The Boom

You'll find yourself heading down into The Arches on Goswell Hill, where The Boom operates as Windsor's most unpretentious late-night spot. It's the kind of place where the music actually matters—they book proper DJs rather than relying on a laptop and someone's Spotify playlist. The basement setting means sticky floors and condensation on the walls, but that's part of the charm; it feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed by committee. Expect a proper mix of students, locals, and visitors who've wandered in after other places have closed. Reviews suggest it's inconsistent—some nights are buzzing, others feel a bit thin on the ground—but when it works, it works.