C CHRYSANTHOU
07.03.2025
Best pies in London!
Great midweek treat, tucked away in Mayfair.
We had to make a hard choice as all the pies sounded delicious, we ended up with the steak and mushroom. Amazing quality and fantastic service from Danny - very attentive and accommodating. Thank you, we will be back!
Dave King
06.03.2025
Fabulous and fast service from Veronika-all smiles. Great pies, cheeseboards and wine.
Christopher Lloyd
06.03.2025
Great place for good pies, and excellent service. Izzy was attentive, welcoming and friendly making for a very enjoyable evening. Thanks.
Matteo Di Berardino
03.03.2025
First time I have been to this place I was stunned. I had the best pie I have ever had here. This time though it didn't live up to the expectations. I brought my girlfriend, eulogising this place since I had been which was roughly one year ago. The steak and kidney was not what I remembered at all. It had whole mushrooms in it which were more than the meat itself, and not listed as ingredients on the menu. Now, I am not British but I know that steak and kidney doesn't come with mushrooms traditionally, and you add them for some reason, you have the list it as one of the ingredients, since it was the main ingredient in terms of quantity basically . They even have a steak and mushroom pie on the menu so where is the logic in that? I had ordered another pie myself and told my girlfriend to get that one cause it was supposedly amazing. It wasn't and I even like mushrooms. The problem is the she doesn't and we had to swap pies in the end. When I asked the staff about it they lied about it and weren't really apologetic. Not even trying to make up for the awful situation.
Nicole McQuaker
01.03.2025
Danny was ace!! Food was amazing, loved my steak and kidney pie and service was great by all. We’ll be back!
Martin Duggan
26.02.2025
Had lunch here today. Pie was exquisite. Really something special.
Winston Ramsay
25.02.2025
Annia is the greatest server really enjoyed. My time there food was excellent
John Lawless
23.02.2025
Renowned for pies
Johann Mortara
23.02.2025
An authentic pub where you can taste classic British dishes such as the fish and chips and the shepherd's pie. It also proposes multiple pastry pies that are rich and tasty, ranging from the classic steak & ale pie to more unique recipes. Some of them have been awarded as Gold Award from the Great British Pie Awards and trying them you really understand why!
Additionally, the pub offers tasty homemade puddings including vegan and gluten free options.
Special thanks to Magdalena for her sympathy and great service!
karim Hamideh
22.02.2025
The best lamb shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had! The Windmill serves a perfectly seasoned, rich, and comforting dish with tender lamb and a golden, buttery mash. Absolutely delicious—highly recommend!
Sophy O
13.02.2025
Disappointing experience and lack of accountability.
Pay attention to the recent reviews that say the food quality has declined.
I visited The Windmill on 17th January with my partner to try their much-hyped pies. I had the chicken pie, which was fine, while he had the seafood pie. Within a few hours, he became violently ill, vomiting over 25 times throughout the night. We struggled to get home as he was unable to move without getting sick.
I tried calling the pub multiple times that evening to warn them, but no one answered. The next day, I finally got through and was referred to Food Alert, a third-party food safety consultancy hired by Young’s Brewery. After two weeks of "investigation," they responded that they could not determine the cause of his illness, citing a "lack of evidence" (no stool sample, which was impossible given his condition) and wrongly assuming the cause was something he ate abroad—despite the fact that he had been in the UK for nearly three weeks, and we had shared every meal together at home except this one.
We also contacted NHS 111 three times, speaking to a nurse on each call. They strongly advised going to A&E, but my partner was too unwell to move. This is all documented.
Their investigation focused entirely on their records rather than acknowledging that food safety procedures do not guarantee mistakes never happen. Given the severity of his illness, the most likely cause was improper reheating or mishandling of the seafood pie. We were offered nothing, not even a refund for the meal.
We were not looking for anything unreasonable: just a fair acknowledgement of what happened and compensation for the ruined evening, multiple taxi fares, and the cost of the meal. The lack of responsibility, the delayed response, and the unwillingness to offer even a goodwill gesture were extremely disappointing.
The Windmill may have once been known for its pies, but given other reviewers mentioning the food quality as of late, I strongly advise caution before dining here.
arne cartridge
20.02.2025
Chose Windmill based on rating as one of the best places for pies in this part of London. Disappointed, the pub is tired and has lost its atmosphere and the pies where average - not up to what I’ve had at past visits to London.
Monisha Amos
20.02.2025
It’s a pub with the best pie!
If you love pie and mash this place is for you.
If I’m in London I go here for pie and mash it’s a simple dish but tastes good and is cooked well.
Steak pie is what I usually go for but I’ve also tried the chicken and both just as good as each other. I would recommend this food.
Pie is £25 which seems expensive for what it is but you are in Mayfair.
Always very busy so you may struggle to get a table.
Would I go back? Yes!
Matthew Anthony
15.02.2025
A decent pint of Young’s in an average London pub.
Greg Knight
13.02.2025
Decent pie and mash.
No grumbles.
Shout out to Danny!
Jessica Strawford
12.02.2025
Danny was the best waiter!!! 10/10
Jessica Hale
12.02.2025
Danny is the best. Made our experience so much better - 10/10 recommendations. Thanks !!
Roland Bluemle
12.02.2025
We had a wonderful time. Pies were fabulous, as were the ale and the service. Nice mix pf licals and a few tourists.
Marjorie Briley
11.02.2025
Danny and Max had amazing recommendations and service.
We loved our pie and fish!!
Andalucia 4 you
10.02.2025
The curly brun waitress was amaizing, she solved our mistake (half an hour late) with the Best of her smile, changing our table, and giving a really good service. The sunday roast and pie were delitious. This pub made my Day. Congrats.
