The Warwick Castle, W9

Traditional side-street pub, with plenty of vegetation on the facade, a large lantern over what was once the main doorway and a few benches beside the pavement. Inside, there are several side rooms around the main area (with one having a noteworthy fireplace). Three handpumps offering Doom Bar, Wandle and ?? Spring Ale (£3.50).

Randomness Guide to London - Warwick Castle entry

Randomness Guide to London - Warwick Castle entry

The pub has an attractive exterior with impressive floral displays in baskets and pots and the large pendant lamp hanging from the wall. The front step has what must be original tiling, and there are stained glass windows to the lobby with similar inserts to the front windows, which have some etched glass. The main room has the bar, bare boarded floors, and some wood panelling. A Bass mirror is displayed. The semi separated area beyond has less tradition, and a couple of those modern style sofas. There is a side room, after passing through another entrance lobby. A marble fire place remains in here, a quieter area, which also has a few board games, including chess. The front windows fold back here, and gave a fair chill through the pub on what was an unseasonally cool early evening. There is further outdoor seating in the form of a few benches to the front. I didn't eat but the basic food menu my drinking companions sampled looked ok. Three ales on, Doom Bar, Sambrook's Wandle and Bombardier. There is an extensive wine list. The plasma high on the bar wall has Sky News on muted. Not bad, but seems to sit between the traditional and semi-trendy camps, probably having to address the preferences of the newer residents of this gentrified area.