Williams Ale & Cider House in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very friendly staff, nice chips and sausage rolls, and a lovely space. My friend booked a table for a party (bit close to the dart boards 😄 ) and we had a lovely time. He very much enjoyed trying all the special beers on tap. I enjoyed the house red!

Super busy during weekday afternoon! The staff was great!

Excellent Food, drinks and cosy vibes. The staff is very friendly and you’d often find someone playing the in-house piano. They’ve got darts too (the charge for darts goes to charity which is great as well).

Excellent range of keg and cask. Good selection of ciders as well.

Went for work drinks, really friendly good energy staff and super helpful

Not a great experience here for my mum’s birthday unfortunately. Firstly when we came into the pub we were seated in the very dark back corner despite the place being empty and noticed that there was a horrible damp smell. We asked to move to the front of the pub where the smell was a bit better and this was fine. Sadly the pub had little to no atmosphere and despite us mentioning that we were celebrating a birthday when booking, nothing was said or done by staff to mark the occasion. The food was also very disappointing - one of our meals was forgotten and arrived when everyone else had finished (though the waitress did offer a free drink to apologise) and the quality of most of our meals was lacking. Despite their extensive pie menu and all pies being served with mash, there was no gravy available to order at all, the only response being ‘you won’t need it’ (we definitely did for such a dry meal!). One of the pies was supposed to be ‘chicken and spicy sausage’ but it was actually chicken and mushroom and two of our party were left hungry as the seabass was said to be the ‘worst ever tasted’ with hardly any actual fish on the bone and the goats cheese salad was bitter and flavourless. Sadly we skipped extra drinks and desserts and left to try and find somewhere else to continue the birthday celebrations after such a disappointing meal.

Went in for a drink, lovely pub and not over busy, polite service and the food we had was fantastic.

Lovely 1/2 pint of keg cider. Cosy pub. Did not eat but the menu looked really imaginative

Came here for a friends leaving drinks, relocating out of London. Had an awesome time, fantastic selection of ciders and burger was lush!

Brilliant! Quality drinks in quality surroundings

Great menu with a good range of homemade pies! The rabbit was phenominal. Good range of beers and ciders. Averaging around £7-8 a pint!!

We had a pint of Spittlefield bitter and there was something wrong with the pint. I took the pints back and told them the beer tasted of cleaning fluid (there was a chemical 'sweetness/perfume' to it) and I was told (quite surly by the landlady) that the pipes were cleaned yesterday so I must be mistaken. The pipes had been cleaned, but obviously not flushed out thoroughly. We've both been nauseous and sick since (we didn't finish the pints and the sickness started immediately) How a pub can go downhill in less than a year? It was one of my favourite pubs. Not anymore. AVOID

Pleasant environment. Average food at above average price.

Great and unique pub. Lots of choice for Ale and cider from across the UK. Friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere

We found this little watering hole whilst exploring Spitalfields. It was a really nice feeling inside. Exposed brick and dark wood. Very cosy. Great selection of beers and ciders. Felt a little sorry for the member of staff in there, she seemed to literally be doing everything on her own. That said, she was doing a grand job. Well worth a visit.

Really nice pub food and friendly service. Great beer selection and diverse wine list. Glad we tried something new!

Afternoon drinkies! Nice staff with plenty of seating, bet it gets busy in the evenings! Loads of craft beers and ciders to choose from.

Really nice Monday night meal served by friendly staff. Great beer selection and diverse wine list. Recommend the pies.

We had never been to this place before but we watched the eurofinals there. We were surprised to see they had two vegan options as menu for the match day. One was an amazing beetroot hummus with chickpeas , vegan cream and pitta bread and another one a delicious vegan cheeseburger. Great atmosphere not too wild on a match day.

Great little local pub. CAMRA beers too.

Delightful and functional Nicholson's pub. Great range of beers and ciders. Great service. Lovely old building. Clean toilets. Nothing to fault it. And in this area, that makes it a gem.

This is the 2nd year that I have had .my birthday at Williams, and despite the football being on (which I dislike), Eva really made it a great night for me and my friends. She made it feel like we had rented the whole pub and we felt welcome all night. I would like to thank her personally for this. Great night

I stumbled upon this place and and had a delicious Sunday supper of traditional roast beef. Highly recommend a visit.

