Harden's says
Once housing a Thai restaurant, and more recently owned by Guy Ritchie and David Beckham, this former boozer was taken over by Mahiki founder Piers Adam and re-opened as a "restaurant, cocktail and whisky bar" in 2022, in collaboration with The Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Notting Hillbillies are “thrilled that the Walmer Castle is back and thriving” under new owners Jack & Poppy Greenall (of The Surprise in Chelsea), following in the footsteps of David Beckham, Guy Ritchie and Piers Adam, who failed in two attempts to make a success of the grand mid-Victorian tavern. It’s certainly a “great pub and dining room”, and “the faux William Morris decoration is well done”, but ratings are capped by the odd dissenter who feels “it’s OK, but – at the price – should do better”.
Summary
A perpetual hit with the minted ne’er-do-wells of Notting Hill, this chichi old boozer changed hands in early 2022. Previously a plaything of Guy Ritchie and David Beckham, its new owner is posh nightclub owner, Piers Adam, owner of Prince Harry’s old favourite, Mahiki. Nowadays billed as ‘in collaboration with The Craigellachie Hotel’ (also owned by Adam), the website promises that ‘The Walmer brings the essence of Speyside to London’ although – cue cynical laughter – this apparently includes such Caledonian specialities as Crispy Monkfish Tacos, Truffled Lobster Macaroni, and Salmon Ceviche. Whether the trustafarians who cram the place will notice anything other than the fun new refurb and more single malts at the bar is debatable.
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58 Ledbury Rd, London, W11 2AJ
Restaurant details
The Walmer Castle Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The pub operation was certainly busy but surely more of an ‘instagram’ show than a glut of paying punters? The upstairs dining operation works pretty well and the faux William Morris decoration is well done. The service was attentive but the food and drink were barely passable at a price to deter any sensible spender. Wine was murky with solid sulphides and the lamb roast was on the tough side. A difficult one to sum-up. On reflection it’s ‘ok’ but there is better and cheaper very nearby. School report - at the price, should do better."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
58 Ledbury Rd, London, W11 2AJ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 11 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 11 am‑10:30 pm |
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