The Castle in Kensington and Chelsea

Had a great experience at The Castle Bud in Holland Park. We ordered four different dishes and honestly, each one was better than the last, packed with flavor and beautifully presented. A special shoutout to Sachin, who was incredibly friendly and polite throughout our visit. Great food, warm service and atmosphere and a lovely spot overall. Will definitely be coming back!

Although I like the whole pub in general, my review is specifically regarding Agi. I came into the pub annoyed and flustered after just leaving my phone in an Uber, after being dropped off at Holland Park station. At the time, she was the only person behind the bar and yet still was accommodating to me and provided me with a phone to repeatedly call said Uber driver to retrieve my phone all while serving food to other customers, also with food service. I give 5 stars for the food because the food that was being brought out actually looked good. I went to another pub before this one and they were not interested in helping, so Agi really helped and in the end I got my phone back, and had she not helped while attending to everything else, I probably would have lost my phone. Very grateful.

Good local - hearty food and both draught Lucky Saint and Guinness Zero available for abstainers!

Cosy, warm, light and bright family-friendly pub in beautiful Holland Park. Fresh food, a great wine list and friendly/warm staff. 5/5

I went today for sunday roast with friends. The beef one is delicious. The service was just lovely!

Service was fantastic, amazing vibe and gorgeous decorations!

This pub has great food and atmosphere. It is also very affordable. The location is easy to find and the staff are friendly.

Amazing food, very friendly staff. Will definitely come back.

Amazing experience!! Aggy and Ali were so lovely, made a sunny day even better

Beautiful pub which provided a delightful rest from the heat of the day. Kind servers and great environment

Amazing food and great beers and super team

Very good Ambience and the staff are very helpful and lovely.. highly recommended for Sunday roast lunch.

Came to eat for lunch 2 times during our stay, Agi was really nice and the food was very good! We recommend!

Beautiful environment, enjoyed the central view at Holland Park. Very lovely weather had a great time with great food.

I went yesteday for a Sunday Roast with friends and I was completely amazed! The food was delicious and were meet by this amazing lady called Aga. Extraordinary service!

Great Sunday roast!! I’ll be definitely bringing my boyfriend here next time. Kudos!

Really great place, got served by a very lovely young lass I think her name was violia? Great service!!!!

Agi excellent server. I recommend =]

Closed early and kicked us out!

Had the fish and chips with cold beer. Very nice place

The best Sunday roast I have ever had in London! The side of cauliflower cheese was amazing! I will definitely back soon.

Amazing service thank you for a great night

Disappointed from the start. Booked a table and still kept waiting for another 10 minutes or more. Ordered the mothering Sunday roast told 30 minutes later they were sold out. Had to ask to empty the table when we finished starters. Dirty toilets. Beyond a let down. Shame as we were all excited to have a pub dinner which turned out awful. Not going back.

Top notch pub!! The best in the area !! I had Pie with mush potato, such a good choice! Will be back soon to check the rest of their menu. Great beer selection.

Friendly bar staff, good drinks in a cozy pub

I had dinner with friends, the place is nice, at the entrance there is a strong unpleasant smell, it was very hot; the girls are not very welcoming and not attentive to service. Menu unclear and confusing.

highly recommend their Rosè! was amazing!

Sitting at the table for 15 or 20 min without a single waiter come and help me, no better decision than just leave.

Your restaurant does not seem to have an email address, so here it is again: I approached one of the waitresses to place my order, but she was serving the previous customer, so I waited. When she seemed to have finished, I tried to speak to her again, but both she and the other waitress pretended to be busy working and would not look at me. Confused, a customer in the queue behind me approached the male waitrer and I was finally able to order. That's all!! By the way, your restaurant seems to be dog-friendly, but treats Asians less than dogs. But that's OK, because I won't be going there again! A female clerk waits for the customer in front of her to serve her, but she doesn't make eye contact even though she knows what's next. It's crowded so it's hard to sled.

We had a wonderful experience at The Castle Holland Park! The food was absolutely fantastic, and the service made our visit even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Arianna, who went above and beyond to make our meal with the kids a pleasant and stress-free experience. Her warmth and friendliness truly stood out, and we felt so well taken care of. It’s always a joy to find a place where both the food and the service are exceptional. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Great address, everything is homemade breaded schnitzel, shrimp pasta, tiramitsu.... very good! Of course there is guiness. I recommend.

