The Castle in the Air in Fareham

For a typical local GreenKing pub the meal we have just had truly merits the five stars. The service was prompt and friendly. The food including a roast dinner was excellent. Especially good is the gammon steak which is always melt in the mouth juicy and tender.

Best onion rings about!!! Best pub in Fareham

I saw this pub on the internet looking for pubs in Fareham. We had not been before but glad we did. The food was very good for the price. Certainly not gourmet but homely and comfortable. This is a real pub for real people, The staff were smashing and very helpful and friendly. A bonus is that it is dog friendly. I am sure we will be back again soon. The menu is varied and a lot of the meals are lighter and more suitable for pensioners who appeared to visit in droves. Really liked it. Thank you

Cracking pub, lovely atmosphere, and the most helpful staff. Wide range of beers and food! Cannot recommend highly enough!

Great selection for lunch at cheap prices, excellent quality. Good gluten free options.

The Barmaid that served me was lovely! Her name was Rowena. I'd definitely recommend this pub for food and service, the location is nice as well as its right on the creek.

Excellent meal lovely staff very friendly enjoyed my lunch

An amazing, lovely and friendly pub and laura the landlord is so welcoming. And the food is fantastic; especially the burgers.

Friendly staff, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Hosts several events throughout the week as well as having competitive prices. Highly recommend.

Lovely food and nice atmosphere. Morgan and the rest of the team were great. We will definitely be back!

Good food, good garden and good views of the harbour

First visit here tonight. Food fantastic staff friendly and will definitely come here again. Thank you to the staff for a lovely evening

Been here a few times now and the food was really nice couldn’t fault anything. Also the staff are really friendly and there’s a great atmosphere. Highly recommend definitely going back for a family meal soon

Went to the Castle in the Air for my sons 21st Birthday Meal with family. Laura and her team couldn't do enough for us all. Friendly welcome from the staff who kept us advised of choices / what was available and all our food came out together nice and hot! We were offered desserts but were too full up from our lovely dinners. Great choice of beers and soft drinks for all in our party . Can thoroughly recommend this little Gem of a pub where we have also been for live music on a Saturday night and our Christmas Meal get together with friends most years.

Great family pub dogs are welcome which pleases my two. visited the pub on monday 16th September Food is is good enjoyed the burgers and a great pint of Level Head. Friendly and welcoming staff

Food is phenomenal,try the Texan bbq burnt ends burger,best one yet! Staff are amazing and so so friendly,beautiful scenery out front friendly punters,make sure to be family and dog friendly before you come as that is the heart of the pub.

Best Greene King pub by far food is 10 out of 10 staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and offer a fantastic service

Laura and the team are amazing, the food is unbelievable and cooked to a high standard and I am fussy. Morgan is an exceptional team member as well as simon. That's not to put negativity on the rest as Dean, Jason, Claire etc are also amazing. The atmosphere makes you feel at home and the locals are inviting. Really recommend this pub from the bottom of my heart

The establishment demonstrated exceptional customer service by accommodating my autistic son's unique dining preferences. Upon placing our order, I explained his specific needs to the barman, who assured me that they would be met. Subsequently, the barman personally verified the serving instructions with us, and the chef personally checked on us after the food was delivered to ensure everything was satisfactory. Their attentiveness and care ensured that we had a relaxing dining experience and that our son was content. Will definitely travel the hours drive to eat here again. Morgan, Dean and Jason keep up the good work.

Went with friends for an evening meal. Food was good, staff friendly and efficient. typical pub menu. Only one person disappointed with her meal, but more than happy when she wasn't charged for it.

Great pub. Beer Garden/Patio which is great. Atmosphere is lovely. Staff were warm and pleasant. My food arrived quickly and my drinks even quicker. Whilst I didn't have any of my own, it seems a child friendly place

lived in the area for 50 years and only discovered this gem recently, still you know what they say, better late than never. Lovely traditional relaxing pub with friendly staff, good beer good food and whats more a car park Wow it has it all. I will most definitely be visiting much more often.

Old style waterfront pub, little nooks and cranies, charming!

