Royal William, Cranham

Large pub & restaurant near to Painswick Beacon easily accessed with expansive accommodation for drinking or dining inside and out.

Its current incarnation came about in 2007 where after a change of ownership it benefitted from a £250k five-week renovation to convert it from a Brewers Fayre to a country pub. The establishment is large and rambling both inside and out with multiple areas to dine or drink.

Entering the pub from the door on the pavement you can go left to the restaurant area which is homely with a tasteful mix of naked Cotswold stone and wallpapered walls, a wood burning stove at the end being the icing on the cake during Autumn & Winter. Seating and tables are comfortable and welcoming.

To the right of the entranceway is the bar area which is spacious with a second wood burning stove, again naked Cotswold stone is present mixed with painted plaster. Light streams in from Easterly facing windows. To the rear of the bar area there is a small nook with three tables that may have once been a separate room. The bar has three hand pulls and a good range of other drinks. The far right has another door to a small patio with bench/table combo & umbrella. To the rear there is a further door to the Gents and on up the steps to a rear terrace also with bench/table combos with umbrellas.

Opposite the front entrance there are stairs that go up to the function room, the Cranham Suite, which was once a brewery. This is large with two distinct areas, one with a bar and one that may suit music/dance.

Outside the pub to the southern end there is a large field, a smaller garden covered with bench/table combos with umbrellas & a patio. To the rear a large car park. Another smaller car park may be found opposite which was once the site of the malting house that served the brewery located in what is now the function room.

Legend tells of a pub ghost "Edith" and in 2017 the Royal William was declared haunted by Gloucestershire Paranormal Investigation Services after an overnight investigation.

Many woodland walks can be found surrounding the pub and it is just off the Cotswold Way.

Opening and Food times correct as on 01/12/2021.