Just touched down in London town! For our first meal in England, British cuisine was on my group's mind. They wanted to try Shepherd's Pie. Yelp is not as popular in England, so I took to the internet to find a place which led us to The Windmill. We came to the pub on a weekday evening. When we arrived there were a ton of young adults on the streets drinking and hanging out. Initially, I thought there was a long wait, but I learned it's part of the culture. When we walked inside, we were seated immediately. The restaurant is quaint, cozy, and a fun pub with a rooftop bar as well (reservations recommended for the rooftop). It gets quite loud and lively inside but that's part of the culture. The service by all was greatly appreciated. I have dietary restrictions and they went the extra mile to check in with me. All of the staff who helped us were kind and courteous. She had the Dorset Lamb Shepherd's Pie which she quite enjoyed. I had the Smoked Salmon, King Prawn & Atlantic Haddock Fisherman's Pie. My pie came piping hot. There was a lot of seafood inside--it was rich, creamy, and hearty. I was only able to eat half. He got the Pork and Sage Sausage Roll which was savory and reminded me of an elevated pigs blanket. For dessert, we shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding which was so good! So moist, sweet, warm and delicious. We were all pleasantly surprised with our meals as everything was delicious. I recommend The Windmill for a classic and fun pub meal in SoHo. It's easy to find off the side street on Mill Street. We enjoyed our first taste of British food here! read more

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Atmosphere was great! It felt very authentic. The food was really good; I had the chicken Sunday roast and it was very flavorful. The drinks were great as well. Service was pretty good. Overall it was a nice place with a good atmosphere if you are looking for a classic pub I'd recommend this place. read more

The Windmill - Sunday roast with chicken. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This place was suggested by my daughter after reading some reviews on it so I was a little curious as to whether I'd be able to go here and have some real unique items from the area. I was not disappointed their menu and location are small, but very focused. I really enjoyed the service that we got when we were there the friendly rip Arte on the phone call to tell us what our reservations were OK. When the food arrived at the table, it was a total delight. We saw everything that we ordered cooked to perfection and would easily return again for the experience. read more

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I wanted to have at least one meal in a London pub. Our hotel concierge recommended the Windmill. It was unseasonably warm and the street outside the pub was crowded with young people drinking and chatting. We were seated indoors in a quiet room filled with tourists. The decor and mismatched chairs were charming. The outdoor terrace dining room was closed for a private event. Erika was our waitress. She was very nice. I started off with a solid pint of local lager. We both ordered pies. My wife had the potted lentil pie. She loved it. I had an excellent Guinness braised short rib pie served on a bed of leeks. I finally had an order of chips, which are the platonic ideal of steak fries. We were too full for dessert. A satisfying meal in a cozy pub. read more

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Food amazing!! Scotch egg came out as a ball, and when cutting into the egg oozed out. Fresh and hot! The Pies were good, preferred Steak & Mushroom, although steak is a pot roast. The buttered greens delightful and best chips in London here!! Service was great, very nice and hard working! Gave water first thing when sitting! Ambiance was good at noon, quiet and empty. Got busier around 1pm. read more

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Fish and chips, sage sausage roll, and the fish pie--- worth the 20/25 min walk from Soho. Absolutely delicious comfort food! Great cocktail list, wine list, and typical for having all the beers on tap like a traditional pub should. Would come back 1000%!! read more

The Kitchen opens at 12 but they let us in around 11.40 am. A great place for award winning pies. We had to come back again to try the Gold award venison pie which was sold out last time we came. It did not disappoint. It was hearty, full of meat and tasty and hot. Everything came with a side of veg, a choice of mash or chips and a jug of gravy. My steak and kidney pie was delicious, full of flavor and so hearty. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely a great place for award winning pies. read more

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When traversing Bond or Oxford street, this gem of a British pub is located in between the side streets. It's not entirely overrun like the Main Street counterparts. And the ambiance is amazing with old Dutch pub style. When to enter, you will see a lot of Dark woods and different levels. The food is excellent with multiple side dishes and beers, to easy your bones front the long walks. The staff allows you time to enjoy with little interruptions. read more

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Delicious food and the service was nice. Loved sitting upstairs away from the loud pub. Good option for dinner.

