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03/06/2026
30/05/2026
Sip & Paint at The Windsor Castle N2: Tuesday 2nd June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm…
Book here:
https://tinyurl.com/SipPaint-June26
Join Art Stuff by Lyla for a guided and entertaining painting session where you'll create your own masterpiece. All materials provided.
Expect a lot of laughter and a chance to unleash your creativity, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before! Lyla will be on hand to guide and support you, but you’ll also be free to do your own thing too.
15% off lunch or dinner voucher for every participant to use in the future at The Windsor Castle.
21/05/2026
Thanks Ham&High 🙌
14/05/2026
We’re featured in a news item by The Morning Advertiser, the leading UK trade publication for the pub, bar, and hospitality industry…
Six stand-out pubs reach the final of the BII Licensee of the Year Award 2026, recognised for community impact, sustainability, leadership and business excellence.
14/05/2026
We are excited to announced our six finalists for our Licensee of the Year Award!
Following site visits by our head judges to our twelve semi-finalists, they have narrowed it down to the final six. This year has been a tough and rigorous competition, and all twelve operators in our semi-finals were amazing.
We can't wait to meet our final six for the final judging day at Sky HQ on June 15th, before we announce our winner at our Summer Event on June 16th.
See our finalists at: www.bii.org/loya
Buy your Summer Event tickets at: www.bii.org/SETickets
14/05/2026
We’re FINALISTS: BII Licensee of The Year Award! We are one of just six finalists in national ‘Licensee of the Year Award’. Next step is the final judging day on 15th June for interviews with a series of judging panels, before the winner is announced at an awards ceremony in central London on 16th June.
This award really does mean a lot and will enable us to showcase all our achievements, our passion for hospitality, continued and positive growth and development, our amazing team, and, above all else, our commitment to and love of our local community. Without you guys we wouldn’t be here.
In 2022 we took on a small back street pub that hadn’t been doing too well. We put our hearts and souls into making it special and made real effort to connect with the local community. The Windsor Castle is now a much loved community asset, for the community, with the community at its heart ♥️
07/05/2026
UPDATE: BII Licensee of The Year Award:
As many will already know, we’ve made it through to the SEMI-FINALS of the ‘Licensee of the Year Award’ (LOYA). This week we had our in-person judging visit from two previous winners and successful hospitality professionals.
They were with us for over two hours, carrying out a full premises inspection and tour before discussing a wide range of areas including: our approaches to sustainable financial management, marketing, charity support, community focus, staffing and staff support (including training and upskilling), our food and drink offer, profit margins and overheads, environmental awareness, local business competitors, and our business strategy and future plans.
There are just six places in the final, so do keep your fingers crossed for us. This award means a lot and will really help to showcase our passion for hospitality and positive growth, our amazing team, and, above all else, our commitment to and love of our local community. Without you guys we wouldn’t be here.
22/04/2026
Join us for our monthly Folk Session on Wednesday 29th April from 7.45pm. FREE.
All musicians and singers welcome to join, to network and to play. 100% acoustic session. Singers, come along and share your voices. All folk fans welcome!
07/04/2026
We’ve made it through to the SEMI-FINALS of the ‘Licensee of the Year Award’ (LOYA). From 800 pub licensees, we’re one of just 12 semi-finalists! This is one of the most prestigious awards for licensees in our industry and we’re so proud of the achievement! Thanks to our amazing team and wonderful customers, you guys make successes like this possible.
The competition looks into everything, from how we run our business and interact with our community, to our website and social media presence, and all the way to a mystery customer visit.
The six finalists will be announced in May. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
31/03/2026
Roasted Hake, Buttered Cornish New Potatoes, Kale, Hake & Pea Croquette, Shallot & Seaweed Butter Sauce, Parsley Oil… On the menu from Wednesday to Saturday, including all day on Good Friday from midday.
31/03/2026
British Rump of Spring Lamb, Potato and Onion Rosti, Crushed Peas, Kale and a rich Lamb Sauce… On the menu from Wednesday to Saturday, including all day on Good Friday from midday.
14/03/2026
Sip & Paint at The Windsor Castle N2: Tuesday 7th April, 7.30pm to 9.30pm… £25 early bird tickets now on sale!
https://tinyurl.com/SipPaint-April26
Join Art Stuff by Lyla for a guided and entertaining painting session where you'll create your own masterpiece. All materials provided.
Expect a lot of laughter and a chance to unleash your creativity, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before! Lyla will be on hand to guide and support you, but you’ll also be free to do your own thing too. 15% off food voucher for every participant to use in the future at The Windsor Castle.
28/02/2026
British Pie Week 2026! … From Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th March we’ll be offering a pie and a drink for £20. Choose from Chicken & Leek, Mushroom, or our Smoked Haddock & Leek Pie topped with mash.
Drinks include house wines (175ml), Amstel Lager, N2 Brew Best Bitter, or Heineken 0.0.
Join us for one of our house-made pies!
&mash
20/02/2026
Ale Braised Beef Cheek / Roasted Carrot / Colcannon / Beef & Ale Gravy… On for the remainder of the month and maybe into March.
An Angus Beef Cheek, slow braised in ale, onions, carrots and garlic for many hours, served with butter rich colcannon, sweet roasted carrot, and beautifully reduced, glossy beef and and ale gravy. Give it a go next time you’re in!
