The Castle, Newbury in West Berkshire

Been here a few times always a good vibe ✨️ food is amazing friendly helpful staff 💯

A great evening out, the Friday evening special has loads of good food that comes in loads of courses. The entertainment was very good too, one guy with a loud speaker could have been cheesey, but no it was so entertaining. Loved it thanks.

Very nice place.only had a drink . Will come again.

Wonderful food. Just what we needed after travelling from Wales. We found it just off the M4 on google maps as we didnt feel like having fast food from the the services. When we arrived, we expected pub food but it's Greek food which was nice surprise. The kitchen had just closed for food but the owner kindly quickly squeezed us in. Two of us had the lambchops which is a huge portion or 5 deliciious tender lambchops with crispy fat with excellent seasoned fries and generous mixed salad. I had an amazing moussaka which did not disappoint. It also came with with a wonderful creamy sauce and a mixed tomato salad. We sat in the outside courtyard and felt refreshed to contine our journey to London. Thanks and we will be back. PS The dishes and opening times on google might need a bit of an update but we loved it anyway.

What a fantastic restaurant! This was an our first visit but we will be back again! The food was amazing - just to warn you portion sizes are big! The staff were so friendly and helpful when choosing food! We will be back for one of the Greek nights on a Friday for the music and food!

I would really like to visit here 😁 but unfortunately I can only use my finger on the map. More and more often my GPS shows me this restaurant as a live location. Mostly overnight. LG

What was supposed to be a good experience we were looking forward to was quite the opposite 🤔. The Friday set menu with live music 🎶 was very poor. The food was poor and definitely not like any other mezze I've experienced abroad in the past, almost a vegetarian option with whatever they could get on the day. We were overcharged for the wine as they didn't have half on the menu. As for the music, it was not bad, BUT it was so loud it was impossible to talk to each other on the table or to hear the waiting servers. Typically, as I mentioned it so did other tables, but nothing was done about it because the musician wouldn't turn it down !!!! Even the table of two next to us left before finishing at the half-time interval as it was unbearable for them. We had to go outside to the garden for a break and when we returned the table had been cleared of our food 😑 to be told sorry we thought you had finished. Really ?????

Had a family meal here with a party of 7 including 2 children. The children were welcome. The portions were large with lots of chips. All the meat dishes were cooked well. Meatballs were good. Friendly staff, good service.

It is a really good Greek Restaurant with good food and plenty of it. The decor took me back to a Taverna on a Greek island. The only complaint, if you can call it one, was that there was so much food that I couldn't finish it!

More than just a pub. Great food. Great service and family owned. Inconspicuous hidden gem.

The best restaurant in Newbury by a country Mile

Fabulous time Fabulous entertainment Delicious food An evening to remember

Lovely spacious restaurant, it's rare not to feel packed in and it added much more comfort to the whole experience. Food was tasty, with some of the best fries I've ever had, crispy, salty and herby! Prices were as expected, especially for the dish sizes. Service was great, attentive, but not overbearing.

Very good food. The owner and his staff are always happy to see people and to serve them.

Amazing Friday night for my daughters birthday fabulous entertainment and wonderful food served by friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.

Amazing Greek food, fabulous service, wonderful atmosphere, the best hosts and such good value for money.

Clean, welcoming, attentive staff, great food and plenty of it, even took half my moussaka home!

The best Greek restaurant in the area. Authentic Greek food and atmosphere, The Castle does not disappoint!

Amazing place. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, the staff went out of their way to help and very welcoming. 10/10 will definitely return.

Awesome. Delicious food. A real stone oven pizza. Very friendly staff and value for money.

Overall nice place to go. Staff friendly, location fine, food good but just missing the mark on favouring, e.g. salmon nicely cooked, but with too strong a coating, conversely chicken bit bland, sauce could do with a bit more punch. Update: this has now closed. Look for the Greek Table at the Castle Inn for the replacement.

Very unfriendly and unpleasant staff. Very hostile environment, I do not recommend this place at all.

Food was excellent. No atmosphere though and front of house staff seemed very inexperienced.

Great traditional greek restaurant. Still need to book for the Friday night event which is always very popular.

Now a Greek restaurant serving food prepared by a Greek chef.

Went for meal at Greek Table. Friday night mezze & entertainment. Amazing evening, delicious food just kept coming. The entertainment all evening was phenomenal

Had a fab evening meal here. Lovely courtyard out the back. The Greek Table food is delish. Shared a variety of small dishes and salads and everything was lovely and fresh. The staff were fab and really chatty. I recommend their Friday night mezze and entertainment nights! Lots of parking.