Cozy pub with great food and drinks. Perfect post shopping adventure as the food hit the spot! Instagram We felt like a million BUCKS after enjoying our meal here! ‍ Venison and Mushroom pie Cyder Battered Haddock & Chips @Windmill_Pub Serving our famous pies alongside the British classics fish & chips, and the firm favourites with pub drinkers, scotch eggs and sausage rolls. London read more

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Shepherds pie - 3/5. It was a little unseasoned. The mushroom and butternut squash pie was amazing. I would give it 5/5. No beer menu. I wish they had one as tourists usually don't know which locals ones are what type. read more

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Came for the food and got a Guinness short rib pie and an order of scotch egg. Well--the scotch egg was decent--soft boiled egg encased in a meatloaf type coating. Odd that it was served with cocktail sauce. On to the short rib pie--I question if it really is short rib...but the meat was decently tender-in a brown gravy and I can taste Guinness. But the pastry around it was basically raw-- theee was dark outer coating but doughy uncooked texture--basically I just ate the inside of the pie. It was served w some chips that were piping hot and a very watery brown sauce.l with very little flavor. read more

Food was great, would recommend the breaded pies!! Great draft selection, but make a reservation for dinner.

Old pub with great food! Lamb Shepherd's pie and beef pastry pie were the best we had in London. MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS! read more

Liked the pies, didn't feel great about the service. The syrah they had by the bottle was pretty solid at a good price. It took us a while to order dessert and get the bill as our server disappeared. read more

We were looking forward to a great meal since one year ago it was outstanding. Arrived for my birthday meal and at 7 pm they were out of 4 types of pies. We ordered the seafood pie and pulled pork pie. Both dry , overcooked, lacked flavor and almost no seafood. The Scotch egg was excellent and the peas were solid. Should have sent them back but not sure what was left available to order. Will not return. read more

Can't leave London without trying some scotch eggs, shepherds pie and a chicken pie. OMG the best I have ever had (doesn't say much since my experience is limited) but the eggs were perfectly cooked with light fluffy crispy meat on the outside. The shepherd pie was SO good. Tender lamb with the butteriest mashed potatoes the chicken pot pie with bacon was perfection too! I also need to add our server was extremely kind and understanding and helped us with our questions. Thank you sir! (Wish I got your name) read more

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Food was really good. The service was excellent too! Lovely Shepherds Pie! Delicious chicken as well. My daughter and I enjoyed the cheesy cauliflower, fresh herb seasoned peas, and cream spinach as well read more

Sunday lunch, I enjoyed the sausage and mash. My dining companions had roast beef (well enjoyed) and roast duck (not good). I was so envious of the Yorkshire puddings, they looked amazing. read more

The Windmill - Sausage and Mash - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

My first plan prior to arriving in the country was to have some authentic British food! The hotel recommended The Windmill: a home run! Shepard's Pie and Fish and Chips, the wife and I shared: amazing! Authentic British Food at its finest! read more

Came here after travelling from Bayswater, on Saturday, 15/2/20, only to be told that the kitchen was closed for the night, but the bar was open for drinking. People were actively eating at tables when we walked in, so I'm not sure how long the kitchen had been closed. Really disappointing as this very pertinent fact isn't on their Google or Yelp pages. Would be kind of them to put this information on their pages to save people a trip. read more

My friends and I ate almost everything on the menu and absolutely everything was fantastic. The atmosphere of the Windmill was really fun and local. So many people hanging outside with drinks. Inside you might have to wait for a table but it's worth it to order food! The sausage roll was really good and a great started. Unique take on a classic. The soup of the day was a butternut squash and potato. It was rich and flavorful. Really worth a try. The salad was presented in the same type of dish as French friend so it was a bit strange and hard to eat without an extra plate. The best dish by far was the pies! Every last one of them is absolutely worth the calories. Eat ceviche we sounds best to you, won't regret it! read more

