Pub in London N1
William IV
7 Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7QEClosest station: Old Street, about 11 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 263 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About William IV
Corner pub with mismatched furniture and worn floorboards, for real ales, burgers and live TV sport.
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)."
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 private dining room.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Outside benches in fine weather
- Real Fire
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Breaking Glass Bars
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7916 7228
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 263 ratings
5 out of 5Edward Masonon Google, December 2024
Great traditional London pub with a lovely warm atmosphere - mixing a traditional pub environment with modern food and service standards. Couldn't fault the staff, and a great bar menu. Good vibes and happy faces from my experience. Loved the fresh whole-tail scampi.
5 out of 5stephen shaunon Google, November 2024
Great food. Great beers. Well priced. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic staff. Of the many pubs around Old Street this is our new go to
5 out of 5Matthew Bon Google, December 2024
We returned to this gem of a pub for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. Our group of seven enjoyed great food, drinks and friendly service. The interior is light-filled and respectful of the pub’s Georgian heritage. The roaring log fire added to our enjoyment. Additionally, the tidy toilets had soap and running hot water - uncommon in too many pubs! Keep up the sterling effort! We look forward to our next visit.
5 out of 5Raphael Lennonon Google, January 2025
Brilliant evening at the upstairs room. Really great tasting food (marmite butter is a must and so is the anchovy toast). I originally thought that the portions would be small for the price! How wrong I was - good size - you won’t go home hungry! What a wonderful local! Will be back.
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, July 2024
🚇 Old Street 🍺 £6.65 Guinness The Williams IV is situated at the end of a Georgian terrace, close to Wenlock Basin in the backstreets of Hoxton. The nearest Tube is Old Street, it’s a ten minute walk to get here. This pub was built in 1838 by the Wenlock Brewery, it later came under the stewardship of Charringtons. This pub has had a number of challenges over the years with several periods of closure. The pub reopened in August 2023 and I’m glad to say it is now on a firm footing. This is a traditional boozer that is set out over two floors. The main bar on the ground floor is bright and…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.