Friendly welcoming place, reasonable prices

So sorry to hear Sharon has left. The place did not seem the same without her smile and top service. Food - ordered medium rare steak but it was rare. Tough and chewy not their usual standard. Service was agonisingly slow. 35 minutes since dinner finished and still no dessert. Always seems to have problems providing tea or coffee. Sorry to say unlikely to be our regular now.

Went to Castle in the air yesterday afternoon there were 4 of us manager very good very helpful staff amazing food awesome loved it so much booked to go back on Saturday night there will be 10 of us can't wait such a friendly pub

Great pub and friendly bar staff!

The food was probably the worst food I’ve had for a very long time I had what they called the blue burger contains of two burgers with blue cheese, but the burgers were like dried out crispy pieces of toast absolutely awful

Great staff, clean pub and homely vibe. Deffo returning asap!

First time here ..not the last, made very welcome by the young lady behind the bar,beer was very good,4 different real ales, food was excellent too, nice clean friendly place.

So glad we came across this hidden treasure! Visiting Fareham with my elderly parents, we were looking for somewhere to have lunch that had accessible facilties. When i asked about the facilities, Sharon was so welcoming and reserved us a quiet table straight away. The lunch choices were good and they arrived promply and were delicious. Having a seniors menu was perfect , both in terms of portion size and price. The pub had a lovely atmosphere & all the staff were attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Very welcoming pub….Sharon was so helpful & friendly. Lovely food…vast menu and plenty of good deals. Friendly atmosphere…nice surroundings and great customer service. Will certainly return. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great food at decent prices. Staff and customers all very friendly.

Good budget food and lovely views x good selection of beers

Really nice food, very good value for pensioners meal. Lovely, friendly staff

I just like to say a huge thank you to Morgan at the Castle in the Air today. She went above and beyond to accommodate my gluten-free diet. Her attention to ,detail and my well being for food was such a refreshing change. Thank you Morgan shall be coming back again 🙏

Really nice atmosphere, proper homely pub. Good choice on the menu for food, pub grub style but all cooked and served perfectly. Definitely worth a visit if you like a pub to be a pub. Service was very friendly and attentive, we felt very welcome.

Great atmosphere, staff and customers always a jolly crowd. Prices very reasonable, excellent choice of food,

We had a nice meal here, dad had lasagna which he enjoyed very much, except the salad which he doesn't like much . I had chicken on flatbread which was covered in tangy sauce, didn't like the flatbread much and not enough chicken with more salad mixed in. Tasty but next time I'll be going for another choice. Chips were well cooked and tasty.Lovely location next to marina, free parking for customers. Friendly service not too much going on to judge the atmosphere.

Steak was fatty, but fair play they deducted it off the bill.

Lovely pub. Lovely bar staff and dog friendly highly recommend.

I love this pub restaurant. Great staff, food, atmosphere and its dog friendly!! It's very popular, the only downside is they do run out of certain dishes.

Our new local! Cosy pub with lovely welcoming staff and good food!

Fantastic local, would come every day

A typical Green King pub, well run, good food and prices.

Lovely atomesphere lovely staff can’t rate this place highly enough. Proper pub always friendly and a lovely place for family’s and regulars

Really enjoyable atmosphere, well cooked food, lovely service and an all round great exceptional experience I wouldn’t recommend a pub in Hampshire more than castle in the air

A fabulous pub and fortunately 100m from my front door !! Very friendly staff and great locals and the food is good with a wide variety on the menu. Highly recommend you visit.

Great atmosphere really friendly staff always served with a smile. Guinness best in South highly recommended 🍺

Really good Friday night spent here with a great traditional pub vibe. The staff are very helpful & friendly...also good to know its a dog friendly pub

We love the atmosphere in this pub the location is great and the staff really friendly will definitely be making it a regular place to go. So much character in the bar and the outdoor garden is great.

Just a great pub, location and dog friendly

After being something of a regular haunt pre Covid, it was great to go back again. Got a really friendly reception from Sharon behind the bar who went out of her way to make us feel at home. Made us feel really welcome. The food was delicious and great value for money. We'll be going back again really soon. The Tuesday evening quiz sounds very tempting.

First time visiting and wasn’t disappointed. The staff were very friendly/helpful and welcoming as soon as we arrived. The pub had a great country vibe to it and the food was spot on. We had starters which was steaming hot and as for the mains it was probably the best meal we’ve had in a long time so compliments to the chef. Definitely couldn’t fault it for the price either and will 100% be back soon. Thanks again Ronnie.

