The Windsor, Hamilton

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The Libertine has changed back to The Windsor Hamilton.

Now called the Libertine: Following what has to be said is a very impressive make over the “Windsor” is now “The Libertine” and seems to be moving more towards the gastro pub market, at least for the daytime trade – a good move it has to be said. From the outside the bar looks inviting with French style light grey coloured doors and stylish lettering. The bar itself is bright with wooden floors, ample seating and tables with stylish wooden walls (3/4 wood effect and 1/4 painted grey). Black and white pictures of pop icons (Madonna, Jim Morrison, Hendrix etc) in ornate picture frames (some pretty large) adorn the walls, giving the place a distinctive feel. Four large lamps light up the already stylish wood effect bar which looks well stocked with wines and spirits nicely displayed on modern back-lit shelves and 2 slim TV screens at either end of the bar (volume low). Drink promotions are still available with a malt whiskey of the month at £2.50 and a beer of the month at £2 etc. We went for a coffee and bite to eat on our visit and I have to say the food (for the price) was really very good with 2 ample and tasty sandwiches with a proper salad accompaniment and 2 proper coffees, all for under £10. Staff (as always ) were friendly and helpful. The toilets since my last visit (when it was the “Windsor”) have been modernised and the effect is spot on (they are still tiny though). The karaoke is still on Friday’s for the regulars. A definite plus to Hamilton’s ailing night life (and a great place for food during the day) well worth a visit.

The review below has summed up the pub well. The only thing to add is that when I visited on Wed 30th July 2014, the other pubs in the local area have the Legia Warsaw V Celtic game on the television. Since there are no football colours allowed in the Windsor Bar the place was empty.