Castle Brasserie - Southwark

Whenever I'm in London, I try to go out of my way to visit Castle Brasserie either for a meal or a snack. The food is the best Colombian food I've tried in the area (although there is one place I'm still to try), but they quite regularly run out of things on the menu although there is plenty of other choice to be had. It's more of a cafe atmosphere than a restaurant and a family friendly feel, with the young kids sometimes playing football in the middle of the place. I can't recommend it enough, but don't order the empanadas. Leave them for me!

During a trip to London, we decided to find a Colombian restaurant. My wife is from Colombia, and we have been craving Colombian food since moving to England two months ago. This restaurant completely satisfied our cravings! The food was delicious and truly authentic. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa (a large platter of food) and my wife had the Chuleta Empanizada, both of which were outstanding. We also enjoyed fruit juices, with my wife choosing Lulo and myself choosing Guanabana. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning (we visited on the hottest day of the year). The staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be returning on our next visit.

I really am struggling to say anything good about this place. The food is mediocre at best and service is non-existent. I would avoid at all costs

The food at this restaurant is incredible. The Bandeja de Paisa was huge and only £10. I highly recommend it if you're looking for some delicious authentic Colombian cuisine. My wife also really enjoyed the chicken soup.

I had a great experience with the lunch menu at this restaurant. For just £7, you can get a main dish and soup, which is a fantastic deal considering main dishes typically cost between £8-£10 on their own. I opted for the fried tilapia, which was a whole fish and came in generous portions. They also offer a variety of beers, coffees, and specialty Colombian soft drinks. The only downside was that I wished there was more sauce on my fish, and some of the fried cassava was a bit too hard. However, given the affordable price, I can't really complain. The restaurant is located up the escalators near Castle Tamdoori.