First time we’ve ever been here and the food was absolutely spot on. Best beef/chicken burger we’ve had in years. The starters was also pipping hot and tasty. The staff are great and quick service. Can’t recommend enough.

Lovely pub, lovely grub. Great environment . Small but quaint Thanks for the entertainment Rowena.. and they have bands on a Saturday..

Decent pub in good licstion, with good selection of beers. Outside beer garden

First time at the castle in the air . We went for a meal for my birthday after being recommended that the food was good. I had Katsu curry and my husband had a mixed grill. The service was excellent and so was the food. The two ladies working behind the bar and on the floor were very busy but still had time to make you feel welcome. We will be back and recommend them.

Lovely little pub on the marina. Great choice of food and drinks, our food (vegi burgers) arrived quickly, cooked perfectly and all served with a smile by the lovely Dean. Would recommend this pub to anyone, from a quick pint whilst out for a walk or a family lunch. Thanks for a lovely meal

Popped in for lunch again today and tried new burgers, they were both absolutely delicious and would thoroughly recommend. As usual, all staff so very welcoming and friendly. Thank you!

Great friendly atmosphere. Family friendly.katsu curry is amazing. Dogs are catered for. Would recommend.

Amazing pub, dog friendly. Great food and the staff are friendly and helpful. Will be back again!

Lovely little pub tucked away but close to the water. Very dog friendly with a great atmosphere Food is typical of a corporate chain, well presented,tasty and reasonably priced

Friendly staff and good service! Great food and dog friendly! 🤩

Courteous, efficient staff. Great communication. Lovely setting.

Booked for sunday lunch for 7 adults, food was great, service was amazing nothing was too much trouble. We all had roasts and then puddings. Will be back for the roasts again that's for sure Oh and the Guinness !

Very nice pub. Food was amazing amd came out very fast and was piping hot. Even better with defence discount. Beer usual pub prices nothing amazing. Overall very happy. Will come again.

Food was vile. Server was abrupt and rude, and did not understand her own menu. Atmosphere was full of chavvy people. Would not recommend.

Came in today, thankyou for my amazing coffee, love the new lay out, has a great atmosphere and I will definitely be back again soon!

Popped in as my daughter asked to go dancing. The band started early so she could dance and started and as she woke she asked to go back to the pub

What a lovely pub with lovely staff. Nice Katsu Curry 🍛 We all enjoyed our outing and will.be retuning again soon Thanks again Sharon , for all the help

Looked after and welcomed, couldn't ask for more!

I am deeply concerned about a recent experience at your pub involving a staff member who displayed unprofessional behavior. During my visit, I encountered what I later found out was a staff member whom was massively under the influence of alcohol and was exhibiting disruptive and abusive conduct towards members of the public. This not only tarnished the atmosphere but also created what felt an unsafe environment for my family. Such behavior is unacceptable and reflects poorly on your establishment. I believe it is crucial for your management to address this issue promptly, ensuring the safety and well-being of customers. I hope you take this complaint seriously and take appropriate measures to prevent such incidents in the future, maintaining a welcoming and secure environment for all patrons. I’ve never written a bad review before but it is not the first time this lady has caused me to feel unsafe in this establishment. I queried who this person was after I found out she also works at this establishment & her name being Rowena. I sympathise massively with the other members of staff who had to apologise of her behalf after she walked out.

Lovely pub with a good choice of beers with draught ale too. Live music is great to see as well. The TV situation is not for me but seems to be more common these days, showing my age perhaps. Have not tried the food yet but if the rest of the pub is anything to go by I'm sure it will be good.

This is a grotty little pub that serves up indifferent grub, the burger is absolutely vile but the scampi are ok. Chips are hot but tasteless. The beer is fine and well kept. The staff are rude and unpleasant , we went up to place a food order at one minute to midday and were told abruptly to go and sit down and wait until 12. It’s not that there was going to be a mad rush for food as the pub was almost empty. My advice is avoid this inferior establishment.

Always enjoy the food and services here. The prices are good too. Will continue to visit.

