The Railway Tavern is in a good location opposite Hackney Central Station. Fairly cheap and friendly, you could do a lot worse than having a drink in the Railway Tavern while you’re waiting for your train.

The Railway Tavern is a big pub that is worth a look if you're waiting for a train in the area. It has a modern decor without trying too hard to be trendy and lots of flat screen TVs that make it an easy place to watch the football. They have a mezzanine level which has very comfy sofas, however, negotiating the narrow spiral staircase becomes difficult when transporting drinks. The Railway Tavern is not as expensive as some in the area, but still not exactly cheap.