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The WIndsor Trooper is a pub that hasn't been in the Good Beer Guide since 2008. But I get the feeling that it won't be long before it is back in. Situated on the fairly trendy St Leonards Road, the Trooper has a nice cosy feel and it has a good ale selection and an ever better cider selection. Ales were Adnams Bitter, Oakham Citra, Branscombe Festive Frolic & Yo Ho Ho & Nethergate Suffolk County. Ciders were Gwynt y Ddraig Happy Daze & Two Trees Perry, Lilley's Apple & Blackberry Cider, Rhubarb Cider, Cherries & Berries & Pickled Parrot Perry, Ashridge Devon Blush, Dudda's Tun Bone Dry, Sandford Orchards Devon Mist, Rich's Legbender, Gwatkin Squel Pig & Heck's Farmhouse Perry. An excellent selection. The only drawback was the service. The barmaid was extremely slow. Although, she seemed to be trying to sort out some kind of accommodation issue. Incidentally, you can pair this pub with A Hoppy Place, just down the road. The latter is a bottle shop and despite high prices, it is a good place if you like craft beers, with some real ale too.
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good pub, met some very pleasent locals, would return
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Went last night with an Army mate and first impression was that I'd like it as my local! Friendly staff and the Doom Bar was in good order. Liked the atmosphere and will definitely return.
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At �3.40 a pint of Pride, the publican should not have to look far when asking why the pub is empty. This has been a cracking pub in the past, no reason why it should not be again.
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Quiet one room pub with TV. Pleasant agreeable place to be in. Fullers London Price and ESB were on tap.
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Open plan L-shaped room with fake timber beams and lots of horse brasses, old kettles, hunting horns etc.......in fact anything made of brass is hung from the ceiling. Very 1970's feeling and a generally down at heel drab atmosphere yesterday afternoon with a number of exclusively male lone drinkers watching golf on tv while nursing pints. Very locals feel, off the tourist trail here. Fullers/Gales but only ESB and HSB on, Pride off. In fairness the beer was fine.
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Full of characters and charm!
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What a difference a year makes. This pub has gone from being one of the best to one of the worst in Windsor. Come on Fullers you can do better than this!
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This is where you can find real locals, good beer, and a good match on the television. And I agree that Saffron has the best Indian food in Windsor.
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Great, friendly, local but very inviting pub. I've had many a pleasany pint in the pub garden. Great Indian next door too, Saffron (best in Windsor).
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Friendly pub. Beer fantastic. And there's a good indian next door if the Trooper's stopped serving food. This pub is situated away from the busy high street and the main shopping area so you're unlikely to be pestered by tourists, hoodies or chavs.
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Another fine Windsor pub. The food is excellent (expecially the apple tart) with a varied menu. Not to be missed if you're staying in Windsor for a few days.
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