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10:50 from Victoria
An 8 minute walk from Strood Railway Station – Google Maps
10:50 From Victoria opened in Strood in March 2015, becoming the town’s first micropub. It is set in a railway arch behind North Street, reached through a signed gate and alleyway from the street. The name comes from the arch itself, said to be the 1,050th railway arch from Victoria, giving the pub a strong built-in railway link. It was originally rumoured to be called Strood Emporium, but the railway-inspired name won out. Its story is modern, but the setting gives it a distinctive connection to Strood’s railway past.
It fully embraces its railway setting, with timber-clad walls and a layout that feels more like an old station waiting room tucked beneath the arches. Bench seating runs around much of the room, with chunky wooden tables helping keep the narrow space sociable and comfortable. Railway signs, old clocks, vintage adverts and transport memorabilia cover almost every wall, giving the pub plenty to look at without feeling cluttered. Warm lighting and the low ceiling add to the snug feel, especially on darker evenings. Outside, the large garden spreads out beneath the railway arches with picnic benches, flowers and smaller seating areas creating a surprisingly relaxed space beside the tracks. One unusual touch is the railway signal mounted outside, which is raised whenever the micropub is open and can be seen from quite a distance.
Drink Offerings – choice of 6 cask ales and a choice of ciders to choose from.
Opening Times:
Monday – 1500-2100
Tuesday – 1500-2100
Wednesday – 1500-2100
Thursday – 1500-2100
Friday – 1500-2200
Saturday – 1500-2200
Sunday – CLOSED
Want to find out more – Check my blog post featuring 10:50 from Victoria HERE
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