William the Fourth in Brighton and Hove

Always like to pop in for a pint on trips to Brighton. Well located and great atmosphere. Surrounded by shops and convienent location on corner. Service good with a wide range of alcohol choices. Only comment is a limited range of non alcoholic drinks and no Guinness zero on last visit. Prices have increased along with many bars in recent times and was slightly quieter.

Friendly staff and Kraken coffee.

Excellent roast beef, terrific crackling and well looked after by the friendly staff. The friendly atmosphere forced our small party to stay a bit too long! 👌

Never been so embarrassed when asked to leave because my wife was looking down at her phone and accused of being asleep. Genz disrespect to the elder generation. avoid if over 25.

Very good reception from the lovely bar staff and very good choice of beer. Blue moon is my current favorite with a slice of orange do I was a happy man. 😇😇

Kitchen close at 7 o clock even during weekend. What a shame for such a nice pub. Main reason why we have to choose a different pub in the evening.

Bar staff, particularly the manager, were rude and condescending. Focused on making a profit from the tourist trade rather than offering good service, manners and decency to customers. Better and more welcoming pubs nearby.

Had a snack before going to the dome lively pub

Excellent pub. I visited three times on my holiday in Brighton(four if you count the fact a seagull terrified me into going back). The staff and drinks were great. Shout up to Liam and the team

Popped in to grab a bite before going to see a band at the Centre. Great food.

Excellent staff, lively pub, great drinks and smoking area. Quite a change from my last visit before the very extensive and rather wonderful re-furb!

Short measures asked to top up still 25 mm from top

Really liked this pub, nice chilled atmosphere. I think it could be quite a lively place at the weekends. Food and drink certainly good for a weary shopper visiting the area

£5 for a pint of Diet Coke is utterly tragic.

Lovely cool pub, great service, clean toilets.

Great pub fantasticly decorated! I would give 5 star to service if staff would serve with smile.I used to work behind bar and it's hard work, however smile doesn't cost anything!

Nice bar great location nice bar staff Good music 🎵

Had Sunday roast beef very cheap meat and was cold potato taste od as must of been frozen at some time beef chewy food took so long to come also thay don't even ask how your food was if thay did I would of told them instead of doing a review it's was on 25 August 2024 at around 2 30pm it's definitely not worth paying £17.50 is definitely not worth £17.50 avoid look do research for a good roast I'm well dissispointed. I should of just ask for a refund but was in shock

👌 great address! We ate as a family one afternoon. Excellent, very good service, great decor, good music… We check the address :)

Unfortunately my Sunday Roast was disappointing. The potatoes were overcooked & the yorkie was too eggy. I also added cauliflower cheese & it was inedible. My husband said his fish & chips were not good either.

Can't say about food as we didn't eat there.

The William the Fourth pub is a charming spot for a delicious meal. Our group enjoyed a feast of juicy burgers piled high with toppings, crispy chicken wings bursting with flavor, and chips cooked to perfection. But the food wasn't the only highlight of our visit. The pub itself has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with cozy corners and a welcoming vibe. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. And as a bonus, they even have Blue Moon on tap! It's the perfect place to relax with friends or family over some great food and drinks.

Excellent food,really good value for money

Good atmosphere and good drink choices, did not order food so cannot comment

Lovely decor, friendly staff, small courtyard with booths, food is served but I have not tried it myself.

Paid £10 for two pints of diet coke

Great traditional pub in the heart of Brighton.

They refused to accept an European ID as proof of age. I was asked for driving license or passport to be able to order a pint. On top of that, the manager was rude and talking to me as if I wasn’t able to understand such a simple policy for her. I never had such a problem in any other pub in Brighton where I’ve been living for nearly 5 years. It’s ridiculous, I was in shocked. There are plenty of pubs in Brighton, I recommend going to any other European friendly one.

Food ✅️ Drinks ✅️ All good. Atmosphere can suffer sometimes and service gets slow but that's the same as every pub in this location. Prices aren't bad for the area though.

Great pub in the lanes, quick service, and nice atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

absolute dump.... horrendously expensive to...

Nice cosy pub in Brighton. Average drinks prices but a great atmosphere. Didn’t have to wait too long at the bar and the toilets are well looked after. Only stopped for a pint but the menu looks nice.

Café where you can also sit outside under a heat lamp. The bangers & mash here was great.

Cute spot for a drink with a nice selection of gins

This place has scrubbed up rather nicely. A good selection of beers. Some hand pulled beers would be nice. But otherwise a less crowded place to meet in the centre of town. Didn't eat there so no idea on that front.

