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The first thing that hits you about the Alwyne Castle is the beer garden. It is colossal. It seems to go on so far that it disappears around the curvature of the earth. You could seat hundreds out here.
Indoors, space is also bountiful. The Alwyne Castle has had a well-needed update in the last few years and has replaced its former, slightly tired self with a modern, comfortable gastropub, and it continues to evolve.
The dark green interior decor in the main bar area has given way to a beige scheme that makes the place feel a little larger and airier. A smaller dining space can be found to the right of the bar.
This is a very wooden pub, with a mix of banquettes and bar stools. Not a chrome or brass fitting in sight.
The beer choice is pretty good. Four cask pumps offer a couple of safe bets and two more exotic flavours. The kegs spread things still wider. Food is of the Great British Pub variety, with small-plate options and sharers also on the list.
Its large bay window incorporates a round table that could seat a good 15 or so, though the plum seats are round the back in the conservatory. Good though this pub is, you will always find a seat!
