The Castle E17 is a traditional pub at 15 Grosvenor Rise East in Walthamstow Village. A snug fire in colder weather and a garden for warmer days give the venue an easy neighbourhood character, with children and dogs welcomed alongside regular local drinkers.
The kitchen changes its menu regularly, introducing seasonal dishes while retaining a handful of dependable favourites. The Castle Burger, jerk chicken and a beetroot and quinoa burger show the range from familiar comfort food to a clearly considered meat free main.
Sunday lunch is a major part of the week, with roast beef, chicken and a nut roast served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Starters such as hummus, padron peppers, vegetable pakoras and arancini make it possible to begin with shared plates.
Desserts include comforting choices such as sticky toffee pudding, cheesecake and chocolate mousse. Local ales, wine and coffee, together with a relaxed dining room and garden, make The Castle suitable for family lunches, casual dinners and long Sunday gatherings.
Address: 15 Grosvenor Rise East, Walthamstow, London E17 9LB, England
The Castle E17 Menu
Starters
£6.95 each
Hummus & Pitta
(VE)
Padron Peppers
(GF/VE)
Sweet Potato Wedges, Chipotle Mayo, Spring Onion & Chilli
(GF/VE)
Brie Arancini
Vegetable Pakoras with Green Chilli Yoghurt
(GF/VE)
Hot Sauce Glazed Chicken Wings
(GF)
Mains
Roast Vegetable Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, Spinach, Tomato, Chilli & Tahini Dressing
(GF/VE). Add Grilled Halloumi (GF) or Spiced Chicken (DF/GF) £4.50
Mushroom & Spinach Pasta with Garlic, Thyme & Parmesan
Add Chicken £3.50
Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie with Puff Pastry Top, New Potatoes & Green Beans
Chargrilled Rump Steak with Fries, Green Beans & Cafe de Paris Butter
(GF available DF)
Salmon Fillet with Crushed Potatoes, Longstem Broccoli & Cherry Tomato Salsa
(DF/GF)
Castle Cheeseburger with Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin & Fries
Add Bacon £1 (available GF)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger with Kimchi, Hot Sauce & Fries
Add Bacon or Cheese £1
Beetroot & Quinoa Burger with Feta Mint Yoghurt, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkins & Fries
(available GF or VE)
Jerk Chicken with Coleslaw & Coconut Rice N' Peas
(DF/GF)
Sides
Fries
(DF/GF)
Green Beans
(GF)
Coleslaw
(DF/GF)
Cauliflower Cheese
Kids
Chicken Nuggets or Sausages with Green Beans & Fries
Pasta with Tomato Sauce & Cheese
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream
Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Chocolate Mousse
(GF)
Scoop of Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Ice Cream
Sunday Starters
£6.95 each. Served every Sunday from 12.
Hummus & Pitta
(VE)
Padron Peppers
(GF/VE)
Sweet Potato Wedges, Chipotle Mayo, Spring Onion & Chilli
(GF/VE)
Brie Arancini
Vegetable Pakoras with Green Chilli Yoghurt
(GF/VE)
Sunday Mains
All Roasts Served with Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Parsnips, Carrots, Hispi Cabbage & Gravy. Extra Gravy £1.50. Cauliflower Cheese £3.50.
Roast Beef with Horseradish
Roast Chicken with Stuffing
Nut Roast (PEANUTS) with Mushroom Gravy
Castle Cheeseburger with Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin & Fries
Add Bacon £1 (available GF)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger with Kimchi, Hot Sauce & Fries
Add Cheese or Bacon £1
Beetroot & Quinoa Burger with Feta Mint Yoghurt, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkins & Fries
(available GF or VE)
Sunday Kids
Half Portion of Beef/Nut Roast
Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Chicken Nuggets Or Pork Sausages with Fries & Green Beans
Sunday Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry & Chantilly Cream
(GF)
Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Ice Cream
per scoop