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The Castle, Holland Park  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsCask Marque pub - click for an explanation of the Cask Marque scheme

location:

Holland Park

address:

100 Holland Park Ave, W11 4UA

phone:

0871 258 6193*
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nearest stations:

Holland Park London Underground station
(90m) - zone 2

Notting Hill Gate London Underground station
(760m) - zones 1/2

Kensington (Olympia) London Overground stationLondon Underground station
(980m) - zone 2

Latimer Road London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 2

Ladbroke Grove London Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 2

how to find it:

Turn right out of Holland Park tube and you'll see the pub just ahead of you on the same side of the road

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nearby attraction(s):

Leighton House Museum (980m)

Museum of Brands and Packaging (990m)

picture of Castle
This one's settled in nicely, becoming that slightly bohemian local so many long for, and so few actually get for their troubles. Saying it's got an eccentric interior's a bit like saying the Royal Albert Hall's a bit big. There's just about every type of furniture imaginable (and we can imagine a lot), from comfy settees to chaises longue and red velvet-covered loveseats. There's also a fish tank with a solitary fish in it in the corner. The locals don't seem to mind the quirkiness, and frankly it suits the place. There's a decent menu - we're mourning the loss of the fish finger sandwich, always one of our favourites - and decent beers on the three hand pumps, as well as a selection of continental lagers and beers. The locals are pretty tolerant, and the service prompt and friendly. It's also not as pricey as many of the places around, either. It can get crowded towards the weekend, especially as it's on the main drag, but, if you can find a seat, it's not a bad place for a pint or two.

reviewed:
28/01/2010
reviewed by pubdog

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