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How is life in Castelnau? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Castelnau is a road in Barnes, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, south west London, approximately 5.1 miles (8.2 km) west from Charing Cross on the south side of the River Thames. About 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long, it is the main road south from Hammersmith Bridge and forms part of the A306 road. It was originally named Upper Bridge Road. The name Castelnau is also used informally for Castelnau Estate and the area surrounding the road. It joins Church Road at is southern end, which then runs westwards beside Barnes Green until it meets Barnes High Street. “

In Castelnau, what things may you need?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Castelnau name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Are there many post offices in the region of Castelnau?

Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Castelnau can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Royal Mail Post BoxWoodlawn Road, London51
Church Road Post Office96 Church Road,Barnes, London2.636
Verdun Road Post Office1 Verdun Road, London3.45

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Castelnau

Castelnau has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Dr Palacci, Private General Practice22 Castelnau, LondonN/AN/A

What schools are in the area of Castelnau?

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Castelnau. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Harrodian SchoolLonsdale Road, London4.324
Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool1b Lonsdale Road, London4.88
Lifetime Tennis Putney & BarnesQueen Elizabeth Walk, London54
Dorset Wharf Parent & Toddler Group158 Rainville Road, LondonN/AN/A
Music CentralSuite 30, 1 Rocks Ln, Barnes, LondonN/AN/A
Swingland – Swing Dance Classes & Events (A-Train & The Swing Ball)Swingland c/o The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, London4.811
Lowther Primary SchoolStillingfleet Road, London4.69
Guide HutThe Girl Guides Hall, 9 Washington Road, LondonN/AN/A
Piano Lessons London at the Sokol Piano Academy49 Lonsdale Road, London51
Raymond Fischer Piano23 Parke Road, London51
The Swedish School82 Lonsdale Road, London4.26
IchthysLonsdale Road, LondonN/AN/A
Centenary BuildingLondonN/AN/A
Piece of Music- Vocal Coach London- piano and singing lessonsCastelnau, London55
St Paul’s JuniorsLonsdale Road, London4.354
Teqnic Tennis Barnes Tennis CoachingBarn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London582
Maestro Vivaldi AcademyBarn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London52
The Ark Nursery Schoolkitson hall, Kitson Road, LondonN/AN/A
Giampiero Bittarelli Tennis AcademyBarn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London514
Studio 5 Book Arts, Mark Cockram1st Floor, The Mews House, 46-52 Church Road, LondonN/AN/A

Tube & Train stations within the region of Castelnau

We assembled the train and tube stations of Castelnau in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

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Properties to Rent and properties for Sale in Castelnau

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What else is close to Castelnau?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Castelnau, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Roehampton University See the guide here
Putney See the guide here
East Sheen See the guide here
Mortlake See the guide here
Chipstead See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Fulham See the guide here
Grove Park See the guide here
West Brompton See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
West Kensington See the guide here
Earl’s Court See the guide here
Hammersmith See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Shortlands See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
White City See the guide here
Roehampton University See the guide here
Putney See the guide here
East Sheen See the guide here
Mortlake See the guide here
Chipstead See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Fulham See the guide here
Grove Park See the guide here
West Brompton See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
West Kensington See the guide here
Earl’s Court See the guide here
Hammersmith See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Shortlands See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here

Sales & Lettings agents in Castelnau

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How’s the local life around Castelnau

There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Castelnau. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Castelnau listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.

A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of Castelnau offerings.

Things that make us love Castelnau

What makes the heart of Castelnau? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Castelnau to help you decide to move in there.

Are there any good pubs in Castelnau?

