William Morris in Islington

All day pub with lovely outside riverside (Wandle) and roof terraces with shady trees, partly covered, for good weather. Easily best outside space in the area, shared with a day time coffee shop next door. Tea comes in a tea pot. In a heritage area (Abbey Mills). Noisy inside in winter when busy as hard surfaces. Half price happy hour 6 to 7 (Mon-Wed) or 8 (Thu) is amazing value. 2hrs free parking in the "KFC" car park, or 3 hrs in Sainsburys. Updated Jan'25

Been going to this pub for years since i was 18, 42 now lovely pub all year round

We booked the private function room upstairs for my son’s 1st birthday. Everything was so well organised by Stefano who was quick with responses and was able to answer any questions in the lead up. We had Abi working on the bar for us and she couldn’t do enough to help, nothing was too much to ask and it made the whole occasion nice and relaxing for us so we were really able to enjoy ourselves! Abi also provided an excellent playlist when I’d totally forgotten to make one! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for private hire, the space worked really well for the party size and we all had a great time!

Amy is sweet and very friendly. And was soo welcoming 5 star for her

Thoroughly recommend this pub for an event. Had my seventieth birthday there. They fed the five thousand and left no stone unturned in ensuring we had a great afternoon. Moving tables, clearing up promptly and being quietly efficient bar staff all added to the occasion. Lovely venue by the river too.

Brilliant pub , lively atmosphere and lovely staff especially Amy who served us and went above and beyond. Would highly recommend this pub

Absolutely disgusting Christmas dinner ,payed 70 pounds for 2 potatoes ,3 Brussels sprouts some unrecognisable red stuff on the side and 2 very inedible stuffing balls will never book anything in there again so very disappointed with the whole meal would not recommend it

Xmas dinner was poor. Wouldn't recommend it next year. Such meagre portions. If it hadn't been Christmas Day I would have been complaining to the max.

Amy was very welcoming to me and my party and everyone loved it, we will definitely be coming back again!

A lynchpin of the local area and community. Best time to visit is in sunny, warm weather, if you grab a table outside next to the river. Lots of space, friendly, local staff, solid selection of beers and drinks. Food is nothing to write home about, just classic pub food (plus solid pizza), but serves well after a few pints. It’s a pub that does everything - sea shanty evenings every few weeks, footy during cups, live music, and just slow days when you can relax in the outdoor bay or stay nice and cozy inside.

Excellent experience at the William Morris. We had the upstairs function room booked for my daughter's birthday - it's a great space, self-contained which was great for the kids, lovely decoration, the staff were all really helpful (especially the manager Stefano). You have access to the balcony too. Highly recommend.

Went here last night for a staff leaving party in their private room upstairs. Nice place for a party. Shame but all tap beers were available up there.

Once again, it was a lovely night in William Morris. Amy, the assistant manager, is the epitome of customer service! She's a delight, so friendly! Sam was an attentive, friendly, amiable bar tender. Top place.

Very nice pub .. Good food ...good atmosphere.. Will be back soon . Angus burger was 10/10

The William Morris is a delightful pub that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed drink or a hearty meal. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you step inside. The pub's menu offers a good selection of classic pub fare, all prepared to a high standard and at reasonable prices. The fish and chips are particularly noteworthy, with crispy batter and flaky fish. The real ales are well-kept, and the wine list offers a decent selection for those who prefer a glass of something more refined. The pub's interior is cozy and traditional, with plenty of comfortable seating areas, including a lovely outdoor terrace for those warmer days. The decor is tasteful and reflects the pub's namesake, the renowned artist and designer William Morris. Whether you're looking for a quick pint after work or a leisurely meal with friends, The William Morris is an excellent choice. It's a reliable and enjoyable pub that consistently delivers a positive experience.

Amy , thank you for an afternoon full of banter and hope you manage to pop in the tavern👍😄🍻

Good Sunday lunch which would have been just that little bit better if it had been hotter to start with.

Had a lovely lunch ,the only thing that spoilt it was staff taking away our plates and glasses before we finished,it's usually the cases that a table is cleared when everyone has finished spoiling our lunch experience and as we were paying a lot of money over a £100 for 3 people expected more ,,the staff although were very friendly and helpful

Really nice place. Great Guinness. Amy was amazing!

We hosted a small gathering for our son’s birthday and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Staff were really attentive and kind. Special mention to Amy who managed the whole day without fault. Thank you all for your help in making it a day to remember.

