The Castle in Harrow

Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch today. Food was top quality and service was just as good.

Very old school set up pub, good modern selection of beers.. the food is outstanding! Have a special restaurant bit/room. Worth a visit to the Harrow on the Hill, just for this and then lovely short walk around.

Many thanks to Josh and Anjali - we had a great time.

Had a family and friends get together to celebrate a Birthday last Saturday and had a lovely time. Staff friendly and helpful, the Rugby was on so it was busy for them all, food great too! Big thanks to Emma for organising a few tables for us 🙂

Food not as it once was. Disappointing and cheap lamb slices frozen roast potatoes.

Wanting to treat relatives from America for a last minute Sunday roast we had rung a few places with no joy and then happened to call the Castle and so glad I did! Out of hundreds of roasts we have had amongst pubs across the country this has to be up there with the best of them!!! They were so accommodating from the start and so patient serving our group of 13 (including 2 toddlers). What stood out (aside from the fantastic roasts made by quality chefs) was the service, in particular from Josh and Anjali!! They were phenomenal and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. 5 stars truly isn’t enough. I just can’t believe it took this long to find such a gem of a place!

Stopped (and almost dropped) as I walked about as much of the Capital Ring as I could manage by this point. It isn't at the end of a section but remains well located for it. Harrow is, obviously, beautiful and this place is well-located (not on the high street but if you're already up the hill, then so is this pub). Historic feel with good beer and intriguing outside areas (which, in my opinion, London does well anyway). Bar staff were welcoming. All in all, great place - go there / stop here.

Nice little heritage pub with standard Fullers beer in average condition. Food-led and usually frequented by loud, middle class children who tend to drink far too much. Unfortunately, on my visit both my pints were short measures. Good Beer Guide 2025, apparently.

This used to be one of my favorite places, especially for their amazing lamb and desserts, which were absolutely fantastic. However, after the change in management, the quality has dropped significantly. The food is nowhere near as good as it used to be. The lamb, which used to be tender and delicious, now tasted frozen or poorly prepared. They used to serve a whole leg, now it’s just two or three slices that taste nothing like before. The desserts have also lost their charm – the vanilla brownie that was once a delight is no longer on the menu, and the new desserts don’t compare at all. Plus, the prices don’t match the quality of the meal. Unfortunately, we won’t be coming back. The experience was extremely disappointing. To make matters worse, the manager seemed completely unwilling to accept any feedback. I felt uncomfortable, and in the end, after paying for a meal I wasn’t happy with, I left because it was clear she wasn’t going to take my review seriously.

Lovely pub with period features. Food was delicious! Decor was nice and staff were attentive and friendly

Was impressed by The Castle. It was busy so there was a wait on food, but not so long to be an issue. The young staff were all very friendly, to the point where it really made an impression. Makes a big difference friendly and attentive service. I rang earlier in the day to enquire about the menu (that changes regularly apparently) and found the manager(?) to be polite and very helpful. If we were local I'd not hesitate in visiting again.

A lovely pub, full of character. Friendly bar staff.

It feels like we’ve got our local back! The Castle has been revitalised under the new ownership, and the difference is amazing. The bins outside (which used to be such an eyesore) are gone, making the pub so much more welcoming. Inside, it’s so much cleaner, the food has improved massively, and the prices have gone down. The service was top-notch – we had a fantastic Sunday lunch there yesterday, and it felt just like the good old days. Highly recommend popping in if you haven’t been recently!

New ownership, new chef. Three of us had lunch here and it was a very pleasant dining experience. Two of us had the best fish and chips ever and one of us had the burger which was excellent. Serving staff were very nice. We will visit again for sure.

The Sunday roast is delicious but the meat is a little tough and the graivy lacks a little flavor

A Pint at The Castle: A Cozy Retreat The Castle at Harrow on the Hill is a gem. With its inviting atmosphere and historic charm, it’s the perfect spot for a pint. The staff are friendly, and the selection of ales is top-notch. I enjoyed a smooth, well-poured pint while soaking in the cozy ambiance. It’s a place where you can truly unwind and feel at home. Cheers!

Went for Christmas lunch with large party, booking well managed re service, food very good and portion size robust / generous. Would recommend it.