Great food and generous portions. No longer The Castle. It is now delicious Greek food.

Now the Greek Table. Really good tasty Greek food. Good portions very nice atmosphere and still open as a pub.

So great that the castle pub is open again. As Greek restrant. In Newbury.

It’s another pub that’s closed So sad

I visited the castle the other day and had a meal with a friend which was lovely. However, we accidentally overheard some of the bar staff giggling and slightly at another person and heard them say that one of the chefs spat in their food. I was disgusted by this comment and had already finished my food and promptly left. I do not think I will return if these sort of allegations are being thrown around by the staff.

Very friendly approachable staff. Good food. Will definitely visit again!

Dog-friendly pub with great staff and decent food. There's also a kids' playground just across the road.

Lovely, friendly and cosy pub. Good beers on tap.

Beautiful pub in a super village Donnington Friendly staff and quick service

Excellent meals, good friendly service. Really recommend.

Excellent welcome, excellent food and drink If you are in the area definitely give this establishment a try

Popped in for a table for 3, great service and food

Popped in for lunch, small menu with vegetarian options. It was a little pricey on my limited budget but you get what you pay for and I wasn't disappointed. Spacious, clean and light, friendly staff, good service and a lovely pint.

Good beer, good food and a nice beer garden was a welcome respite from the heat of the day

Lovely pub really surprised when we went the outside does not do it justice All the staff were very friendly and welcoming The food was first class. Will definitely be back

Really friendly staff Highly recommended

It's a friendly place, staff are welcoming, food is good, garden out back where you find pooches as dog friendly too x

Lovely pub, great staff, got ice cream for the grandkids even though the kitchen wasn't open, lovely park opposite

Stopped off as half way place . Took the dogs for a walk first at Doddington castle. Then came here for lunch as dogs are allowed and spoilt! Very nice food though not of lunch choices so we had starters as a lucnch. Very good

Ample parking, dog friendly, very nice food, pleasant staff, what more do you need. Outside seating very nice on a sunny day.

Food lovely. Great place to stop with motorhome, nice field to the side if you have a dog.

Very good value for a great roast lunch .

Lovely to see some country side

Great little place, good food and beer

Lovely pub, great food, chatted to lots of people and saw many well behaved dogs.

Lovely pub, good food, and very friendly hosts

Great little pub nice atmosphere will love to return.

A lovely pub. Fairly modern. Comfy chairs. Sofas too to relax on. This pub is very dog friendly. There were alot of dogs on the pub today. Our visit was affected negatively by a dog barking quite alot. Plenty of parking.

The new owners have done a great job in refurbishing the pub. Food is nice and staff are nice and friendly. I love the place and always have. I wish them luck. By the way, the pub does welcome dogs, which is great!!!!

Good food and friendly staff in a pleasant environment, can't ask for a lot more

Very nice. Really tasty dishes.

Wanted to try something different than the nearby hotel where I was staying. Admittedly this is the first time I've had fish pie and it did not disappoint. Staff was friendly and prompt. Will definitely visit again when I return to the area.

Had a really lovely family lunch on Saturday after we booked online a couple of days ahead. We thought the food was delicious and home cooked (all gluten free too). The beef stroganoff was very tasty with tender meat, the ribs were meaty, an awesome Cumberland sausage with mash and gravy, and the fish goujons on the children's menu had the most incredible batter. I'd try the fish and chips next time for sure! Puddings were all great too, and the staff were welcoming and inviting. Well worth a visit, we'll be back for sure.

Terrible experience, unacceptable amount (50mins) of time waiting for food with children, only to be told they'd had an accident with one of the meals, which further delayed all the meals to the table. Only saving grace: the staff were friendly and dealt with the issue well and were very apologetic. Otherwise it would have been 1 star.

Booked very last minute and managed to accommodate a party of 7 with no issues. Staff super friendly and great menu choices. Highly recommended if you're in the area. We will be back.

We think this is an amazing place to eat.Great food and great staff, so helpful and friendly. A lovely clean pub.

Lovely pub, great staff, good food and a great selection of beer. If you just want a quick pint or a nice meal this is a lovely pub to go to. `If you like craft ales try the Beaverton Neck Oil, not only is it a lovely craft beer it comes in the coolest pint glass I have ever seen!

Lovely food and friendly service.

Xmas dinner. Poor quailty and expensive.

