The Windmill Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "The bar area is clean and fresh."
• "The restaurant and bar area are really clean and beautifully decorated."
• "The pub itself is very attractive, in a lovely village setting."
• "Inside there is a rustic, classy feel with the decor being very tasteful."
• "Nice, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant looks good."
• "Really pleasant atmosphere and very cosy setting."
• "The atmosphere/vibe was great."

Cons:

• "Toilets are a state. Filthy, worn seats in the bar."
• "Filthy glasses, toilets and generally in need of a good clean."
• "The whole outside area is falling apart and trip hazards everywhere for children."
• "A bit shabby. Looks like this place was once really nice but has fallen into disrepair."
• "The pink walls make it look unfinished, appreciate the artwork but it looks like plaster!"
• "The play equipment is badly maintained."
• "The place could do with a bit of updating as when you drive in the car park large holes in the drive."

Service

Pros:

• "Reeses (partly blind) working in the bar gave an excellent service."
• "Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating nothing was too much trouble and the service was exemplary."
• "The young waitress that was serving us all night was very professional was polite and welcoming very good."
• "Everyone was very friendly and ready to help us with all our needs."
• "The staff were very helpful without being 'in your face'."
• "The staff member who served our table was very attentive and quickly delivered drinks and food the table."
• "Staff really friendly, and a really homely atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Food took an hour to come out."
• "It took 40 mins for starters to arrive."
• "No one working there offered to clear it."
• "Had to make a few trips back and forth to clear the mess."
• "Staff spent the whole time rushing us to order and then rushing us to finish."
• "Our waiter's mind was elsewhere. Not listening, having to repeat ourselves, incorrect orders."
• "Service non existent, leave clients waiting to be greeted, seated."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was very good but small portions."
• "Really......really! Good roast dinner! Clearly freshly made, perfect quantity."
• "The crispy cauliflower starter is the ultimate."
• "The food is of an excellent quality with a good selection of beers."
• "Ordered the swordfish which was decent."
• "Roast was huge and was decent."
• "The food was fantastic, the beer was fantastic, and the beer garden is outstanding."

Cons:

• "The pan roasted chicken supreme had soggy skin with no colour or sign of roasting."
• "Mushroom risotto was crunchy where it hadn't been cooked properly and was inedible."
• "The food came out between cold and lukewarm."
• "The quality of food at the bar is same as what you get on any theme park."
• "Arancini starters very bland with no kick to the arrabbiata sauce and also not very warm."
• "The beef was very fatty although what meat was there was tasty just not enough."
• "Although a lovely looking pub, the food was not great, three of us had roast chicken breasts, this was quite rubbery."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Prices are reasonable too."
• "Good service, friendly staff, all at a sensible price."
• "The food is priced fairly and affordable."
• "20 pounds for 3 courses and a private room is a good deal."
• "Price is cheap, 2 drinks, 2 mains, 1 starter, a kids meal all for under £40."
• "Very affordable as well and I felt like napping after the meal."
• "£30 a plate. And you can’t take the rest home."

Cons:

• "Prices a little on the expensive side but it was good."
• "Personally I found the food rather expensive for a pub meal."
• "Not really what you expect for £26 (plus drinks)."
• "Very small portion for £8.50."
• "Very disappointed as we had just purchased lunch almost totaling £50."
• "High priced food for what you get and not too many choices of drinks."
• "The prices are quite steep considering."

Management and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Great pub, I think it's under new management with the restaurant being separately managed."
• "The quality of the food and service is clearly being driven up passionately and professionally."
• "The staff were fantastic."
• "The last meal I had here was exceptional the pub itself is friendly and offers a welcoming atmosphere."
• "The venue is extremely accessible to wheelchairs."
• "The new private outside venue was perfect, we were so fortunate that we were gifted amazing weather. It had a real Ibiza vibe!"
• "Thank you all very much for putting on a great event for us on Saturday to celebrate 40 years of our company Rivercircle."

Cons:

• "The food quality is a joke."
• "Won't be coming again, badly managed."
• "Sadly they keep spending money on this lovely village pub but never listen to feedback about what customers want."
• "Extremely disappointing, please bring back the chef from last year who did the soft shell crab burger."
• "Over priced and over rated! Atmosphere has certainly changed since last year when under old the old manager."
• "Unfortunately no disabled or pushchair access to this area, lots of steps to climb."
• "Will take our business elsewhere from now on unfortunately."