The Windmill - Sparrow Hill - Loughborough, Leicestershire - Pubs and Inns on Waymarking.com

On the front of The Windmill in big black block capitals it says "The oldest pub in Loughborough".

62 Sparrow Hill, a short distance from All Saints' church, The Windmill first started serving mead and ale to Loughborough's Elizabethan denizens in the 16th century

The facade today stems from the 19th century, the Grade II listed building in the Church Gate conservation area, dates back to the 1500s.

"Public house, perhaps C16 in origin, facade mostly C19. Timber framed, rendered, with gable end rebuilt in brick, all painted white. Plain tile roof and one brick ridge stack. Two storeys, 3 window range. Central C19 door in moulded surround with hood band over. Ground floor has C19 sash windows in segment headed stucco architraves. 1st floor has 2 light horizontally sliding sash windows."

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"Loughborough's oldest pub. Large main lounge with a couple of smaller rooms attached. Carvery available on Sunday lunch times. Popular for traditional pub games. Live music Saturday evening and Karaoke Sunday afternoons."

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Real Ale: yes Bar Food Available: yes Restaurant: yes Garden: yes CAMRA Listed: yes Beer brewed on site: no Website: [Web Link] Children Allowed: Not listed Dogs Allowed: Not Listed Accommodation: Not Listed General comments: Not listed

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