A very warm welcome and a good range of drinks. Nice to be able to take on our dogs. We met up as a family for Christmas so a large group with kids and had a buffet. A bit let down by the cost of the buffet per head vs the amount and selection of food. The plates were so small you couldn’t have more than two small sandwiches at a time! We’d suggest not charging £12 + per head (£350 for our party for just food) and setting lower expectations. And supplying bigger plates!

Excellent pub to eat or chill. Very well decorated and has a nice sofa corner to relax in. Good menu choices and friendly staff. Service was quick and food was top quality and reasonably priced. The set menu is good value. Plenty of parking, or if busy you can park over the road . Went there again recently, service and food still at good quality.

Friendly but the wine is really expensive.

What a lovely pub, staff were really welcoming and helpful. The entire menu is gluten free and there were dairy free options as well such a rare find. I had the fish and chips which was delicious. Will certainly go again.

Amazing! Popped in for a cheeky bit of lunch as we were passing through and stopped to see the castle. The staff were friendly and welcoming from our arrival, and were keen to make sure we were well looked after. The food was served promptly and of a very high standard and was great value for money. Highly recommended if you are in the area!

Nice cozy little pub. Good place to chill...

Great pub, visit nearly every Friday!

Fantastic pub. Absolutely loved all the Halloween decorations, the team were really friendly and efficient and the food was wow! Didn't take any pictures because I ate it too quickly 😂 The beef stroganoff was seasoned perfectly and the apple crumble was a perfect mix of sharp and sweet (only complaint is it was too hot so I couldn't eat it as quickly as I wanted 🤣🤣). I'd highly recommend and a great place to go if you are visiting Donnington castle x

Very very nice clean place go back again sometime

Very friendly, good food and very good prices. Not a massive choice on the menu would be my only criticism.

Cracking pub, good selection of beers, good menu, plenty of space and outside seating area. Staff are very attentive too.

Excellent pub! Great location, great drink selection and we'll priced. There is an outside enclosed garden, very relaxed and friendly indoor dining area plus a car park. The staff are very friendly. If you are in the area don't skip visiting this pub!

Very friendly staff with good service. Traditional pub grub at a reasonable price. Restaurant nicely decorated and tables well spaced. Pretty courtyard area

Nice smart bar, limited menu and food not particularly good. Great beer.

Lovely staff. Great pub with different spaces. Excellent food. Phenomenal Greek Salad and generally a great place to hang out! Go!!!

Amazing food, bit on the pricey side but service was well worth it. The staff there was simply lovely.

Lovely pub, looks like it's been recently refurbished, Friendly staff and nice atmosphere, good parking, oh and nice posh loos too. Recommended

Nice pub,food was lovely and staff 1st class.

Great place for a pub lunch. We've been two times and the food, service, decor, are excellent. Nice garden seating.

Such a difference from when we last came ( admittedly a few years ago ) when the whole experience was so bad we never came back. This evening we visited with family, great service and lovely food all at a fairly reasonable price. Will undoubtedly return before too long.

A great pub, very dog friendly. A party of nine of us with our four boxer dogs made really welcome. Thank you

Location is great, very convenient if you fancy a walk up to the castle and a bite to eat. Unfortunately the pub itself felt like there was something missing, menu choices were very limited, food quality was somewhat lacking, for that quality the price was quite high. I can't fault the staff and service, very prompt and friendly.

Friendly but £5.50 for a rather lifeless lager also food reheated maybe because it was a Tuesday

16/07/21 refused to take cash for a drink.......their mistake, will not be returning.

Really tasty food, freshly made to order and for a good price. Beautiful interior of the pub and loos very clean and fresh. I'll definitely be going back!

Lovely local pub, super-friendly staff, well-kept beer.

I went for a pleasant walk around the ruins of the Donnington Castle and then just opposite the path to the road there was the Castle pub. It was a very welcoming atmosphere and the staff were very accommodating. The food was excellent quality with many reasonable priced options.

Happy with the food and pleasant service. Lovely lunch / afternoon sitting in the garden

Very nice location, very good food, but we had to wait a long time for the ice cream.

Good food, lovely little courtyard to sit in 👌

Perfect pub well managed also with the current situation. Fantastic food too I’d give 10 stars if I could. Well done all

Honestly one of the best Steaks I've had in a while! The staff are amazingly friendly! If your out in Donnington checking out the castle 🏰 this is the place to eat!! 100%recommended! I will most certainly be back!

Went here on the off chance after exploring Donnington Castle. Was not expecting the food to be as good as it was! Absolutely beautiful food and amazing hosts!