King William IV
📍 10 Blossomgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AJ
About King William IV
Description
Known locally for decades as “The King Billy”, this is a modernised Edwardian community-led pub frequented by lovers of finely kept real ale – Cask Marque accredited, from a traditional cellar. The King Billy is for those eager for great company or simply time by yourself. There are splendid West Riding Brewery stained glass windows in the drinking lobby, a games room for pool and table tennis, a hidden beer garden for the summer and a roaring fire in winter.
With a large sporting following, especially rugby, five screens show Sky and BT sports channels. The pub hosts many local sports teams (including women’s soccer) and has music nights, including the ever popular Glastonbilly festival every August, when local musicians play for charity over two days.
It’s the “brewery tap” for Hambleton Brewery at nearby Melmerby, a changing selection of guest beers is always available and it’s a great place to start and finish a brewery tour. Hambleton Brewery is keen to support other local businesses, so food is not served, because there are many superb restaurants nearby. The King Billy welcomes those with take-aways to enjoy their meal with great beer.
Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the area, a very pleasant time to be had by all!
Opening Hours
| Sun | 12:00 | 23:55 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16:00 | 23:00 |
| Tue | 16:00 | 23:00 |
| Wed | 16:00 | 23:00 |
| Thu | 16:00 | 23:00 |
| Fri | 16:00 | 23:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 | 23:55 |
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📍 10 Blossomgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AJ
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Showing 5 of 142 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
During a recent stay in Ripon we found ourselves here most evenings. Nigel and the team run a great friendly pub here. Great selection of lager and best cask ale in the village. Darts room, pool room and lounge with a great outside seating area. Deffo be back
Excellent outside area. Soft cushions, under cover areas if raining. Exceptionally clean pub and toilets.
Lovely pub, run by Eamon & Nigel who are legends! Pub quiz on Sunday at 7pm is good fun and doesn't take it's self too seriously like other places. There's usually an array of guest beers and lagers plus they also have warm pork scratchings which are ace! Go and see for yourself,
Good down to earth local pub. Visited back in November &back again whilst visiting Ripon this week. Owners and staff friendly and welcoming as were the locals. Great choice of beers. One to visit again next time we are in town.
A friendly locals pub with decent range or drinks at reasonable prices. We'd heard they did a quiz on a Sunday night but guessed the time wrong after a pleasant meal elsewhere.