Everything was awesome. Shepherd 's Pie was delish and the dudes were excellent. Some of the best service I've had in London in years. Worth the venture if you're looking for great food and ambiance. read more

I was in Mayfair for a very brief business trip and was craving an authentic pub that serves good steak pies. Bingo! This place seems like it's been around forever but it was really hard to find on Google. I credit Yelp for helping me find this gem. Perhaps it's because this joint has such a low profile that it seemed like all locals. I didn't hear any other American accents. Only criticism: service was slow. I did find it a little amusing that I was asked for my credit card upon ordering dinner. That was a first. (Maybe they've had a lot of dine and dash bandits in the past?) At one point, I was handed a plastic key by the server. I asked if it was for the restroom but was told it was to the lock box where my card was being stored. Another first! All considered, I will definitely be back. read more

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Awesome pies, amazing pork sausages (bangers?) & mash, and great atmosphere. Upstairs room is kid friendly. We had a great bartender upstairs in the "Pie Room". She was super friendly and let me taste a few of the draft beers before deciding. She also made food recs that were really on point. Here's what we had: 1. Sausages & Mash& Gravy -- 5 stars. Sausages were juicy, flavorful and just plain old delicious. The mashed potatoes were silky and buttery, the gravy was so so so so delicious. 2. Steak & Mushroom pie -- 5 stars. Buttery, perfectly crumbly but crisp crust. Delicious filling. 3. Shepard's pie & kale - 3 stars. The lamb filling itself was tasty, but the mashed potatoes had no real flavor and needed lots of Worcestershire sauce. The kale was blanched and tossed in oil with no flavor. Odd pairing. 4. Fish & Chips -- 2.5 stars. It was....ok? Not really worth ordering. Fish not crispy, chips not crispy. My daughter regretted this menu choice since everyone else's food was pretty tasty. Come for the Pie Room and have fun! read more

Steak and Mushroom pie. This little beauty was quite simply the most delicious pie I've eaten. The pastry was flaky on the outside and warm and soft on the inside with a rich thick gravy and satisfying chunks of beef. Beware the whole bay leaf, be glad it's so wonderfully flavored! The teeny pot of gravy was on its own delicious, when added to the pie helped take it to another level. A lot of food on one plate, the chips were delicious, but I decided to leave them in favor of eating all the pie :) We walked in on a rainy early evening and couldn't have been greeted by a more welcoming true English pub atmosphere. Heartily recommended. read more

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My kids and I were referred to the Windmill Mayflower by our British friends. They told us the best meat pies in town were at this lovely establishment.....so of course we had to check it out. We were not disappointed! We ordered the steak and mushroom pie and the fish and chips. The pie crust was light and flaky, a nice size and filled with the most tender steak and mushrooms. The gravy was awesome and we had both mashed potatoes abs chips which my son drenched with malt vinegar. The fish was a nice portion. It was light and flaky and enough for two. The three of us shared the meals and it was plenty of food. The atmosphere was reminiscent of an old English tavern with old wood plank floors and tile walls. The service was great and overall an awesome experience. We would definitely go back. read more

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Decent service. Both the Scotch egg and steak and kidney pie were authentic and well made. Just how they should be! read more

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4.5 stars, maybe 5. Best pies I ever had. The kidney pie might have not enough kidney and too much mushrooms but the seasonal venison pie was extraordinary. Perfectly seasoned and tasty, just the exact same way I'd cook it. The pie crust was so fresh and crispy, cooked to perfection. The side of spinash was perfect: under-cooked, minced spinash with butter.. Lovely staff, nice brown ales. Perfect British traditional place. a MUST TRY if you want to have the best meat pie while you're staying in London! read more

