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The Castle, Ryde
Ryde
PO33 2HT
Reviews of The Castle (Average Rating: 6½ 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. 7/10 (visit: Tue 18 Dec 2025)
On 28th January 2026
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3 recommendations about 3 pubs]
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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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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Castle - whatpub.com
Ryde St Johns Road, 0.62 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Ryde Pier Head, 0.84 miles, 16 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes - basic courtyard - last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 10 July 2016 by Quinno _
