William IV

Great traditional London pub with a lovely warm atmosphere - mixing a traditional pub environment with modern food and service standards. Couldn't fault the staff, and a great bar menu. Good vibes and happy faces from my experience. Loved the fresh whole-tail scampi.

Great food. Great beers. Well priced. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic staff. Of the many pubs around Old Street this is our new go to

We returned to this gem of a pub for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. Our group of seven enjoyed great food, drinks and friendly service. The interior is light-filled and respectful of the pub’s Georgian heritage. The roaring log fire added to our enjoyment. Additionally, the tidy toilets had soap and running hot water - uncommon in too many pubs! Keep up the sterling effort! We look forward to our next visit.

🚇 Old Street 🍺 £6.65 Guinness The Williams IV is situated at the end of a Georgian terrace, close to Wenlock Basin in the backstreets of Hoxton. The nearest Tube is Old Street, it’s a ten minute walk to get here. This pub was built in 1838 by the Wenlock Brewery, it later came under the stewardship of Charringtons. This pub has had a number of challenges over the years with several periods of closure. The pub reopened in August 2023 and I’m glad to say it is now on a firm footing. This is a traditional boozer that is set out over two floors. The main bar on the ground floor is bright and airy, has a bare boarded floor and rustic tables and chairs. The servery is unique due to its size and is three sided nature, it also has a low level island back bar. Around the walls are a collection of eclectic artworks and an old Guinness mirror. Upstairs are a further two rooms which are good for dining or a quiet pint away from the main bar. The beer selection was excellent and included a choice of bonafide continental lagers, a range of craft beers and a couple of cask ales for good measure. I decided on a pint of Guinness, my pint was great, price point was a little high. The food menu included elevated pub classics, a tasty assortment of snacks and fresh oysters. A Cheeseburger, Guinness onions and chips cost £15. I arrived just after 3pm on an overcast Saturday afternoon in March. The pub was fairly busy with a mix of locals and visitors to the area. There was a warm and laidback atmosphere which made settling in very easy. The service was top-notch, the team here are friendly and welcoming. The @william_iv_pub is a superb backstreet Hoxton local. This pub offers a great choice of beers and food, a traditional pub ambiance and has a friendly local pub feel. This was my second visit to this pub, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed both visits. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 16.03.24

I called in while my wife was having eye surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Excellent range of beers and the bar has a good retro feel. Checked the menu, and wow! I haven't had oysters for 25 years, and the King Billy's are the very best and beautifully presented. I'm back on they oysters 😋. The dishes I saw being served to other customers looked superb. Defo a big yes and thumbs up from me 👍 .

The food and service were average at best. I visited this pub for a Sunday roast with friends on a particularly cold day. Despite having a reservation, we were seated right by the door, where a draft came in every time someone entered. When I asked the waiter if they could close the outer door (part of a two-door vestibule system meant to prevent this issue), he refused, claiming people wouldn’t know the pub was open—despite the fact that it was full, well-lit, and had a glass front. As for the food, the beef rump roast was chewy, and the chicken breast was dry. We requested extra gravy, but it never arrived. On the bright side, the desserts were excellent, so at least we ended on a good note!

Brilliant evening at the upstairs room. Really great tasting food (marmite butter is a must and so is the anchovy toast). I originally thought that the portions would be small for the price! How wrong I was - good size - you won’t go home hungry! What a wonderful local! Will be back.

This place had a great revamp. Lovely local spot, full and buzzing most days!! Great ambience and vibes, gathers good crowds. As well as beer, they have a great selection of wines. Burgers were yummy and service was good. Definitely coming back!