El servicio es excepcional, muy buena relación calidad-precio. Personal increíble. Aparcamiento fácil. En general 5 estrellas. Nada negativo que decir

Very good customer service lady behide bar was best customer service I hade for long time food was best will be coming again so happy how stuff treat me ❤️

Wonderful customer service from Agi! Would recommend and look forward to visiting again

Gran pequeño hallazgo, caminamos más allá de este pub cuando salimos de la estación de metro Holland Park en nuestro camino a nuestro hotel. Me pareció un buen lugar para tomar algo. Volví al pub un par de horas más tarde y tan amable que decidimos quedarnos a comer. Pedido Ensalada de mango con pollo a la parrilla y un asado de nueces de domingo, además de compartir nachos para comenzar. El entrante salió rápidamente y estaba delicioso, caliente y sabroso. Mientras estábamos disfrutando de los nachos, nos dijeron que se habían quedado sin Nut Roast y ofrecieron el wellington vegetal. Cuando salió la red no nos decepcionó, muy bien presentado y tubería caliente. Ambas comidas eran muy buenas y muy buena relación calidad-precio. La comida muy sabrosa y el personal muy amable, no dudaría en volver cuando esté en la zona.

Looked like a cosy pub from the outside and got a very warm welcome from the Argentinian lady who served us. Great selection of beers including Madri which I had. Both I and my daughter were really happy with the excellent Bangers and Mash, in a rich gravy with a bit of rocket and very tasty onions. The Sticky Toffee Pudding with ginger ice cream was very tasty. Prices very reasonable for this part of London;great ambience not drowned by music,which is getting increasingly hard to find these days. Will return if in the area.

Staff were lovely, helped to find seats for us on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Just had drinks, but food available.

Great pleasant place, with friendly service. Easy access to public transport. Loud music may derail your relaxing time.

I ate in The Castle last evening as part of a group of approximately 20 from Northern Ireland. The food order had been preordered including my own order of Gluten Free Fish and Chips which I'd checked days before on the phone. On the positives, the food for the party was delicious and the service was polite and helpful. On a negative I was left less than confident regarding the ingredients of the 'GF' batter for the fish despite it being suggested to me as a 'GF' option on the phone days before. As I explained yesterday evening, some cross contamination in the preparation I can tolerate, however the ingredients themselves must be 'GF' such as the flour used. I would say to management that some GF dietary requirements, like my own, are not by choice, but rather are medical. I myself will become quite ill after consuming gluten ingredients in a meal. You need to inspire confidence in customers. I was thankful to the service staff who cautioned regarding the possibility of cross contamination, which works for me, however customers like myself need at this point to be filled with confidence that the front house and backroom staff know my concerns and are doing everything in their power to cater for a medical need. That's not the vibe I got and it impacted my enjoyment. GF ingredients will cause me to be unwell after 24hrs. Unfortunately now I'm left somewhat concerned.

Great place with a welcoming vibe! Agi, the barmaid, was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Perfect little pub would come again great service

Agi was amazing today, very good and fast service, food was great too!

Great pint of Guinness, lovely little spot for a drink.

Amazing pub, great for a Sunday roast, couldn't ask for better service!

Great choice of red wine, nice and convenient near the station. Will be back.

Great service from Agi! Love it in here

Went for lunch with my wife. We shared the cauliflower florets as a starter and both chose the sea bass for our main course. The food was excellent and we enjoyed both courses.

