Came here on a Monday evening and ordered an Aspall cyder, a sausage roll, and a fish cake. Didn't know what to expect for the fish cake, it was a mix of fish, peas and potatoes breaded and fried. Mostly potato, but it was pretty big. The sausage roll was fairly large as well. The cyder was nice and refreshing on a hot day. It wasn't very busy around 4pm. I didn't get to check out the rooftop. Maybe next time I'm in the area. read more

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Our host made reservations at The Castle for dinner tonight. I'm on a mission to try every fish and chips in London : ) The ambiance was less than ideal. We sat on the rooftop, which was nice, though crowded and other customers were smoking--not ideal, unless you like to smoke : ) Service was fine. We ordered the onion rings (5/5) as an appetizer and they were very good! The rings were in a crispy batter, not too greasy or burnt, just right with a delicious onion flavor. I ordered the fish and chips (5/5). The haddock was fresh with a tasty ale beer batter. The chips (5/5) were the best I've had in London so far. My wife tried Pimm's for the first time and really enjoyed it. Though our host said it didn't have usual ingredients. Ours had lemon and lime slices. Overall highly recommended! read more

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Lovely evening ambience. Popped by for a cocktail and had the Pinot Noir Rosé, one of my favorites in the states. Love the vibe of the music, so chill. And the Christmas twinkle lights plus the candle on the table makes you feel so cozy. Great for just sitting and having a chat or relaxing after a busy day. read more

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We had reservations for 6 at 7pm on a Saturday. When we walked in, it wasn't very busy. After waiting for 5 min, we never saw a host to seat us. We wandered and found our table with our name. After 20min, we never saw a waiter or waitress. There were bartenders behind the bar but no attempt was made to take our order. There was a qr code to scan to get an order to the table. The link was broken for both an android and iPhone. Avoiding just walking out, we finally just went to the bar to order our own food and drinks. 27 minutes later, we had a worker approach our table. Food was served in a reasonable time and was pretty good. We had Fish &Chips, Mac and Cheese, and the Calamari. Everything was good which saved their review from a no star. Service is a big part of dining out. You guys need to up your game. The hard part is having good food. You guys have that! Now the service needs to improve. There are too many other food options in London. Best of luck Castle. read more

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Awesome pub with amazing drinks and food. We were in the area for 4 days and went 3 times. Very comfortable and fun atmosphere. In addition to nice inside space, they have a rooftop deck which is great, too. read more

We went to this place for dinner while on vacation in London (September 2023). We were staying at the hotel next door. I ordered the roast pork and my wife had the fish and chips. Service was prompt. No waiting for a table. The fish and chips were delicious; the portion was huge even by American standards. My roast pork had a very crispy skin; served with Yorkshire pudding and stirred fried vegetables that resembled "collard greens." My roast pork was excellent! I highly recommend this place for dinner! One negative is the wood floor is warped so the tables are wobbly!! read more

Food was delicious. Enjoyed the hummus, roast beef, fish / chips and espresso martini!!!

The food was mouth-watering here. Hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life, great cocktails, and amazing dessert. It was a 30 second walk from my hotel and I'm glad I was tired and just wanted something close by or I wouldn't have checked this place out. read more

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Now this was actually a pretty cool pub, which was a change after visiting a bunch of other pubs that were average at best. In fact this one seemed to not only have an identity of its own, but it also has a rooftop bar, and not one of those small ones designed for smokers to be able to get their fix without having to walk out the front, but an actually, proper, Australian style, rooftop bar (and it was even large enough to sit a decent number of people). The biggest problem that I had was not so much the pub, because as I mentioned it is actually a pretty cool pub, but the fact that I really didn't have a huge amount of time to spend here. Oh, the other thing that I though was really cool was that this pub really takes advantage of it being a monopoly board pub, especially with the huge painting of the Pentonville Road card in the rooms leading to the toilets out the back. read more

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Good pub, good grub. Look to book if you want more than a beer, as place was hopping even on a Tuesday night. We just showed and they were fully booked, but managed to squeeze us in as long as we promised to clear out in time (no problem as it was 2 hours later). Just did the fish as chips which was really good. Great staff, so all round good evening. read more

