Pub in Kensal Rise
William
786 Harrow Road, Kensal Rise, NW10 5JXClosest station: Kensal Green, about 8 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 743 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About William
Stylish, vintage pub with elegant rooms offering a wood-panelled bar & a beer garden.
23/03/24 - on a visit no cask beer was available - we do not know if this was a one-off or is permanent. Further feedback welcome. 08/04/24 - "Real ale from one of the two handpumps was available today - Purity Mad Goose - and in very good nick."
The venue has been taken on by LOCI Pubs adding to the 3 they already run in North London. Per their website the place opens at 8am but we do not know from when alcohol may be served. The hours we show are taken from their website. The two unused cask beer pumps were serving a beer from Purity and a Seacider Black Cherry in January 2024.
Taken over by new owner/operators in 2020. They said cask beer should now feature, from the owner, "One definitely, 2 during the winter only as it stands. It’s all depends on sales volume of course and spring summer is not the best time for ales. " We have to assume sales volumes were not godd enough?
From Propel - the pub in Harrow Road has been taken over by Jean-Marin Bolot, who has worked in property and hospitality in the UK and France. The kitchen will be led by head chef Marek Rudnik and offer British pub favourites such as slow-roasted shoulder of lamb and Sunday dinners alongside draught beer, spirits, wine and a bar food menu.
Built in 1837, the pub has undergone an extensive refurbishment but retains features such as open fireplaces, stained-glass windows and the original white marble bar, which stretches across several rooms. The 112-cover, ground-floor space consists of a main bar and dining room, a private bar, and a small bar at the rear for events and parties. The garden and summer house will open in the spring, while 15 guest rooms on the upper floors will be available.
Opposite Kensal Green Cemetery.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Live Music
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Events
- Disabled Access
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: 15 rooms
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Loci Pubs
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8969 5955
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 743 ratings
5 out of 5Sarah Stevensonon Google, December 2024
I booked The William for our staff Christmas party last Friday. The staff at The William were very helpful on the run up to the event. The food was outstanding and the portion sizes huge!! We were very well looked after on the night by the staff. Thank you!
5 out of 5Gary Joneson Google, October 2024
We had the private room for my birthday celebrations last week The staff were incredibly helpul in the run up to the event making sure all my needs were met. We had the buffet which was delicious and all came out hot. The staff were also incredibly helpful and friendly during the event and were more than happy to look after the cake i bought with me - and even provided crockery. Overall - it was a brilliant experience thanks to the great customer care at every stage. Well done to all the team at the William
5 out of 5Helen Doughtyon Google, October 2024
We had a lovely first birthday party at the William. Food and service were perfect and the room was a really great space for us. Great ambience and character. Thank you so much everyone, we'll definitely be coming back and will think of you for our next event x
5 out of 5Adrian Pritchardon Google, October 2024
We hosted a sit-down "host your roast" birthday lunch party on Sunday for 38 guests. The William has an elegant private room with its own bar (and loos!) opening up onto a small patio garden. Service was completely charming - with thanks to Adele, Angela and Ben! - and food delicious with lots of compliments from our guests. A lovely lazy Sunday afternoon!
5 out of 5Lili Pritchardon Google, September 2024
We are regulars of the William, the staff are absolutely lovely and always accommodating, the food is delicious and the vibes are great. The inside space is comfy and relaxed; the outside space is versatile, with sofas and heaters. The food is yummy, with especially fun starters. Good selection of drinks - beers, wines, non-alcoholic beverages. Overall recommend highly!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.