The staff was great today. Jacob and Violet were lovely very welcoming and quick on their feet

We booked a New Year’s Eve dinner at this pub through their website, excited by their high ratings and the promise of a New Years Eve dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was an utter disappointment. We arrived at 8 PM for our reservation and waited 40 minutes just for drinks and for anyone to come to our table. At 8:50 PM, we were abruptly told the kitchen would close in 5 minutes. Shocked, as we had booked their advertised New Year’s Eve dinner (which apparently didn’t exist), we rushed to order. While the food was fine and tasteful, the entire evening was ruined by poor organization and lack of communication. At 10 PM, they rang the bell for last orders—meaning we didn’t even get to desserts—and we were essentially thrown out by 10:30 PM with the lights turned on. To make matters worse, there was no music or any indication that the pub was celebrating New Year’s Eve. The service was painfully slow, with drinks taking forever to arrive, and one frustrated waitress completely ignored us when we asked for one last drink. The waitress serving our table was polite, but that was the only positive aspect of the evening. What’s most infuriating is that they confirmed our booking via message but never bothered to inform us that there would be no New Year’s Eve dinner or festivities, nor that they’d close at 11 PM. This lack of basic communication ruined what could have been a wonderful night. A real shame for a pub with such potential. I won’t be returning.

This place has amazing food and fantastic service. It's right outside the station to which makes it easy to access. The staff are very friendly. The main courses keep changing which gives you variety as well as something new to look forward to. They tend to do special nights as well

Castle pub is definitely a place worth visiting! The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive – it’s clear they care about making every guest feel welcome and comfortable. The beer selection is a true highlight, offering a great variety of classic and local craft options that will satisfy any beer enthusiast. Don’t hesitate to ask the staff for recommendations; they’re always happy to help. The fish and chips at Castle are simply outstanding! Fresh fish in perfectly crispy batter paired with well-seasoned fries make for a dish that’s full of flavor. It’s a classic done right and pairs wonderfully with a cold pint. I highly recommend Castle for an evening with friends, a meal with great food, or just a relaxing moment in a cozy atmosphere.

Very good food, nice and good service. Highly recommandable!!

Very tasty food. Good burgers and pie!

Excellent food, friendly staff and a welcoming place. If we return to London we will definitely return. 😉

Daughter and friend visiting from L.A., so we wanted to take them for a British pub experience (not the rowdy one...) on Christmas Eve. This one is one of 5-6 within 10 minutes walk for us, but the one we have settled on, as the food and services is excellent every time we visit. We had a great time with the family, overdosing on all the appetizers, and enjoying various martinis. With excellent live music, the night couldn't have been more successful.

House Rose at £31 a bottle doesn't say house to me. The wait between ordering our food & drinks to when we got our drinks and food was nearly 40 minutes. People who ordered after us were served before us.

A highly recommended place to go to eat, very quiet, very good food and very friendly staff

¡Qué gran pub! Tuvimos el pescado tradicional con patatas fritas y no nos decepcionó. El equipo aquí está bien presentado y muy amable, muy recomendable

My wife and I ate and drank here two nights in a row on a trip to London from the US. Fabulous place. Food was great as was the beer. Ambience and atmosphere everything you’d want from a good English pub. Jacob our server was outstanding and very attentive and helpful on choices. Definitely recommend.

The Castle was the perfect place to eat Fish & Chips after a long day of exploring London. Thank you Jacob for the wonderful service.

Great atmosphere, wonderful food and excellent service (Thank you Jacob!)

We came here specifically to try their well received and reputed Sunday roast not too long ago and enjoyed our visit. While we found t slightly pricier than most pubs and the quality was decent enough, the location justified it. It seemed popular amongst locals and nearby residents too. The food was delicious, arrived in generous portions and we found the staff to be polite and friendly throughout as we stayed behind a bit afterwards just to relax and unwind. Recommended.

Fantastic place, one of the best pubs in London. Not touristy, mostly for locals. Very nice atmosphere, nice people great food and quiet place. You need a reservation. We went 2 times during our vacation and we will be again more times.

Excellent bar service and delicious food. Will definitely be coming back. Our bartender was so polite and helpful

Very tasty traditional Sunday Roast, the beef is cooked into perfecton! Nice crisy roast Potatos and friendy staff, highly recommend

The portion is HUGE, however more expensive than expected. It was a little bit bland, and would really bring out the flavour of the food if they were served warmer.

Excellent service, handled multiple allergies with a large group!

Had a lovely evening! We were looked after excellently by Kemi. She was great

Great atmosphere and brilliant service from Kemi. Thanks !

The best local pub with the best Sunday roast!

