Castle View Restaurant

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   Bernadette

   London

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The Valentine's Day Meal was very nice, adequate choices and the welcome Cocktail was a nice touch. I think there could be improved parking for disabled patrons, as it is very difficult to park with a wheelchair. If you use the disabled parking in the big car park it is a long uneven journey for a wheelchair. All the courses we had were delicious. Some of the waiting staff need to learn to ask if you want anything further, once they have served you. Georgie was a very good Access Host, We haven't been hear for a while but will certainly return in the summer.
   

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   Hayley

   Birmingham

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Setting and quality of food was amazing, was lovely to walk a few steps from our room into such a beautiful restaurant. Had breakfast the next day too which was of a very high standard.
   

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   Rob

   Kent

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing! Castle View was a nice location and a restaurant we have wanted to experience for a while. We were disappointed with the food which lacked a "hand made to order" feel and was definitely not anything special. For the £50 (starter and main only) a head we expected much finer dining. The dining room was large and spacious, but lacked finesse and ambience. Service we received was adequate, but we were not treated like valued guests. We are pleased we have now dined at the CastleView, but we would not go again. We could have enjoyed similarly tasting and presented meals as one of the many local restaurants and pubs for half the price.
   

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   Keith

   Kent

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Fantastic menu and food quality. Great choice of cocktails reasonably priced. Service was a little patchy even though it didn't look that busy. But staff very nice. Only slight disappointment was the castle view, which you could not see well from the table due to the brightness of the restaurant lights, especially those around the window - which detrimentally affected the ambience. Only good photo opportunity was from the patio outside - so I'd imagine tables would be sited on the patio in summer. But overall very nice evening. Will be back - in the summer.
   

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   Dan

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely building and ambience to the restaurant woth great views of the castle! But what set it apart was the waitress, she was friendly and attentive. Overall a lovely meal and experience!😁 We'll be going back for sure
   

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   Graham

   Cheshire

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A lovely experience! The food, service, restaurant and ambiance was very good. The obvious thing is the cost of the food which just seemed a bit pricey
   

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   Amanda

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The choice on the menu was very good,lots of interesting dishes to try.Tandoori brochette was delicious. Portion size was generous. Perhaps a little expensive but for a special occasion definitely worth it.Stunning view of the castle.Staff were attentive and friendly. I would of liked the background music slightly louder,it felt very quiet when other guests were not talking.Overall it was a wonderful experience.Also enjoyed a breakfast the following morning.Highly recommend. Amazing choice of menu. Exceptional full English buffet.
   

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   Mark

   Kent

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   New menu excellent food good quality. Lovely setting overlooking the castle!
   

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   FranziskaH

   Bath

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The meal we ordered for our family was decidedly average, much like most pre-prepped pub food. All five plates arrived luke warm to the table, which we returned to the kitchen. Service was more typical of untrained pub service, i.e. drinks should be handled by the stem or by the lower half of the glass, not fingered by the rim. The furniture is cheap and suitably uncomfortable to deter guests from over staying their welcome, namely, cheap bent-wood bistro chairs and too narrow, veneered tables, more suited for a transport caff than a restaurant. About 30% over priced.
   

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    Alex

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    brilliant experience, lovely food and great service, beautiful location
    

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