Description

Built in 1599, and becoming an alehouse a year later, this hostelry holds the longest unbroken line of licensees of any in Stratford. Look out for the succession of landlords' names from 1720 to the present day recorded on wall-mounted panels inside.

Today, the Windmill presents a combination of the past and present. Old wooden flooring and exposed beams give the building a sense of permanence while modern entertainment facilities in the form of music and a TV area are also on offer. There are some interesting old photographs on display here, including one taken on the 8th March 1926 that shows the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in flames, alongside a press-cutting that describes the disaster. The Windmill offers a choice of reasonably priced food, including a traditional steak and ale pie. The selection of beers here includes the renowned Flowers Original bitter.