I had a fantastic meal with my friend & we both thourlly enjoyed it. Plus thank you to Sharon for booking the table for us too!

Very nice Friday night atmosphere, food was served quickly and was very nice would eat there again only 1 niggle thet were out of coke a cola , but sure that was just a 1 off and didn't retract from a very pleasant evening at the venue

What a lovely little pub. Came in for some lunch after starting teaching at a nearby school and I can definitely say this will be first stop on my way home. Ordered a steak pie wich was great and came out quickly. The real superstar however was the lady behind the bar. It’s so nice to be treated by a smile and a positive attitude. Locals were known by name and had small catch up chats and you can see they have a strong bases of loyal regulars and you can certainly see why. Thank you and see you soon!

Nice pub close to the water. Good beer selection and camra discounts. Seniors menu too. Nice pub. The only downside was the swearing from some regulars old enough to know better. Shame but I'd still go back

Very buzzy on Friday with regulars. Good selection of beers. New landlady. Busy, lots of diners.

Lovely little pub with a nice view of the harbour Will be back again to try a Sunday roast after the Xmas rush Staff are very friendly and polite too Just be aware that if you don't like chillies when ordering a pulled pork taco then ask for no garnish as wife had to pick them out as she didn't know about this addition to the meal and is not mentioned on the menu either But it didn't stop her enjoying the meal once they were removed! 🤔😉😁😋 Like I said we will be back in new year

It's a really nice place I have been here a few times and would go again .

Nice classic Pub. Good selection of drinks. Great atmosphere.

Excellent friendly staff. I called ahead and checked if I could park up overnight in my motorhome and was given thumbs up

Lovely local pub. Great food, and a lovely Guinness. Friendly, caring , helpful staff

Absolutely delicious!!! We tried the Sunday roasts (one turkey one sirloin beef) and they were both so so good. Meat was soft and tasty, as all the other ingredients. Quality was great for very reasonable prices, staff was lovely and we got our food so quickly. We also got garlic bread which was very good and fresh. I highly suggest the place, loved everything about it and definitely will go back!! Such nice atmosphere.

First time we've been here, can't fault it. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Staff friendly and very hospitable. Lovely pub, will definitely go back.

Called into this charming little pub to kill a bit of time. We decided to have 2 ciabattas. I had steak cheese and roasted peppers, my wife had bacon avocado and chicken @£6.99. Plus a shared side of chips. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely visit again. Great menus to suite all ages and pockets.

I may only have been a couple of times but it is a old fashioned pub , which is a good thing to sit in its charming atmosphere ,not rowdy but very nice to be able to relax and enjoy your time in there ,sat just across from fareham creek ,so a decent place for a walk before going in ,food was great ,good size for the price ,bar staff very friendly ,did a lunchtime visit so not too busy

A pleasant, relaxed evening. Easy listening music. A kinda home from home...

A curate’s egg of a pub. Parking is always problematic. We have driven off because no parking is available. Although, if you can park there is more cars in the car park than customers. Food is not reliable when it comes to quality. Sometimes good to terrible. A one occasion, the roast only contained frozen items and prepared poorly. Staff and beer normally excellent.

Generally a good visit by music a little loud for a food pub.

great pub really chill, really great atmosphere, honestly the best nachos i have ever had in my life, would recommend for anyone

All we order was 2 rolls off the lunch menu tool over an hour to come out and when did wasn't great at all

Friendly welcome , great atmosphere, lovely food as always , looking forward already to our next visit ☺️.

Had to wait well over 45 mins the starter of chicken wings were greasy and not worth the wait. The chips were nice not sure why a steak would take that long to cook. The bar service was slow probably because bar staff was eating. People smoking outside right by the where we were eating. I noticed that people were being serve before us even though we ordered before them. Would not recommend at all

The BEST little pub in Fareham, warm, friendly and inviting with everything you would want from local. Live music, meat raffles, quizzes all the things you expect from a pub in the heart of a community. Staff, food, drinks and clientele are always top draw,

Lovely pint of San Mig after bit of boat maintenance

The best little pub in fareham and it’s not even close, welcoming, lively, live music, meat raffle you name it. Great staff, great food, a atmosphere like no other in fareham, will forever be my local.