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William IV, London

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Operator: Breaking Glass Bars
7 Shepherdess Walk, Islington, London, N1 7QE (View on Google Map)

29/08/23 - reopened positively after a period of closure stretching back to August 2020 when the future of the pub looked to be in serious doubt. Its past has been one of closing and opening so we hope that stability has now returned. For example it was under new management from March 2018. It previously reopened after a brief period of closure in 2013 again under new management.

A very recent visitor commented as follows, "I think this is a really fine pub. different yet complementary to the Wenlock around the corner. Food served. interesting wine list. cocktails. 14 keg lines. 3 cask. 2 in use (London Pride, Dark Star - excellent condition)." Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that 2 cask beers will be available.

We believe it has remained pretty much as it was with an array of large tables and candles. The outside fabric of the pub, a nice entrance way and etched windows with the pub's name remain from a previous refurbishment which saw the bar shift position and a large portrait of William IV acquired although unsure if this still remains. Upstairs is a larger room (with the original pub shutters found in a local second-hand shop!). There is also a smaller dining room.

Historic Interest

Local listing:- This early 19th century public house is a handsome building that falls at the end of a long terrace of Georgian houses. Located on a corner plot this three-storey building has a roof hidden behind a parapet with simple cornicing. The brickwork, window cills and six-over-six timber sash windows have all been painted dark grey. Two of the windows have been bricked up. The ground floor has three double doors and large windows between pilasters with Doric capitals. Globe lanterns on pilasters bear the brewery name ‘Charringtons’ – a local brewery that was set up in the mid 18th century. Double trap doors to the cellar.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hackney
Last updated
27/06/2025
Last surveyed
27/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Max Barney Pub Company
Pub ID
NLD/5519
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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 - 6:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outside benches in fine weather
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
2 private rooms upstairs available for large bookings
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
For opening times of Dining Room see their website
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (600m)
Old Street
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (600m)
Old Street

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