Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 168 reviews

What Nicholasvancouver likes about Elephant Castle:
Sunday lunch, a bit busy. We were limited to six and had a table by the door opening onto the wigwam. Unfortunately the servers and customers made frequent use of the door letting cold and bumping against our char backs.. it ideal. I had the lentil Wellington which was adventurous and tasty. We did not start for dessert. A mixed bit and a mixed review. The parking area could use some serious TLC. View all feedback. What LondonFriday doesn't like about Elephant Castle:
It’s now being operated by Farr Brew, so the beer is great.The service and lunch food though is sub standard.We ordered two fish and chips and one sausage and mash. The fish was awful totally overdone and dry and took an age to arrive. We complained and they did fresh ones which were miles better, and to be fair they didn’t charge. The sausages were cheap and nasty. The accompanying bubble and squeak was mash with a... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Nicholasvancouver
25.05.2024 - 18:32

Sunday lunch, a bit busy. We were limited to six and had a table by the door opening onto the wigwam. Unfortunately the servers and customers made frequent use...

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Nicola
25.05.2024 - 18:32

Terrible service.Gorgeous pub but staff let it down. Fire was going out. No candles on tables lit. I had to ask for menues for pudding. Treated as an after thou...

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KarlMu
25.05.2024 - 18:32

Staff friendly and helpful but meal absolutely dire. 1 to 1.5 slices of shaved meat with reheated veg, and deep fried spud chunks. Think Wetherspoons on a bad d...

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Andrew081
25.05.2024 - 18:32

We visited the Elephant and Castle Pub on a weekday evening and were surprised to see how busy it was. We sat outside in the large Tipi. Service was good with v...

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HannahBananananana
25.05.2024 - 18:32

Beautiful pub with a fantastic our door space. Staff were lovely and friendly, especially Mimi who went above and beyond to help us when we misplaced something....

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 88 reviews
TriciaG609
23.02.2024 - 11:03

Have been here many times over the years but today we were extremely disappointed with the quality of the food we had for lunch. Three of us had haddock and chi...

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Nomad52680910802
23.02.2024 - 11:03

Lovely little country pub. Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch with friends. Great food, friendly atmosphere and friendly staff.

Iamthebear77
23.02.2024 - 11:03

A fabulous little pub, never disappointed. Roast today, delicious, loads of veg and crispy roast tatties, lovely local brewed ales and dog friendly. We will ret...

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Cutbushcitylimits
23.02.2024 - 11:03

Just returned from Sunday lunch at the pub with our dog in tow. They have two great outdoor areas front and back one more family friendly and one better for cou...

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F7374GNannec
23.02.2024 - 11:03

We booked when there was a retirement party in the rear garden. The staff should have advised us of this as they could not cope with the regular customers. Meal...

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Gastroranking-uk
3.6 ★ from 80 reviews

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