We came here for dinner with my family. We ordered food and waited for more than an hour for it, even though there weren't many other customers there. And soon after we started eating they told us we had to leave because no under-18s are allowed inside after 7pm and we had our kids with us. If the food arrived in time this wouldn't have been an issue. And they could have at least told us about this when we entered. We just had to pack our food into boxes and leave halfway through the meal. The food was good, but not worth the price or the inconvenience.

More than just a pub – it's an experience. Whether you're looking for a casual drink with friends or simply a cozy corner to unwind after a long day, this place delivers every time. If you're in Brighton, do yourself a favor and pay a visit to this quintessential pub. You won't be disappointed. And did I mention the Sunday Roast? YUM-ME!

Charming pub with a great selection of cocktails and beers. Outdoor seating is a plus! Perfect spot for a quick pint during the day.

Omg try the Chicken wings fo lunch!

Nice pub but the staff and bouncers are really unfriendly, not made to feel welcome it's a real shame, completely ruined the vibe for me

Always great music. Staff is a bit slow.

Lovely pub with a quirky outdoor seating area with heating. Staff were friendly and welcoming

Lovely pub with very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyable afternoon drinks before we strolled North Laines.

Nice pub, great beer and nice atmosphere. Service was a bit strange, and had two separate occasions when the bar tenders didn't speak to me. Otherwise it's really nice

Good range of beers, bourbons and wine. Nice vibe.

Not very friendly staff. Great pint of guiness. Had the chicken wings which came out charcoal.

Cracking pub with good selection of beers. Clean.

Very good food indeed but when given food was not if we Wood like any sauce just bar staff not on the ball today

We had 4 great roast dinners yesterday. We say the little plates and thought that won't be enough, but we were proved wrong, the food was more than enough and we left feeling full, after enjoying a really good meal.

William the Fourth, a charming pub with a laid-back vibe, offered a delightful culinary surprise. The sandwich I enjoyed was a burst of flavors, showcasing fresh ingredients that elevated a seemingly simple dish. The chicken wings were a highlight – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and generously coated in a finger-licking sauce. The pub's casual atmosphere, friendly staff, and the satisfying blend of comfort food make it an excellent spot for a relaxed meal. William the Fourth strikes the perfect balance between pub charm and delicious, unpretentious fare.

Disgusting attitude. Came into this pub a year ago with a Mexican family member who wanted to try one of the beers first, as you do, and the member of staff behind the bar took one look at him and told us that they don’t just give our product out like that. Clearly a racial thing and incredibly embarrassing. I’ve never felt this way before and will never ever step foot in this pub again. Nor will I recommend anyone else to, either.

£6.70 for a pint of Guinness. Takes the piss. Wasn't even perfectly poured. Grow up. Overpriced with no atmosphere.

Great atmosphere in a traditional setting

Such a hidden gem! Nipped in here whilst waiting for an appointment for a glass of wine and it’s lovely! Little smoking area out the back which is covered and an absolutely perfect spot to sit with a drink and book. Staff are super friendly and drinks are well priced for the area :) (didn’t order food)

Home from home - great place to chill out

Nice pub with a good atmosphere - well located.

Pretty cool place and decent prices.

Serves some good pints and some tasty nuts. What more do you need.

Love this pub. My friend and I love there margaritas we can't find anywhere else that does them as well. friendly staff. Food is really good especially the small plates. Great atmosphere 👌

Great pub. Chilled atmosphere. Can always tell it's going to be good when the hanging plants aren't fake!

Like £13 for a pint and a bottle. Fairs we down south. But like paint was coming off the walls bit worn down. Pint was alright tho

Really enjoyed our little beer stop here whilst we were walking around the Lanes. Prices were reasonable for where it is, the place itself is lovely and airy. Staff were friendly too. I'll definitely be coming back when next in Brighton.

Great pub with fantastic atmosphere

Sehr gemütlich mit kleinem Rauchergarten.

Yet another typical cosy UK bar. As an Australian visitor im really impressed by how much of a community feeling there is in these places. Freindly staff and patrons. Feels like home.

Very welcoming place & good food. I recommend :)

Bar staff are uninterested, would rather talk amongst themselves, and make you feel like an inconvenience. Whilst the Tiny Rebel beer is always good (anywhere you go, thank you Tiny!), a smile wouldnt go amiss with this place!

