Quick info
About Castle in the Air
Castle in the Air is a pub and restaurant on Old Gosport Road in Fareham, within walking distance of Knowle Village. The kitchen runs a lunch service that pairs drinks and coffees with a menu covering gammon and egg, Greek flatbreads served with salad and topped with grilled chicken, and a roast combo of turkey and beef. Pies are a focus, encased and topped with pastry and served with rich gravy on the side. The pub welcomes dogs, and midweek lunchtimes are usually quiet, with groups seated and served together. Service runs through lunch on weekdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
72 dishes · mains £6–18- Chips£3.45
- Rosemary Salted Skin On Fries£3.45
- Garlic Ciabatta£2.95
- Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta£3.45
- Onion Rings£3.45
- Dressed House Salad£2.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast turkey and beef, pies with rich gravy, greek flatbreads with salad and gammon and egg.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast turkey and beef, pies with rich gravy, greek flatbreads with salad and gammon and egg.
Customer Review Summary
The standout across reviews is the food, especially the roast, with one diner singling out a turkey and beef plate that was "ever so moist and fresh." Close behind, reviewers repeatedly call out the warm, friendly service from the staff and a pleasant atmosphere. A few mention the varied selection at fair prices. Most describe easy, relaxed visits, often over a lunchtime pint.
Customer Review Summary
The standout across reviews is the food, especially the roast, with one diner singling out a turkey and beef plate that was "ever so moist and fresh." Close behind, reviewers repeatedly call out the warm, friendly service from the staff and a pleasant atmosphere. A few mention the varied selection at fair prices. Most describe easy, relaxed visits, often over a lunchtime pint.
Featured reviews
- Kerry Kenchenten
“What an absolute gem of a place!! We've never been before and purely came here because I wanted to walk from Knowle Village and loved the name of the name of the pub 😆 We had a lovely lunch and a couple of drinks on Bank Holiday Monday. Its clearly a popular spot and I can see why. The food was delicious! The menu is varied and not so large that you can't choose and the prices are reasonable. The staff were chatty, friendly and polite. All in all, we had a lovely couple of hours at the Castle In The Air and we'll be back.”
- Annie Townsend
“We were a party of 5. Dean welcomed us warmly & offered us very good service. Everyone seemed very satisfied with their food choices, all empty plates! The pies looked 'proper', encased & topped with pastry with rich gravy served on the side. The Gammon & egg appeared to satisfy one of our party. The Greek flatbreads with salad were enjoyed topped with grilled chicken. For the price & with drinks & a couple of coffees, all in all, a most reasonable lunch. Thank you 😊”
- Adrian Delija
“Place is a 11/10 from the staff to the atmosphere the food is amazing and staff is always friendly and a great place to spend your evenings”
- monia25cimka
“Delicious roast, I had a combo of turkey and beef, ever so moist and fresh! It was nicely served and for a very fair price. Loved the beef! We will be back <3”
- Matthew Trotter
“Dean and Chris were absolutely fantastic. First time I've ever been there, we treated exceptionally even my godmother who has MS and struggled to move. Food was good as well”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near Castle in the Air
- The Golden Lion4.44300.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
new menu, beer garden, comedy night
- Cob & Pen4.37190.7 mi£20–30
bbq burger, chicken with bacon and cheese, burger
- The Jolly Miller4.41541.1 miWheelchair accessible
live music and gigs, bouncy castle in summer, homemade pies
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle in the AirReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5886 | — | £10–20 | roast turkey and beef, pies with rich gravy, greek flatbreads with salad |
| The Golden LionReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4430 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | new menu, beer garden, comedy night |
| Cob & Pen | 4.3719 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | bbq burger, chicken with bacon and cheese, burger |
| The Jolly MillerWheelchair accessible | 4.4154 | 1.1 mi | — | live music and gigs, bouncy castle in summer, homemade pies |
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