We wanted to run a traditional English Pub where patrons could socialise and enjoy their day’s off in a friendly, comfortable attmosphere where everyone is welcome.
"We wanted to open the sort of place, we would like
to spend our days off..."
Elaine
An early supporter of the British Beer & Real Ale movement and wanting to serve wholesome home cooked pub fayre. The Windmill has continued to gain friends and patrons for more than 35 years.
Through the up’s & downs of the pub industry, the Windmill stuck to its principles of serving a good pint, great food and a warm welcome. Ideas that today drove a renaissance in real Ale, microbreweries and independent pub’s opening to challange the brewery chains.
"Let's hear it for the beer... all hail to the ale & welcome the wine."
Al Murry
Keeping the faith has rewarded beer connoisseurs with an ever changing choice of Ales & craft beers.
From Wye Valley Breweries HPA to the slightly Fruity Damsen Porter, the Windmills cellar is a dedication of firm favourites and ever changing guests to tempt and delight.
For those leaning towards the grape & juniper, the Windmill offers a range of fine wines and ample stock of Gins.
"our good intentions of a long afternoon walk, were scuppered by a
warm fire and an even more fulfilling dinner."
From the beginning Elaine insisted on offering a home cooked, wholesome menu using locally sourced in season ingredients.
The increasing popularity of eating out, was met by adding a specials board offering dinners an opportunity to try something different while allowing our Chef’s to indulge their creativity.
More recently a grill menu has been added that has seen the Windmill gain a growing reputation for it’s great steaks… & “oh so good” homemade batted onion rings that Elaine was forced to add to the menu as a side order.
"The children ran riot, petted the dogs in the bar, the other half was drinking Gin and I savoured my half because I was driving."
While retaining an appeal to those looking for a proper pint, a quiet meal or socialising with friends… The Windmill also wanted to cater for families. Children have an outdoor play area, their own menu & larger parties or gatherings can be accommodated in our upstairs dining area.
Maintaining a rare double crown green and having it’s own bowling team. The Windmill attracts players far & wide.
"you put your bike down, grab a beer, get well fed & then don't want to get back on it again, thinking of taking up bowls."
With nearby Cannock Chase gaining more popularity over the years the Windmill has become a mid-day rest stop or an end of day destination for visitors.
It’s not uncommon to see walkers, hikers, mountain bikers & riders sharing the lounge with families on a day out.
Simply, “it’s the sort of place where, we would like to spend our days off.”
We wanted to open an English Pub serving good beer, home cooked food & a warm welcome…well that was 35 years ago.
An early supporter of the real Ale movement and continuing to serve fresh and locally sourced ingredients for our wholesome menu’s, the Windmill continues to gain friends and patrons.
Able to cater to small or larger parties whether you are a beer connoisseur, a hungry hiker, here for the bowling green or a family looking to relax while the children are entertained (we have an outside play area & menu for your little ones)…we have something for everyone.
Our pub is open
Mon – Thurs
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12.00 till 23.00
12.00 till 23.30
12.00 till 23.00
12.00 till 23.00
Meals are served
daily
weekend breakfast
12.00 till 21.30
10.00 till 12.00
For drinks
From Wye Valley Breweries HPA to the slightly Fruity Damsen Porter, the Windmills cellar is a dedication of firm favourites and ever changing guests to tempt and delight.
For those leaning towards the grape & juniper, the Windmill offers a range of fine wines and ample stock of traditional & modern Gins.
For food
Catering for many different tastes the Windmill offers wholesome, home cooked food using fresh local produce & in season ingredients as often as possible.
We serve traditional Pub fayre, more adventourous dishes can be found on our specials board and our grill offers 8oz, 10oz, 16oz & 24oz steaks, 100% beef burgers, a mixed grill and gammon steak. For the little ones we have a dedicated children’s menu.
We are gluten aware, please talk to staff before ordering regarding dietary requirements.
The Windmill...
is family friendly with an out door play area for children
welcomes well behaved dogs
offfers bar, lounge & upstairs dining for larger parties
has a large beer garden
a double crown bowling green
free WiFi
always offers a warm welcome
find us on...
- Real Ale
- Bar & Restaurant Area
- Beer garden
- Children friendly & outside play area
- Crown Green Bowling
- Wi-Fi
- Dog friendly
- Gluten Aware
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