Welcome to the Windsor Castle, one of London's best-known and historic pubs. As the pub was built on the brow of a hill, the Royal Windsor Castle used to be visible from the upper windows, hence its name

Dated back to the 1800's it was mainly frequented by farmers taking their livestock to Notting Hill on market days. Steeped in history, and in the summer months, ivy The Windsor Castle is a regular haunt of Old Etonians and simply adored by youngsters alike.

The early Victorian interior is all wood. Mainly oak, either stained or painted black; the pub has beautiful wooden floors, panels, bars, furniture and a unique feature - the partitions. These were put in place back in the day when those of different classes were seperated from one another whilst they sipped their ales. The discrete tiny doors were only introduced in the 50's for the staff to move from one bar to another. Now of course the only seperation is for smokers and non smokers.

The warm colour of the oak, complimented by candles and open fires create a relaxed and countryfied feel to the pub which is inviting during the cold winter months. To the back of the pub is a large garden though popular throughout the year, is perfect for those lazy summer evenings (see reviews, top beer garden in London). Cloistered behind an ivy clad wall a throng of locals pile onto wooden benches, quaff wine, sip Pimms and soak up the summer sun

The garden is flagged with vast stones and eclipsed by a fabulous plane tree mushrooming from the centre. Overhung by the Venetian balconies of Notting Hill our garden has the feel of a private party in the summer and protection from the cold in the winter provided by our heat lamps.

Our kitchen is renowned for its food and if you were thinking of bringing a group down to enjoy a meal or celebration, please call us to check for availability