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King William IV, Ripon (King Billy)

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Opens at 3:00pm
10 Blossomgate, Ripon, HG4 2AJ (View on Google Map)
(01765) 278088
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A double fronted Victorian building with notable stained-glass windows, the WR is thought to refer to William Richardson, a 19th-century landlord of the pub. It has been refurbished, reupholstered and re-lit in a modern style, originally two bars with a West Riding drinking lobby between them, the right-hand room is now the main bar with a pool table in the left-hand room and an adjacent seating area. Some screens remain from a previous sports bar incarnation. There are usually Yorkshire beers on the four handpulls invariably with at least one from Theakston’s, a Ripon favourite. There is a beer garden to the rear and the pub is usually referred to as the King Billy.

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
08/04/2025
Last surveyed
21/08/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
HAR/7660
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Copper Dragon (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts, dominoes, pool
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

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