The Windmill
About
Pubs, British
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: 6-8 Mill Street, London, W1S 2AZ
Phone: +44 20 7491 8050
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outNo
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsNo
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- turned_in_notGood For Happy HourNo
- calendar_todayBest NightsTue, Wed, Thu
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Ali C.
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.
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Peter N.
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. -
Maddie C.
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! -
Dana D.
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. -
Trish D.
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!