Tesco is opening the doors to its first-ever pub: The King in the Castle. Located in London’s Farringdon, The King in the Castle is inviting people to come together with friends and family for the Coronation, with all proceeds going to the supermarket’s charity partner, The Prince’s Trust.
Open from May 4 to May 5, the pub will offer a Coronation-themed menu featuring products from the Tesco Coronation food range. The menu at the pub, which has been curated by the Tesco Executive Chef team, will also feature twists on classic celebrations, nods to the royal family and inclusive options for all.
The pub will offer both daytime and evening menus. Highlights from the daytime menu include a Royal High Tea, with a tea-inspired cocktail served in a tea pot, along with cakes, scones, and both King Prawn and runny egg Burford Brown sandwiches.
In the evening, guests will be treated to a gastropub style elevated dining experience, with a selection of starters, mains, desserts and cocktails. Highlights from the evening menu include Camilla’s King Prawn Curry, in reference to the Queen Consort’s rumoured partiality for spicy food, along with a Roast ‘SIR’loin Steak, deconstructed cheesecake, and cocktails.
Prices start from just 50p soThe King in the Castle will offer an affordable option for those wanting to maximise the long weekend and will be decked out in hanging floral displays and bunting. Outside the venue, there will be a sampling station for passers-by.
Bookings for the pub can be made via OpenTable from today, however walk-in sittings will also available.
Alessandra Bellini, Tesco Chief Customer Officer said: “The Coronation is a historic moment and we want to help our customers celebrate it. As one of the most enduring parts of British culture, pubs have traditionally been an important part of local communities and so a pub felt like the perfect way to bring people together to mark this special occasion and enjoy delicious food. What’s more, we’ll donate £250,000 from the proceeds of sales of our limited-edition Coronation range in-store, along with all proceeds from the pub to The Prince’s Trust so we can all enjoy food that both tastes good and does good.
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“Tesco and The Prince’s Trust have worked together for 5 years, so this is a wonderful way for us highlight the incredible work that they do and help them to continue to support young people across the UK for many years to come. Whether you’re planning to celebrate the Coronation at home with your own party, or are joining us at our pub, we’ve made sure that everyone can enjoy a royally-good weekend.”
