The Castle, Acton

First time of visiting this pub, do not park in the car park opposite beside the bank, nice clamping guy advised me he does clamp. Totally agree with Pinkgirl30's comments, really friendly bar staff, Mike is manager, introduced himself when I was being nosey looking around the pub, (he thought I needed the bathroom) really nice separate section for eating and judging by the size of the burgers that passed me on Friday night the food is good value and quality. Crazy Friday night is a good description, the band (Pier 54, got given a business card as I was talking to drummer about booking for a party) were excellent and it did not take long to get the dancers up strutting there stuff. And yes a male member of staff was wearing a rather fetching dress which the regulars thought perfectly normal. Good selection of wine and complimentary marshmallows for toasting on the open fire. Excellent seating area outside and despite being on the edge of the A40/M40 you would think that you were somewhere far more exotic. Do pay a visit on a Friday especially if they continue to have live bands, far more entertaining than just a juke box.

16 Nov 2009 15:09