Beautiful old styled themed pub

Awesome place. Home away from home. Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic staff that goes the extra mile. Always appreciate the hospitality and when Rob plays his music. Would love to see it happen again! Eva always cheerful and welcoming!

One of a few pubs where you can get a tasting board of ciders. You can also taste the same number of varieties of craft beers.

3, count them, 3 dart boards, and a 3 pound donation for 3 darts (sus), well priced tequila, ralph lauren donning locals, catwalk worthy music, a strong competitor to woodins shade

Nice pub for having a conversation. But cocktails are very average.

Amazing little pub, great selection of ciders ans beers, definitely a little hidden gem, worth the visit for all!

Lovely cosy pub just round the corner from Liverpool Street station. As an avid cider drinker there was an excellent selection of ciders on draught of which we sampled a couple. Burger and fries were lovely. Staff were super friendly. If we hadn’t been going to a show we could have spent all evening here. We will definitely be returning very soon to sample some more cider.

Great selection of beer (especially the porter, which can be had to find), with knowledgeable staff

Stopped for a Cider with my beloved having seen a special exhibition at the Natural History Museum I had a Red Rabbit dry cider 6% Gill had a Toffee Apple Pie 4% way too sweet for me. Toilets Ladies were pleasantly clean 2 cubicles ,Gents 2 urinals very close and a toilet ,you could swivel to wash your hands without moving your feet , they were really clean if tight busier than usual as there was a Saracens v Gloucester ladies rugby match at WH Lane Staff were friendly and it was obvious they had loyal regulars cash or card payment was available. There was Darts available,up to 3 boards,one was closed as we sat in the corner and maybe picked the only wobbly table Will probably choose it over Hamilton Hall after the Wetherspoons reopens post refurbishment

Great selection of ciders. Cool staff. Cheers

Amazing food and service. Team very polite and friendly. Eva have amazing and memorable experience. Will def come back again. Highly recommended

This is a superb gem of a Ale/Cider house, also know as a pub to some people. At least 7 ale pumps, that give you the choice of many different types of great ales (IPA/Best Bitter/Porter etc). There is also at least 6 or 7 different Ciders, a fantastic range of ales / Ciders, that can change in a few days. So if find one you love stay there and drink as much as possible. Also a massive bonus are the 3 Dart boards at the back.

Brilliant evening had by all.... Great food & service.... Aoife is a Superstar!

A quaint little pub with a great cider menu!

This is a great pub! Traditional foods and vegan options are available in a great atmosphere with super friendly staff! Many beers and ciders on tap from the UK and around the world. The fresh meat pies of the day were - chicken and mushroom, rabbit, duck, and fish! Delicious! Worth the walk off the beaten path! Cheers!

Nicest pub in the Liverpool street area and great selection of ales

Gorgeous pub with a really nice draught selection. Always a nice visit

Visit at lunchtime on 1st of March 2024. Just round the corner from Liverpool Street Station but quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. Had not booked but got a table with no problem. Probably busier in the evenings and our table was already booked for 6pm tonight judging by the card on it. I had a club sandwich with fries and my mate had a pie. Both very good with the Speckled Hen on draught. Friendly lady served our food, bar staff also ok but perhaps a bit distant. Did not effect our experience though. Plenty of beers and ciders on draught. Would visit again and likely try the ciders then. So a quiet pub, in a good way from our perspective, with good food and beer. You do not need much else.

The team were great and this is a lovely pub. The menu is a little limited, but the fish & chips were excellent, far better to do a small menu well than an large one indifferently. I partially booked because one review suggested it was quieter, this wasn't the case when we arrived (music and general pub chatter in a 'boomy' space) and our table was right by a speaker. However the team turned the music off at our request, meaning we could at least converse. This was a minor problem and all in all, an excellent pub, highly recommended.

A bit disappointed with service and their own ale was a bit off.

Super cute pub, love the atmosphere, very clean and the staff are really nice.

Just on a side road off busy Spitalfields Market. You step back in time to 1850. Low beams and lots of corners. With 3 dart boards ! Right touch of you fancy a game. Food is classic pub fayre. Big burgers and fish and chips. Had a scotch egg and sausage roll. Both hand made and delicious 😋. A real find in a busy area.

