Ah, at last, a pub in my home town that I can finally call my local! 🤠 Under fresh new management from the Charlie Wells project (with a huge refurbishment scheduled for later this year), the pub is once again firing on all cylinders: great selection of beers and spirits, fresh food prepared daily and both the staff and pub regulars are ready to give you a warm welcome. It also frequently features live music, with a plethora of local acts performing on a Friday or Saturday night.
See you at the bar! 🍻
Heard the "Bill" had got new management so decided to give it another go after our disastrous last visit 14 months ago. Visited on a Friday evening; it was busy in both the bar and dining room but staff were welcoming, friendly and professional. We were seated quickly, all choices on the menu were available and the food arrived quickly. The atmosphere was relaxed and there was a good feeling about the place. I do hope this continues as this special old Kempston building deserves to be loved and treasured
Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and fresh. I had the roast chicken and my husband had the beef burger. Extremely reasonable priced and the portions were fab. Ordered a side of cauliflower cheese and it was so big, I couldn’t finish it and the waiter kindly offered to box it up for me, Would highly recommend coming here.
This country pub is nice and cosy. I popped up there randomly searching for an evening meal. I had bangers and mash and also a glass of wine. It was Thursday evening and the place was not too busy but I've been sat next to a radiator and considering low temperature outside I've known that I'm going to enjoy. And my... I have had! Don't expect special luxury but you can count on warm meal, a pint and a welcome hospitality.
Margarita Huxley-Duggan
+5
We organised a wake here, very easy to book lots of options. Our guests really enjoyed being out in the garden.
The staff were friendly and attentive.
Just one suggestion, with the tea and coffee option I was expecting a help yourself table I feel this would have been better for our guests. You did need to ask from the bar. As this was part of the package it did not feel good value for money as it was not clear for our guests on arrival that this was available.
I had dinner recently at the King William while working in the area. I felt very welcomed by the staff when I entered and found it to be a really pleasant atmosphere making it very comfortable even while eating on my own. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced with a good portion size. Next time I am back in the area I will happily eat here again.
Lovely visit at the King William, visited for a special occasion and we all enjoyed it! Food was lovely and came out quite quickly.
Service from Mark & Rej was great! The pair of them were very welcoming and friendly!
We will definitely be back soon.
Was there with family and friends bug group all meals were well prepared and delicious service was first class for such a big party would defo recomend
Beautiful and friendly staff, lovely old timey local pub for all the geezers and a big pub garden for all the kids and smokers to congregate!
Went for a drink in the King William just before Christmas, then booked a meal for the following day. The new manager had only just started. We mentioned we'd been told how they never had your first or even second choice of food, and he said they had everything in stock. So we booked and had an enjoyable meal. We have just returned from having Sunday lunch, it was very tasty and nicely presented. So will definitely return again. Nice too to support our struggling hospitality sector too.
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