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The Castlebar
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
The Castlebar is your go-to gastropub in West Ealing, serving up solid Sunday roasts and a solid cocktail menu without the pretension. The covered outdoor area with shisha and screens for sports makes it a proper neighbourhood hangout where you can kick back for hours. It's not fancy, but it's consistently good and feels like a local's spot rather than a tourist trap.
Known For
- •Sunday roast
- •shisha lounge
- •DJ nights
- •extensive cocktail menu
Best For
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1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 11, 2026
Solid neighbourhood gastropub with great Sunday roast
The Castlebar is a reliable neighbourhood gastropub that hits the spot when you want good food and drinks without the fuss. The Sunday roast is a standout—properly cooked meat, all the trimmings, and served in generous portions. The covered outdoor area is a real plus, especially for shisha sessions or catching a match on one of their screens.
Service is friendly and table service throughout means you're well looked after. The cocktail menu has some creative options beyond the usual suspects, and the DJ nights add a nice vibe on weekends. It's not the fanciest place in Ealing, but for a solid night out with friends or a relaxed family meal, it's hard to beat.
Location-wise, it's perfectly positioned between West Ealing and Ealing Broadway stations, making it easily accessible. The staff clearly know their regulars, which gives it that proper local pub feel.