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Nº 369 in 664 in Harrow

Nº 25 of 34 British in Harrow

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

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Anne Knights . 2025-02-11

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

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Eduardo Jauregui . 2025-01-24

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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!

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tony wheatley . 2025-01-17

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

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Karen Brown . 2025-01-13

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

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Federica . 2025-01-11

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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.

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Grace Foo Chiam . 2025-01-07

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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.

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James Francis . 2024-12-30

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

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Pankul Arora . 2024-12-24

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

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PHG ! . 2024-12-17

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

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Freya Curtis . 2024-12-16

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

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Nick Edgeworth . 2024-11-27

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

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Clive Leaper . 2024-11-21

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

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Mark Ondwasi . 2024-11-19

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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.

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Bea Kinsey . 2024-11-19

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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.

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Showst3r . 2024-11-16

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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.

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Sarah Greene . 2024-11-16

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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.

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Valerie V . 2024-11-10

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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.

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Chris Eleazar . 2024-11-04

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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.

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Chris Meeks . 2024-10-30

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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.

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Eric Harrison . 2024-10-27

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

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Richard Flisher . 2024-10-20

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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.

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Sam Aberman . 2024-10-13

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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!

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Seb Williams . 2024-10-11

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

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Richard Grant . 2024-10-10

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Lovely place, fresh food, awesome service.

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Zoltan Al . 2024-10-10

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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.

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James C . 2024-10-10

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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 !

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erika nagy . 2024-10-10

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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 !

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Ben McDonald . 2024-10-10

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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,

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Simonneylon . 2024-09-29

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

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Minesh Shah . 2024-09-28

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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!

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Matthew Dodd . 2024-09-19

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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.

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Nigel A . 2024-09-18

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

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Danielle Mercey . 2024-09-10

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

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Omar O'garrow . 2024-09-08

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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.

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phil j . 2024-08-26

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

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Trisha McConnell . 2024-08-22

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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.

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Rose Tralee . 2024-08-11

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

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Gillan Barnard . 2024-08-09

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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.

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ShirleeSpice . 2024-07-23

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

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Andrew Fricker . 2024-07-22

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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!

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Annabel Morley . 2024-07-21

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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.

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Cat . 2024-07-20

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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.

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Andrew Holliman . 2024-07-05

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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.

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Ria . 2024-07-03

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Great venue with outdoor seating. Food was good too.

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Sunil Bhudia . 2024-07-03

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

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Roshan Rabadiya . 2024-06-25

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

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Adam . 2024-06-20

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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.

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Jill M . 2024-06-17

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

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Bena Roberts . 2024-06-16

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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!

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Dai Tree . 2024-06-01

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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

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Jack Howard . 2024-05-25

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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.

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Mark Jankowski . 2024-05-25

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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 😏

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RTS . 2024-05-23

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

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Vicky Simmance . 2024-04-27

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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.

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Geoffrey B . 2024-04-22

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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.

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Sneha Naran . 2024-04-07

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

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Marc Baylis . 2024-04-07

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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.

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Izzy P . 2024-04-01

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

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Manju Das . 2024-03-29

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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.

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Sara W . 2024-03-25

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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.

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Colin Walsh . 2024-03-24

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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.

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Kate F . 2024-03-24

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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.

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BigMugsChannel . 2024-03-22

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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.

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Kay Thomas . 2024-03-17

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(£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.

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Kay T . 2024-03-17

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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.

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Cassandra Mathews . 2024-03-17

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

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Peter Thomas . 2024-03-14

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

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J C . 2024-03-10

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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.

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Luis Piloto . 2024-03-08

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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.

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Paco M . 2024-03-03

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

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Emily Willis . 2024-03-02

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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.

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Dashnee . 2024-03-01

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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

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William Busher . 2024-02-24

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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

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Elena . 2024-01-28

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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

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Catherine Jones . 2024-01-10

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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.

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Sarah J N . 2024-01-07

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Great vegan roasts and amazing service.

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Rohit Gupta . 2024-01-07

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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.

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caesar piroi . 2024-01-04

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

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corah nakamya . 2023-12-22

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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.

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louise h . 2023-12-17

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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.

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David Richardson . 2023-12-16

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

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maria c . 2023-12-10

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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.

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Austen Fredericks . 2023-11-25

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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.

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Gilly P . 2023-11-25

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£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 :(

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Chris Kelly . 2023-11-23

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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

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amandawD2649GE . 2023-11-19

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Great pub , the food is very good.

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Stelios Pardalakis . 2023-11-18

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Nice friendly pub, and good setting

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Ken Am . 2023-11-18

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Recommended! Visited again this lovely establishment for a mid week family meal. We were truly impressed with the experience: The food we were served demonstrated the passion and professionalism that the chefs, Márcio and Adrian, have for their trade. The lamb rump was divine and the haddock and chips was something to write home about! All members of staff made us feel welcome and cared for. I'd like to thank them all for the hospitality. Top marks!

