King William IV, Ipsden

Traditional 17th-century, Grade II listed, brick and flint country pub with whitewashed exterior and breath-taking views over the Oxfordshire Downs.

On entry there is a traditional country bar, with a huge ingelenook fireplace (with a roaring log fire every day of the year), beamed ceiling and classic chequerboard floor tiling. The cask ales, from the Brakspear approved list, are served by gravity direct from the cask; probably the only remaining Brakspear pub so to do. During summer months, or other busy times, a third ale, also from the Brakspear list, may be added.

There are three contiguous dining areas leading off to the right from the bar, serving an extensive freshly-cooked food menu, which can best be categorised as elevated British pub classics. Wherever possible, locally-sourced ingredients are used. The Sunday roast menu is served from noon to 7pm and the pub also opens at 9am on Friday to Sunday to serve a classic breakfast menu.

There is a large garden at the front of the pub which acts as a great sun trap and also has spectacular views across the Oxfordshire countryside. This is mainly grassed, but there is also a newly-laid courtyard area. A garden bar, opened in summer 2024, operates in the warmer months. The garden is very popular in fine weather with walkers, cyclists and diners.

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