The Windmill Inn in Hinckley and Bosworth

1st time here on a dull Saturday afternoon with my partner, son, his daughter (3 yrs)and partner. On arrival, greeted and had a few drinks whilst waiting for our table (we arrived early). The place has a wonderful laid back atmosphere. Shown to our lovely table by the log fire and shown the menus. This is great, 2 large blackboards with all the food listed. There is a great selection of dishes here. It was hard to decide what to have but had some great advice from the staff. The food was totally superb. I chose this place due to the variety of the menu and the pics of the food. Often, reality doesn't quite match the photos but I've enclosed mine here because reality did live up to what's on the pub website. We had a fab time, really enjoyed it and will be back again. A real gem this one.

The best place to eat in Leicestershire with a wide range of home made food. Have been several times and never been disappointed.

First visit, will definitely be returning and will recommend to friends and family, great food, lovely service and good value for money

Moroccan Lamb was just fantastic

The food is excellent, and the staff are so helpful. This is a lovely pub . We stayed overnight in our campervan only six miles from Hinckley Triumph experience. Brilliant

Great sunday lunch. Happy staff.

I had heard The Windmill did a nice Sunday lunch. I wasn't prepared for what we got - absolute perfection from the second we walked through the doors. The service was second to none, despite it being clearly very busy, ad we were chatting and forgot to look at the menu, the waiting staff remained good humoured, polite, professional and downright friendly throughout. The came the food. For starters my husband had what he described as 'The freshest prawns he has ever tasted', while my garlic mushrooms were to die for. On to the mains, and our group had a variety of Sunday roasts. All were really well cooked, the slow roasted meats simply fell apart, and were completely delicious. And there was so much! Everything on our plates was cooked to perfection, there was literally nothing you could have wished to be any different. The setting is glorious, the ambience in The Windmill is welcoming, relaxed, and there is a feeling of space, despite there being a lot of people there eating while we were there, there were no difficulties with bumping into other people etc. We will definately be going back, The Windmill is totally amazing.

Sunday roast was amazing the beef just melted in your mouth The potatoes and the veg were pretty amazing too Would 100% advise to try the Sunday roast

I have been meaning to rave about this Pub since we were lucky enough to have a post IRC Triathlon meet at Mallory Park in early September. The food was great, particularly the Pie of the day, and the chips were fantastic too. No mean feat to get me to single out these but the quality was so good. Top ingredients and a very proud owner partnership. If you want good good food you will not be disappointed based on our visit. Well done guys.

Had dinner with a mate. Both had pizzas. Both really, really nice. The Calzone was paticularly good. Nice beers Excellent service. Great little pub with a lovely restaurant.

Excellent little pub with great food. Really nice atmosphere, good service and lots of great choice for food, all of which was delicious and portions very generous.

Absolutely brilliant service and food. Would highly recommend the Sunday lunch choices. Pleasant ambiance, music at good volume which allowed us to talk

We were taken to this restaurant by family. The choice on the menu was varied from traditional to Asian & Moroccan. Our food was cooked to perfection, piping hot and served quickly. The homemade ice cream is delicious. This has spoilt me now for visits to my local eateries that don't come close.

Lovely clean restaurant and plentiful hot food

My wife and I went to the Windmill to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Given the reviews I had high hopes for this place. The first table we were seated at was next to the kitchen entrance and the pots & pans clanging made it hard to hear conversation with my wife so we asked asked a staff member to be reseated which they duly did without hesitation. Unfortunately that meant we were moved nearer the the bustling bar area with its accompanying hubbub of others' conversations. The real problem however was a customer's dog (border collie sized) that would bark quite loud and suddenly at regular intervals (maybe one or twice a minute) so we could never really relax. The Windmill advertises its main dining area as a restaurant, but I would suggest its more of an extended bar area. As for the food.. we enjoyed it, and the portions were generous. We found the "tapas" concept as described to us confusing, and the menu even more confusing. Typically with a tapas style restaurant the dishes would be smaller and cheaper than an entree and one would order 4-6 dishes for two people. But these dishes were entree sized and entree priced (£11-14) so we just ordered 2 dishes and two sides (rice & veggies) and that was more than enough. The menu was confusing in that its not clear what the theme is.. its not "pub food", its not fine dining, there were pizzas but there was also lamb tagine and thai prawn salad and beef stroganoff.. such a mismatch of food that would make any "tapas style" sharing a very odd experience. I'll reiterate, we did enjoy the food, but the dining experience was left wanting

Lovely pub with an amazing Feast Tapas menu. Their portion sizes are very generous to say the least. Over ordered massively (my fault) but still very good value for money. Will definitely be headed back for more.