Food is really good and the staff is nice, we’ll be back!

Their food is first rate, super yummy, and the chef/manager came to inform early and very nicely that their braised short ribs would take a longer time to cook, and whether we wanted to change that option. However, when we gathered our things to leave at the door, a lady at the till called me back to ask me to pay the bill. However, I had already paid earlier on, at the moment of ordering. Awkward, especially since it looked like we were trying to exit without paying. I think they didn't coordinate their management of the till.

We had a great experience at The Castle yesterday for a family meal. The staff really went out of their way to help us - we had a baby, a guide dog and a couple of fussy eaters but nothing was a problem for them. On top of that, the food was excellent and the atmosphere lovely as well. Great to see that the bar area hasn’t changed since I worked there as a student in 2007-8. Will definitely come back next time I’m back in town.

Very cosy place, hospitable staff. Loved their Mulled Wine.

Went at lunch time and it was quite empty so service was easy and all straightforward. The steak was amazing!!!!

Went for a Sunday roast with friends. Great cosy vibe especially decorated for Christmas but food sadly for the price was just ok

Excellent. Attentive staff, excellent food, good choices. My pub of choice now for lunch...oh, and great beers.

Not only geographically above all others, it really is at the top of its game. I love this pub most sincerely.

I asked for a bottle of Crabbies ginger beer, and the barman misheard and opened a bottle of stout. When I said that was not what I’d asked for, the barman rudely shrugged, ‘what did you want then?’. I pointed to the Crabbies in the fridge and he shrugged again. With no dialogue towards making things right or even a compromise, he went to pour the stout away and open the crabbies. We didn’t want the stout to go to waste, so said we’d have it, and then we were charged full price for it. The exchange involved no apology from the barman and left us £6 worse off with a drink we didn’t ask for. Despite this, The Castle is a cosy pub with a lovely atmosphere and generally enthusiastic and friendly staff.

Had just re-opened under new management and they did amazingly well 👏 I would recommend

Having used this pub previously had to go back for Sunday lunch and was pleasantly surprised that there were new owners which was not surprising. the food is excellent and service was a bit sporadic. I suppose you one would put this down to initial teething. I think thesis the best pub on Harrow on the Hill and should not one missed if possible. I am convinced that the new owners two young men will succeed.

Same cosy Castle pub now under new management - warm welcome from Ruben and his team. Great chat around all things food. Ox croquettes and venison pie excellent.

The Sunday roast is perfectly delicious, the fish was amazing with a flaky batter. Also the Chicken was moist and tasty and the beef was cooked as described on the menu. Well Done! A big thanks to Fatim and Josh for great service.

Great news, the Castle is not only back to its old self, it’s even better. The new management and team are really good. The service, food and ambiance is lovely. With much improved food, clean, well lit and cozy fires takes you back to the traditional pub atmosphere. Excellent for dining or just drinking alone or meeting friends you are always welcomed by the team.

Visited 26/10/24. Under new Management. Samosa starters spicy and very good. Fish & chips good but mushy peas lukewarm. Steak & ale pie had undercooked pastry, peppery and not much flavour. New menu is to come. Service and atmosphere a definite Improvement and hope this continues. Very nice old pub.

Not having been for some months because of a disappointing visit last time, it was really great to experience the Castle under its new management. The menu was adventurous and the new beers welcome. As it turned out, the food was so much better than our last experience and was really enjoyable. The starters, like the goats cheese mousse and the clam chowder, were delicious. The only comment was the vegan burger might have been better if it had something like ‘beyond meat’ rather that the jackfruit. Customer service matched the new menu and could not be faulted. Overall a really pleasant and enjoyable experience and to be recommended.

Not the best we have had locally. Service slow and no real capability to handle a child or a coeliac.

Following a nice Sunday walk on lovely Harrow on the Hill, we stopped at the Castle for Sunday lunch. We got early and got seated for a time window (otherwise booking table is recommended). Quite and relaxed atmosphere. The service was very friendly and reasonably efficient considering the load. The mains dishes were massive portions. Sunday roast chicken on the dry side but pork belly was superb. Noted Monday folk music evening. Will revisit.

Love this pub, looks like the new owners have big things planned and the food is going to take a major turn for the better!

Lovely place, fresh food, awesome service.