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Castelnau. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Castelnau.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Barnes Sports ClubThe Club House, 261 Lonsdale Road
Barnes
SW13 9QL
The club offers Hockey, Tennis, Cricket, Squash. It is also home to Barnes Montessori nursery, Martial Arts centre and Junior Chess Club.
Bridge in Barnes204 Castelnau
Barnes
SW13 9DW
Located a brief walk from Hammersmith Bridge, this spacious pub has a bright, comfortable feel to it and described as a community centered gastro pub. It has a hidden patio garden that is currently (in their opinion) one of the best kept secrets in Barnes. However, it closes at 9.30pm Mon-Sat and 8.30pm Sunday. All day Sunday roasts noon to 9.00 pm. Steak night Tuesdays, from 6pm. Wednesday is quiz night and starts at 8pm.
Brown Dog28 Cross Street, Little Chelsea
Barnes
SW13 0AP
An independently owned pub and dining room tucked away in the back streets of Barnes. Three cask ales on hand-pump. Their House beer brewed by Loose Cannon (https://lcbeers.co.uk/loose-cannon-brewery/) is called Brown Dog.
Bulls Head373 Lonsdale Road, London
Barnes
SW13 9PY
Technically a riverside pub (although the main road lies between) dating from 1845, and now protected from high tides by a concrete wall across the road. It towers over the adjacent corner building that is now the recently reopened Watermans Arms. The Bulls Head (and famous music room, albeit reduced in size) is now part of the Geromino Inns chain and underwent a complete and costly refurbishment in 2013, reopening on 12th December. The jazz room has now been relocated to the former Thai restaurant at the back. Upstairs has also been brought into use as additional restaurant space. Usually a guest beers supplement the regulars. Bar menu: 12pm-10pm (9pm Sun).
Coach & Horses27 Barnes High Street
Barnes
SW13 9LW
This former coaching inn, first mentioned in local records in 1776 and one of only 28 pubs initially owned by Young & Bainbridge in 1831, is now a single-bar pub retaining dark wood panelling and leaded stained-glass windows. If the pub looks small, the award-winning and biggest pub beer garden in Barnes, certainly does not, entered under a grapevine arch and having a selection of seating areas, a well-equipped children’s play area and even room for playing petanque. The function room at the back was once a skittle alley and now called The Stables. Burger Shack is open everyday serving burgers with vegan and veggie options.
Crossing73 White Hart Lane
Barnes
SW13 0PW
An independently owned, neighbourhood food orientated pub, with light airy bar areas with comfortable seating and an upstairs dining room. Garden Terrace.
Red Lion2 Castelnau
Barnes
SW13 9RU
A large Victorian landmark pub located at the entrance to the Wetland Centre. Built in 1830s and underwent a major refurbishment in 2017. There is a spacious wood paneled comfortable rear room, featuring a large coloured mosaic central domed ceiling light, leaded stained glass windows, and a large fireplace. Outside is a heated covered patio and beyond this a large artificial grass garden with plenty of seating that includes a children’s fenced play area. A garden bar is open on busy summer days or as demand requires. There is also extensive outside seating around the side and front of the pub that includes two cosy 4-seat heated cabins.
Food is available from a varied, modern menu. The pub is renowned for its annual Great Sausage Roll Bake Off competition. A live cooking event where around 20 professional chefs take their turns to create, roll and bake their own take on the Sausage Roll. Master cellar-man accredited Fuller’s House.
Sun Inn7 Church Road
Barnes
SW13 9HE
Overlooking Barnes Pond, this pub was originally a Georgian ‘coffee house’ but has sold beer since around 1776. In 1989 it won a CAMRA award for refurbishment but all the bric-a-brac and curiosities have now gone, apart from the miniature elephant that serves as a bar stool, leaving the interior somewhat at odds with the antiquity of the Grade II listed building. However it is still welcoming, with some attractive lighting effects. Food is available until late, except 4-5 weekdays. Quiz night every Monday.
White HartThe Terrace, Riverside
Barnes
SW13 0NR
The White Hart has been a riverside landmark since it was built in 1899, replacing a pub that had stood since 1662. It is an imposing four-story building with riverside verandahs’ and even tables on the towpath in the summer. The pub was completely renovated in 2013. The ground floor is dominated by the central bar island with its line of chrome Chaplin fonts providing a range of London craft beer from both Meantime and Camden breweries, and supported by up to six cask ales from hand pulls. There’s a Stags head above the fireplace that uses a gas effect fire. The Terrace Kitchen restaurant is situated on the first floor.

Green space in the city of Castelnau

One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Castelnau offers room to roam.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
WWT London Wetland CentreQueen Elizabeth Walk, London4.63078
Peacock TowerWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London4.534
Suffolk Road Recreation GroundSuffolk Road, London4.583
Barn Elms Sports Trustmarathon pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London4.3428
Upper Mall Open SpaceLondon4.656
Chiswick EyotHammersmith Terrace, London4.355
Castelnau Recreation GroundBarnes Avenue, LondonN/AN/A
WildsideWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London4.56
Headley HideLondon51
Reservoir lagoonWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London4.34
Main LakeWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London51
GardensThe Coronet, 28 New Kent Road, London4.85
ObservatoryLondon41
Wild WalkWyatt Drive, LondonN/AN/A
Dulverton HideWyatt Drive, London51
Slate GardenWyatt Drive, LondonN/AN/A
WWF hideWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London4.84
Leg O MuttonLonsdale Road, London4.6250
Sheltered lagoonLondon51
Wader scrape hideWWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London52

Galleries and Museums

Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Castelnau below.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Emery Walker Trust7 Hammersmith Terrace, London4.743
The William Morris Society26 Upper Mall, London4.547

The types of restaurants

The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Castelnau, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The River CaféThames Wharf, Rainville Road, London4.31594
Riverside Studios101 Queen Caroline Street, London4.31364
The CrabtreeRainville Road, London4.32192
Olympic StudiosOlympic Studios, Church Road, London4.31029
The Bridge204 Castelnau, London4.3551
The Blue Anchor13 Lower Mall, London4.31960
The Red Lion, Barnes2 Castelnau, London4.31084
Rutland Arms15 Lower Mall, London4.31284
Alma – Barnes2-3 Rocks Lane, London4.3344
Awesome Thai #Barnes68 Church Road, London4.3460
The Blue Boat, Fulham ReachDistillery Wharf, Parr’s Way, London4.31444
Riva169 Church Road, London4.3143
Spice Of Night188 Castelnau, London4.3130
Samaia Georgian Restaurant195 Castelnau, London4.3451
Postbox Indian Restaurant201 Castelnau, London4.3121
Chandelier Thai Dining196 Castelnau, London4.329
Elā & Dhanī127 Church Road, London4.3110
Church Road94 Church Road, London4.363
Mamma3 Rocks Lane, London4.3N/A
OKA Barnes88 Church Road, London4.3167

Supermarkets in Castelnau

Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Castelnau. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Castelnau.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

The range of gyms in Castelnau

Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Castelnau.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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