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William IV, Truro
Truro
TR1 3DJ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Alan Winfield left this review about William IV
A decent looking pub situated on one of the main streets through Truro.
Once inside the bar faces in a fairly large square shaped room,it is part carpeted and bare barded,there is a raised are on the left side,there is bench seating,normal tables and chairs and some tall tables and chairs.
The pub is a St Austell tied house,we had a drink of St Austell Tribute,which was a decent drink,the other real ales were HSD and Harvest Moon.
Food was being served and background music was playing.
A decent and comfortable pub to have a drink in.
Pub visited 14/8/2017
On 30th November 2017
- rating: 7
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Gill Smith left this review about William IV
Disappointed with this St Austell pub today as the HSD was quite sour and had to be returned. I was told it was a new barrel, but they did change it for a Tribute. Enjoyed sitting out in the garden here but the beer quality was not all that good.
On 23rd June 2014
- rating: 5
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Soup Dragon left this review about William IV
I guess with a name like the William IV the place dates to the 1830s and it has the Georgian sash window look, as well as two front facing gables, one projecting giving a slight L-shape to the frontage. The pub is a St Austell pub and in white render, with black paintwork and beamed gables. There is a patio and conservatory dining area to the side.
The interior is an open-plan room in a U-shape around the serving bar, with the conservatory area. The decor is green and coffee walls, with some patterned wallpaper, mainly stone flag floor (though some carpet) and a white ceiling. There are a few fireplaces and it is set out mainly for dining with neat tables and chairs, with some high stools and some sofas - a little too foody for me personally, but i have experenced far worse! There was no TV that i saw, or background music at my visit. I didn't eat here either, but i kind of wish i had. There were some old photos on the walls and the place clearly has live music on every so often. The service was good, despite being busy, i was acknowledged and that is all it takes - a good mixed clientele were present, generally eating.
Beer; usual tap stuff with a couple of ciders, along with St Austell's Tribute, Proper Job and a decent Trelawny on handpull.
It has a light and airy feel despite being a foody place and the service and beer were spot on - i would return, especially if eating with Mrs Soup and the soupettes
On 24th November 2011
- no rating submitted
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I L left this review about William IV Public House
Needed food early on a Saturday evening and this place filled the gap with good but fairly standard pub grub (but good value) for a chain style pub. Two St Austell ales on were Proper Job and Tribute. A pleasant place with a couple of split level areas but being relatively modern lacks the character of a more traditional pub.
On 30th October 2010
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about William IV Public House
Popped in after for some food before the train back to Penzance, went in on the strength of the St Austell brand name and availability of colitis-friendly food offerings for Mrs Quinno.
The inside of the place is pretty big and bright and has a conservatory straight out of the Everest catalogue attached to the side. The whole set-up looks pretty recent. Three beers on - Tribute and Proper Job were fine, but the HSD was vile, well off. All were sparklerised, which seems to be policy in most St Austell pubs for some reason - no idea why as their beers don't require it.
The food was good, though watch out for the volcanic rock dishes where they bring out a super-heated pumice stone and allow you to cook your own seafood/steak - one chap went for the steak and spilt a load of jalapeño sauce over the plate which sent a billow of tear gas-style smoke up in the air and prompted a mass evacuation of the place because we were all coughing, our throats were on fire and tears were streaming out of our eyes. One of the odder things that's ever happened to me in a pub.
All in all, not too bad. Probably not worth a stop if you're familiar with the St Austell beer range but worthwhile if you fancy a bite to eat.
On 13th March 2009
- rating: 6
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