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The Chepstow Castle, Chepstow
Chepstow
NP16 5EZ
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hondo . left this review about The Chepstow Castle
now a residential property
On 5th May 2021
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Ian Mapp left this review about Chepstow Castle
Great location..... we looked at all of the pubs in Chepstow and this was the most appealing.
Interesting sandwich menu.... still unsure about whether a chicken sandwich should have a fried egg on top :-)
Three real ales on - I went for a Bath Ales Gem - Served in a timothy taylor glass. Decent enough but quickly lost its head.
OK Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2iDCxGF
On 28th December 2016
- rating: 5
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Pub SignMan left this review about Chepstow Castle Inn
Blessed with a perfect location directly opposite Chepstow castle, this is a smart gastro-style pub with very smart décor, presumably aimed primarily at the tourist market , although offering a nice environment for locals to enjoy a meal or drink. You enter into a lower level carpeted seating area with some high quality furniture and views out to the aforementioned castle. There are bare stone walls, dark beams and a nice stone fireplace to create a traditional pub feeling, enhanced by large book shelves, local art for sale on the walls and vases of fresh daffodils on each table. A couple of steps lead you up past an upright piano and on into the main bar area with a decent curved servery over on the left hand wall. A selection of comfortable looking seating options have been arranged opposite in this part carpeted, part quarry stone floored area. Some large pillars help to break the space up a bit here and there were more paintings on show, as well as a few nice clocks and a raised rear section with a single deep sofa and a platform for live music performances. Beyond is a garden which I failed to explore on this occasion, whilst the day's papers were available at the end of the bar counter. A radio station was being broadcast throughout the pub, presumably for the entertainment of the friendly barmaid, as I was the only customer in on a late Wednesday afternoon.
There were two ales on when I arrived - Otter Bitter and Purity Mad Goose - with Wadworth 6X having recently gone off. I tried the Mad Goose, which was in reasonable condition, although I only had time for a swift half before having to dash back to the train station. Food seems to be the pub's main draw, with the barmaid thoroughly cleaning a big pile of cutlery throughout my visit, but I failed to spot a menu, so can't comment on the offerings.
This seems like a pretty good spot for the passing tourist to enjoy a bite to eat and a well kept pint of ale. The place felt a little too food-oriented for my liking, but it still came across as a smart, well run operation and it was worth the visit for the fine views over to the castle.
On 9th May 2015
- rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about Chepstow Castle Inn
2 real ales and food served. Live music advertised and the pub has a large beer garden to the rear.
On 11th June 2012
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