Castle Hotel, Barry

In the past this has been an excellent, large Brains pub with many guest ales, and was a frequent entry in the Good Beer Guide. Sadly it was destined for closure in December 2012 but it still seems to be hanging on, albeit under new management. There is a redevelopment proposal currently going on which will involve converting the upper floors to flats and retaining the pub in the ground floor. Imposing, if now rather scruffy exterior but inside the lounge is some ornate woodwork, including an impressive staircase, and some fine etched glass windows.. There is also a back room with a splendid cast iron stove and a more basic bar. Quiz on Sat and poker on a Wed.

Pub closed Dec 2019

Planning application details 2019/01062/FUL Demolition of existing outbuildings and single storey side extension; the refurbishment, reconfiguration and re-use of the existing public house (Use Class A3)/community facility; the provision of 14 no. affordable apartments (Use Class C3) through change of use and a new build 2-storey side extension; together with the repositioning and widening of the existing vehicular access to car parking spaces, new paving to beer garden and play area, bin store, cycle store, ancillary works and uses. Approved 19/12/2019

Pub demolished Aug 2022