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Antonio S . 2023-11-16

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Generally The Castle has been the go to pub for years with it’s good quality of food and atmosphere after not going for some months due to a limited menu we were so excited to see a new one posted on there website. Having ordered the french onion soup which was rather tasteless and very average also my other party member thought her bubble and squeak had been bought in. Due to a large partly they had ran out of the chicken and leek mushroom pie, so my other guest stuck with the burger which was fine, I ordered the Pan roasted Whole plaice with Caper butter sauce, hand- cut chips, buttered greens which I can only describe again as a tasteless disappointment due to it lack of flavours as I could not detect any caper sauce and the french beans just seemed to be boiled along with bought in chips for £22.95 totally over priced and not acceptable. A new addition is background music at the Castle whether it was a bad playlist but having cheesy tunes in the background was painful and very off putting I know music is down to peoples personal taste, but you need to get a balance, still hungry and I thought you can’t go wrong with cheese and biscuits yep they did not have any, coffee was a no no due to the lack of having no machine 🤷🏽‍♀️ All in all memorable for all the wrong reasons.

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Nikki Chivers . 2023-11-12

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Local pub with a good atmosphere

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Nicola Sensale . 2023-11-10

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Harrow Hill has three treasures: beautiful St Marys Church (A.D. 1094), Harrow School and the castle pub. A group of us met up here on a Thursday evening for drinks and dinner. We had a marvellous evening – the staff were friendly, the pints are excellent ( I particularly relished the ESB) and the food was delicious. I recommend the rump of lamb which was melt in the mouth and sent my compliments to the chef. Desserts were excellent: we enjoyed sticky, toffee pudding and Eton mess. My companions enjoyed very good fish and chips and one thing I’m definitely going to try next time is the venison scotch egg with celeriac roulade. Overall, we had a most convivial evening and will definitely be coming back soon.

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Bristol_Beaufort . 2023-11-06

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This has always been our go to local for a good quality Friday evening meal. We thought it odd a month ago when there was not much available from the menu. We were told the tenancy would be changing. One month on, the tenancy has changed to Countrywide pubs and food quality is now poor. Regular fish and chips ordered, the fish is now definitely frozen, no mushy peas, a side of regular frozen peas. Fullers beers are still being served but no quality pies, mrs Owton sausages or laverstock farm ice cream. The food quality no better than Greene King. They have lost our custom for family gatherings and Friday dinner. We will take our custom to White Horse Wembley Park

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Popsy Kundi . 2023-10-28

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Popped in the Castle today as my son as just moved to the area. A lovely little place with friendly staff. We had the Duck and the Chicken/Mushroom pie, which was really nice, and reasonably priced. Looking forward to my next visit.

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Ronnie Stevenson . 2023-10-21

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I wont be back to eat until they buck their ideas up and stop taking us for mugs. Ate there on Saturday night in the Garden: 1.The service was stunningly slow, disinterested and borderline rude. We arived at 7:45 - by 8:15 we finally managed to get someone to take an order. Food started to arrive at 8:40 at which point the bored staff told us we'd have to leave the garden by 9. last food arrived at 8:45. Nice relaxed environment it was not. 2. The food we ordered was poor. No other way to put it. 2 dishes we ordered were no longer available. The burger was pathetic, small and cold. (it arrived on a plate where half the plate was empty. no salad garnish etc - just some fries and a small cold burger). Not £17.50 worth The pork chop was supposed to come with pommes Anna, sliced potatoes with a garlic butter - instead came with a lumpy mash. No Veg at all. crackling was floppy not crackly. So a chop and some lumpy mash with a smear of Dijon mustard cost £21. Then we waited about 5 minutes Then the fish and chips arrived, was Ok, standard, and the Chicken Supreme was (i suspect) served in a mushroom sauce that was akin to a can of soup. Oh - and it wasn't Girolle sauce - not a girolle in sight. And - no veg at all. The only green vegetable over all 4 dishes were peas with the fish and chips. Beer is expensive of course - but £13.60 for 2 pints is a push. We were given another table in the pub after being hurridly ejected from the garden and were offered Dessert menus - which we agreed to. Only to be told that the kitchen was now closed so we couldnt have any. All in all - very poor. Expensive and poor. Buck Up!!

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Affe Moose . 2023-10-10

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Getting refurbished staff beer and garden are spot on when it's finished will be even better

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Dan Richards . 2023-10-09

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Almost empty, asked if their chicken pie used breast meat, was told it did. It turned out to be grey leg meat and fairly horrid. Was never asked how we found the food, indifferent service. Avoid.

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peterz949 . 2023-10-07

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Almost empty of customers. Asked if chicken pie was made with breast meat and was told yes. It was not. Instantly forgettable. Wont be back

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Peter . 2023-10-07

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Great secret garden and lovely food. The waiting staff were really helpful and friendly

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Becky King . 2023-09-19

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Very nice and cosy place, remember to sit in the garden upstairs

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Louis Maple . 2023-09-07

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