The Castle, Notting Hill

My first time at this pub last night. My friends and i usually check out pubs around london on acoustic/open mic nights hoping to see the next James blunt or whoever. Last night at the castle was unusual and unexpected as we were given,among the usual acoustic types, a hip hop outfit and a rock group,complete with drum machine(there was hardly any room for 4 of them let alone a drummer) they were my highlight. It made a nice change from the usual dreary covers. They also have a sexy blonde bass guitar player whom i didnt have the bottle to approach. 2 drinks later and full of courage, he was gone...I hope to see them again somewhere.. as for the pub itself, the bar takes up half the floor space. It was a mission to get to the loo once it filled up with people. But the staff were ok as was the selection of drinks. A bit pricey but it is on portobello rd. A few rough looking sorts in but the atmosphere was quite good.

3 Aug 2006 21:32