The food was nothing special. No hot drinks were available although a few deserts were on offer. Not memorable

Ive come here a couple of times for two different occasions, when wasn't after office drinks, the other was meeting a friend. On both occasions, the atmosphere suited really well, when meeting with colleagues you want something more vibrant that sets a positive atmosphere, when you're with a friend, you want the place to be perhaps a little quieter, perhaps a corner to get into so you can chat without being drowned out. It's usually very hard to find both but this place managed to provide. The selection of ales is very good and it changes frequently, there is usually a taste for everyone and even there isn't then there is a good variety of bottles. The staff are very casual with a good demeanour and by in large very attentive. Given its proximity to Liverpool Street, Its convenient and makes an excellent starting point before the short walk up to Shoreditch. If you're a tourist in the area, It's definitely one of the more stereotypical British pub experiences you'll find.

Great pub serving great well kept real ale. Flowers on the table was a nice touch.

Only called for drinks . What a great selection of ales and cider busy pub with a good feel about the place.

Great roast in a great atmosphere! The pub is really nice!

A wonderful London pub. Fantastic, cosy and lively atmosphere, with a large range of ales and ciders. The Cider-battered fish and chips were delicious, as was the Whitebait starter. Id recommend getting a flight of 3 1/3 pints of ales and ciders for the price of a pint.

Excellent selection of craft beers available. Lovely environment. Dart boards round the back if you fancy a game. Good food.

Always a pleasure. Fantastic place- close to Liverpool st - great selection of beers and ciders - regular place to visit for me

Fantastic few hours in this place

Only had chips buy they were lovely. Good range of drinks, good location. Went om a thursday so it was packed but good atmosphere. Just couldn't hear over years noise.

Great venue. 3 darts boards bookable, free provided you buy a drink or two.

Great pub with wide selection of Cask Ales, cider and independent beers. Closing in on £6/pint and food pricey for modest portions, but a great place minutes from the Station.

Great atmosphere, nice environment and good service.

It's ok but my burger was overcooked. Fairly average place.

Abbiamo prenotato per l’ultimo dell’anno ma il menù era dimezzato e, ad una certa ora, ci hanno fatto capire che dovevamo andare via.

One of my favourite places for a beer in central London. Great selection of beers!

Booked Williams for the last Friday before xmas. It was very busy as expected but good atmosphere. The food was your usual pub grub standard at usual city prices. Will go back but in no rush.

Great staff and drinks selection. Good all around vibes.

Awesome beer and other drinks selection. Brilliant service with keen team who seemed genuinely interested in ensuring we had a nice time. Great small pub in a big town experience. Thank you so much

Lovely little cosy pub with welcoming staff. Had an excellent meal and enjoyed some different drinks. Recommend the seacider strawberry which the barmaid Jess suggested and allowed us to sample be we purchased. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Great place to go, lovely atmosphere, quick turnaround when ordering food and tasted superb, staff couldn't have been more attentive, thankyou Jess. We'll certainly be visiting again.

Came here for a Sunday lunch catch up with friends. The service was very warm and friendly but the food was a bit of a let down. While the veg was cooked well, the meat (I had beef) was very tough and the Yorkshire was a bit dry. The pigs in blankets were awfully salty too so I could barely eat them. The atmosphere was also somewhat ruined by a child playing Christmas songs on the piano terribly.

Visited this pub while in London on vacation. One of the employees a red headed male with an earning on. Very very rude and condescending. Hope he finds more suitable employment so he doesn’t take his anger out on innocent pub goers trying to have a good time.

Still like this little pub and a great selection of beers. But we only stayed for one drink as the guy behind the bar was so miserable and depressing even the dogs looked glum.

Bar guy was rude, cider was lovely. As a bar nothing going on, dull as dish water

Nice pub, with really tasty pies, but very much a city pub. Busy on weekday nights (book a table) and noisy.

Top quality beer and excellent service. The staff were very knowledgeable about the ale and cider and their recommendations hit the spot. The personal service was awesome. Decor and ambience was also spot on. A great place to spend an afternoon or evening. Highly recommended+

Great find. Gluten free beer on draft too

Very cool place, good food and good drinks!

Best place for darts in London bar staff friendly

Excellent Sunday roast. We tried the chicken, beef and vegetarian (a beetroot wellington) roasts and they were all fantastic, with huge amounts of trimmings. The waitress / kitchen very kindly supplied extra gravy on request! Too full for dessert but would love to try it another time. Sadly, no hot drinks so you’ll have to go elsewhere for those! It was extremely quiet when we arrived, but people eventually arrived. Not at all crowded, just a quiet, relaxed place for a Sunday lunch. Service terrific. Highly recommend.