Return visit to this gem of a restaurant. Such an unassuming pub but so friendly and welcoming. The chef is amazing. 6 of us enjoying all our dishes which is unusual as we are different generations and tastes. Head waitress is lovely. Well done to the whole team.

I have to say we have never had food like this, not your typical pub food, it was out of this world, the pub is lovely, clean and cosy, the staff were fabulous and attentive. The food was 1st class, and was reasonably priced. The landlord was happy for us to stay in our motorhome on the carpark, he was more than accompanying. Overall a fantastic little find and we will definitely be back x

Everything about this place is excellent! Top class food and service

Wonderful food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Second visit and I really like this place. The chickpea Korma was fantastic and the guest ale was spot on.

A wonderful evening, the food perfect, the service polite and friendly.

From the warm welcome to the polite and friendly service and excellent food, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We’ll certainly be back.

Popped in by chance, warm welcome and fabulous food. Highly recommended

Friday 9th August 2024. My husband and I travelled up to Newbold Verdun in Leicestershire to go out to lunch with Mark’s cousin Roger and his wife Janine. We went to a lovely country pub called ‘The Windmill’ just ten minutes from where Roger lives in Brascote. We arrived for 12.30 pm and were shown to a nice table for four in the restaurant. The pub itself is light, bright and airy with a lovely restaurant dining area, where we were seated on this lovely sunny afternoon. The place was nice and cool and the staff was bright and welcoming. We shared starters, Roger and Janine had halloumi fries with a sweet chilli dip. My husband and I had bread and olives with olive oil and balsamic dip, the bread was soft and warm and the starters were just the perfect size to get the palate started. For our main courses; Roger beef brisket with gorgonzola with kalimchi fries. Janine had chicken ‘Korma’ curry with green vegetables, which she said was delicious. My husband had the Moroccan lamb with pliau rice; he said the lamb just melted in the mouth. I had the mushroom stroganoff with garlic and herb potatoes, which was delicious. The dishes all arrived together and were very hot and well presented. We washed all this lovely food down with two pints ‘Scorcher’ bitter for Roger, two pints of ‘Codswallop’ bitter for My husband, a large glass of rose wine for me. Janine had chilled sparkling water as she does not drink alcohol. We all had desserts, as the chef did his own home-made ice creams and these we all could not resist. Roger had rum and raisin ice cream. Janine had peanut butter ice cream. My husband had lemon curd meringue ice cream and I had the hazelnut praline ice cream, which was delicious. We all had after dinner drinks. Roger and My husband had black Americano coffees. Janine had a cappuccino coffee and I had a lemoncello and ice as I did not want a coffee. The bill for the meal was very reasonable. We will definitely be returning to this lovely place.

From the moment you step into the windmill there is a buzz, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Cool music, happy clients and more important happy staff. This husband and wife team have got it sorted. Their son was also behind the bar. The other waitress was just delightful. It was a Thursday night and full, they do a kind of tapas menus full of enticing flavours, we had many dishes each one exceptional. For pudding affogato! Amazing! If you’re in the area please go here it’s amazing!

Once again a fabulous meal at the Windmill Inn Brascote Newbold Verdon Food excellent , Staff outstanding cannot wait to go again Music provided some evening in August Pies to die for

For starters the food was fantastic So compliments to the chef 👍 the staff are very Friendly and the atmosphere in the place is so good. I can't recommend this place enough I will definitely be dining here agin thanks for a wonderful evening.

Absolutely gorgeous food, tapas style or just a meal. I buy the award winning pies when leaving. Can't recommend enough 😕

Such a great place!!! With an ever rotating menu the food is a playful mix of different cultures and flavours. The service was relaxed and fun...all in all a great place to have a meal.

We were 4 adults (inc 2 veggies), a 2 year old and a dog. We sat in the bar area. The couple running the place were super friendly and took us through the menu which is made up of loads of starters, mains (which can be shared “tapas style”) and pizzas. We ordered a mix of the mains, a couple of sides and a couple of pizzas. Everything was delicious (the crispy, chilli beef was soooooo good!) and, despite possibly slightly over ordering, we polished off everything - unfortunately leaving no room for dessert (which was a shame as the dessert menu looked amazing and included lots of homemade ice creams :-)) Would highly recommend!

Couldn't fault a thing! Excellent menu, a real change from the the usual 'pub grub. Amazing food and service!

