So there we are on a summery Sunday evening, mooching about the house with a supper of Waitrose Thai Chicken Curry soup waiting for us in the fridge, when out of the blue the Lovely Husband says “fancy a drink?”. Now this offer has never knowingly been refused, so we walk down the road, cross Notting Hill Gate and go up a short stretch of Campden Hill Road. This is where the Windsor Castle is, a pub I have been going to on and off for more years than I care to remember. It’s a quaint little place full of dark wood and ‘Ye olde worlde’ atmosphere. Midget sized doorways lead from one small room into another and recently I’ve had a pretty good Sunday lunch there, but this time we head straight into the pretty beer garden at the back. It’s heaving with people as all outside spaces are on a warm, sunny evening in London.
A pub that everyone, if asked, would agree suits the adjective 'charming' very well. Kensington, so...
A really *nice* English pub with loads of history that they haven't hesitated to write on the walls.
"The Windsor? You know, the one with the weird small doors and the big beer garden." It's a cosy wooden affair inside with plenty of space whether you're eating or just drinking.
For a drink: lovely pub, would recommend.
For food: not amazing, leaning towards sub-average pub grub. Still refusing to grow up, I got the burger which was tasty but didn't impress more than usual. The cauliflower tart was equally OK, but only OK.
Nevertheless, it's a nice all round experience of you want to eat in a decent, intimate Kensington environment.
A classic and famous pub in Kensington/Notting Hill. I have been there several times with friends and family. The historical environment plays a big part in my coming back every time. It's food is top notch and I can definitely recommend the burger, bangers and mash, roast as well as their scotch egg! It's a great place to relax and enjoy some drinks in good company. It's also a laugh to see my 6'6 boyfriend fit through the small doors. The staff are great although some lack knowledge within their beverages and at times have been noticeably hung over, which isn't too nice. I strongly recommend anyone a visit!
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