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    The Windmill

    4.2 (122 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, British
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE WINDMILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Guinness braised short rib pie.
    Joel S.

    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.

    Scotch Egg
    Annie L.

    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.

    Menu as of 6/24/23
    Elaine Y.

    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.

    Vegan Mac and Cheese
    Neil D.

    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.

    Fish n Chips
    Sean G.

    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

    Mushroom butternut squash pie
    Roshan R.

    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.

    Scotch eggs with Piccadilly relish
    Patricia F.

    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)

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    Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

    Devonshire Arms

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.3 miSoho
    ££

    Such a cute, old fashioned place. Really really loved this location- only went for pints and little…read moresnacks but area is gorgeous as well pub is very cute. Overall really enjoyable experience. Was rather packed and service is quick but able to snag seat. Recommend

    Flew in on a Sunday and arrived at my hotel around noon. Immediately went to the concierge to see…read moreif he could secure me a spot since I had zero luck trying to get a reservation on line for two weeks prior. Remarkable, he scored and I literally walked around the corner and saw the long line to get into the pub first. I was seated immediately, however, and proceeded to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. Room was very pleasant (there are so many I got lost returning to my table from a bio brake. Roast was very good ( but no Lawry's) and the sides excellent. Could not decide if my favorite was the roast potatoes (crispy outside soft inside) or the glazed carrots. Yorkshire pudding was good but again, I am to used to the Lawry's and this is a different style. Peas were, well, peas, but very fresh. The sticky toffee cake was excellent and the Guinness fresh, creamy and a proper pour. Good thing because the selection of winners by the glass and half bottles of wine were both a little thin. Overall wine list was good but I was alone and not up for drinking a full bottle by myself. Overall, very enjoyable and to judge by the crowd and difficulty in getting a reservation, one of the more popular in town.

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    Devonshire Arms - Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

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    Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

    Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    0.7 miCovent Garden
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    Stopped by The Lamb & Flag while walking around Covent Garden and immediately understood why people…read morelove this place. The history alone makes it worth visiting, and the location is perfect if you're exploring the area. It feels very classic London in the best way. We stopped in for a pint and honestly... the whole after-work beer culture over there is something I really need to bring back with me to the States. The beer was great, the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it just felt like one of those places where people naturally gather and stay awhile. Definitely worth stopping into if you're in the area.

    Historic London pub that I visited for lunch, at opening time. The bar actually opens before food…read moreis served so I grabbed a drink. Reservations recommended. Two story space - the ground floor feature the bar and handles walk in lunch; the upstairs is a dining room for those with reservations. Fun fact, as part of the history, the pub used to be the host of bare knuckle fights and had regulars like Charles Dickens. Wildfarmed sourdough - served with whipped salted butter and Guinness butter. Well toasted bread and the butters with salt were well made. Fuller's London Pride marinated steak and ale pie - served with seasonal veggies and red wine gravy, as well as either mash potatoes or triple cooked chips. If there is one dish London does really well, it's their pies. It was beautifully made and loaded with steak. The red wine gravy was decadent and added a perfect amount of moisture to the pie. Triple cooked chips were perfectly crispy but fluffy on the inside. Corn fed chicken breast - served with garlic and sage butter, mash potato, cavolo nero, and crispy onions. Only took a bite of this as it was my partner's dish but the bite of chicken I had was very juicy and well seasoned.

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    Lamb & Flag - This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

    This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

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    Lamb & Flag - Front of pub

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    The Windmill - pubs - Updated May 2026

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