Membership Secretary – Linda Wood It closed and following refurbishment was reopened as Pharoahs in 2002. The hazard of empty properties. Thai restaurant upstairs at Walmer Castle gets my thumbs up: nice atmosphere (buzzing on a Thursday night, so book) and decor, very friendly staff, and food didn't disappoint either.
Wednesday Upstairs there are is a nice Thai restaurant. The final straw was after we'd waited a full 10 minutes after our meal to try and order desserts, I had seen a yummy looking pandan pancake I was really looking forward to, only to be told that no, they didn't have it and hadn't had that dessert for a very long time.. Something about the decor is warm and comforting....the kind of place you want to down a bottle of wine in on a cold rainy evening (or afternoon, no judgement).
Every single item they brought us was really good, tasted incredibly fresh and had I not been amongst company I would have easily licked all the plates clean. “The food is for uk thai food, really good; I think I must have dragged people there 3 times in 3 weeks.” in 8 reviews, “Just 5 minutes from Portobello Road, so it's a great place to go to when you're nearby to have a pint of beer and some good food (nothing fancy).” in 2 reviews, “Make sure to be hungry should you go for one of their banquets for two people or more.” in 3 reviews. That said, the crowd are pretty 'standard' too - not rich, not poor, not trendy, not untrendy, not quiet, not loud....The Thai food is pretty average in my opinion - but on the good side of average! In 2004 the building was ravaged by fire. Service was fine. So that's exactly what we did. In 2004 the building was ravaged by fire. Never to return. ), Pad Thai, Grilled Prawns and a Sea Bass with Bok Choy. Following a success story of the interesting symbiosis of English pub and Thai food, Walmer Castle does not serve fish and chips but Thai! It comes with an array of appetizers and a bunch of different Thai foods including Thai Green Curry (one of my faves! 2 other reviews that are not currently recommended, Full menu .css-1c2abjj{width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:currentColor;}.css-1c2abjj::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1c2abjj::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1c2abjj svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}. What's not to love? So for 20 quid, I had very dry pie (used 1 pint to wash it down) with a slab of mashed and the most embarrassed collection of vegetables ever collected on a plate.
Good selection of draft beers and decent wine by the glass. Copyright © 2004–2020 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. It was heaving outside with drunks from the pub, swaying and shouting not a good first impression.Inside we weaved past more drunks and tried to not breathe in the smell of booze that was everywhere like it had soaked into the very fabric of the place and the strong smell of urine coming from the loos that seemed to waft around and went upstairs to the Thai resturant. There are some nice big tables and a few plasmas so I'd say it'd be a pretty place to watch a game, especially during the week if you want something quieter and more civilised. Clayworth, Nr. It closed and following refurbishment was reopened as Pharoahs in 2002. PECKHAM SE15 - PHAROAHS Previously known as “The Walmer Castle Public House” until re-opening after temporary closure for refurbishments in 2002. I had the beef roast and it was my second favorite meal I had during my trip to London. A Thai friend took me there once and since then I kept on returning. Every evening he could be seen setting off to work, wearing a dinner suit and black bow tie. Email secretary@peckhamsociety.org.uk, Installation set-up design by Stephen French, New play park opens on Peckham Rye common July 2018, Award winning young designer makes his base in Peckham 2018. Walmer Castle: 102 Peckham Road.
Windsor Castle: 93-95 Cator Street. It's definitely no secret that this place serves up good fast Thai food from a pretty wide menu. The Walmer Castle: Food was ok but felt ripped off. We looked at each other in surprise and one of my friends called her back over after 10 minutes of trying to gain her attention. Meh. Ridiculous. Meh. It's a little off the beaten track if you aren't used to London and to be perfectly honest when we walked up to it we nearly turned around. The au jus gravy was amazing--so much flavor. Okkkay. I had a nice lunch here. Sunday
You can learn more about how to change your settings here, where youâll also find our cookie policy. There are no economies of scale in this pub, if you want a large coke you are charged for two which means our two soft drinks came to over £7.50. .css-1o5pw2t{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(187,186,192,1);}.css-1o5pw2t::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1o5pw2t::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t:hover,.css-1o5pw2t:focus{fill:rgba(117,114,128,1);}. In common with every other building the Walmer Castle looked very shabby.
), Pad Thai, Grilled Prawns and a Sea Bass with Bok Choy.
