Windmill, London

The creation of this pub in the 1980s from two adjoining buildings, formerly occupied by a nightclub and an escort agency, has produced a spacious 'L'-shaped bar with painted wood panelling, some plain but intensely coloured wall tiling, wooden floors, decorative ceilings and an attractive frieze all dominated by a large chandelier. Whilst there is some room in front of the bar for vertical drinking, much of the place is occupied by comfortable dining tables and chairs.

To the rear and a few steps down is one of two Pie Rooms - the other is on the first floor and appears to still have its original wooden flooring and unpainted panelling - where all tables are exclusively for diners. Pies are, as you might imagine, very much the speciality, with changing monthly specials such as beef & stilton, but the food menu also includes Sunday roasts. There is also a roof terrace with about eight tables with shelter and blankets provided. The pub operator also runs the nearby Guinea Grill and there is kitchen collaboration between the two venues.

Please note that no under-16s are allowed on the premises.