Castle St Townhouse

You'll find yourself settling in for longer than planned at this Castle Street corner spot that does the rare thing of nailing both the 9am coffee-and-pastry crowd and the post-work dinner rush. The interior strikes that sweet spot between worn leather banquettes and brass fittings without feeling like it's trying too hard, while the pavement tables are prime people-watching territory when the weather plays ball. The menu reads like someone actually thought about what you want to eat at different times of day – proper breakfast dishes that don't disappear at 11am, decent sandwiches that bridge the lunch gap, and evening plates that feel substantial without being stuffy. It's the kind of place that works whether you're grabbing a quick bite between meetings or settling in for a few drinks that turn into dinner.