King William IV in South Cambridgeshire

Cuisine: British

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🏠 43 Chishill Rd, Heydon, Royston SG8 8PN


"Your dog friendly, independent, family-owned 16th Century Pub set in the rural heart of the glorious Cambridgeshire countryside, nestled on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders. The King William IV public house, with its four stable rooms and adjoining paddock for all your private events and outside catering needs, is just one hour's drive from London (or twenty minutes drive from the beautiful University City of Cambridge). The historic and remarkable pub plays host to regular live events for its discerning clientele who travel from near and far to take in an enjoy a mixture of good food, drink and music. There's something for everyone and the pub is also within easy each of an array of golf courses and points of interest. #kingwillheydon"

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It’s rare that my wife and I eat out Sunday lunch. This is no fast food pub.Quality counts!!.My wife stated “best she had ever had”.As a small business man I realise staffing can be a big problem, which I can say has improved.We will Return.

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Fantastic lunch, best southern style chicken burger I have ever had and my husband really enjoyed the halloumi burger. Lovely outlook in the garden and friendly host, will be back, thanks

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Just utter chaos from start to finish. Such a shame, as this used to be a great Sunday afternoon venue. Such a poor level of service with extremely long wait times on food.

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Staff polite and friendly, room was nice with plenty of space. Breakfast was alright and chef was friendly.There was no plug in the sink in room and when came to shower in morning shower water so hot and unable to adjust. Chef apologised saying it would be fixed, thanks us for telling him as they can't repair if they don't know.Overall it was ok but in need of the tlcThis was a know around the world and could be again.

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Beautiful restaurant in a beautiful village location...staff were friendly and the food was lovely..very clean and would definitely recommend a visit

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Booked a family Sunday lunch. This is a pub that over many years had a solid reputation for great food and service. The food is still good but what lets it down is the service now - chaotic, disorganised and slightly unprofessional. Wrong drinks order, regularly asking if you have ordered food/drinks when it was for another table (It wasn't even a full pub when we ate here) and no checking if things are ok after the food had been served. At the price point that this place is aiming at, you would expect these basics to be in place, but they are not. The length of waiting time was so long we decided to pass up on the puddings/coffee. To the owner/manager - you are not getting the very basics of good hospitality right for a food destination venue - train the staff, be more attentive, clear tables quickly and I am sure you will improve the overall offer. If you don't this then people like us who have returned to this pub owing to past great standards will go elsewhere and your Google review level will continue to fall (as I note that in recent times the level of poor reviews has increased greatly). If you have a few hours for a food service then this is fine - if you want your food in good time suggest that you try elsewhere. I posted 2 stars because it is clear the staff are trying and the food is good but the overall experience is not great.

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New owners , only 3 people in for lunch Thursday. Our BLT sandwiches arrived in a roll cut in half which was so hard and dry as to be nearly unedable but the chips were very good as well as the bacon ,lettuce and tomato. Service was not the best and the card machine was not working so we had to search for cash.

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Stopped here yesterday for a late lunch, food very nice, ale good as well. It's in need of people going back in if we want it back how it was 10 years ago.

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Booked a meal for last night. Confirmed. Arrived 15 mins before booked time and the pub lit up but closed. No explanation.! Not happy but fortunately a pub was open just down the road where we enjoyed a lovely meal. Will never book there again!

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This is a beautiful old village pub with a lovely log fire right in the middle of the building. On our visit the service was a little chaotic, but that was down to new and inexperienced staff. They were still very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had the Sunday roast with pork and crackling and nut-roast for the vegetarians. The food was simply outstanding. Generous portions, with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and a host of delicious vegetables. While nut-roast may lack originality, I'm assured that it too was delicious. Everything was topped off with a beautiful rich gravy. Sadly our visit was quite short, with no time for starters or dessert, but we'll definitely back to sample more of the superb food. If you're in the area, you should definitely give the King William IV a try.

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If you have any questions, you can contact King William IV by calling 01763 838773.
In King William IV they specialise in british cuisine.
361 customers of King William IV have given it an average rating of 4,2.