Great place , they have a beautiful garden , we had fish annd chips and a burger which was amazing! Staff is amazing overall a beautiful place to visit !

The Castle perfectly balances a warm inviting atmosphere with a top notch service, heard it’s a recent change of ownership/management so this bodes well! Good variety of drink options and menu looks good for next time. Highly recommend a visit !

Great night out at the Steak night, great meat, perfect pints and lovely, friendly staff. Just what you want in a pub.

Lovely pub, really good atmosphere, and love what the new owners are doing, really made a change to my favourite pub. Love it, keep doing what you’re doing.

Well from reading everyones review from 2024 mine is no better, my wife booked for my birthday on the 29th of September, we where meet with a lovely gentleman who was behind the bar served us drinks and we were lead to our table, my wife ordered the roast chicken and I the beef burger, the burger was raw, not pink but raw, so my wife continued to eat her dinner whiles I had a 20 min wait to have my food rectified, we brought this to the attention of the manager to whom rectified the matter, so no issue there, we decided to order dessert, to which only myself was given a menu, they must have not seen my wife sitting across from me, OK still forgiven, so I ordered the sticky toffee pudding and my wife a cappuccino, now the coffee arrives and when I tell you the working mans cafe producers better, that was the final straw, now let me just state I paid my bill in full, at no stage did we receive any apology from the so called manager (what a laugh he couldn't run a bath never mind a pub restaurant 🤣) I will be speaking to the fullers brand as there name is protrade all over this pub,

Went here for comedy night.. lovely traditional pub with an original interior... Drinks are a little pricey tho...

Lovely pub, good food and fine setting especially the old interiors. We really liked our visit here and hope to come back soon. Keep up the good work!

The Castle has been my local since 1998 - alarming decline in the quality of food since I last ate here in 2023. The pub always used to be full but in my last 2 or 3 casual visits has been virtually empty - great if you want a table but not a good sign if considering the mediocre food offerings. Visited the garden for a brief drink one hot summer afternoon in August 2024 and so many of the tables had not been cleared of meal plates, cutlery, glasses - flies everywhere. The website claims that tonight (Weds) is 'Steak Night' - the closest thing to steak on offer is 'Pressed (cajoled?) Beef Ribs' - which to my companion resembled a sort of meat loaf in gravy. I took the safe option of haddock and chips (which tasted overcooked) with 'pea puree' which had a sort of crust that suggested it had been hanging around a bit. This evening, I was not the only customer disappointed to find the outdated website is misleading. In fairness, two of my other companions enjoyed the cheesecake and strawberry crumble desserts. But sadly, the whole place now feels tired and unloved, staffed by people who appear as if they'd rather be anywhere else.

Good food and excellent service. Very dog friendly, water bowls and treats. Love the Seafarer beer.

Had a beautiful meal the calamari was cooked beautifully and the chicken was so soft and tender. Will be back

Was my local....not anymore! Shocking service,dirty glasses people have deserted and rightly so! It is now a really crap overpriced pub. Needs new management.

Our food was delicious and so fresh. The staff were amazing. We will definitely be back.

Really lovely staff and place. Outside tables were wobbly despite putting much tissue and things under the legs to stabilise so drinks didn't spill, a customer advised not to sit and a table originally chosen however he said not to go there as his beer had been knocked over, however the next table my friend and I chose was ALSO wobbly. Apart from having to keep a super stable eye and hand on glasses, everything else was superb. Super cute place, love it.

Always very good. Food was tasty and big portions. Service speedy and friendly. We enjoyed lunch and a drink in the garden area.

Second time visiting/dining at this establishment. We sat outdoors which has a lovely atmosphere (doesn't really feel like you're outdoors). We had spiced cauliflower 😋 and scotch egg for starters, followed by seafood linguine and fish and chips. I would have given 4 stars however there was a big birthday group with music which was a bit loud and not at all to our taste.

Great pub right up on the hill. Loved the outdoor area

Very poor food experience, we were so disappointed given years back when it was run by Fuller’s it was outstanding and our ‘go-to’ place on the hill!

