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King William, Bristol

20 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4EF
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Quinno _ left this review about King William

Timeless. Whilst the rest of King Street was a squalling murmuration of drunken students, Guardianistas and coked-up posers, this place had a quiet laid-back atmosphere that was perhaps approaching a mild hubbub. Sadly the cask OBB has departed but my Extra Stout was delicious. As I’ve got older and embraced the joys peace and quiet I’ve become to fully appreciate these kind of places.

Feb 2019
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. Rated 8

On 5th May 2024 - rating: 8
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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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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Bristol Temple Meads, 0.89 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Bedminster, 1.18 miles, 22 min walk (show)
Clifton Down, 1.35 miles, 26 min walk (show)
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5th May 2024, 14:54
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
5th May 2024, 14:52
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _

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  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
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