What a warm, bubbly atmosphere in this pub! I felt like 'part of the furniture' as I was welcomed by the hearty staff and greeted with smiles that put me at ease, served with wine and the food is lovely also. I would definitely return again, when I'm I London next. Very special place. Thank you. 👍❤️

I googled for a pub that sells real cider near Liverpool Street station. What a find! I must mention Tony the barman. I couldn’t be more impressed with the large selection of cider. He understood my mood (not great) as soon as I walked in and made me feel so welcome. He chose lots of ciders for me and took the time on a busy night to chat in between serving people. To be honest I’d go back just for him, but the real ciders will get me back too. Well done to all involved. Not many pubs like this near a mainline station.

We went to Williams for the cider and were not disappointed. These guys take their cider seriously and serve the real deal. To go with our cider, we ordered a Scottish egg and their fish & chips, which uses cider batter. Staff is very relaxed and helpful, and Williams has a warm atmosphere that really made us feel welcome. Absolutely recommend it.

Fantastic staff and great selection of beer. Pub food but well prepared.

Lovely staff and great selection of ales. I went on a Friday night and the place was clean (unlike other pubs in the area) and people were well mannered too

Stopped of here on a Sunday afternoon, what a find, lovely traditional pub, very friendly staff and great beer. I had a vegan wellington, one of the best vegetarian ‘Sunday roasts’ I’ve ever had, absolutely delicious. When I’m in London again I will definitely pay another visit.

Outstandingly friendly service and very good quality fare

Great lunch, delicious Sunday Roast- the customer service was courteous and we felt really well looked after. We had a family reunion there and it was so memorable as the place is lovely and the staff were kind, attentive yet non-intrusive. Thank you!

Great food and drinks, amazing service and lovely atmosphere! We had visitors and wanted them to experience traditional English pub food and drinks. It worked out amazing and we spent a very lovely evening, would definitely come back again. Also, great location - next to Liverpool street station, so easy to access from all directions

Great burger and scotch egg. Traveled 20 minutes on the tube just for the cider and it was worth it. You can do small tastings of 3 for ale and cider.

Really enjoyed just right for catching up with friends and able to chat

Great pub, great beer and cider selection. Will return

Great service: brilliant sausage rolls, lovely beer selection and a great team looking after all of us for the evening!

Great location, Great staff and Great food. Highly recommend the scotch egg.

Run by two women, the one of whom I met was incredibly kind, open and enthusiastic about spreading knowledge and love of craft beer.

I love the changes made to this pub. It is beautiful! The team and manager are so friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to be back!!!

A great night at the Williams’- Kudos to the management and staff for making this place one with a great atmosphere backed up by some great ale choices and bar snacks! See you soon!

I was attracted by the cider tag. Good range of ciders at cellar temperatures so worth a visit. Updated. Quiet midday on a Monday but barman Tony made it a warm welcome.

Pub has reopened following refurbishment and whilst there are improvements it’s a shame booths have been removed and replaced with a long bench and a row of tables not so pleasant but that’s personal taste having been here frequently over the years. However my choice of fish and chips came up as batter with no fish when I asked for a replacement was advised to have something else as all fish was the same therefore a shame kitchen was sending it out in first place so went for side dishes scotch egg and Caesar salad egg ok salad not so came up with dressing and anchovies and was informed this was the new way menu did not show this and frankly it was unpleasant also to note was that the food portions where much smaller than prior to refurbished decor. I was offered a free drink and others too in place of refunding money due to me having a cheaper meal so staff did try to make amends but all in all not great much better pubs close by in terms of interior and food.

Great experience. Really friendly bar staff, working hard. Tony was a great guy with a fantastic sense of humour. Beer was very good (ale). Fair prices for London too!

Nice place but pricy. That's why 4 not 5. 3 dart boards in the back. The music is completely unsuitable for a pub that's why 3 for atmosphere.

It was closed. Not sure why…probably should take the page down.

What a gorgeous boozer, great craft beer and it’s got air-con! So much better than the other pubs near Liverpool Street.

Came in on Monday for a quick drink. Lovely little pub tucked away near Liverpool Street, atmosphere is great. Much better service than a lot of places, Zoe was really friendly and knows her beer! Definitely will be back, and highly recommend.