This is such a lovely pub in a lovely setting but unfortunately the food lets it down massively. It sounds like there has been a change of management and that is very evident in the standard of food. Steak was not cooked well with wilted salad and the plate swimming with liquid from the mushroom. The steak, that looked beige in colour, seemed to have been boiled rather than a flame grilled fresh cut of meat. Chips were soggy with a small amount of unmelted cheese on top. This meal was priced at nearly £30 and was not worth that. One of the staff members did kindly take the food back and remove from the bill. Cod with Chorizo was badly presented with a plate full of sauce. The dauphinois potato had been reheated and not piping hot. Again, another highly priced dish that didn’t meet the standards expected. Unfortunately we will not be returning here based on this experience even though we had positive experiences before the change in ownership.

Made the mistake of ordering something far from a vegetable Thai green curry with jasmine rice as shown below. An awful meal in an otherwise respectable establishment.

Great venue with outdoor seating. Food was good too.

The place has a nice ambiance, but the dining room was dimly lit, making it difficult to read the menu. It can also get quite loud when it’s busy. The staff were friendly, though they didn’t follow my request to serve the mushrooms on a separate plate, which was disappointing. Unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures of the dishes. Additionally, the menu on the website was inaccurate as they offered different dishes when we visited, which was inconvenient since I like to check my options beforehand. Despite these issues, overall, it was a great experience.

Good pub, we watched the euros here, pleanty of space and good beer

Friendly service...Nice atmosphere. Food ok - Probably benefit from a reduced number of options but a good visit nonetheless.

A really lovely old fashioned gem of a pub. So many pubs seem to have been turned into restaurants since Covid but The Castle remains a beautiful, traditional drinking tavern. Lots of great beers, the staff are lovely and the pork scratchings are home made. What's not to like? Wish we could have stayed longer.

Had a lovely time here today. Fast service and very friendly staff, which made the day better. Sat outside and enjoyed the atmosphere.

A super, maze of a pub, The Castle on Crown Street in Harrow is a 'must visit' to stick on the list. There is a central bar serving the two front rooms, separated by a privacy door, mind your head! There is a clock room, with clocks. A dining room, with dining tables and diners, all going well. A Fuller's pub so familiar brews for the real ale drinkers and a good variety of ked beers for the rest of us. Great friendly service. Lovely cold beer what more do you need, make an excuse and visit!

I’ve been coming here for 20 years and I’m shocked to see how empty the place has now become. Nobody seems to eat here anymore, which considering the recent food reviews is not surprising. The new staff try very hard and are friendly. The wine list is a mess with various types of wine being constantly unavailable. Please sort this out as the pub is dying.

We came on Friday for food and the pub was extremely busy, food and service was great considering how busy they were. We have booked next week for Sunday lunch

Sadly gone downhill (no pun intended as is situated on top of Harrow on the Hill). Very slow service even though pub was empty! Unenjoyable near flat pint of Cruzcampo. Untidy garden with dirty glasses on several tables. Shame as is local 😏

Enjoyed the warm atmosphere of this Edwardian pub and inviting garden area. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Shame , lovely setting but the service sadly lacking. Went for lunch on Saturday 20th took my two suns from Canada big mistake very small portions but the worst part was the plates were cold and no service to bring their attention. ….over priced and poor quality and service. We will not be visiting here again such a shame.

Super cosy pub in Harrow on the Hill - really friendly staff and great beer+wine, highly recommend

Having heard good things about the veggie roast we booked here earlier in the week. The menu online indicated the veggie option to be a beetroot parcel/wellington. On arrival we noticed the menu had changed to a nut roast. Had we known we would never have booked as a nut roast is never good. We thought it would be rude to not dine as we’d reserved a table so took a chance on the nut roast (there was no other option for us on the rest of the menu either). Unfortunately it was bland and stodgy and we didn’t even get a Yorkshire pudding. The side of cauliflower cheese was very good at least. We tried the sticky toffee pudding which had a strange texture and very dense. The staff were friendly and it’s a nice pub but extremely disappointed in the food. Weirdly the menu online is now showing the veg roast option as a cauliflower steak so again customers might be fooled coming in and seeing a nut roast.

