The Elephant And Castle Pub

Popped in on a rainy Wednesday. Sadly the vegan burger was sold out, but the vegan quesadilla was a great alternative. Really well made, tasty, and arrived fast. Quick and friendly service, though would have been good if they had delivered my food at the same time as my friend. The quesadilla came 10 mins before the burger, so we ate at different times. Probably because the quesadilla was listed as a starter - however it was a replacement for a main, so would have made sense to come at the same time. The decor is quirky and well loved, giving it a warm and friendly feel. I did find the acoustics in the space quite challenging - it being a wide open space - and it was loud and busy. Also a lot of people seemed to be taking up room for slow drinking and not leaving much room for people who wanted to eat food. But overall, I liked the place and would go back.

I hired out the downstairs area for my 21st birthday for 20 guests, and we had such an amazing experience! The manager, Alex, was very easy to communicate with and ensured that we could plan the perfect night. At the venue, Kyle was so helpful in getting set up, from sorting out the music to explaining how the venue works. It was clear that my best interests were at the heart of the evening. At 11pm the downstairs area was opened up to the public. This created such a fun environment, and it was so lovely to see everyone have such an enjoyable time together (and enjoy my music haha!). Great atmosphere and great fun. Thank you to the entire team for making my birthday so very special!

Hired out the private area downstairs and had the best experience. Kyle and Alex were super helpful, very accommodating and very supportive. The prices are so reasonable especially being in London, didn’t grab a chance to eat however my guests had some and really liked it. Would definitely recommend and I will definitely consider hiring the space again.

🚇 Elephant & Castle 🍺 £4.95 Pravha ❤️ A versatile modern boozer. . The Elephant & Castle pub is situated where Newington Causeway and New Kent Road meet in Elephant & Castle. Getting here is easy, the Tube station is just across the road. . This area of London was actually named after The Elephant and Castle Inn which was built here in 1765. The pub was rebuilt twice, and finally demolished in 1959 together with the island on which it stood during the reconstruction of the whole area. Today’s modern pub was built in 1960 and thoughtfully retained the name. . This is a medium size pub with an eclectic mix of decor. The standout feature is the brutalist honeycomb concrete ceiling. There is a mix of wooden floors throughout and lots of comfy red upholstered seating including booths by the window. The servery is long enough to be seen whilst waiting to be served, to the left is the kitchen which overlooks the bar. Outside there is a large seating area with plenty of benches to catch a few rays or just watch the comings and goings of this busy part of London. . The beer choice was good, there are two cask ales for the cultured imbibers. I opted for a pint of Pravha, my pint was on point and pleasingly under a fiver. The food menu is minimal and has go-to pub favourites on it, plus roasts are available on a Sunday, Fish & Chips costs £14. . I arrived just after 1pm on a Saturday, the atmosphere was upbeat and there was a good crowd in. The Bournemouth v Liverpool game was showing on mute which had a few punters engaged. The soundtrack here was a good mix of rock and indie classics like Nirvana and The Jam. This place gets proper lively on weekend evenings with DJ’s spinning, kicking out time is 2am. . The @elephantcastlepub is a good allrounder that moves with the ebb and flow of its clientele. During the day you can enjoy a bit of grub and catch a game, at weekends you can have a bit of a blow out and get a bit lively, if that’s your bag. I enjoyed my visit here, worth a look folks. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 11.03.23