burger bun” layered with strawberry ice cream, strawberry mousse, a meringue "burger” and cream.

BILLIONAIRE £6.30

A giant choux "burger bun” layered with salted caramel sauce, chocolate ice cream, billionaire's choc chip mix, a giant triple chocolate cookie "burger”, cream and chocolate flavour sauce.