The staff was very disinterested and it seemed like they only started working there that day. They gave us a menu with Five Bells as a heading, not The Castle. I asked the girl if it was the same and she had to go ask and then tell us, YES, it’s the same ?! Weird. The guy behind the bar was more interested in dealing with his protein shake than in dealing with us. It all seemed an inconvenience to come to our table to take an order. The food was expensive at £17,50 for a simple burger, the cheapest main on the menu and £35 for a bottle of wine. The music was a newish addition. And I remember the castle almost proudly not having any music. Been coming here over 20 years. Not rushing back.

Service was a bit slow for dinner but food delicious. Great menu choices. Ambient, lively and super friendly.

Firstly, we loved the Castle. I understand Fullers no longer own it and it’s now privately owned, so i am sad to say. I totally agree with all the reviews below regarding this week’s Sunday roast. It used to be amazing, but sadly it has changed. My gluten free version was 2 slices of beef, 3 roast potatoes. 1 carrot slither, 1 parsnip slither and a tablespoon of cabbage - it was so mean -for £21 and a 45 minute wait. It should have been free for that. The staff were lovely, and trying their best to accommodate, but the food was shockingly expensive with no diary alternatives and no dessert alternative. I hope they manage to get it together, but I won’t be paying those prices for half a plate of food.

I like be this place, have been coming for years, and previously scored it a 5. Today however a very different place with long waits for food (despite not being as busy as usual) and well below typical standard quality of food. I would normally not rate a place down on a single occasion - anyone can have a bad day - however speaking to a number of people, I understand the castle has been going down hill for some time since it departed from fullers I can only hope that it is not too long before it sorts itself out again. Good luck.

Our Sunday lunch at the Castle today was disappointing enough to prompt me to write a review - there has been a marked deterioration from what it used to be like. The roast dinners were pedestrian, like pub food from 30 years ago and the service, although friendly, was very slow and inattentive. Vegetarian choice has always been a bit limited, but the veg options today were grim.

Had a Sunday roast, food was slightly underwhelming this time. We were seated next to the front door by the bar so it was busy and noisy. Dog friendly so extra noisy. Card only.

(£70 for 3 people.) My friend's curry cauliflower starter tasted awful, cauliflower roasted in too much dry curry powder and not a fritter as described on the menu. Waitress spoke to 'the kitchen', who agreed, and bought out a replacement arancini ball starter. Well.. they had no mushroom, wild or otherwise, inside. This also went back to the kitchen and my friend was then offered a free dessert. They then brought out one arancini ball (original dish had 2) for her which had a smidgeon of mushroom visible inside. My cauliflower cheese had no cheese discernable and tasted bland bland bland. The table wasn't super clean when we arrived and I sent back the pepper shaker to be cleaned as it was visibly dirty. It never came back to the table. The wrong menu had also been placed on our pre-booked table and luckily or neighbours heard us discussing the menu and wondered why their menu was not the same as ours! They no longer stock any alternative to dairy milk for tea or coffee, which is unusual these days, first time I've come across this in years. Food is expensive, our waitress was lovely, but should not have to deal with so many complaints from one table...the manager should have come out to see us. I have worked many years in hospitality and never came across such absent uncaring 'management'. This is the last time we will visit and I will be telling all my local friends. Bring back the old Castle with good food and good beer and one who values their customers.

This was probably the worst Thai Green curry I've ever eaten. Very little flavour and undercooked sweet potato/butternut squash. I only give two stars because my partner's food wasn't as bad. Won't be eating here again, as it's not exactly cheap either.

Our first visit under the new management. Food served was not as described on menu- this was replaced by another dish ..also not as described on the menu! Salt & pepper containers dirty. Table wasn't clean when we sat down. By chance we discovered that the wrong menu was set out on our pre booked table, luckily our neighbours alerted us. Cauli cheese was tasteless. They had no alternative to dairy milk on site and no intention to supply soya, oat or almond milk. By our 3rd complaint one would expect the manager to come speak to us, but each time it was left to our young waitress to deal with the issues that arose. We won't be back. There are better ways to spend your money.

Had a very nice lunch with my friends. Worth visiting again

Cozy old pub. We had a Sunday roast which was very nice, although the potatoes were a bit mid.

