Castlemayne, Basildonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub is famous for its live music, and the music is good.
The beer is hit and miss, and at times when there is no music (most of the time) the bar lacks atmosphere, and feels a little intimidating.
Don't go expecting a great pint, or even a passable ale. But considering other Basildon pubs, the on-stage targets mean you are less likely to be one.
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Good pub if you are deaf. If not the bands will cause you to go deaf. Still at least it does have entertainment.
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Basildon, the place where everyone dresses the same, this place really should be renamed to Chavydon and the Castlemayne slots into this bracket very well. Its a great place for live music if you like to listen to the same 2 bands each week, such a shame when there's so much other talent out there, why don't they try bands like Scam69, Fabulous Feedback Band, Undercover, the Heaters and Charlie's Aunt. Maybe its the goldfish mentality of Basildon but if that's your bag this is the pub and its always crowded.
PS: Basildon isnt in London so somebody is off the map there!
anonymous - 10 Feb 2006 11:14 |
This place rocks ! Nocks many other Bas pubs for six. Not a difficult proposition I admit. Well worth looking in. Disappointment unlikely. Please mention Muffin when you go there. Bound to raise a smile at the bar !
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The best pub in London, with the most friendly staff, good atmosfere and good music, Go and say Hello to Maria and Adam, give them regards from Isabel (Granada, Spain)
Isabel Canizares - 5 Nov 2003 09:52 |
Very nice pub for live bands very helpful and welcoming staff.
patrick anthony banks - 4 Nov 2003 22:03 |
Top pub, with a great line in local bands of varying quality. Usually attracts a mix of punters ranging from middle-aged rockers to teenage goths - guess which ones are more fun to chat with.
Whatever, the atmosphere's generally pretty friendly in there.
The beer's pretty much what you find anywhere, but reasonably priced.
Ijon Tichy - 2 Oct 2003 17:36 |
We have had many memerable nights and days in the Castle Mayne pub.Always a good atmosphere and we always visit when we are in the UK, Basildon's number one bar!
Jo and Loraine(Tenerife!)
Joanne - 18 May 2003 16:20 |
Pool table, great football coverage. Friendliest punters in the UK! - even if the majority of them are spurs supporters! Live bands play in the lounge side of the pub on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays .
Graeme - 21 Feb 2003 14:11 |
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