Work is well under way at The Castle Hotel and as part of the transformation, a brand-new British brasserie will be opening.  We’re excited to announce that the new restaurant will be called Penningtons.

With a nod to the history of the hotel which dates back to 1528, it’s named after the original inn keeper George Pennington. Our team are working in partnership with Auden Hospitality to develop the restaurant which will be opening in June 2026. Our menus will champion seasonal British produce in a relaxed, social setting.

And that’s not all. The new Penningtons bar will be inspired by the building’s origins as Windsor’s original tap room. Soon to be your new go-to spot in the heart of Windsor.

As The Castle Hotel prepares to relaunch this summer following the extensive £9.5 million refurbishment, we’ll be creating 25 new roles and are looking for people who are passionate about hospitality to be part of our team.

Join us on Thursday 26th February for our Recruitment Open Day and discover what it means to work in a beautifully evolving property where people, training and long-term development are a genuine priority. There has never been a better time to join.

It’s an exciting time, with our team at the heart of it. We’re building a wonderful team to shape the experience from the inside out. This is a rare opportunity to join during the transformation, see the changes unfold and be part of the team as we reveal something truly special.

Several new roles are being created specifically to elevate the guest experience and ensure every stay feels considered from start to finish. Recruitment will span across front of house positions, chef and kitchen teams, event professionals, restaurant, and bar staff, as well as housekeeping roles. Bringing together a full-service team dedicated to delivering warm and confident hospitality.

So, if you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a team environment and want to grow with us as we unveil this next chapter we’d love to meet you.

Refurbishment is underway at The Castle Hotel, with a clear purpose. To make the hotel a place visitors and locals want to return to, whether that is to stay the night, pop in for lunch, or meet friends for dinner.

We start in the bar. Stripped back and opened up, the space now reveals its natural proportions and flow. This work is focused on how the bar feels at every moment of the day. Welcoming for a quiet drink, comfortable when busy, and easy to settle into for a casual bite to eat.

Next is the lounge, the heart of the hotel and the main entrance space. This is where guests arrive, pause, and decide to stay. While much-loved features like the roaring fireplace will remain, the lounge is being reworked into a more flexible, inviting space. Ideal for afternoon tea, a light lunch, or a relaxed evening meet up. It is about creating a room that works just as well for locals dropping in as it does for guests staying overnight.

The restaurant space, formerly known as Leaf, is currently stripped back and in preparation for something new. We are looking forward to sharing more details soon about our British Brasserie, which will take pride of place as the hotel’s restaurant. The new space will include a cosy private dining room and will play a central role in making The Castle Hotel a destination for dining as well as staying.

As work continues through the building, the main staircase remains unchanged. Carefully protected throughout the refurbishment, it continues to anchor the hotel, connecting floors, stories, and past to present.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are in the midst of their transformation. Walls are stripped back and layouts refined, laying the groundwork for fresh, modern guest rooms designed with comfort, calm, and ease in mind.

This is the quieter, slightly dustier part of the refurbishment. Essential work that allows us to put The Castle Hotel back together properly. Foundations are being laid now for what comes next, from beautiful textiles, furnishings, and thoughtful details, which we look forward to sharing with you.