Pub in Clapham
Windmill
Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, SW4 9DEClosest station: Clapham South, about 11 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,140 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Windmill
Modern rooms in a fashionable hotel featuring a pub with a terrace, plus breakfast & parking.
A sprawling, landmark pub dating from 1665 but much extended in the 19th century. The opened-up interior offers distinct drinking areas, with the large room through to the left boasting a whispering gallery effect to rival that of St Paul’s Cathedral.
The conservatory beyond serves as a restaurant. The Burger Shack outside opens in summer.
Payment is Card Only.
The premises include a 42-bedroom, boutique hotel.
The pub has a sporty character and hosts teams from the neighbouring common. Rugby is popular here.
Quiz night is Sunday.
The name reverted in 2024 from 'The Windmill on the Common' to simply 'The Windmill'.
There is an artistic depiction of the Windmill on the floor between the bars (see photo).
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Occasional
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation
- Parking
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Young's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8673 4578
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,140 ratings
5 out of 5Kicks Kegson Google, January 2025
This review is long overdue! Our stay at The Windmill Clapham was truly unforgettable, and there’s so much to share about this wonderful establishment. My wife and I stayed at The Windmill for seven days during the Christmas holiday to New Year’s, celebrating our wedding and honeymoon. We also had a friend stay for two nights to attend our reception, along with many family members and friends who joined us. The hotel was incredibly accommodating, providing ample space for our reception. The communication and service in the months leading up to our event were timely and concise, making the…
5 out of 5mattie laurention Google, December 2024
It’s not every day that a meal leaves you with such a lasting impression, but my recent visit to The Windmill in Clapham was nothing short of extraordinary. The food was exceptional—each dish expertly prepared and full of flavor—but it was the service that truly made this meal stand out. And that service was a masterclass, thanks to Lucy. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this was going to be a special experience. Lucy greeted us with a warmth that immediately made us feel welcome, and her enthusiasm for the menu was contagious. She didn’t just take our order—she took the time to…
4 out of 5Anne Reyersbachon Google, December 2024
The pub had clearly thought about Christmas dinner they asked diners to order in advance. Then when we arrived there was a little note reminding us what we’d ordered. The table was beautifully decorated with sustainable ornaments they made themselves. We were eating early 12 noon which is too early but they didn’t hurry us which was much appreciated. My starter was smoked salmon and it was delicious. We both then had turkey. Everything was lovely except for the roast potatoes which weren’t crispy enough the Christmas pudding plus ice cream was gorgeous all through the service was impeccable…
4 out of 5martin haffendenon Google, December 2024
Stayed mid December for 3 nights. Great room. Bonus to have free parking on site. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that. The Windmill is a popular pub - Grade 2 listed, and it has a nice comfortable atmosphere. We had dinner 1 night which was perfectly ok but nothing extraordinary. Vegan burger was bland and a bit disappointing. Fish and chips was good but could have done with a few more chips on the plate. Pub location is great and only a short walk from the tube. Overall a nice stay but room for improvement with the food.
4 out of 5Euan Mon Google, December 2024
We had a party of three with a baby for Christmas lunch and it’s a lovely pub inside. Service was fine and attentive, the food was a good four stars but not quite at five. They were very accommodating with the baby and the pram too which we appreciated. A good pub and well worth a visit
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.