We have been here on a number of occasions now. Today was our second Sunday lunch. Cost £20 but you know this is a true reflection on the phrase. You get what you pay for. An absolute gorgeous meal. We have tried all over Leicestershire, claims of best meals and pie Wednesday. But none can come even close to this place. We class this place as a real treat place to eat. I struggle to find the words to give it the praise it truly deserves

Excellent food and service would highly recommend and will be back thanks for a great evening

Simply stunning. Amazing welcome, service and food. Literally one of the best countryside meals we have had. Thank you!

Excellent food and service very friendly staff

The staff never stop and always on the go. The food is really diverse and if you can't find something you'd like to eat then stay at home. It's well cooked, service is fast and staff are on the ball.

Food is fantastic, so are the staff and would recommend to anyone

1st visit interesting concept good selection of food options. Madri and Peroni on tap always a winner. Friendly and helpful staff quirky decor will be back for 2nds 👍😋

Stumbled upon this local pub and it’s a surprising find - the dishes here are exquisite! All of them were meticulously designed with creative use of both Asian & Western flavours and spices. The slow roast beef brisket is a must-try, it’s so tender and literally melts in the mouth. The pulled pork pancakes are also amazing, sliced duck is usually the go-to in Asia with these pancakes, but the flavours of the pulled pork also works well with the pancakes.

Lovely evening out with my friend, we had food off the feast menu (tapas style) and it didn’t disappoint. It all tasted so fresh and came out beautifully presented. All servers were really friendly and made sure we were happy with our food and were attentive when it came to drinks too. But the best thing for me was the homemade ice-cream, it was delicious and so creamy.. I had the lemon curd and meringue and it was honestly the best ice cream I have ever tastes. Will definitely be back, even if it’s just to eat that!!

We thought we would give this place a go as the reviews on here are excellent , we were greeted by Steve who made us feel very welcome and then were seated in the restaurant.Lovely atmosphere and great menu which was explained to us by the lovely waitress the crispy beef was amazing and the portions were very good .We will definitely be back to try the Sunday lunch as we really enjoyed our meal , Thank you

Brilliant food and excellent service, great time with the family 😄 Couldn’t recommend this place enough, very impressed

Amazing Food! Dog friendly and really people friendly too. You always get a lovely welcome and whether it’s Sunday lunch, pie night, pizza or a feast menu you are in for something special. Great to go for a special night out as a couple or as a big group of friends with there being so much choice on the menu and all of spectacular Quality. Cant wait to go back.

Visited for my daughters birthday and had an excellent time. The varied menu makes it easy to find something that everyone will enjoy, and the drinks were great too. The service sealed the 5 star review for me - operating well above its price point in this regard. We were greeted with a warm welcome, and attentive slick service throughout. Really impressive!

This is a wonderful place for food and drinks. The food is unbelievably delicious, the service is beyond excellent and the owners create ana amazing atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and like a local.

A real find with an eclectic menu that has something for everyone

What a gem ! We had seen great reviews of the Windmill, so decided to give it a go and it definitely did not disappoint! As a group of 4 we spent hours playing the quiz cards they have out on the table, eating amazing food and laughing, not once did we feel rushed or like we were taking up space. 5 star service and food! The menu will make you want to order one of everything but you definitely need to leave space for the homemade ice cream and desserts, delicious. We will absolutely be back very soon to try pie night and Sunday dinner.

The perfect place for a double date night! The food was sublime, we practically ordered the whole menu as we couldn't decide! Each dish was as delicious as the next. There wasn't one meal or side which disappointed, it was all equally as amazing as the last. The service was incredible, we were made to feel at home and the atmosphere was buzzing. They even have quiz cards on the table which we played all night. It's thoughtful touches like that which really make The Windmill Inn stand out. By far, our new favourite place to be.

Superb food and excellent friendly service. Good sized sharing portions, excellent value. Dog friendly and very clean

We booked very last minute (a table of 8), expecting to be turned away but that was not the case! The food was delicious. Generous portion sizes, lots of variety and all homemade. All the staff were extremely accommodating, 10/10 for customer service (with a smile!) Would highly recommend - don’t think, just book and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Really nice food great selection with friendly staff Will definitely return

Amazing Sunday dinner first time we had gone to the windmill,everything was perfect will definitely be going again soon

We called in 'on spec'. Not an issue. We were greeted cordially and given a pleasantly positioned table. The menu is very varied, with food to suit all tastes, it appears. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We shall certainly return, though next time I shall book to avoid disappointment, as it can be very busy.

Incredible food, everything was home made and such high quality. We had pies and pizzas and it was really good value for money. Would 100% recommend

Good honest pub grub done well.

