Castle Hotel, Barry - pub details
Address: Jewel Street, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF63 3NQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 36917) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Barry Docks (0.4 miles), Cadoxton (0.6 miles), Barry (1.3 miles)
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> Current user rating: 4.8/10 (rated by 4 users)
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user reviews of Castle Hotel, Barry
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| Agree with Blue Scrumpy. The Castle is now run by yet another holding company and is now only one bar. It seems, from the noise last weekend, that the pool table and juke box have been moved to the kitchen area. For a Saturday night a lot of the regulars were missing and as regards atmosphere there wasn't any. The quiz is still running thanks to the work of the Mel the quizmaster and if it ceases then the pub will surely die. A shame as it was a great pub. Things went downhill when the long standing tenant, Graham, moved to a Cardiff pub a few years ago and it has been run my management companies ever since. Was my local but now it is an occasional visit. bigmagicdog - 16 Nov 2016 15:59 |
| The Castle Hotel is situated at the top of a hill, outside the centre of Barry. It's a large building. But only part of it appears to be in use right now. In fact, I initially thought it was closed. But an open door was the only invitation I needed. The bar area has a real faded elegance to it, with a grand wooden staircase and plenty of features to occupy your gaze. Sadly the pub has long had its heyday. There were 3 locals and the landlord present. The language was choice. But there were 2 ales - Abbot & SA. Pay it a visit before it closes for good. blue_scrumpy - 22 Aug 2016 19:51 |
| Change of plan from last post. The Castle is being run by holding managers until further notice. A lot of regulars ave ceased attending. You can actually get a seat on the Saturday night quiz if you arrive late bigmagicdog - 11 Nov 2012 11:52 |
| Shock news. The Castle will close in September 2012. Understand a lot of repairs are needed and the brewery (Brains) have decided to demolish it and build flats instead as it is the cheaper option. What a loss! Where will we all go? bigmagicdog - 1 Aug 2012 13:25 |
| Barry's best ale pub. Definitely a pub of 2 halfs: spit, sawdust, live music and pool in one and a victorian hotel lounge with all original features and laid back atmosphere in the other. Landlord doing an excellent job of bringing great ales to this backstreet boozer. Off the track but definitely worth a visit - unique. ratfan - 10 Jan 2012 20:42 |
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