It is fitting that I watched Dune 2 this week because the burger here was drier than the sands of Arrakis. This happened the first time I was here and I thought it could be a fluke. This second time I tried to drop them a hint by asking for a medium-rare burger - even though I know that's not really a thing in the UK. No such luck. And the food took forever - about 40 minutes after ordering. Surely they were torching my burger for a solid 40 minutes to make sure it was cooked to perfection. And they didn't have any high chairs for my 2 year old. And there was a hair in my daughter's chips. Really disappointing on so many different levels. To be fair to them, it was a nice atmosphere, the staff were friendly and no complaints about the rest of the food from my family.

Sadly not great for a Sunday lunch, although good to have a drink as a beautiful setting. My Sunday lunch arrived after well over an hour from being ordered. Clearly it had been reheated and was overpriced. Other tables were complaining - the staff were lovely, coping with all this mess but they need to employ more staff and if they want to charge that much for a Sunday roast it should be made fresh.

There’s something on most evenings, really friendly sociable pub. Best beer garden in summer!

We decided to go for a Sunday roast and so thought we'd try The Castle, never being there before. We booked and took our fur baby with. The staff were friendly however they took over an hour to bring us our roasts, only after enquiring with the waitress who took our order. She, too, was surprised and went to check. We ordered one starter to share, ox cheek croquettes, instead brought us Arrancini, which was a vegetarian rice ball. Our drinks took a long time to come as well, which was a pint of beer and a glass of red wine. When our food finally arrived, the beef roast was still raw. Everything was bland and boring. The couple that came well after us was served before us. The waitress apologised and offered us a free drink only. Didn't take the beef roast off the bill, nothing.. Definitely won't be visiting The Castle again, which is a shame as it was a nice atmosphere but absolutely terrible food and service.

It's a Fullers pub what's not to like the staff are on the ball the beers are in Excellent condition the atmosphere is good

We love this pub. Friendly service, great food, super dog friendly. And in the summer their terrace is super lovely. A little gem in Harrow

Our favourite pub. So nice that myself and my partner moved to Harrow after scouting a few areas in North West London and spending one evening in this pub

Great vegan roasts and amazing service.

Sunday lunch today was disappointing. I have eaten here often over the last few years and today’s meal was the worst . We waited for a while for food to arrive and were given some complimentary bread and oil which was very dry. My initial choice had run out so I went for fish and chips . The peas were dry , batter on the fish was greasy and there was not much fish. My 2 friends both ordered from the vegan menu . The burger was disappointing - the best part was the mushroom and the roasted aubergine was ok but the filo pastry was soggy . Staff were pleasant and gave us a discount on the food but didn’t really know how to deal with complaints . Went to pay and was told they don’t accept cash , no signs to advertise this.

I am an experienced chef with Micheline stars experience. We didn't have much food, just a pint and tea. Ordered some bread and garlic butter and olives along. Even though it was not busy, the bread and butter were so delayed, I believe they forgot about it. The front of house staff were very distracted and I had to ask for cutlery, for napkins, and in the end we were asked how long are we going to stay because they needed to sit another group in the restaurant. So definitely inexperienced FOH staff. Will be going back when the weather gets better and we hope to have some nice food in the garden pergola terrace.

This was my first time at the castle. Service, food and the atmosphere was good. Thank you. I enjoyed myself.

Booked for family birthday lunch. Very poor service.Not welcoming at all- had to order drinks 3 times before they were brought to table. Meals when served were very average not at all hot. Very disappointing and will not be returning.

Lovely lovely pub. Has a photo of England’s first fatal car crash, which took place in Harrow in 1899. The fish and chips also smelled very good.

Love this place! Great food, amazing atmosphere, lovely staff 👌👌👌

Place was busy but the service was incredibly slow. My food was cold and the duck so tough😩 the pickled blackberries were virtually tasteless and there were only 2 of them . Eton Mess was terrible.... Spray cream and tinned strawberry, dreadful like a child had made it. Would never go again.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and team. Had the pleasure of being served by Emma, Katie, Will, Christian, and El. Just felt like the place was a bit under staffed and frantic at times.

£7.05 for a pint of Pilnser Urquell! I just..!? And no nuts. Again. But served well and still a nice quiet ambience. Will have to budget for a guest beer in the future :(

Please can this go back to a pub without background music - it was the best pub in Harrow and this spoils the lovely pub we knew and loved

Great pub , the food is very good.