The Windmill

1 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“I believe the Owner was drunk disrespectful and downright rude, I paid for a drink had couple of sips and ended up giving it back because of how unwelcome me and my group felt wouldn’t recommend !”

4 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“The Windmill is one of only a handful of pubs left in the city that are actually, last I heard, owned by the landlord. Due to extraordinary high rental prices, I don't know why more pubs aren't owned by private tenants, aka the landlord or landlady. Being as this is now my main local, alongside a couple of other pubs in the area, one of those I am not welcome in because I apparently sing too loud, the other being a bit too far to walk for a quick drink. After losing three other pubs (White Cottage, Crawshay Arms, and James the First are all modern housing). Another (Edward VII) is now a mosque. Which leaves me with the Windmill pub. I find this pub very welcoming. I went to school with the landlady, and a number of its regulars are old schoolmates. I enjoy (though recently through ill health not being able to do so) coming in for a drink and a read of a book. Most weeknights this is possible, though on Friday and Saturday evenings the pub is usually quite full, with a full range of music available on the jukebox and the banter gets interesting, and those who know the local pool scene will know that the Windmill has a very successful team. On this particular night, my first in a few months, I had a Crabbies Ginger Beer, which, along with ice, is a refreshing drink, whether it be winter or summer. Outside the pub is Hayley's Baps, who do a great sausage and bacon bap.”