The Castle is a pub on the Pentonville road, close to Angel Islington station. The pub has two floors. The first is the main pub room with bar, tables and sofas. The second floor is the roof terrace. I've been to this pub a few times, the in the summer when I sat out on the roof. It was late evening and the noise from the street below wasn't too bad. It is a decent sized roof and there was quite a pleasant summer feel. Unfortunately, the inside of the pub, whilst being well presented, is fairly soulless in an aspirational Ikea kind of way. Nice in the summer, otherwise fairly bland. read more

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Close to Angel tube station, The Castle on Pentonville road is exactly what I have come to expect from a pub in London. As old-school boozers fade from the map this line of suave-looking gastropubs have rolled in to take their place and keep in line with the wave of gentrification. As such you can probably guess what the Castle looks like; lots of neutral colour, 'arty' pictures and chalk boards attempting to blend modernity with a retro pub look; all that happens is it ends up looking distinctly average with nothing particularly alluring or eye-catching. That said the atmosphere here is one of well-mannered joviality. The clientele and bar staff are generally very relaxed people making this a decent enough location to stop in for lunch. The food here is pretty decent albeit with a range that isn't exactly cahllenging. Standard British pub food with a few salads all at very reasonable prices. Drinks-wise there is a fair selection of wines along with a more standard choice of bottled and draught lager. Not bad but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

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This is a nice English Pub for some drinks and somewhat classic cuisine. I came with a larger group and our server was very friendly to us and allowed us to try certain items that were on tap before ordering them. He showed us an awesome New Zealand Apple/Passion Fruit cider, which was unlike the ciders you commonly find in the US. Since this was our last night in London, we wanted the cliche fish and chips - but to be honest it was one of the best preparations of it I've had. Enormous crispy filet of cod, with mushy peas and thick cut chips - a very nice meal washed down with some white beer. The proximity to our hotel and casual vibe made this place a winner in my book. Cheers. read more

Rose is amazingly awesome! We've been here several nights and if we weren't leaving tomorrow, we'd be here several more. Burgers were fine, but it was the friendly service Rose provides that keeps brining is back. read more

Monopoly Pub Crawl - Stop #6 - Pentonville Road (Light Blue) Just around the corner from Angel is the Castle on Pentonville road. This charming yet elegant little pub offers cosy couches, a step up from your standard pub range, and some excellent little half pint beer mugs for a bit of variety. We were quite entertaining by the glassware (Grant got a mini-beer mug, I got a mini-goblet) and that helped set the mood. What also helped was a large padded bench we could relax on to ease our tiring legs for a few minutes. The bar staff are warm and welcoming and fully embrace the monopoly pub crawl with open arms. The Castle used to give out a bespoke monopoly card but sadly they've run out. That being said, the cute barmaid was happy to sign the board with a smile so we'll take that instead. I like this place for a bit of a different drink and in this case we had some cider on tap to give a bit of an energy boost. The food some of the more regular patrons indulged in smelled delicious so it may be worth a stop and I can definitely see me whiling away some cold winter nights here if I didn't live so far away. read more

They have a huge rooftop terrace which is perfect for the summer. I came here with here a large group and they were able to accommodate us immediately which was nice. We all had burgers that were just ok, but the atmosphere on the roof is definitely worth coming back for. I would come back for drinks but not the food. read more

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O, the Castle. I don't know if I've ever before had such mixed feelings on a pub. Located between the ever busy Angel and King's Cross areas of Islington, the Castle offers up a pretty standard drinking experience for the area. There is not much to remember about the interior - sparsely decorated without a coherent single motif, and the Castle's claim to fame would definitely have to be the roof terrace (at least in the summer). I will say, the roof is really nice, even if it is a bit crowded. And it is worth a visit to this place just to enjoy the terrace on a cool summer evening. Many people had the right idea of relaxing in the sun with a pitcher of Pimm's. The beer selection is what sort of kills the Castle for me. The best draught that was available was Bitburger, and that is not really saying much. I spent my evening drinking Stella, which cost an absurd £3,90 (especially when there are many other establishments in the area that sell Stella for £2-£3). All in all, nothing to write home about, but you should go enjoy the roof terrace, at least once. read more

