Friday, September 15, 2023

From Brief Encounter to Trainspotting: readers’ favourite station bars, restaurants and cafes

Enjoy a giant omelette, a local pint or a glass of lion’s milk … readers share their favourite places to kick back and wait for the train in Europe and the UK Visit platform one at Carnforth railway station, where Brief Encounter was filmed, and enjoy great food and drinks at the Refreshment Room. The venue, restored to its 1940s period glory, is a step back in time. As an added bonus, there is a volunteer-run small museum full of railway memorabilia. It’s a special place, and the trains rolling by just add to the atmosphere. Helen Continue reading...