The Castle, Holland Park

I like this pub and have been four or five times over the past few months, both in the evenings and occasionally at lunchtimes as I work close by. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere's good. BUT - and this has become a running joke - the food is truly dire. One evening six of us all ordered food, and everything *everything* arrived with a blackened tinge, and tasting of charcoal. Since then, we've always had a good laugh as meal after meal is served burnt and over-cooked. It's the only place I've ever had crunchy steak.

It started off as quite funny, and remains a joke amongst my friends and colleagues, but unfortunately, after so many chances, we're going to have to find another place to eat.

Nice pub, shame about the chef!

25 Jan 2008 11:28