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The Pubs of Windsor

Windsor has a good range of pubs and wine bars, from the deeply traditional to the sleekest modern bars.

Best Pub in Windsor

two brewers - the best pub in windsorThe greatest pub in Windsor is without doubt
The Two Brewers on Park Street. For almost every day of the year it is nigh on perfect, with great atmosphere, excellent cellar management and a wine list that never fails to please. Its location, about 20 yards from the great park could be better either. The management are friendly and the food is excellent. The only time of the year to avoid the Two Brewers is during Ascot week when for a few days it gets overtaken by the biggest bunch of wankers you will ever have the misfortune to meet.

For a riverside town it is surprising that Windsor doesn't have a riverside pub. The Old Donkey House has been turned into a wine bar, which suffers from a echo-inducing design that spoils most of the conversations we attempted to have there.

The Highlander and Carpenter's Arms, both close to the Guildhall are recommended by local resident Michael Gegg for their warm welcome, good atmosphere and fine dining.

A little way down the hill, The King and Castle Pub on Thames Street (part of the J D Wetherspoon pub chain) is recommended by Pam. She says that it is a lovely place for Sunday Morning coffee.

The Royal Oak Pub, close to Windsor and Eton Riverside Station has an excellent range of beers and a high quality lunch menu.

The Swan at 9 Mill Lane, Clewer is the best surviving traditional pub in the area. Live music and a good atmosphere in this small cozy local near to the youth hostel.

Some people think of Brown's on Barry Avenue as a riverside pub, but some people are just plain wrong. it isn't! It does have a good sized terrace but the erzatz decor inside leaves me cold.

The Corner Bar at 22 Sheet Street on the Corner with Victoria Road has a nice upper deck where you can hide away with a pint and enjoy a very pleasant afternoon watching the traffic below.. The corner bar has recently changed ownership, so we will wait to see if it can return to it's glory days of the 1990s when it was one of Windsor's best hang outs.

The Prince Arthur Pub on Grove Road has recently been refurbished but still retains an authenticity which attracts loyal local custom.

The Vannsittart Arms on Vannsittart Road is known as either 'the vanny' or 'the Fancy Tart' by most locals. This is a great summer pub with a welcoming staff and quaint atmosphere, although it can get overcrowded at weekends.

The Alma on 61 Springfield Rd is a strange place and we love it. It is an old-style local with regulars at the bar, odd decorations and a thursday quiz nite. They don't even have a great selection of beers, but on the plus side they do some really smart food at very cheap prices. Even the chips are cooked to perfection and served with style. Their chilli in a bun is legendary. Bring guests and show them a distinctly different but rather endearing side to Windsor.

Despite the evocative name, The Copper Horse on Alma Rd, Windsor is not one of Berkshire's prettiest pubs. It is strictly a 'locals only' boozer on the ground floor of the ward royal 1970s housing estate.

Bel and the Dragon (formerly known as 'William IV' and 'Southwestern') is more a restaurant than a pub, but it is a good one and the location is great.

More Pubs in Windsor

In Addition, there are a number of other good pubs and bars in Windsor:

Further afield there is good food at Ye Old Hatchet - Hatchet Lane, Winkfield, Berkshire. This pub is a few miles south of Windsor through the great park, but the trip to the old hatchett in winkfield is worth it for both atmosphere and quality of food.