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Duchess of Cambridge, Windsor
Windsor
SL4 1PL
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Duchess of Cambridge
A pleasant and traditional looking pub in a prime spot directly opposite the castle, it’s surprisingly large internally extending some considerable way back from the frontage. It does seem to be very food focused though, with a “Please wait here to be seated” lectern just inside the door. We were eating and had booked so it wasn’t an issue, but I’m not sure how well you’d get on if you were just popping in for a drink.
The main bar area is at the front of the pub with the bar counter running down the left-hand side and this extends back to a large dining room at the rear and a beer garden or courtyard beyond this. Flooring was sanded wooden boards with very dark blue wood panelling on the lower part of the walls. Above this was some colourful wallpaper and a maroon strip around the top. There were also some areas of exposed brick walling at the front of the pub. Various old adverts were dotted around, most, if not all, for the brewer McMullens. A couple of TV’s were mounted either side of a large green fireplace which seemed a little out of place with the rest of the surroundings, but fortunately these were not in use.
The menu offered a decent enough selection of pub grub dishes such as Fish & Chips, Steak and a number of burgers, although there were also a few random things in there as well such as a Java Curry Wellness Bowl, whatever that is. Prices were mostly around the £14/£15 mark. My Chicken, Ham Hock & Leek Pie was very tasty and went down well.
Beers on tap were just IPA and County from McMullens, with other pumps appearing to be unused. The solitary cider meanwhile was a rather disappointing Aspall’s Suffolk. Overall, a decent enough place to grab a bite to eat, but it’s not somewhere I’d bother stopping just for a drink.
On 8th July 2022
- rating: 6
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Moby Duck left this review about Duchess of Cambridge
A slightly upmarket pub across from Windsor Castle so will attract tourists,knocked through open plan layout but retaing seperate areas. Three McMullens beers on, Duchess, Country Bitter and IPA.
Its Ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.
On 9th November 2016
- rating: 5
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hondo . left this review about Duchess of Cambridge
A McMullen bar and restaurant across from Windsor castle. Split level bar with a patio area at the rear. 3 real ales.
On 27th April 2015
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Malden man left this review about Duchess of Cambridge
Unusual to find a dedicated McMullen's house in Berkshire I thought but there you go, straight opposite HRH's house but I doubt she's been in for one, although I wouldn't put it past Phil. Although knocked through it feels like three areas, goes back a fair way, levels stepping according to the terrain. The front room is carpeted, the rest boarded, lots of exposed brickwork plus some fancy pattered wallpaper. There are stacks of McMullen's breweriana, posters, mirrors, framed adverts, I liked the 70s looking picture of a youthful Prince Charles having a glass with a mutton chopped old gent, possibly in here, given the location. Continuing the 70s theme there is a load of beaten copperwork around the bar area and bar back. A couple of feature beer casks form part of the bar counter front. A side bench had a row of old military uniforms above and of note was a large portrait of the founder Peter McMullen.
Not as touristy as you may expect considering the location however the rather drunk large guy sat by the entrance who dozed off and on may have had something to do with this.
Two sets of three handpumps repeated, McM IPA, Country and pub branded Duchess.
Food served, outdoor terrace to the rear.
Service was cheerful and friendly and the overall atmosphere good, although I find McMullen's a bit dreary I'd pop by again.
On 10th May 2014
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Duchess of Cambridge
A recently-refurbished McMullens outlet, hosting three of their beers in a good nick on my visit along with a couple of higher-end keg lagers. The place is a lot larger on the inside than the outside might suggest and hosts a number of different areas, presumably rooms knocked through during the conversion. Whilst contemporary in décor it is quite well done with some McMullens brewerania on display and muted lighting. Attractive walled garden to the rear and informal dining room available. Girl behind the bar was friendly. I quite enjoyed it here and would try it again.
On 19th July 2012
- rating: 7
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