The Pembroke Castle Overview
Idyllically set behind the wild banks of Camden Lock, the Pembroke Castle is a good place to catch your breath after a day of dodging the dodgy in the market, or scaling the great hill of Primrose. With large picture windows looking out onto Gloucester Avenue, the Pembroke sparkles at night and glows in the summer with a massive and well situated patio.
Inside, this spacious Victorian building has been done up with aubergine walls, large white columns and a worn but tended-to hard wood floor. When we arrive, the crowd is mellow on a Friday evening – quite distinct from the madness of the city or west end – with 30-40 year old punters enjoying bites and pints as Oasis quietly croons in the background. We order our food at the bar, and the staff keenly clear our table of any empties or ashtrays while we wait.
The menu features a choice of small plates and mains typical to today’s gastro pub. However, upon the arrival of our order, we are pleasantly surprised with the elegantly presented and fresh fare. I have the Teriyaki Tuna Steak, which is robust in flavour and placed delicately on a bed of rocket and red onions. A side dish of Sweet Potato Wedges is a great accompaniment - particularly when smothered with the tasty aioli. My friend’s Salmon Fillet Burger is lovely and flaky and the Pot Roasted Chicken is also quite delectable with a creamy white wine and tarragon sauce, white vegetables and crusty bread to boot.
The bar offers a good selection of wines and beers and prices are average. The second floor houses an elegant function room, with flat screen tellys and a private bar - the space is ideal for corporate gatherings and nicer events, it’s also non smoking. Available everyday but Sunday (as it’s filled to the brim with happy customers scarfing down the Pembroke’s popular roasts), discounts are available to larger groups and prices vary depending on the day of the week.
Chloe McCloskey
The Pembroke Castle is situated in the heart of Primrose Hill a stones throw from Chalk Farm tube and Camden Town. Boasting a newly refurbished function room equipped with it own private bar and multi media facility’s including WIFI making it ideal for parties and business functions. With a large beer garden it is great for relaxing on those long summer days. A fresh and cosmopolitan menu provides a wide range of food to choose from, renowned for its Huge and Hearty Sunday lunches it is definitely the place to be seen. For bookings please go to hire info.
Food served:
Mon to Friday noon to 3pm, 6.30 to 9.45pm;
Sat & Sun noon to 6pm (Updated 16/05/2008)
Additional Info: Children Allowed, Outside Drinking, Food, Hire Available, Non-Smoking Area
Nearby Venues:
- Landsdowne (The), [Other/Unclassified] (0.06km)
- Trojka, [Other/Unclassified] (0.10km)
- Limani, [Other/Unclassified] (0.15km)
- Manna, Organic (0.17km)
- Retsina, [Other/Unclassified] (0.19km)
- Odette's, Modern European (0.24km)
- L'Absinthe, French (0.25km)
- Queens (The), Gastro (0.25km)
- FishWorks, Fish (0.25km)
- Sardo Canale, [Other/Unclassified] (0.25km)
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