The Windmill Soho | Restaurant, Cabaret & Nightclub in Soho, London Reviews Summary

Entertainment and Performances

Pros:

• "The performers were clearly very talented."
• "The performances were excellent and entertaining."
• "We saw 2 of the four show blocks. There were 3 short acts in a row."
• "The shows were sexy and edgy, just mesmerising."

Cons:

• "The show itself was very basic, 3 mins show, nothing close to cabaret style."
• "The show was cool, for the 5 minutes it lasted."
• "The "show" wasn’t really a show but a series of around 6 three minute performances spread out across three hours."
• "The show was very disappointing as there were only 4 very very short performances."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The apéritifs came and were stunning... top-notch cuisine."
• "The food was delicious and the cocktails were so tasty."
• "The food is sublime!"
• "Loved the Truffle Risotto & Chicken Milanese."

Cons:

• "The fish was sour and smelled like urine, the mushrooms in the risotto were rotten."
• "The main menu was literally 'potato' and steak."
• "The food was average and they scammed me!"
• "The beef was dry to a bone and overly fatty."

Service and Staff Attitude

Pros:

• "The staff were so attentive and every member of staff we came into contact with was professional and welcoming."
• "I was harassed by a man and his friends at the restaurant and the manager or so noticed and after warning him off and he didn’t listen, they were kicked out."
• "The staff is helpful and friendly and the food is sublime!"
• "Staff very friendly from security at the door to our waiters and reception staff."

Cons:

• "The women providing entry were horrid and rude, to the extent of subjecting us to our Arabic background and being low-key racist."
• "Upon arrival was greeted by nonchalant security as well as non-bothered/non-attentive hostess."
• "We were told only way of entry was to either pay £1,000 for a table or minimum spend will be £500!!! This is such a CON."
• "The staff was extremely rude and kicked us out as soon as we paid."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "We will be back as it was great value for money."
• "Considering the price of the menu and the service and such a show without a ticket, definitely recommend it."
• "Great vibe. Terrible staff. Not coming back!! I was here with a friend and was double charged for entry despite putting my name on the guest list."
• "Would definitely recommend this venue and will certainly return x"

Cons:

• "Bill was dashed onto our table without asking and in general everything seemed rushed."
• "They add a charge for the Show of £20 as well as 15% service charge."
• "The Silver Menu food was awful, £50 per person and the food was bland, portion size so small a child would be left hungry after."
• "Worst place in London value for money wise!!! £150pp for a horrible set menu dinner and two drinks/pp with a show that might as well be street artists."