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The Castle, Ryde
Ryde
PO33 2HT
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Fuller'sReviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Peter Forster left this review about The Castle
The Castle is one of the last traditional pubs in Ryde. It is now a Fuller’s house following their acquisition of Gales. The beer range reflects this with London Pride and HSB taking the cask ale lead. Dark Star Hophead has been a common guest for the last couple of years. On my last visit the beers were in reasonable condition and the barman was proud to point out that this was one of only two pubs in town that served HSB, the other being the Solent Inn. The pub layout has changed little in the forty years I have known it. It underwent a basic refurbishment about twenty years ago and has pretty much stayed the same since then with a narrow main bar area and a more private raised area to the left as you enter though the front door. The stained glass Gales windows are worth a look at. The pub is very much a wet pub and a local’s pub but that shouldn’t put anyone off as it is not unfriendly and I have often got into conversation with regulars or tourists who have ventured up from the Union Street scene. I will usually visit when in town. (visit: Tue 18 Dec 2025)
On 22nd February 2026
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Castle
A pleasant town pub on the pedestrianised bit of the High Street, very clean and freshly refurbished from its appearance. It extends round two side of the central bar, with a few sports TVs down one side and a selection of old photos down the other. A Fullers pub (of Gales parentage), so London Pride, HSB and Hophead on pump. Perhaps a little lacking in atmosphere but feels well-run.
On 5th April 2022
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Castle
Fairly basic locals pub which has been made over by the MFI sale. One original feature was a nice frosted window and stained glass upper. TV with mute horse racing, over-loud jukebox and darts and papers. Large swathes of the pub were in darkness on our Saturday evening visit. Small rear courtyard garden. Four pumps, all Fullers - ESB, Pride, English Ale and a mediocre HSB though worth mentioning that the order of a half and a bitter lemon came in cheaper than expected at £3.15. Odd place, I didn't see much to tempt me back. 5.5
On 10th July 2016
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Castle
Refurbished High Street pub, with a staple-shaped bar supplemented by another small area up a couple of steps at the back (in use by a DJ playing some old-time reggae, ska and calypso when I popped in on a Saturday evening). Limited amount of traditional furniture and restricted decor. Four handpumps on the counter, but these offered a selection of Fuller's / Gale's beers: Pride, Quintessentially Pale Ale, ESB and HSB (£3.60).
On 9th July 2016
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Castle
The Castle is a largish corner pub that is in the main shopping area of Ryde.
Once inside we went in the room at the front which was more like a bar,this room was fairly basic but comfortable enough it was also fairly quiet on our early dinnertime visit.
When we went in this pub it was a Gales tied house and there were three real ales on the bar our first drink was Gales Butser bitter and this was a very nice drink we then had a drink of Gales best bitter which was just as good the other beer was Gales HSB.
This was a decent pub to sit and relax over a decent pint.
Pub visited 18/2/1999
On 18th February 1999
- rating: 8
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