It's a pub. Gas fires in winter, roof-deck in summer. Solid food - baked cheeses, salads, sandwiches, etc. Fancier than typical pub fare, but not completely OTT. Definitely a nice, relaxed place to spend some time. read more

We booked the roof for a work friend's leaving do, but sadly it rained that day! Thankfully the staff gave us some tables downstairs so we weren't caught out in the rain. The roof could definitely do with some sort of optional covering or some umbrellas over the tables though, because I probably would have braved it if we had a bit of cover, just to relax outside! The drinks are good though not cheap, but I expect that from most pubs in the area. The pub still had a decent atmosphere and the staff were friendly, and they had Aspall Cider on tap which makes me a happy camper. :) It was a Wednesday when we came and it was really really busy so I can only imagine what it's like on a Friday! You'd definitely want to reserve space if you wanted to bring a group after work hours. read more

Have been there couple of times, standard fare. It is a better place in summer when the roof garden is thrown open with Pimms and the Bar-B-Q!!! Very crowded though and difficult to get attention of the staff. Resonantly priced and good ambience. read more

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Burger night on Tuesday was fantastic. Delicious onion rings as big as your head. Desserts were great- apple crumb and chocolate pie. In town visiting and we've gone back twice. read more

My Mum and Dad spent the bulk of their last stay in this pub just to get away from the horrible Jury's Inn next door. On the few occasions I joined them I was quite taken with the place and impressed by the cosy feel. Generally the bars in Angel tend to fall down one of two lines- ultra modern expensive wine bar or old man grotty pub- so it was quite nice to find a happy medium. Drinks in here don't come cheap though and a round for four easily set us back £20 every time. The house wines were of a pretty good quality so I can understand paying a little more for them but £4.10 for a Guinness seemed a bit steep. Even though I've only visited this pub in the Winter, I expect the best thing about it is its roof terrace. Even from downstairs it looks quite inviting and I expect it would make a great place to lounge about in the warmer months. Given the prices of the drinks, The Castle is not a place I'll be back to often but hopefully I'll still remember it when the weather warms up again. read more

Often seen it and thought I'd like to see what its like Unfortunately I walked into the middle of a pub quiz. I've got nothing against pub quizzes per se but I feel a bit silly walking into a pub in the middle of one, like I've wandered into a private party or something. Ordered a pint of T.E.A.and was asked if I would like it in a dimpled mug (serious plus points!). Theres a roof terrace (in the ramparts) which I would like to try some time. It's nice that it's away from the centre of Islington which gets a bit too heaving at times for my liking. I feel a bit stingy giving it a 3 but I was only there for one so I didn't feel I picked up enough of an impression of the place to give it any more. I'll head back sometime and see if it maybe deserves more. read more

The Castle pub located on the busy Pentonville Road is great pub if you want a break from the busy centre of Angel. The interior of the pub is nicely but unimpressively decorated - but as the other reviews have noted, the best part about this particular pub is the roof terrace. With a lot of space, a lot of seating and a comfortable environment, it is a great place to kick back and relax during a sunny afternoon. The noise from the road is hardly noticeable and the view is pleasant since you will not be able to see the cars. The drinks are nothing to boast about since they are your average pub selection, but they do offer a good portion of fresh nacho platters. read more

