Best Real Ale in Coventry

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Old Windmill
The Old Windmill
88/100 (2645 ratings)
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Jester Brew 12 Blackberry Porter
Pork Pie and Pickles
Black Pudding Pork Pie
Mulled Wine with Rum
Whole Pork Pie
Ploughman's Blaster for Sharing
The Devil's Device Cider
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Ploughman's Platter
Guinness
Beer Selection
Estrella Beer
Pork Pie Platter
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"Great pub! Great beer! Good pork pie platter! Very hospitable..."
Anita Lang
"Been to visit my sis in cov again for the weekend, we always visit for the infamous porkpie.. always goes down a treat ...highly recommend :) ..."
Sharon Bamford
"Almost untouched by time, very atmospheric. Good service and plenty of real ales to choose from. A must visit place if you are in..."
Jackie Spencer
"I don't really go out in Coventry but did go to the windmill when working in Coventry. Went in on Tuesday nice bar staff very friendly very cosy and..."
Sanita Dhami Sahota
"I've been to the Windmill so many times and am never disappointed. Lovely pub , people and..."
Barbara Owen
"Always pop in when in town, great bar staff, lovely atmosphere and love Friday night with the alternative bands which they put on, especially Voodoo..."
Sara Louise Jane
"Brilliant British Pub friendly staff great atmosphere amazing..."
Steve Fleming
"I'll be brief: some fascinating internal architecture, and an open fire; friendly staff; good selection of well-kept..."
Gavin Mott
"Great little pub, good beer, nooks and crannies to sit..."
Vince Farrar
"Lovely welcoming pub with a great selection of ales, beers, wines, gins and cheese! Lots of events on - live music/cheese nights/book club/beer..."
Jess
"This is the BEST pub in the city centre. So welcoming and so pretty inside. There’s lots of rooms to sit. Lots of live music happening. Great..."
Suzanne Cantwell Birkin
"Situated in a very interesting street, it's a very interesting historical pub! Delightful little nooks to sit in. Visit on a Sunday afternoon and the..."
Andrew Hills
"The windmill is a great pub. The beer quality and food is great. I would recommend the cheese board and pork pie. The staff are very friendly and..."
Jordan
"Very nice Pub, with really good ambient. The food for being a pub, was excellent, so as the..."
Daniela P.
"We have now been twice for the cheese and meat board between 2, £20 for two or £10 each and each time it’s been amazing, they allow extra..."
James Williams
"Great pub! Class and style. Good beer. Great food - pork pies, cheese board, cooked meats! Not always easy to find a place to stand or sit when it's..."
Ged Naughton
"What a pub!!!!!! I've had two spells of living in Coventry and I'm gutted that I didn't find this place either time! So full of character with little..."
Stimpy Goat
"One of my favourite pubs in all of Coventry. The oldest pub in the city, the pub is full of character with lots of little rooms, really cosy. There..."
Joshua Cole
"Excellent old pub. A proper boozer. Good beer and service. The only negative I'd post, is the quality of the much lauded pork pies. We had the black..."
Jason Smith
The Gatehouse Tavern
The Gatehouse Tavern
76/100 (2025 ratings)
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Ham Egg and Chips with Salad Garnish
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"Definitely a place to visit, lovely friendly staff. Booked as part of a celebration meal after attending a local competition at the Skydome arena,..."
Michael Whittle
"Always a good selection of real ales. Good sized portions of traditional pub grub, tasty and well priced. Loyalty card scheme gives you a free pint..."
Lee Holt
"Excellent throughout our visit, great selection of beers 🍻, reasonably priced. Food menu was excellent and very well presented and excellent value..."
Gary Bradley
"Always a good pint, basic hearty meals never fail to satisfy. The beer garden is lovely when the sun is out, and the large canopy area outside..."
Colin Harrison
"Excellent food and drink. Very friendly bartender who was knowledgeable about the different beers on offer. Had walked to the pub via the canal from..."
Sue Fiander
"Great venue, reserved garden tables for a large group and we were treated so well and felt so welcome. Great food, great atmosphere and reasonably..."
Carmel Rider
"I booked here as we had a huge group of 38, Andrew was very accommodating sending me the menu prior so we could all order. Was a good choice of food..."
LYNETTE WYNNE
"A warm welcome and a lovely selection of real..."
Robert Didwell
"Well what a find...nice little pub with fantastic food friendly helpful staff. Great choice of beers ales and lots more. We had the rump steak..."
Jane Whitehouse
"What a cracking pub. Great selection of beer, warm welcome, free food on the bar (it was a Sunday) and a lovely garden in the city centre. Great..."
Neil Rands