The Old Castle
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About The Old Castle
The Old Castle is a pub, bar and restaurant on W Castle Street in Bridgnorth, with a floral outdoor seating area lined with planters and hanging baskets. The kitchen covers pub staples such as Sunday lunch, served with the vegetables in a separate dish, and a generously portioned ploughman's, alongside a steak baguette and other lunch options. A good choice of ales sits behind the bar. Dogs are welcome, and the team has accommodated groups of nine. The room takes walk-ins, and large portions run through the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Veg
- Ploughman's Lunch
- Fish and Chips
- Cider
- Mixed Grill
- Chicken Burger
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch and sunday lunch.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch and sunday lunch.
Customer Review Summary
Across these reviews, the strongest recurring praise centers on the food, with multiple reviewers pointing to generous portions and a varied menu. Dishes reviewers specifically name include the Thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch, and Sunday lunch, several calling these meals excellent or delicious. A separate reviewer flags the Thai green curry as good but soggy where chips sat in the sauce, a minor and isolated note. Service draws consistent mention, with reviewers describing the staff as friendly and the service as excellent across multiple visits. The outdoor seating area with floral planters and planters comes up several times, as does the dog friendly setup, which one reviewer calls a bonus. A few single mentions round out the picture: a reviewer enjoyed the choice of ales, another pointed out a Leeds United sign on the wall as a pleasant extra, and the pudding selection drew one strong recommendation as a must try. Most say they intend to return.
Customer Review Summary
Across these reviews, the strongest recurring praise centers on the food, with multiple reviewers pointing to generous portions and a varied menu. Dishes reviewers specifically name include the Thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch, and Sunday lunch, several calling these meals excellent or delicious. A separate reviewer flags the Thai green curry as good but soggy where chips sat in the sauce, a minor and isolated note. Service draws consistent mention, with reviewers describing the staff as friendly and the service as excellent across multiple visits. The outdoor seating area with floral planters and planters comes up several times, as does the dog friendly setup, which one reviewer calls a bonus. A few single mentions round out the picture: a reviewer enjoyed the choice of ales, another pointed out a Leeds United sign on the wall as a pleasant extra, and the pudding selection drew one strong recommendation as a must try. Most say they intend to return.
Featured reviews
- Ffion Jackson
“Went here with a group of 9 of us, and the service was excellent. The food was great, portion sizes were great for the money and drinks not too expensive. Their Puddings are a must! The staff were very lovely and the pub itself is lovely and cozy. Would definitely return!”
- Pete Coxhill
“Lovely floral outside seating area. Good choice of ales. Generously portioned ploughman's lunch”
- Glyn Emerson
“Tasty food from an excellent menu choice. Service superb and all should be commended for there friendly helpful manor 👍🏻”
- Darren James
“Lovely pub to visit..friendly staff..we had the steak baguette..absolutely delicious..so colourful with all the beautiful planters and baskets..definitely will be back.”
- Agnieszka Jankowska
“A little gem in the middle of small town. Worth a visit. Food was great. Large portions. And service really friendly.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Old Castle
- New Inn4.51570.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
pub garden, Banks's Mild on tap, chilled atmosphere
- Ridleys on the River4.42490.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
ceylon black pork curry, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy chicken tenders
- The Harp4.41960.2 miWheelchair accessible
live entertainment, historic building, recent refurbishment
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old CastleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,432 | — | £10–20 | thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch |
| New InnWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.5157 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | pub garden, Banks's Mild on tap, chilled atmosphere |
| Ridleys on the RiverReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4249 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | ceylon black pork curry, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy chicken tenders |
| The HarpWheelchair accessible | 4.4196 | 0.2 mi | — | live entertainment, historic building, recent refurbishment |
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