King William IV: Pub in Camden, London
Food comes first here, but the evenings are where the place finds its voice. Expect a steady run of live music, from regular band nights to a piano sing-along that gets the whole room joining in. Open mic slots give anyone a chance to try a few songs in front of a crowd. Late Saturdays add a bar and tunes, so the night can stretch well past dinner. It suits a table of friends who came for a meal and ended up staying for one more song. The crowd tends to come for the music and stay for the food. The sing-alongs and open mics keep the room relaxed, and nobody needs to be the best singer in it. If you like a local spot where the programme changes often, this is one to keep in mind.
Contact
- Address 77 Hampstead High Street, Camden, London NW3 1RE
Getting there
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About King William IV
The King William IV sits on Hampstead High Street in the heart of the village, a Grade II listed building that traces its roots back to around the 1830s when it served as a coaching inn on the route out to what was then a country village north of the City. Today it is one room wrapped around a central bar, with the remnants of old room dividers breaking the space into several snug corners.
The pub has a long and colourful history in Hampstead. For many years it was known as one of London's oldest gay pubs, a landmark on the local scene, before broadening into the mixed, all-welcome local it is now. That heritage is part of why it still draws a friendly, easy-going crowd.
Live music is a big part of the character here, with regular sessions across the week that range from rock covers to piano sing-alongs. It makes the King William IV a lively spot for an evening rather than just a quiet pint, though there are still quieter nooks if you want them.
With its central position, you are a short walk from Hampstead Underground station and the open expanse of Hampstead Heath, so the pub works equally well as a starting point for a walk or a place to settle in afterwards.
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Common questions
- Where is the King William IV in Hampstead?
- The King William IV is on Hampstead High Street, right in the centre of the village. It is a short walk from Hampstead Underground station and close to the southern edge of Hampstead Heath. That makes it easy to reach on foot or by Tube.
- Is the King William IV a historic pub?
- Yes, it is a Grade II listed building dating from around the 1830s and originally served as a coaching inn. Inside you can still see traces of the old room layout in the way the space is divided. It is one of the older surviving pubs in the village.
- Does the King William IV have live music?
- Live music is a regular fixture at the pub, with sessions spread across the week. The line-up tends to mix rock, covers and piano sing-along nights. It is worth checking ahead for the current schedule as acts change.
- What kind of crowd does the King William IV attract?
- It has a friendly, mixed and welcoming atmosphere and has long been a well known local on the Hampstead scene. For many years it was one of London's oldest gay pubs, and it keeps that inclusive spirit today. Expect a relaxed village-pub feel.
- Is the King William IV good before or after a walk on the Heath?
- Yes, its position on the High Street puts it within easy reach of Hampstead Heath and Hampstead station. It makes a natural meeting point before heading out to the Heath or a place to unwind afterwards. The snug corners suit a longer stay.