The castle ec1, Farringdon is an 18th century traditional boozer with a niche contemporary offer.
One day the castle ec1 was visited by a certain King George who had stopped off to enjoy a spot of cock-fighting [back in the day]. But when the good king arrived at the castle ec1 he realised he had no dosh. So, in order to have a bit of a flutter he issued the landlord with a Pawnbrokers Licence, thus pawning his expensive gold pocket watch in return for some gambling spends. The Pawnbroker's Licence is still in existence today; the only one in possession by a pub-quite a talking point among tourist folk! However, the castle ec1 would like to inform its customers, animal rights activists and the general public that we do not, in any shape or form, condone cock-fighting at these premises!
Located opposite Farringdon tube, while pavement drinking in the summer sun proves popular, our comfy lounge style pub is just that to shelter from the winter chill.
The castle ec1 loves... Great pub grub. Uber-chilled world beers. Mojitos. Cool music. Lounging. Vice magazine. Newspapers. Coffee…
As well as friendly staff, live resident djs ‘nishnish‘ have fast become recognised on the london club scene and help us make the castle ec1 a very popular pre-club haunt and destination at the weekend.
Our upstairs lounge bar is available for hire and the castle ec1's inimitable qualities make this an ideal location for bookings and parties.
FEBRUARY 2010 UPDATE...
********** £5 ********** £5 **********
£5 SANDWICH + DRINK
MONDAY - FRIDAY
12-5PM
CHOOSE FROM A GOOD SELECTION OF SANDWICHES AND ALCOHOL & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS!!
THE COCKPIT - UPSTAIRS AT THE CASTLE EC1...
PARTY? CONFERENCE? EVENT? WHY NOT BOOK OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE FACILITIES:
* UPSTAIRS BAR WITH 12 DRAUGHT PRODUCTS
* PROJECTOR (PLU-IN YOUR A LAP-TOP - IDEAL FOR MEETINGS & ART SCREENINGS)
* TERRESTRIAL TV
* VHS/DVD PLAYER
* VERSATILE LAYOUT
**********WHY NOT HIRE US FOR THE WORLD CUP?!?!**********
BOOK OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM FOR FREE!!!
SPEAK TO EITHER CHARLIE OR JAMES IN PERSON OR CALL: 020 7553 7621
This is 'the castle ec1'. Please feel free to relax, enjoy and over-indulge.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT THE CASTLE....
Charlie
Landlady and purveyor of all things alcoholic
Look out for all events and what's going-on over the next few weeks
@the INFAMOUS CASTLE EC1...
'A BOOZER FOR THE PEOPLE' :)
xx
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- Opening hrs: Sunday - Tuesday. Wednesday 12pm - 12 midnight. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12pm - 1am
- Upstairs Lounge - comfy lounge room. Bar available for hire throughout the week.
- Snug - at the rear of the pub the snug is ideal for 10-25 people.
- Food menu - pub grub served everyday from 12pm-10pm
- Sunday Roast dinner served from 12pm
- www.myspace.com/thecastlelondon
- www.facebook.com : ‘the castle ec1 drinkers appreciation society’
- http://www.timeout.com/london/comedy/event/132310/get-happy-comedy.html
Sandwich and a drink for £5 available before 5pm from Monday to Friday in January. Featuring all your faves like the classic club sandwich and 100% cod fish finger bap as well as a choice of drinks from our well stocked bar.
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ELECTRO BEATS N SONIC BLEEPS...
EVERY FRIDAY 8pm - 1am
Resident DJs 'nish nish' and friends play electronic beats and sonic bleeps to a pre-Fabric crowd and Farringdon club kids. Electro not your thing? Chill out session in the upstairs lounge
£FREE ENTRY
LIVE DJS NISH NISH and GUESTS play...
EVERY SATURDAY 8pm - 1am
acid disco rave electroid bizzle from our resident DJs 'Nish Nish' and friends.
Favourite Friday hang-out in Farringdon
£FREE ENTRY
GET HAPPY COMEDY WEDNESDAY 3rd FEBRUARY
Doors at 730pm £5 entry
support ROB BECKETT - Leicester Sq new Comedian of the year... Impressionist EVE WEBSTER
Plus 5 minutes or so from Hackney Empire New Act 2010 finalist RICHARD RYCROFT, PHIL HIGGINS, ANTONY DEWSON, MARIE CONNELLY & ALEX HAWLEY
all with regular MC DAVID HARDCASTLE
LET'S GET QUIZZICAL!!!
EVERY TUESDAY 7PM
IT'S BACK!!!
THE CASTLE'S QUIZ RETURNS FROM IT'S CHRISTMAS BREAK GIVING AWAY ALL IT'S UNWANTED PRESENTS TO YOU (YES YOU) IF YOU'RE CLEVER ENOUGH TO WIN THEM.
EVEN THE WINE WE'RE SELLING IS A PRACTICAL GIVEAWAY AT £7.95 A BOTTLE
EXPECT QUESTIONS, PRIZES, TIEBREAKERS, BUT HOPEFULLY NO MORE LOST DENTURES
£1 PER PERSON ENTRY
http://www.myspace.com/thecastlelondon
http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?customize&gid=2377543343#/group.php?gid=2377543343
http://www.deadpubs.co.uk/LondonPubs/StSepulchre/Castle.shtml
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2486433407/
http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub172.html
http://www.acheekyhalf.co.uk/pub_details.php?pub_id=1295
http://www.timeout.com/london/comedy/event/132310/get-happy-comedy.html
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=619510606&ref=profile#/event.php?eid=60234531789&ref=mf
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/the-castle-info-10832.html
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Tube
Farringdon tube: circle, hammersmith & city and metropolitan lines
Train
Farringdon train: First Capital Connect via Kings Cross & London Bridge
Bus
Bus routes to farringdon: 55, 63, 243, N35, N55, N63
other local bus routes within 5 minutes walk from the castle ec1: 4, 8, 17, 25, 38, 214, 242
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