Windmill Hotel — Restaurant in Salford

The pub itself looks to have had a (very long-awaited) pretty good refurb with multiple rooms and tradiitonal decor. Signs around the place state 'no mobile phones, tablets or laptops'.

The service leaves a lot to be desired though... We popped in to see what it was like only to be told by a grumpy barman they don't take cards, so I went off to get cash from Asda. Meanwhile he served my wife and son, rang it through the till and asked for payment (which he knew we hadn't got until I returned a few minutes later). Having served us he then informed us that kids weren't allowed inside so we'd have to go outside, which we did, only to then be told that kids weren't alowed on the premises so we would have to finish up and go.

So we did, and we won't be back for a long while.

Go to the House of Hops instead - it's got a much better range of beers and...

LOVE LOVE LOVE what this pub is trying to achieve. Digital detox, no phones, no music or TV, cash only and independent brewery drinks. It's a place to relax and socialise properly, not ignore people for nonsense online. Shame so many are hating on it with such bad reviews. Sure, if you want sky sports and Stella on tap it's not for you, but there are a million places like that so go there instead. This place is refreshingly different, a calm oasis with so much character and charm. We had a lovely evening in the lounge room which was really cosy. The whole pub also has local history on display which was really cool to read as we...

Listen to people call this pub a lot, because of the rules, but if you went and tried a drink and how friendly and welcome it is, you would change your mind, okay phone rules, but if you look round most pubs all ages are on the phone, even text each in the the same company !! No body chats no more . The windmill as good staff and owners, who go out there way to make you feel at home, with beer starting at £2.20 a pint upto £3.40. Its a no brainer, so come in an see what you think. You will be shocked to see its the smartest pub in the...