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Absolutely fantastic pub dinner! After getting turned away from the place we had originally planned on, the folks walking out behind us recommended The Windmill as a better option, and we were glad we listened! The crowd outside in the street with pints had us worried about the wait for a table as we walked upon, but apparently they were just having a pre-dinner drink, because we were lucky enough to get a table right away (another few minutes and we've have been out of luck though). Definitely a place for local professionals; which meant a bit loud as pints disappeared, but polite. The food was probably the best British food I've ever had actually. The bread, olives, and butter was a nice simple start, and more substantial than we'd expected, but the pies were truly outstanding. The Shepherd's Pie was delicious; a good balance of potato and filling, and the filling itself was rich and flavorful without being too rich or greasy like they can be. I was also impressed with the side of greens, which were somehow cooked to be slightly crispy, but weren't greasy or dried out. Definitely a winning meal, and a place that will be on the top of my list next time I'm in London. read more

I usually do not eat pies when I go to restaurants. However, this is the best pie in London by far. Look no further. The portion is huge and the price is reasonable too. It is no wonder why they win the award for the best pies. read more

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Their shepherd's pie is brilliant. Couple it with a side of peas and bacon with worcestershire sauce and you have a very lovely meal. I totally recommend this place for anyone that wants good British comfort food. read more

Great Pies! Best pies of entire trip and we had plenty of pies. Great atmosphere. My son looked it up and wanted to come for the Shepard pie got here too late had a beer ate in soho and came back the next day. It was worth coming back. Highly recommend. And the Christmas pudding was awesome. Cheers to the bartender from Edmonton! Go oilers! read more

needed a low key easy dinner and this fit the bill. was able to walk in at 7 on a saturday and got a table for two in the back. shepherds pie was very good. would order next time. steak and mushroom pie also good....but not as good as shepherds. decent beer selection. read more

Comfortable pub, great pies. Perfect place to escape the rain for an hour and think about nothing. I recommend the lamb pie. The suet crust was flaky and delicious, and the star of the dish. read more

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The Windmill has become a London staple for us when visiting. Service is friendly and the pies are AMAZING! I had the steak and mushroom pie and my fiancé had the chicken, bacon and leek pie and both were delicious. Excellent beer selection, great atmosphere...oh, and the dessert pies are JUST as delicious as their dinner pies. We shared an apple and berry pie with vanilla ice cream ( you can also get it with custard) and the apples were soaked in the berry compote, bringing all of the flavors together. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Amazing meat pies. I tried the the pie of the day (game). I'm not sure what I was expecting but it surpassed that. It was so juicy and full of large chunks of meat. For those who aren't from around there (like myself), you order at the bar, pay and pick a table. They will bring you the food when its ready. This is a great area to explore with lots of locals hanging outside enjoying their drinks read more

We were wandering along Regent Street looking for a pub when a passerby heard our discussion. A local, he directed us back past the Apple Store to the Windmill as the best pub in the area for a pint. Following his directions led us to this wonderful pie shop restaurant with a few drafts on offer. We ended up with two pints of a real ale called Milkwood, which was oddly produced by Brains brewery. I might have to steal one of these glasses that says "Brains" on it. Good service, the very loud bell rang at 10:50 with an apology for last call and then again 10 minutes later. They have a fruit machine that was loudly being used for a trivial pursuit / battleship game by a bunch of shirt and tie folks when we got in, it got a bit quieter so we could actually hear outselves talk. read more

The Shepherd's Pie was incredible as was the Fish and Chips. The upstairs dinning area was quiet despite the crowd downstairs watching the soccer match. The waiter explained that the Shepherd's Pie was award winning and there was a sign and newspaper articles on the wall to back it up. I would return just to have the Shepherd's Pie. After a week in Italy, we had reservations at a trendy restaurant down the street. We ended canceling them for a night of Pub dinning at The Windmill Mayfair. read more

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My friend and I visited this place in the end of February after some shopping in London. When we came in around 5:30pm on a Thursday night, we went to the top floor and was asked if we had a reservation and answered no. There was no one else there and we were sat down. I don't know if it was just me but the waitress was not so friendly and she stared at my friend and I intensely the whole night while standing at the bar right across from our table, which made for an uncomfortable experience. I had the fish pie and rosé wine and shared a meringue dessert with my friend. They were relatively tasty, but I wish I had tried their award winning steak pie instead. It also took a while for our food to come out, but maybe that's normal when you order pies. read more

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