This place is all about the quality of the food. From the moment our starters touched our tongues to the time our desert spoons were empty we were blown away by the superiority of the cuisine. The location is fine, the staff are lovely and the decor is good - but it wouldn't matter if they were not because once you're eating that's all you're interested in - company aside that is! If you love food prepared with a knowing hand then I recommend you try it for yourself and get blown away too.

We came to visit this restaurant and the food was so good as normal we both had pizzas, however the tapas never fails to disappoint! Drinks came quick and the waitress was really friendly couldn’t fault any of the staff working.

Excellent food, good bar service, a lovely warm and cosy atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Will certainly be going again.

Fabulous Sunday lunch at the Windmill ..great food, nice environment and brilliant staff… would highly recommend

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Staff were so busy but still super smily and helpful Food was great including veggie pie roast option. Couldn't fault any of our 3 courses, all very made and we thought good value for money

Very nice clean place, very nice enviroment, very polite staff, awesome food, service and excellent ale! Exceptional in all counts 👏 Would definitely recommend "Mad Doug" ale and the "salt and Chillie chips" as they were unexpectedly insanely good, along with the rest of the dishes we tried. Credit to the chef A***** and the Gent who served me.

Just back from the Windmill, amazing GF tapas, crispy beef, mushrooms stroganoff, bbq pork belly, potas bravas and slaw. For dessert we had lemon posset and poached pineapple with sorbet. Served by the lovely Millie. We also took away 4 pies for the family to try. A really lovely lunch. Thank you.

The best food me and my partner have had in a while. Very friendly staff and location are easy to find. Decor was stunning, and the inside joke on toilet doors to refer to men's and women made me chuckle.

Came in on a Friday afternoon with my fiancé for lunch and we were not disappointed. Greeted by the lovely Millie who talked us through the menu and what they recommend. The menu was quite large with different inspirations from British cuisine to Japanese inspired dishes. We went for 3 large plates and 2 sides between the two of us and walked out very pleased. The brisket fell apart beautifully, the Spanish prawns were flavourful, the teriyaki chicken strips were perfect with such an intense flavour, the kimchi loaded fries were such an incredible combination, however my fiancé said his only criticism food wise was there wasn’t enough kimchi) and the halloumi fries were the best we’ve ever tasted. Everything was so fresh and absolutely perfect! The only thing I will say is that the service was slow but that was clearly due to lack of staff. There were only 2 servers working and doing an amazing job however another pair of hands would’ve helped as we were waiting quite a while to order. Overall a wonderful experience and we most definitely be back again!

My husband and I went for Wednesday pie night. The food was amazing, and the service was fantastic. The trivia cards on the table are a great touch as we laughed so much. But the food…. Delicious

Excellent food, attentative staff couldn't fault the place in anyway.

Had an absolutely amazing Sunday lunch here. I do go as regular as possible because this place is just amazing. It’s like a little gem and Sophie and Steve who run the place absolutely amazing, very attentive along with all of their team and we will always come back

Lively bar and restaurant with a good atmosphere. We chose our dinner from the FEAST menu - larger portions of tapas style food. We went for Chinese dishes and loved them all. Highly recommended

We organised a birthday celebration for 14 guests. A special set menu had been suggested. It proved very successful and the feedback from the guests confirmed that they were all very impressed by the quality and variety of the food. The service was very friendly and efficient. A great night was had by all. Well done The Windmill.

Undoubtedly the best Sunday Lunch I have eaten other than at home. It probably almost impossible to beat a home cooked Sunday Lunch but.......this was very close. Very.. We were very lucky to get a table having been recommended the night before by some friends we just happened to drive by at Midday on Sunday ( I know !!) Anyway we got a nice table , ordered the meal; from a short but excellent menu. Some wine too. The food was so well prepared and presented with some of the best gravy ever it is not hard to see why people rave over this place. Super fresh veggies, Yorkshire puddings possibly a touch over but still lovely, great roasties and the most lean and tender lamb ever. My wife's Pork was equally sublime too Combined with very friendly service there is truly nothing to complain about . Portions are very generous : very reasonably priced Pub Sunday lunches are something I avoid really but not again, my choice of venue will be limited to the Windmill however. Just too risky

Still by far the best Sunday lunch in the area. Steve, Sophie and the team always go out their way to make everyone welcome and are first rate hosts. The food, simply exceptional. Make sure you book and there is a reason it is so popular.

Went for Sunday lunch, was lovely the brisket melted in your mouth liked it so much going again the following wk. Its busy so best to book.