You appear to have disabled cookies. So for 20 quid, I had very dry pie (used 1 pint to wash it down) with a slab of mashed and the most embarrassed collection of vegetables ever collected on a plate. Lots of stuff on the menu is designed for sharing so if you and a friend aren't suffering from any terrible contagious diseases this isn't a bad bet.
?Bottom line, food ok, but over priced, waiting staff friendly but confusing and run off their feet. Downstairs it's got the look of a pretty traditional place that's always undergoing a bit of brush up and so it's fairly smart. The Walmer Castle was situated at 102 Peckham Road. Stopped in after a bit of shopping. Greater London,
58 Ledbury Road, And considering it was all only £12 with the tastecard, it was an incredible deal. Midday-10pm. Treat your loved ones this Christmas to a wonderful pub experience and enjoy some quality time together. (Cheers to that.) Beer pricey. I do 4 stars simply because it's not a "wow!" Watermans Arms: Peckham Hill Street. But already this news has been eclipsed, because now football superstar David Beckham and director Guy Ritchie have joined forces to buy The Walmer Castle pub in Notting Hill. London, Midday-10pm Whether youâre looking for a lazy lunch or family dinner, this welcoming pub offers flavoursome food, an explorative drinks menu and an authentic, homely atmosphere to suit all occasions.
Round off the evening with a drink downstairs in the pub. Standard chain menu. By doing so, this site may not function as we use cookies as part of many features on it. W11 2AJ, Monday While good, they asked us if we wanted rice. The perfect setting for a laid-back yet distinctly memorable drinking and dining experience. A major improvement on my last visit, the Walmer Castle has been taken over by David Beckham and Guy Ritchie in the meantime.
Do you have any anecdotes, historical information, updates or photographs … And considering it was all only £12 with the tastecard, it was an incredible deal. I was not so keen on the upstairs Thai restaurant, it is fairly mediocre food and clearly just pre purchased frozen spring rolls etc rather than freshly made. Cheers! Claim your business to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! Something about the decor is warm and comforting....the kind of place you want to down a bottle of wine in on a cold rainy evening (or afternoon, no judgement). , so it's a great place to go to when you're nearby to have a pint of beer and some good food (nothing fancy). There are some nice big tables and a few plasmas so I'd say it'd be a pretty place to watch a game, especially during the week if you want something quieter and more civilised.
This pub has closed recently [about 2008] and is in a derelict condition. Downstairs it's got the look of a pretty traditional place that's always undergoing a bit of brush up and so it's fairly smart. Instead there's a boring menu of your ubiquitous pub food - noone was eating.We left. factor environment, but great to pop in for a quick meal/lunch. Unaccompanied ladies, men wearing caps, or who were without ties, would not be served at the bar but asked to leave. To hear from us about future events and offers, © The Walmer Castle 2020 The Walmer Castle was situated at 102 Peckham Road. Oh, and a nearby wireless internet connection was also an unexpected bonus.
The banquets are a pretty great deal.
In 1939 I was evacuated to Pulborough in West Sussex with my sister’s school – Peckham Central Girls.
The food was very good, lovely flavours and well presented shame the service was a little lacking not dreadful but below average really. However, before completion it was again destroyed by fire in January 2009. We pride ourselves on serving up a seasonal menu thatâs packed with hearty, traditional British pub classics. Thursday View on Map. So that's exactly what we did. The project was finally achieved. The pub portion downstairs was hopping on a Sunday night and seems to be a pretty solid place for a drink. Every single item they brought us was really good, tasted incredibly fresh and had I not been amongst company I would have easily licked all the plates clean. Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Walmer Castle is an esteemed Notting Hill pub, just a stoneâs throw from Londonâs lively Portobello market. Also known as Pharoahs. While the Walmer Castle never quite made it to the top of my list of favourite pubs with Thai kitchen, it's always been a reliable choice of go-to places. Midday-10pm The service friendly is friendly and clientele is a one would expect , thankfully it doesnt get too crowded or crazy. Stick to the pub and if you do need to eat just get a quick pad thai from the bar menu downstairs, it will be cheaper and just the same quality as the restaurant. Went there for a brain storming session. Friday A friend and I would come, and even without a reservation we would get seated right away. It is a short walk from portobello road, and a nice relief from the crowds. I look forward to every issue of Peckham Society News and to the memories each one brings to me. The Walmer is a big pub on Ledbury Road, a 10 minute walk or so up from Notting Hill Gate tube. Walmer Castle is a real summer pub - if you pass here anytime that it's vaguely warm there will be a bunch of people drinking outside on the pavement and in the street (it's a pretty quiet street)!