William IV, City Road

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location:

City Road

address:

7 Shepherdess Walk, N1 7QE

phone:

020 3119 3011

nearest stations:

Old Street London Underground station Railway station
(620m) - zone 1

Angel London Underground station
(940m) - zone 1

Barbican London Underground station Railway station
(1.1Km) - zone 1

Essex Road Railway station
(1.1Km) - zone 2

Moorgate London Underground station Railway station
(1.3Km) - zone 1

bus routes:

271, 43

how to find it:

Come out of the Old Street tube station at exit 8. Head past Moorfields Eye Hospital. Keep going until the second pedestrian crossing. Cross over and head up Shepherdess Walk. The Eagle pub will be immediately on your right, keep walking and you'll see the pub on your left, at the junction with Micawber Street.

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nearby attraction(s):

Sadler's Wells Theatre (950m)

picture of William IV A piano in one corner, a real fire in the other and the pub cat meowing contentedly in the background - is this an untouched back street boozer we've discovered? Well, not quite, as this one's been a gastropub for a few years now. On first impressions, it appears a bit different from your usual gastro pub effort, with an all-white look to the place. Admittedly, the British flag and imposing portrait of William IV do catch the eye, although we're a bit mystified about the stuffed birds and display of pewter tankards. Off-peak, it's rather quiet, thought the upstairs restaurant may entice some of the foodies who flock to Jamie Oliver's nearby 'Fifteen'. Sadly, after favourable first impressions, the experience here has deteriorated - while it's okay, we'd much rather go to the Wenlock Arms just around the corner.