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Submitted on Monday, 19th February 2024
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The Windmill Inn, Rugby
Rugby
CV21 2AB
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Reviews of The Windmill Inn (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
paulof horsham left this review about The Windmill Inn
The Windmill conforms to the usual Black Country Ales formula of a carpeted room (here divided into several areas, presumably resulting from former rooms knocked through) and a multitude of handpumps offering a dozen ales and 3 ciders, all advertised on a big screen. The barmaid didn't notice my arrival, being away from the bar deep in conversation. Sad to report, the same happened on my return later in the day, to the extent that I was able to leave without being noticed, so I can't help feeling this is not unusual.
A worthwhile stop, but with poor service and lacking a bit of individuality thanks to Head Office's interventions (I've been in a few BCA pubs), it may be worth a stop if you can get yourself some attention at the bar (for a cheap cob, if nothing else).
On 8th September 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 554 recommendations about 516 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Windmill Inn
One of two Black Country Ales pubs in town, with this one being right in the centre. Comprises two adjoining buildings that look very different from the street, but both parts have the expected, and unified, traditional look inside. With three banks of five handpumps, I found nine different beers - including the 19th Nervous Breakdown from Kinver (£4.00) - plus three ciders being poured.
On 3rd December 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Windmill Inn
Now reverted to it's original name and owned by Black Country Ales.Clearly two buildings at one time,the interior has changed significantly from the days as the Rugby Tavern with the bar to the far left,surrounded by a few tables and chairs while in the vaulted ceiling portion ,a large seating area has been created with some banquettes and a fireplace.However the overall affect is quite plain and uninteresting despite feeling traditional.
There is a screen listing the real ale options,but many choices were double or even triple counted ,meaning on my Wednesday evening trip there were 3 Black Country regulars (Bradley Gold,Fireside,Pig on the Wall) and 4 guests in the shape of Izaak Walton Rainbow Trout,Tyne Bank Northern Porter,Beowulf Heroes and Frothblowers Hornswoggle IPA.(NBSS 2.5,not great).
There is strong real ale competition in town ,and the choice here on my trip wouldn't divert afficianadoes from either the Seven Star or Merchants .It was a one pint stop ,to see what was on rather than a destination pub.
On 7th February 2022
- rating: 7
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 10 December 2024 by paulof horsham
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : No last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Child Friendly : Yes - Till 7pm - last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Function Room : No last updated 10 December 2024 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : No last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Micropub : No last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 June 2020 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 12 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 February 2024 by paulof horsham
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