The Windmill on the Common, Clapham Common

New decor, new menu, new people but sadly no improvement in service, quality or ambience.

I pity anyone booking to stay in the hotel expecting a nice stay in a traditional pub/hotel. The nights we have been there recently have been so noisy (due to music) that we have had to leave in order to enjoy a pleasant drink and conversation. Clearly trying to appeal to the younger lager/magners swilling chavs and yahs.

Food was mediocre at best and the constant whiff of fried (well cremated) fishcakes wafting past do not make for an enjoyable evening out.

Anyone wanting a decent pint of real ale, will be bitterly (excuse the pun) disappointed as it is unreliable, but occasionally just about drinkable. Is it really YOUNGS ???

27 Aug 2006 16:19