This was our first meal in London. We were so tired from all our traveling, just about anything would have tasted delicious. Atmosphere: A true standard pub. It was charming, cozy, and the bar was cute, but modern. It was however, super crowed and loud. We had to sit at the bar and wait for a booth to open up. There really wasn't much breathing room. When we were there the rooftop was under construction and it was off season, so we didn't get a chance to experience it, which seems to be a highlight in reading others reviews. Service/Staff: As mentioned above, we waited at the bar for a table to open. We did order our food at the bar because we were so hungry and didn't really want to wait. The bartender was very rude. I had some questions about what was in the food and he looked at me like I had five heads. Apparently in London, they don't get these types of questions. However, the time it took for our food to appear was reasonable. We had moved to a table at this point and they were kind enough to bring it over to us. Food: My boyfriend got the traditional fish and chips with mushy peas. He reports it as being good, but it is hard to compare because this, as it was his first fish and chips experience in London. The fish had crispy breading with flaky fish inside, fries were standard, and the mushy peas were unique and new experience. Portion wise, it was reasonable. Me, on the other hand, I got a Veggie Burger with fries and wasn't so impressed. It sounded really interesting, the burger itself was lightly breaded and it had a mint sauce with field greens as the lettuce. I dunno, the flavors were just off somehow. At least the bun was tasty. Oh, and I should mention the presentation was pretty cool. The burger came on a cutting board with the knife standing upright in the middle of the burger. The fries were in a wired metal cone, standing upright as well. I noticed they have taken the burger off the menu... Cost: Pricey. Don't go here if you are looking to eat (and/or drink) cheap. I don't think we will be returning. We were hoping to get a real pub experience but I don't think this quite met the standards. The food and drinks just aren't worth the price either. Would be cool to eat on the rooftop though. read more

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Cute bar, gets a bit crowded though and this is its downfall. Thursday, Friday Saturday you will struggle to get a seat. I've had to leave a couple of times as there is nowhere to sit and its not really suitable to standing. You can book tables though, which many people do. The roof is the best part , but it too gets really crowded. Plus as a non smoker, its a bit small and not particularly ventilated. The food is good, we had the meat platter and it was delish. read more

I'm struggling to give this place even two, to be honest. I went down after they'd pimped themselves as the place to be for the outdoor Wimbledon viewing. So I pictured a spacious terrace, everyone with a view of the screen, laughing and drinking Pimm's. You know what, the upstairs deck is nice. Lots of reed walls and whatnot. And there was a bloke with a barbecue. My stars go to those two aspects! However, the telly was depending on a shoddy aerial, didn't have any volume, and then they took it inside anyway. Pimm's was ridiculously overpriced and I had to wait for them to go to the cornershop to buy lemonade to make it with. Service was utterly lousy - ignorant. There was no atmosphere - but why would there be? To top it all off, it rained. I know this is not their fault, but will unfortunately be my abiding memory. read more

Great spot, friendly folks and a great roof garden. This corner pub was right across from our hotel so the commute was A+. They serve pitchers, yes pitchers of Pimm's Cup with a straw in it. Nothing is more refreshing after a long day touring. I can't emphasize enough how friendly the staff is. The roof garden is a great place to enjoy a smoke, including a cigar. Crowd is eclectic & and the music suits the crowd... read more

Came in to get dinner and the music was really loud. We went to leave and one of the ladies (possibly the owner) followed us out to see why we were leaving. She lowered the music and made it a very enjoyable experience. The food (fish and chips) was amazing. The dessert (sticky toffee pudding was the BEST dessert I've had in a long time. Sooo grateful she got us to stay!!! read more

Came here for a drink while exploring London. The rooftop bar was really nice. Great place for a small group to meet up. Had a pitcher of Pimms that tasted great. A bit pricy. read more

We are here last night- our last night in London- and it was a strange experience. Neat place as far as ambiance. The first 4 (!!!) things we tried to order they were out of, and once we finally placed an order they forgot my wine. The staff were very nice but not very on top of things. Food was a solid 3/5. read more

We finally made our way here, after passing by many times over the years. We were looking forward to this place cause it looked like a cool pub. It was ridiculously overpriced (almost £20 for a two drink round at a pub, not a cocktail bar). What topped the annoying cake was the bartender didn't give change back. Not worth the money, so many better places around Islington to enjoy! read more

After a day of travel we stopped here for a late dinner because we were staying at the hotel next door. After walking in around 8:15 and grabbing a table no one had come to give us menus or take our order for 45 minutes at which point we went to the bar to order food, only to be told the kitchen was closed. This place was secretly understaffed (one waitress for the bar and tables) and once a large group came in and ordered at the bar no one could take care of anyone at the tables. This place is probably better during the day with less customers and more staff. We didn't even get to try the food. read more