07/02/2026
Mother’s Day… Sunday 15 March:
We’re starting to get booked up for roasts on the 15th March, so if you are planning to join us, please secure your table 😊
Tables available midday to 6pm.
Use table booking link in bio, book for Sunday 15th March and choose ‘Sunday Roast’ booking. Or call us.
06/02/2026
Joining us for Valentine’s Day?
- No set menu
- No time limit on your booking
- No cheesy decorations
- Solo drinkers and diners welcome
- Couples and Families welcome too (of course!)
We’ll be open as usual on Saturday 14th February for drinks and lunch / dinner. Candles will be lit, and the lights will be lowered around 7pm, as is the norm. Good vibes, good music, good food, happy days, without any Valentines tack in the mix.
20/01/2026
Burns Week Menu 2026: From 21st to 24th January we’ll be serving a special Scottish themed menu to celebrate the life of Robert Burns, including traditional haggis, haggis scotch eggs, veggie and vegan haggis & neep pies, cranachan, deep fried mars bars and more, alongside our usual burgers and fish & chips etc.
We’ll have a wide range of single malt whiskies and a few whisky based cocktails. Premium low and no alcohol options also available for anyone choosing a dry January.
Bookings are essential for Saturday 24th, when a Scottish themed menu will be served from midday to 9pm, with live Scottish folk music
Menu link in bio.
10/01/2026
Happy New Year from CityStack and the brilliant independent pubs we work with! Here’s to a year of good beers, good company, and great locals.🍻
Now that the confetti’s settled, many of you might be taking on Dry January. Fair play. But January also happens to be the quietest (and toughest) month for independent pubs. Fewer visitors, grim weather, and tighter wallets. All while bills keep mounting, far from easing.
How can you help? Well, it’s pretty simple. If you can, visit these much-needed community hubs once a week. Picture this: you, by a cosy, crackling fireplace, a warming drink in hand, a hearty meal in front of you, or even just some crisps shared with a loved one.
If you’re taking part in Dry January, our pubs serve excellent non-alcoholic options, and your CityStack Special Beer Mat works on food too.
Looking for a New Year’s resolution you’ll actually keep?
Support small businesses. Visit independent pubs. Repeat weekly.
Thank you very much for your support and let's go to independent pubs!
PS: If you’re wondering which pub this beautiful bar belongs to, check out the Pelton Arms , a brilliant independent pub located in Greenwich!
10/01/2026
Our kitchen reopens at 6pm today, Saturday 10th. Sunday Roasts are back tomorrow, Sunday 11th.
Booking link in bio…
06/01/2026
Burns Celebration 2025: Join us to celebrate Robert Burns on Saturday 24th January. We’ll have a special Scottish themed menu with Traditional Haggis, Cullen Skink, Haggis Scotch Eggs, Veggie and Vegan Haggis Pies, Cranachan, Live Scottish Folk Music, whisky galore, a few whisky based cocktails and much more! Premium low and no alcohol options also available.
Kilts and Sporrans welcome 🏴
The menu will run from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th. Food bookings are essential for Saturday 24th, when a Scottish themed menu will be served from midday to 9pm with live music from 7pm.
Visit our website to book Saturday 24th if you’re planning to dine with us.
04/01/2026
We’ll be taking a short winter break from Sunday 4th. Details below…
Pub closed: 4th January to 7th January. Pub reopening 8th January for drinks only, kitchen open from 5pm on 9th January.
Sunday Roasts are back on the 11th!
01/01/2026
With the beginning of a new year, we’re reflecting on the one that has passed…
2025 was an incredible year for us at The Windsor Castle! We continued to feel the love and support from our local East Finchley community and many new faces from further afield who have become regular customers. We wouldn’t be here without you guys 😍 We are incredibly grateful for your continued custom!
Keeping an independent pub business afloat isn’t easy and it got a lot harder in 2025. 2026 will bring even higher overheads but we will do our very best to continue providing an all round quality offer.
THANK YOU ALL for your support, may your own year ahead be filled with good health, laughter and love.
Happy New Year from Team Windsor x 🍻🥂
Address
The Walks
London
N2 8DL
To reach The Walks in London, you can take the Northern Line to East Finchley station and then walk for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you could take the 263 or 143 bus from East Finchley station and get off at The Walks stop.
If driving, head towards East Finchley and search for parking options nearby. Please note that roads around The Walks can be congested during peak hours, so it's recommended to leave extra time for parking.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10:30pm |
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What people say
Windsor Castle N2 is a hidden gem located in East Finchley that has recently undergone new management. This pub is open from Tuesday to Sunday and serves delicious food from Wednesday to Sunday. The Windsor Castle N2 is known for its English Wine Tasting events, which are hosted by wine expert James Eaton. These events offer the opportunity to taste four amazing wines made in England from grapes grown in England, including wines from Forty Hall Vineyard, Pink & Co, Bolney Wine Estate, and Heppington Wine. The nibbles served during the event perfectly complement the wines being tasted. Additionally, guests have the option to purchase bottles or cases of their favorite wines. The kitchen at Windsor Castle N2 opens at 1 pm on Sundays and offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes. Bookings can be made through their website link provided on social media. Overall, Windsor Castle N2 is a must-visit for anyone looking for an unforgettable wine tasting experience paired with delicious food in East Finchley.
