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Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: Metropolitan (Greene King)
22-24 Artillery Lane, Spitalfields, E1 7LS (View on Google Map)
(020) 7247 5163
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Rebranded by Greene King as part of its Metropolitan Pub Co chain. A one level venue with brick archways between the bar and dining areas. Fourteen handpumps are split evenly between interesting cask ales and ciders. Third pint tasting paddles are available. The rear section has three dartboards hosting frequent tournaments. There is varied seating and tables throughout including some leather benches. The food offering comprises hot bar snacks and substantial main meals. The background music is unobtrusive allowing easy conversation.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Williams; Williams Wine & Ale House; Ship
Local Authority
City of London
Last updated
12/02/2025
Last surveyed
22/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
ELC/13891
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Spitalfield's Seller's Own - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9%
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Spitalfield's Seller's Own - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mad Squirrel - Stimulus TasteMatch Prediction

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Mad Squirrel - Stimulus
Mad Squirrel - Stimulus Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice.
Mad Squirrel - Stimulus
Mad Squirrel - Stimulus

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Naughty & Nice TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Naughty & Nice
Vocation - Naughty & Nice Strong Stout • 5.9% Spotted twice.
Vocation - Naughty & Nice
Vocation - Naughty & Nice

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields.

ABV 5.9%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Redemption (varies) , Southwark (varies) , Vocation (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts; Board Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
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Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
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