Notting Hill, Scottish Restaurant Guide

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”.