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King William IV, Histon

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Cask Ale
Opens Wed at 4:30pm
Operator: Independent
8 Church Street, Histon, CB24 9EP (View on Google Map)
(01223) 233930
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Characterful pub, usually known as the King Bill. The L-shaped lounge comprises an old front section and up a step a newer extension. The front section has exposed timbers a brick-built open fire at one end and a wood burner at the other end. A narrow doorway beside the main fireplace leads to the former games room which now contains more seating. Four regular ales from St Austell, Sharps, Fullers and Buntingford with a changing guest. Food not currently served but regular food trucks 5-8 most Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Awards

  • Cambridge & District Branch Rural LocAle Pub of the Year 2022

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, originally built in the 17th century with more recent additions.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/111
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
3:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Buntingford - Polar Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Buntingford - Polar Star
Buntingford - Polar Star Premium Golden Ale • 4.4%
Buntingford - Polar Star
Buntingford - Polar Star

This beer is served regularly at King William IV, Histon.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at King William IV, Histon.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at King William IV, Histon.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at King William IV, Histon.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Food vans
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Citi 8

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