The Castlenau, Barnes - pub details

Previously called: Porterhouse

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Address: 201a Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9ER [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 6557)

Nearest tube stations Ravenscourt Park (0.7 miles), Hammersmith (0.7 miles), Stamford Brook (0.9 miles)

Nearest train stations Barnes Bridge (1.3 miles), Barnes (1.4 miles), Kensington Olympia (1.4 miles)

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Pub suggested by simon on 5 Feb 2004

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Bridge, Barnes (0.1 miles), Blue Anchor, Hammersmith (0.3 miles), Rutland Ale House, Hammersmith (0.3 miles), Old City Arms, Hammersmith (0.3 miles), Chancellors, Hammersmith (0.4 miles) - see more nearby pubs

 

user reviews of the Castlenau, Barnes

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It was ok when it was the porterhouse, as they offered semi-interesting beer, at least.

Now, as L'auberge (part of the massive pub chain -doesn't that fill you with confidence), it has a quasi-french theme. The service is pretty good, and the garden is very nice when it's warm. The beer is a bit ropey ( their ales are often sour and cloudy) and the food is extremely variable, and a little over-priced.

It should improve soon, as the large local chav clientele who come for the TV sports should be driven away by the smoking ban.
nimhbus - 27 Jun 2007 10:31
It has been a victim of a series of grossly overblown and badly-run food/drink ventures. They see the site, with its massive visibility, and think that in a legendarily rich burg like Barnes it's a licence to print money. Well, rich poncy people are not stupid. Somebody should get a good manager and make it into a proper mixed pub, with posh bits to make dough, and cheap bits to keep things ticking over. It's too big for a single class business. I am amazed that it hasn't been turned into flats.
bulky - 8 Jun 2007 23:58
Was there at the weekend for the first time in ages and was disappointed to see that they'd sold of 60% of the garden to some developer - still an attraction for the summer. Food was ok and our waitress was personable enough but still feels a bit like a spruced up Tootsie's inside.
BarnesXV - 13 Feb 2007 12:43
can anyone explain why no one has ever managed to make a go of this pub?
mrroberts - 27 Oct 2006 17:44
Yes, I'm a seventies model I'm afraid so remember it running out of beer in good old '76
mysteryposter - 23 Jun 2006 10:58

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