The King William Iv

Huge pub, very much geared-up for family meals. Lots of space and decent beer/wine selection.

Meal prices are very reasonably for the area and portion sizes are good - so ideal if you’re feeding a family.

For me, too many of the accompaniments are from the freezer - vegetables, stuffing, Yorkshire puddings, etc. - but understandable if you’re serving this volume of covers at this price. I’d personally rather pay more for a family pub with fresher ingredients. But that’s not a criticism of The King William!

Pretty standard pub food in a large dining or bar area. It was quiz night when we visited and unfortunately the loudspeakers were live in both areas so we sat outside. Fortunately it was warm and dry though you are close to the roads and St Alban's Traffic. Hence only 3 stars.

Had an absolutely shocking experience on Saturday 20th Aug 22. We was a table of 8 who had arranged a long over due family meal. We had pre booked so they were expecting us. They were clearly under staffed and under chefed however no one told us this when we booked. we all ordered and paid for our meals in pairs and told the lady taking the order we were all on the same table and our meals was to all come out together. Our drinks came all at random times and long pauses in between. To follow was one starter and a main. then 10 minutes later 1 more meal, half an hour later 2 more mains! Eventually after waiting 50 minutes after the first main arrived on the table to rest of the mains followed. Not forgetting the kids meal was last! Absolutely shocking. So our family meal resulted in watching others eat at various different times. my poor toddler had to watch everyone elea eat before she even got hers! Only after did we find out there was only 1 team memeber in the kitchen... the manager... not even a chef!! Firstly if they couldnt actually cater for us did they not ring and cancel us!? and secondly upon arrival why didnt they warn us there is only 1 person in the kichen so there will be a delay on food and will come out as and when ready?! Will definitely not be returning to this pub in St.Albans. Such a shame as its a beautiful pub / restaurant with lots of potential if it was in the right hands and under the right management. Having been a manager of numerous hospitality establishments myself this is not the way a business should be run. There was only one apology and no refunds, no complimentary drinks or desserts, absolutely sod all. Will be sure to let everyone if they want a lovely meal, good service and to be looked after this is definitely not the place to go!!

Enjoyable pub quiz after a good dinner. Shame the speaker wasnt loud enough for the music round, but didnt really matter. Dinner for all was good too, mixture of meals. Good atmosphere. Thank you 👍

Really nice pub with a good choice of beers. Enjoy going here
More of a restaurant than a place to watch football.
Parking isn't great with limited space if the pub is busy.

What a lovely place had family down for the weekend so booked a table here well so glad I did as the whole evening was lovely thay couldn't do enough for us we had a three course dinner all mouth watering the staff was so friendly and helpful really recommend this place

Regularly visit this pub (sometimes twice a week) with family and friends. Very good pub. Great food. Great drink.

Can't fault it really, just had a quick bite and as expected for breaded mushrooms and wings. Asked for sauce on the side got a massive pot!
Was served by a friendly efficient staff member. Good visit.