The William Morris Pub

I had a wonderful visit to the William Morris pub and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing spot by the river. The peaceful riverside views create a lovely setting that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy your time there. The ambience inside is calm and welcoming, making it a great place to sit with friends or simply enjoy a quiet drink. The staff were excellent throughout the visit. They were attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was just right without being intrusive. There is also a very good selection of drinks, with plenty of choice whether you are in the mood for a pint, a glass of wine, or something else. Altogether it is a charming pub with a relaxing atmosphere, beautiful views, and genuinely great service. I will definitely be returning.

Had a lovely roast dinner here last Sunday. Roast beef with all the trimmings and the most delicious gravy. My friend had the vegetarian roast, butternut squash in pastry, again with all the trimmings. Both meals were extremely tasty and the service was excellent. I asked for extra gravy and was given another generous portion. The roasts were fantastic value for money.

We recently celebrated my son’s birthday at William Morris Pub, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The service was truly outstanding, attentive, friendly, and always making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling intrusive. It made the whole celebration feel relaxed and special. The food was delicious, especially the handmade pizzas, which were a real highlight. Everything was fresh, flavourful, and clearly made with care. The space itself was perfect for a special event, well-organised, and ideal for hosting a group. It created just the right atmosphere for a birthday celebration. If you’re looking for a great place to celebrate an event with excellent service, tasty food, and good prices, this is definitely one to consider. Highly recommended

I love this pub! Great homage to the Pre-Raphaelite who occupied this space back in the day. They do a mean Sunday roast and the placement next to the river is just idyllic. A beautiful pub with lovely staff and great clientele, and great food. With booze and a river. What more could you ask for?

I came here for the 1st time today, service & atmosphere was brilliant, Ian was very knowledgable on the wines & genuinly so lovely! He was amazing! He made us a little turtle out of the Prosecco cap too, absolutely brilliant! He’s an asset to the business & truly made our day just that extra bit special! Will defo return!

A really nice little pub. Beautiful riverside location. Plenty of seat inside and out and on a balcony. Decent prices. A mixed menu. 4 wines of red and white and 2 rose. Mixed food and a few pizzas from a van outside. Friendly staff. Was a little chaot service when I arrived and we had a logmw air for pizza... I don't think this is normal as friend is a regular.

I absolutely love this space, especially the outdoor area. I could sit here for hours, soaking in the surroundings. The food is another highlight—simple, fresh, and delicious, with no fuss. It truly offers a perfect escape to relax and enjoy.

We booked the upstairs function room for our wedding reception. One of the main reasons we chose it was the minimum spend package, which covered the use of the space, food, drinks, and service. The location was ideal – just a 10-minute drive from our registry office, with nearby parking at the industrial estate and access to the late-night tube. The setting is next to a canal and tucked away from the main road, which gave it a more private and relaxed feel. For our guest list of around 40 people at lunch, the room size was just right, and having an outside space was a great addition in the summer as guests could step out between courses and afterwards. The room itself often comes partly decorated from the previous event, which you can choose to keep or redecorate yourself. It also comes with a bar, and as part of our package we were able to select certain drinks, have prosecco and drinks buckets, while guests could also order their own directly from the bar. Special mention must go to Kayana, who was our organiser. She added a lot of value for the package by meeting us multiple times in person and by email to go over details, and by helping us tie up the last-minute organisation the day before. The booking process wasn’t completely smooth. After securing our booking, the venue changed their booking platform which meant we had to ask for a copy of the deposit receipt. There was also confusion with the initial package we were sent – it was priced for the winter season, which was cheaper than summer, and caused some budget confusion. The buffet pricing also came back higher than originally advised, so we had to negotiate this too. On the day itself, the staff were laid back and overall helpful. They allowed us to book the Sunday roast (with different meat options) for a Friday lunch, as long as we ordered two weeks in advance. The food was delicious, served in generous portions, and no one was left hungry. Service was efficient overall, but some of the children’s meals didn’t arrive until quite late. From our seating plan and name tags, it seemed like the staff served table by table and called out dishes rather than following a set format, but everything got to the right place in the end. Dessert came out later, which actually worked in our favour as it gave guests a break to mingle before the next course. We also had a buffet for the evening reception, which was well presented and equally tasty. After the meal, the staff cleared some tables for us to open up the room for dancing and were always on hand if we needed anything. They kindly let us store our cake and decorations overnight, and at the end of the night we had to clear our own decorations before the next function. The only real issue was at the point of paying the bill, when we didn’t want to pay the full service charge because the room hadn’t been set up as requested the night before. The manager was quite stern with us, but we came to an agreement and paid a portion. Overall, the venue has a lot going for it: a great location, a good-value package, a pretty canal-side setting, flexible space, and tasty food. The staff, especially Kayana, helped make the day go smoothly, and the space worked perfectly for our size of event. That said, some of the service details need smoothing out. The pub is advertising as a wedding venue but finer organisational details need to first be addressed before it can advertised that confidently. The booking process and communication around pricing could be clearer, and if the room was not free the day before our event, we would not have been able to decorate anything the way we wanted. I would recommend it if you want a flexible, good-value function room and are happy to stay on top of the finer details during the booking process.