Servicio fantástico. El asado del domingo fue excepcional. Gran selección de cervezas artesanales. Decoraciones navideñas irreales. Muy recomendable.

El pub se ven increíbles. soo buen pescado y patatas fritas y pastel de carne. Muy buena selección de cervezas. Muy recomendable para familias.

Kemi and Agi served me. They are both friendly and work very efficiently. The pub good food and a good wine list.

The place is very cozy and the service is great!!

WE ARRIVED IN LONDON WITH A FRIEND AND THEY RECOMMENDED THE CASTLE PUB TO US. ON SUNDAY THE 27TH WE ATTENDED FOR LUNCH AND WE VERIFIED THAT THE RECOMMENDATION WAS OPTIMAL. EXQUISITE FOOD, VERY WARM AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT. WE WERE SERVED BY A VERY FRIENDLY, CORDIAL AND VERY ATTENTIVE CITY, THANKS THAT WE WERE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE BECAUSE OUR ENGLISH IS NOT VERY GOOD AND HE HELPED US WITH THE CHOICE OF THE MENU, THE DRINK. AND THE DESSERT. WE WILL SURELY RETURN BEFORE WE RETURN TO OUR COUNTRY. AND OF COURSE WE WILL MAKE THE CHAIN ​​RECOMMENDATIONS! ROSA AND PILAR (ARGENTINA).

Very good place. Very good Ariadna. I'm going to recommend it

Just incredible all around! Friendly staff Agi has a great team of such amazing people! Reslly recommend for any occasion plus best ghost ship in town for any real beer fans!

Kemi has great service and attitude. Will recommend 😍😍😍

Our waitress Kemi was awesome! Came in thirsty and hungry and she lead us through a fantastic dining experience. We all left very satisfied.

Kemi is a wonderful server. I highly recommend this place.

Best Ghost ship in town! Amazing service such friendly staff Agi is great, would recommend this for any occasion!

Kemi had great service and a great attitude .

¡Mejor asado de domingo que el que hace mi madre! Tenía la carne de res y mi acompañante de comedor tenía el pollo, me impresionó mucho la calidad de los productos y el servicio.

We ordered the Sunday roast and it was absolutely fantastic. I Will definitely return and recommend to everyone in and around the area

The staff were incredibly accommodating, the food was incredible, and the service was rapid

Not recommended for Sunday roast, unless you are looking for a consistency tougher than the sole of your shoe. They try to re-heat the beef that was cooked a few hours earlier, not a great result.

The food was nice. We ordered the sharing roast. However there was only one pig in a blanket for two... small details counts

Warm welcome, friendly and efficient service.

Amazing service, wonderful people work here! Good beers, good food, nice vibe

Very high quality roast. At 22 pounds it was good value given the quantity of food, especially given comparative price of roasts locally. The roast beef and Yorkshire pudding were cooked to perfection!

Agi was the best!!! I still have her lighter

Amazing atmosphere , food is spot on!!! Dominika is amazing, very nice and professional, she helped us a lot to give my friend(her 1st time in london) the best English pub experience!!! We will be back. Scotch eggs are amazing!!! Thanks a lot we will be back!

Extremely good, the food we had was delicious and the chef satisfied our request and the staff on the floor is very very friendly many thanks to Dominika for everything ❤️ coming back here for sure

Really good place to eat and drink! Kind and polite waitress. Super raccomanded.

I am revisiting London to come to this pub. Camden's Pale Ale is still as delicious as it was two years ago, and the fish and chips are excellent, so be sure to try them. The service is also very kind and kind to those with limited English skills.

The fish and chips at Zakatsuru are always fried crispy and very delicious. This restaurant has many types of draft beer, and the service is very kind, making it a highly recommended restaurant.

Calm and welcoming atmosphere. We ate very well. Everything was good from aperitif to dessert. We returned by chance, a very good experience.

Love the staff and the management, good vibes all around.

The blond woman behind the bar is loud, aggressive and rude. She doesn’t seem to know that it is NOT appropriate to berate other staff members in public and in front of the customers, customers who actually pay her wages. She has anger issues which she needs to look at. She spoiled an otherwise nice evening.

Great Sunday roast! Would definitely recommend