The Castle, Walthamstow

I think the place has had an amazing makeover. Beer is always nice and crisp, served in squeaky clean glasses, prices are reasonable and the bar staff are lovely! The place is always busy on Fri and Sat, it can be a challenge to get a table on Sun due to the roast and the quality of the place has much improved since the new owners took it on. It is now run by Ross and Ria � siblings that managed to turn this place into a very friendly and trendy pub open to everyone.

Coming on your own doesn�t feel uncomfortable � you have an impressive choice of books and a couple of games. Bar staff is always happy to spend some time having a chat with you and you generally feel very welcomed. It actually seems as if you were in someone�s living room.

They have been serving a food for over a couple of months now. Prices are competitive and quality is exceptional. On Mondays you have a really nice curry for �5, Tue - Sat a regular menu (my favourite is the vegetable tartlet) and on Sundays � roast. Desserts are fabulous but for me the chocolate brownie with ice-cream takes the prize.

The Castle seems to be going from strength to strength with constant improvements. I now have really high expectations with regards to the garden. I bet it will be amazing!

14 Feb 2010 18:43