The Castle Inn, W5

Tris C left this review about The Castle Inn

This pub dates back to the mid-18th century, but was probably rebuilt in the 19th, superficially resembling the neighbouring Red Lion, also a Fuller’s house. The pub goes back a fair bit and is mainly traditional, with a dark colour scheme, some exposed brick painted white, white matchboard ceiling with some exposed dark wood rafters, then much exposed wood, which is probably original but looks good nonetheless; the floor is bare boarded, pale and probably quite new. Furniture is traditional, décor comprising some mixed framed prints and knickknacks, along with bored games. What is of note is the huge phalanx of copper pump handles and keg taps, all gleaming and exuding a strong smell of Brasso. Customers were by far the most studenty of the area’s four pubs, a young woman participating in the open mic night, belting out ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’, to much enthusiasm.
A predictable Fuller’s ale line-up, me going for the Hophead option (£2.65 a half and good), served by a friendly barman.
This is a pretty decent place, the open mic night making for something different, but probably because of this – and the lowest prices in this enclave – it’s the most studenty of the four around WLU.

On 7^th May 2023 - rating: 6
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