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The King William IV, Shepton Mallet
Wanstrow
Postal town: Shepton Mallet
BA4 4SZ
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Reviews of The King William IV (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about The King William IV
A pleasant village pub on a busy road. This is a working village local, not a chocolate-box curio for passing tourists, so quaintness does not feature here. There is a singe main bar is as described by BS, below, plus there is a small dining room at one side and a skittle alley, the other, the latter also housing a TV, dart board and allegedly a bar billiard table which we didn’t actually see. The main bar is warmed by a woodburner in a brick chimney, which adds to the atmosphere, and there is a TV screen and dartboard in this bar. There is limited outside seating at the front, but the traffic and lack of a view mean it’s mainly used by smokers. There is also a small garden at the back, though we didn’t venture out there due to the weather. We found the staff quite pleasant, but we didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food, although the menu looked reasonably priced and they offer inexpensive Sunday lunches. Two ales on draft, Cotleigh Tawny and TT Landlord, plus a dry pump. There were two or three keg options but nothing of note. Worth stopping if passing by.
On 22nd January 2025
- rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The King William IV
I hadn't planned to visith this pub in the village of Wanstrow and on the main A359, but with 2 others unexpectedly closed, I was onto a reserve list!
There is a single bar that serves both drinkers and diners. I could only see one person eating and assume that the chef was the landlady. Whilst she was in the kitchen, another guy who was playing darts (dartboard to the front right corner of the room) came behind the bar to serve. Whether he was a local who was available to serve, or whether he was the barman taking time out to play darts, I've no idea!
Bath Gem is the regular ale here. The guest was St Austell Tribute, whilst a third handpull was clipped with Moon's Medium Cider, which was as dry as old boots. Nevertheless, it was a new one for me and from a local producer I'd only tried once before previously.
A village local that seemed to welcome visitors, without suspicion. Parking to the side of the pub is limited, but is also available around the corner in the side street.
On 16th May 2022
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3040 recommendations about 3038 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : Yes last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : Yes - Only about 3 spaces. - last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : Yes last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- Function Room : Yes - Skittle Alley - last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes - Wednesday to Sunday - last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pinball : No last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 16 May 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 22 January 2025 by E TA
- WiFi : Yes - BT Wifi or required code. - last updated 14 April 2018 by Jonathan Wilde
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