Excellent all round definitely worth a visit.

Went for their pizza and pie night . The food was great. Brisket on pizza is a taste sensation. Pie was freshly made and packed with meat. Generous portion of veg and mash with the pie. Staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. Atmos was very homely and the beer was spot on. Good value, too. I really can't fault anything...

Three of us for Sunday lunch, each had different. Lamb, Pork, Beef. All excellent/tasty. Nice large portions so had no room to try the desserts, which looked very tasty. Will definitely be returning very soon and try to leave room for a dessert. Place was...

"The food here is the best, the garlic bread is a little spicy but ok, the man and lady were very nice" - Molly, 4 (the garlic bread was not spicy, she means strong - Dad)

The Windmill is a must visit for anyone wanting to taste amazing food. Pie night is an absolute must. Lovely friendly service x

The Food here is out of this world! and there's a lovely warm welcome feeling around the place too. I had heard that it was a nice place to eat, but we were blown away by the whole experience. The staff were friendly and very...

Myself and my partner visited the windmill inn brascote yesterday for Sunday lunch, this was our first time, and after looking at the reviews we expected high expectations. Unfortunately on our arrival we where left standing around, there was a mix with the tables, when...

Visited here for lunch yesterday with my husband and our two dogs and we loved it. Really quirky, friendly staff, great playlist and a fab varied menu. Delicious food - already looking forward to our next visit ❤️

Must try and must visit this place, don't miss this if you're in Leicester UK, English food

A lovely place slightly hidden out of Newbold Verdon. The venue is lovely with knowledgeable and helpful hosts. The menu is very thoughtful and well designed with a good range of choice for all tastes. I am also impressed with the fact that the dishes are freshly made and that individual adjustments can be made to suit taste. I can thoroughly recommend The Windmill Inn.

Stayed last night in our campervan. Made to feel really welcome by all the staff & the locals. Decent range of beers, pub & restaurant nice and clean & well presented. Excellent food, we shared a number of dishes from the “feast” menu. Would recommend to anyone.

Great leave for food and great service e. Little more pricey than your standard pub grub. But it's a decent meal.

Booked a table for Pie and Pizza night. From the onset, the service was excellent, the food brilliant and a great atmosphere. Couldn’t fault it.

Did a britstops and the food was amazing

Unbelievable food, the potions were big and worth it. So happy with it, can’t wait to go back! Superb food and service. Great for a date night.

Went for dinner on Saturday. Service was excellent - friendly and fast. Good choice of interesting foods served family style. Great quality and taste. We really enjoyed it!

Quite simply the best meal we have had out in ages The food was fresh and so tasty with a. vast choice and so many of our favorites from the Feast Menu The attentive staff were lovely and gave excellent advice with nothing to much...

Beautiful food. Lovely place. Pies are to die for. Staff are great. Nothing to much trouble. Highly recommended if your out that way.

Excellent service and excellent food, the staff here are so attentive and passionate about their food. We will be returning here as often as we can for more of the same fantastic experience,

We love coming here! Very inviting atmosphere and the most amazing food. Not to mention the most unreal Sunday roasts!!! 10/10 all round

Good selection of tapas style meals. Very tasty and good value for money

Got recommended from a friend so thought I would take the good lady. We went in a Wednesday, which is pizza and pie night. The pies are exceptional by the way. Also had the calzone and that was packed full. Waitresses We're lovely and funny...

We booked for the Pie night which is on a Wednesday evening. There’s a choice of 4 excellent homemade pies as well as a pizza selection (I’ve never had the pizza) the garlic chicken Dijon pie was amazing. Great un-intrusive service. Great selection of beers...

This is one of the nicest pubs/restaurants. Food is amazing, it was like a home cooked meal, even my really picky brother loved it!

I had Sunday lunch on Jan 10th with a friend & the food was excellent in every way & the service too. Once again I met my friends for Sunday lunch at the Windmill 21/1)24 and it was delicious the service was excellent too. It has had a refurbishment and looks great can't wait to visit again.

One of many trips out to the Windmill. Always greeted with the warmest of welcomes by the FOH staff. The food is tapas sort of style but is by far the best we’ve had in the area. Compliments to the kitchen team! Always a pleasure...

I have been going to the Windmill at Brascote for ten years now so when I decided to throw my husband a surprise 50th birthday meal, I knew instantly that I wanted to have it there and thankfully it was a goer!! I was excited...

We visited for a big family meal there was around forty of us that had not seen each other for a long time. Traveled from all over to come and celebrate my uncles 50th The place is a proper country pub and the staff were...