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King William, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 4EF
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about King William Ale House
Despite the lure of 'Ale House' in the name, this a Sam Smith's pub with an aged, historic interior featuring lots of dark wood panelling, a couple of nice open fires and some interesting booths opposite the bar. The front room features some comfy sofas and a pool room is signed upstairs. A nice escape from the various 'nitespots' in the street.
On 27th January 2020
- rating: 7
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Moby Duck left this review about King William Ale House
The eye catching bright orange painted building is rather more traditionally furnished inside and unmistakably a Sam Smiths pub, lots of dark wood and leather clad furniture in a dimly lit but cozy interior, the beer lineup is of course also predictable but the keg Extra Stout was more than nice enough. Nice pub.
On 25th September 2019
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about King William Ale House
Classic Sam Smith’s pub that fits perfectly into its location – it looks a treat from outside and doesn't disappoint much within. The main bar has pretty much the full array of Sam's produce and the cask OBB was in good shape. There are some booths here with a spur off left. Further back is a carpeted seating area. Decor consists of black painted beans and salmon shade painted walls. A quiet pub, with customer chatter making the atmosphere and there were a pleasingly broad range of punters in situ. All rather enjoyable and a wonderful respite from the beer bores and powder puff students that frequent many of the other bars in this famous Bristol street nowadays.
On 1st February 2019
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The King William Ale House
If you want to see a fine example of a traditional pub interior, then you certainly have to visit this Sam Smiths house. The entrance is a narrow timber panelled lobby, which leads you into the main middle bar area. The bar counter was curved and split into two sides, both sides displaying the full range of Sam Smith offerings. There was a very comfortable front lounge with a lit fire and a couple of red leather chesterfield settees, which suited the oak panelled room. I also noticed four private timber drinking booths in the main bar along the side wall. Beyond this was a rear back room with a beautifully carved oak fireplace.
On 17th November 2014
- rating: 7
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The King William Ale House
This is a decent pub with a pleasant ambience in the central area, certainly one of the better ones nearby. They always seems to close at 11:00, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, it keeps out some of the riff raff :-) "Beers" are all from Samuel Smith's, so no proper ales, although their organic cider certainly beats the Strongbow that many nearby establishents sell.
A bit on the pricey side though - over £8
for two half's of cider, a coke and a rum and coke.
On 22nd November 2009
- rating: 6
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Pete Yeates left this review about The King William Ale House
Sam Smiths = Frothy Keg Beer and not a full pint either! (they call it "Northern Pints").
Still, it's better than the Volly next door, being open!
On 30th October 2009
- rating: 6
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Simon Hutt left this review about The King William Ale House
Traditional pub, chocked full of history. 4 seater booths, leather sofas, open fire and traditional wooden floors, this pub has something for everyone. Board games available, games room upstairs and food available. (Although the chef is a kn*b and sometimes can't tell the difference between a steak and a veggie burger)
No brand labels here, just good drinking at good prices.
On 24th September 2007
- rating: 8
[User has posted 6 recommendations about 6 pubs]