Staff was rude and condescending and the food was gross and took forever and they were probably racist

Lovely food,staff, and customers, also good choice of music

Had a fab time here at pride, served quickly. Had a lovely chat with a member of staff about my tattoos. Would be back again

Terrible. Simply terrible. Terrible service and don't deserve the time of day

Proper boozer. Efficient bar staff.

One of these Irritating places that take the payment first then give you your drinks ? Good music mostly. Service friendly

Perfect pub to stop for a pint and play cards

Dog friendly, good choices of cocktails.

45 minute wait for an over priced sandwich and cold chips - not good; won't return.

Amazing atmosphere but the cider was a bit expensive.

Malísima la comida, y el servicio muy pobre

Nice pub been here a few times all at different times of day always busy and good atmosphere

Lovely pub with nice staff and a cost atmosphere. Great pub food and good drink selections

Food was honestly one of the worst meals I’ve had the displeasure of paying for, not much else to say really, the coke out of the glass was nice

3.5 star Services is good but was let down a little by quality and preparation of the food on our last visit.

Had lunch and a drink here on the first Bank Holiday Monday. Fairly busy so had to wait for food but it was nice, plentiful and hot. Good selection of beers and spirits and the staff were friendly too.

Very friendly staff. Secret garden at the back

Had a good time, it was nice to visit, Went with some lads on a stag due Really enjoyed it

Was exactly what you would want a pub. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable atmosphere and dogs allowed.

Called in while visiting on Sunday, nice pub, good vibe and friendly staff. We had 3 x Roast dinners (a beef, a chicken and a nut roast £45 which is an average price for 3 Sunday dinners) Unfortunately, we were all Ill to differing degrees following our visit which is a shame because we all really liked the place. Hopefully just a blip on their part. I did ring and explain, apparently no other reports, we were just unlucky.

William the Fourth in Brighton is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts. With an impressive selection of craft and cask ales, lagers, and ciders from local and international breweries, there's something for everyone. The knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect brew, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot to relax and enjoy a pint or two or more

Great place for a nice beer while visiting Brighton

Amazing Sunday roasts. Friendly staff. Laid back vibe but does get busy

Service a bit slow, maybe was just a busy day. But great atmosphere.

Cracking place loved it staff amazing and on form

Had my stag here. Lovely boys (and girls). Than you! Had a lovely time

I had a splendid Sunday roast in this pub during a sunny Sunday of February! I liked this pub, very chilled but in a bubbly area of Brighton! The food was delicious and the place had everything you would look for in a pork roast ! I would definitely recommend it :D

We went today to eat Sunday roast and we really enjoyed it. The pork belly was really tender and well cooked. The potatoes were proper made and the vegetables also. The staff very friendly and the atmosphere amazing. I haven’t had such a lovely roast for a long time!

popped into this pub on a day trip down from london. lovely atmosphere and a nice little outside area. was just sipping my pint and the menu caught my eye, lots of menu items with vegan equivalents which i always rate. on this occasion i actually went non-vegan and got the cheese, bacon and gravy fries. three toppings to fries which simply can't be beaten. 10/10. i think about these chips a lot

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere on a Sunday. The venue was full, which is always a good sign & the staff were welcoming and friendly. The only SUPER MINOR thing letting it down were the dry roasties & Yorkshires, but this is dien to personal taste more than anything. Would recommend & visit again

They don't do cask ale now as they didn't sell enough... Pint of Guinness & 1/2 Prava £9:10 Staff nice,one side of the bar smells of cigarettes due to beer garden

Excellent food and really friendly service. We had a lovely boozy lunch at William the Fourth, the pulled pork burger and chips was really nice, perfectly seasoned, and a decent portion as well. We opted to have the black pepper mayo which was a nice addition to the dish

This pub brands itself as a bar with an ever-changing beer/ale and spirits selection, and welcomes people to come and enjoy them. However, they are the only pub that I have EVER been in, that does not offer tasters on its beer/ales. The prices are higher than most other places in the North Laines, between £6 and £7.50 for a guest IPA, and so if you are spending that kind of money you want to ensure it’s something you are going to enjoy. These tasters don’t need to be massive, just half a shot will do. To make matters worse, a group of 3 homeless and high men were welcomed in by the bouncer and bar staff, allowed to sit at a table without buying any drinks, daring each other to ask other patrons to buy them a drink. This made the entire atmosphere tense and uncomfortable. But that isn’t the worst part. The bar staff then proceeded to offer these guys a free drink of their choice, 2 going for a pint glass of spirit and mixer, the other an IPA. We couldn’t believe our eyes!!! Great location, but other places value their patrons more.