Dartmouth Castle Hammersmith

The Dartmouth Castle is a characterful, Victorian-era corner gastropub in the centre of Hammersmith. It combines a warm, wood-panelled drinking room with a well-regarded seasonal kitchen and an extensive wine list.

The Dartmouth Castle is a characterful, Victorian-era corner gastropub in the centre of Hammersmith. It combines a warm, wood-panelled drinking room with a well-regarded seasonal kitchen and an extensive wine list. The pub emphasises real ale alongside a curated spirits and wine selection — and retains a notable Victorian bar-back and original features that give the interior strong period character. Key Features • Prime Hammersmith location — minutes from Hammersmith tube and town centre.  • Heritage interior — Victorian bar-back, period features and CAMRA-noted heritage value.  • Cask ale & drinks offer — at least two cask ales on hand-pump plus a varied wine list and cocktails.  • Restaurant / gastro menu — Seasonal menu for lunch and dinner (set menus and special offers at peak trading).  • Outside seating / terrace — covered patio area (used year-round).  • Private function space — “Upstairs” can be hired for events (up to ~50 standing / 30 seated) — ideal for private dining, corporate events or party hire. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £22,795 • Full deposit: £22,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,692 • Guide rent (annual): £88,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £758,506 • Forecast turnover (annual): £758,505 Ideal Operator An ideal operator for the Dartmouth Castle would be a hands-on pub/restaurant team with experience running a gastropub format that balances quality food with a strong drinks offer. Key operator strengths would include: Proven experience in gastropub or neighbourhood restaurant operations (kitchen discipline for seasonal menu). Strong front-of-house focus to capture pre-/post-theatre trade and evening diners. Ability to maximise weekday lunch trade (office/commuter market) and to programme events (private hires, local promotions). Respect for the pub’s heritage character while being comfortable running modern service and wine/spirits lists. Regional Manager's Thoughts “The Dartmouth Castle is a classic Hammersmith pub with genuine period charm and a modern, dependable kitchen. Its Victorian bar and intimate drinking room create an authentic neighbourhood feel, while the strong wine list and rotating cask ales attract a broad, quality-focused crowd. With a private upstairs for events and a busy theatre and transport catchment nearby, it’s ideally placed for an operator who wants to blend excellent food with a warm, traditional pub experience.” Surrounding Area Situated just a short walk from Hammersmith Underground and the Lyric Hammersmith theatre, the Dartmouth Castle sits in a busy town centre catchment with strong evening footfall from commuters, theatre audiences and local residents. Immediate neighbours include independent restaurants, theatres and several hotels, making the pub well placed for both pre- and post-show dining as well as local dining trade. The location benefits from excellent public transport links and nearby parking options.