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King William, Bath

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Opens at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
54 Combe Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5HY (View on Google Map)
(01225) 698687
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Tucked away in a cul-de-sac this large, well-proportioned pub with its impressive porch was built by Job Salter in 1824 for quarrymen at a time when Bath stone was extensively mined in the local area. It has a staircase leading directly into the underground quarry from a cellar that has now been restored and opened out for additional seating.

In the early days the long-closed Combe Down brewery, was located at the back of the pub.

2025 - reopened 15 Dec 2025 for drinks- see pub website for Christmas opening hours and when kitchen may open. 2 real ales and up to `8 local "craft" beers/lagers and a few local ciders

2024 - bought by local publicans and refurbishment started

2021 - Closed and put up for sale

Historic Interest

In 1805 a lease was divided into three strips of ground off of Combe Road between Samuel Nowell and William Hulonce. In 1817 a part was conveyed to Jonathan Rudman, mason. According to Professor Richard Irving the pub was built in 1824 by Job Salter as a house and brewery. By 1851 the Hulonce family, like many quarry masters were in financial difficulties. They sold the term of their 99 year lease to Henry Morrish (1807 – 1892) a wine and spirit merchant at 9 Argyle Street who was married to Amelia Maria Futroye (1806 – 1853). Morrish paid off the £413 15s. 2d mortgage and entered into a partnership with Thomas Hine (1819 – 1868), landlord of the King William who married Ann Louisa Miles (1824 – 1869). Together Morrish and Hine developed the Combe Down Brewery, with the brewery above the pub and maltings in Ralph Allan Yard. By 1866, Thomas Hine had handed over the pub to John Croker, while he continued to run the brewery and malthouse. John Croker Henry Morrish were still listed in the directory in 1883.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
King William IV
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/12/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BAT/64
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Butcombe - Butcombe Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4%
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

This beer is served regularly at King William, Bath.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Patio at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
In front of pub - very limited
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Will have eight en-suite rooms
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Iford
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
First: 2

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