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Operator: Black Country Ales
1 North Street, Rugby, CV21 2AB (View on Google Map)

The Windmill is a 18th-century coaching inn that Black Country Ales have re-opened after being closed for a decade. It had previously been re-named the Rugby Tavern for a few years. The interior has been completely re-furbished but appears to be a long established traditional pub. There is a small courtyard at the rear. Bar snacks consisting of fresh cobs, pork pie, scotch eggs and sausage rolls are available. Three beers from Black Country Ales, six guest ales, and five changing ciders or perries are available on handpump. Rugby CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Rugby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Rugby Tavern
Local Authority
Rugby District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
30/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
RUG/65
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Pig on the Wall TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 10 times.
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Chain Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Chain Ale
Black Country - Chain Ale Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
Black Country - Chain Ale
Black Country - Chain Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Goddards - Ale of Wight TasteMatch Prediction

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Goddards - Ale of Wight
Goddards - Ale of Wight Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Goddards - Ale of Wight
Goddards - Ale of Wight

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Elgood's - Cambridge Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Elgood's - Cambridge Gold
Elgood's - Cambridge Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice.
Elgood's - Cambridge Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Elgood's - Cambridge Gold

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ashover - Hydro TasteMatch Prediction

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Ashover - Hydro
Ashover - Hydro Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once.
Ashover - Hydro
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ashover - Hydro

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fownd - Keeper of Secrets TasteMatch Prediction

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Fownd  - Keeper of Secrets
Fownd - Keeper of Secrets Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Fownd  - Keeper of Secrets
Fownd - Keeper of Secrets

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Windmill Inn, Rugby.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fixed Wheel (varies) , Salopian (varies) , Titanic (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Beer patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children welcome untill 7pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access from the front of the pub to the vast majority of the pub, including the toilet which is accessed using a "radar" key. A small area with a bay window is reached via one step.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quizzes, Tap Takeovers
Games Games
Darts, Dominoes
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Celtic Marches, Purbeck, Seacider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
1st - 3rd November 2024
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Closest station (1050m)
Rugby
Directions
town centre near clock tower

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