As Mr Sunshine reluctantly takes his hat off as we near the 2 week British summer, I have found a pub that provides a charming brown chap, such as myself, with all that he could ever want to pass a few hours with good food, drink and friends. The Castle, which a short stroll from Angel tube station, has become a traditional place to congregate on the Easter Sunday for a roast and a debaucherous afternoon of cider and shots of Jägermeister. It is swiftly followed by an evening session of Lucky Voice (which I have also reviewed). The Castle is cool without even knowing it. It attracts a clientele that simply want to be able to relax and enjoy the surroundings and good company. There is a wealth of seating both hard backed chairs at wooden tables and a scattering of cushioned areas. My preferred location and one I would recommend is the table to the left of the bar as you walk in. It's a good vantage spot for friends to see you and for ease of access to the bar. For me there are two standout features. The food and the staff. I'm not going to lie, the food is a little pricey, but you do get some of the most delicious food this side of the channel. I can highly recommend the Roasts. One of these bad boys will set you back between £11.50 and £12.50 which when you see the size of the portions is great value. The roast beef is delicious and cooked to perfection. Drinks too can be a little spenny. I discovered 'Crabbies' on Sunday, which I drank until I could no longer walk and talk at the same time., but with that came a rather hefty bill at the end. Bottled drinks can be 4 nuggets and up, but they also have a great selection of spirits and "Old Man Beers", which will be slightly less. The staff are fantastic and whilst it did help that the Danish girl that served us on Sunday was easy on the eye, the rest of the staff were diligent and largely tolerant of the constant requests for more food and drink. Added to this there is also a roof terrace which is perfect for the sun worshipers amongst you. In the summer it can get busy, so make sure you get down there early to secure some seating and bask in the warm glow of the giant ball of gas. The only smack on the wrist is the fact that a. The gents toilet looks and is as cold as a refrigerator and b. It smells like... well, it smells odd. If you break the seal, you're in for a night of stinky shuttle runs. Having said this though, it's not so bad when you compare it to the hellish nightmare that is festival toilets. Either way, hopefully see you there in the coming months you sexy kids. read more

Good beer selections, delicious British dishes and cool decoration. We had an awesome time drinking, making new friends and playing pub quiz. read more

Whenever the sun is out, or the weather is more outside-friendly, this is my first stop. The castle has a great house wine for a great price, which is what I always get with my friends. The staff is lovely and joke around with you, dance to the music, and are quick to serve you, even when it's full. The main reason to go is the great upstairs terrass, which gets direct sun (when it decides to show up)! And if it's windy, they put up wind stoppers on either Side and put on the heaters so it becomes quite cozy! They even have a television upstairs if you are into watching sports! Once in a while they even have a live bbq upstairs for great prices! One of my favorite places in angel! read more

Nice place to have a pint whilst watching a match. It's a bit on the small side but when it's reasonable outside the roof deck is great with heating lamps. Burger and fries was delicious! In summer, rooftop is fun read more

This is a decent pub, but it is really missing something, although I don't know what. It was such a downer coming from the Lexington which is such an awesome, hopping, happening and yet down-to-earth place. It is almost as if the Castle hasn't picked its personality or identity yet and so it is just a bit dull. The lighting scheme also should be reviewed.... read more

I walk by here all the time, but when it was 17 degrees in March, my friend and I decided that we had to find a rooftop terrace and this was the first place I thought of! Unfortunately the upstairs bar was not open, but we ordered drinks and snacks downstairs then brought them up. Many other people shared the same idea- it was a good atmosphere and I imagine it will only get better as the days get warmer. read more

This pub is a good bet if you are trying to walk from Angel to Kings Cross, with a quick pint in between (which is exactly how we found it). It's nice and clean on the inside, and has a good vibe. The beers on tap aren't exactly life changing or interesting, but it's a solid choice in the area. read more