DO NOT ORDER THE NACHOS. Nasty. They weren’t nacho crisps, instead they were some dry, powdery, rank-tasting, homemade (and not in a good way) crisps (I’m guessing that’s what they were supposed to be, anyway). They were vile. Even my boyfriend didn’t like them and he eats anything! When the manager came over, I told him, in the nicest way possible, that they were not nachos and they were not very nice. He seemed extremely offended, didn’t offer any sort of apology and just walked off in a huff. A good restaurant manager would’ve asked what I didn’t like about them and then relayed that to the chef. But no. He acted like a told-off 5- year old. The staff are very nice, but the manager needs to buck his ideas up. If that didn’t make me wanna go back there, the fact that they don’t accept cash definitely makes it a no-go.

On Sunday, the 27th/ 10th/ 24 we experienced the worst treatment by the William Morris pub. We had a table booked for 10 children to celebrate my daughter's 7th birthday. (a package offered by the Wimbledon gymnastics centre). This package stated “we can offer children a hot meal and a drink at either the Belgium brasserie mills or the William Morris pub”. We paid for the Gymnastics party and the meal at the William Morris pub in advance, I received confirmation from both venues all seemed great! Four days before our event I received an e-mail from the William Morris pub cancelling our booking, after frantically calling they rightfully honoured the booking but I could tell they were displeased to do so. I visited the pub early on the Sunday to pre-order the food as  was requested , this was to ensure the food would be ready for the children at 2:10 PM. When I arrived at the pub they couldn't locate the booking (there was no booking). The manager informed me the children would have to stay upstairs, no mention of where upstairs but I assumed it would have reservation signs on the tables. After my daughter's birthday party held at the Wimbledon gymnastics centre we all headed over and straight upstairs at the William Morris pub. No sign of our tables. I had to leave my partner with 10 plus small children while I headed downstairs to try to find out what was going on, after several attempts someone finally informed me our tables would be inside the small hall upstairs. Unfortunately, we were not able to gain access to the hall, the doors were locked and all the lights were off. After returning downstairs again and begging for someone to help they finally came up and open the doors, but they didn’t even bother to turn the lights on, after hunting and faffing we finally locatedthe light switches hidden behind the bar. We settled the children and once again I had to go downstairs to ask about the food I pre-ordered earlier, the manager was extremely rude and made me feel so uncomfortable as if I was bothering him. Finally, the food arrived but no drinks for the children. I had to head downstairs to repeatedly ask again... and again... Obviously by now I was feeling very frustrated so I informed the manager I felt he was being rude, he had no interest in what I had to say. To make my experience even worse before we left the venue we took the Children downstairs to wash their hands and a female staff member approached me to ask if I was from the party upstairs, I said I was, the lady then stated we had to pay extra for the ice cream. Yes, we did pre order ice creams but nobody remembered to to bring them up, no one remembered to check if we were OK or if we needed anything else but charging us extra for ice creams we did not have, ohh they can remember that! To summarise the customer service was a complete shambles from beginning to end, they had absolutely no consideration this was a special event or that we had ten small children. As much as we can sympathise staff were busy this was supposed to be a pre booked event offered by the Wimbledon Gymnasts centre (whom were brilliant) the way we were treated was horrendous and simply unacceptable.

It’s such a lovely pub and the workers there are very nice especially a hard worker named Amy and she serves with the most splendid service

Been coming here for a while & so happy to see Amy back

Went for Sunday lunch, which we prebooked. The menu we pre-booked from included cauliflower cheese. This was an additional cost when we got there. We were unable to order tea or coffee when ordering desserts. There was also confusion that we hadn't paid when we had. This is the first time we have eaten here so there may be reasons for the service feeling a little chaotic. The food we ate was fine.

Delicious good value roasts and a lovely pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord. Will definitely be back

Had my daughter’s 7th birthday party upstairs. Firstly, the manager showed me to the room, opened the door and didn’t even have the decency to switch on the lights, or anything at all welcoming. My wife then asked about our food order which was already payed for and the response from the same manager (before rolling his eyes) was as they are busy you can expect the food when they have the time. Terrible experience, no customer service and were made to feel like we were a burden. Will not be going again and dont know why they have these functions if they don’t want/care to do them well.

I went to this pub last tuesday for a birthday lunch with my mum and sister. The abbey mill buildings were gorgeous and old-timey feeling and loads of outdoor benches. The pub was right on the river and windows along that side of the building allowed us to view the stream during our meal which was beautiful. The moment we stepped through the door the service from the staff was perfect. We had quick service, lovely drinks and a great time telling the server about our birthday girl before we put in orders. Their food was amazing and supper filling, I'd especially recommend the deep fried chicken burger it was juicy and the spicy mayo was perfect. I could see the others thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and soup too. Despite turning up with a shopping bag of mismatched patisseries, candles and a single lighter the kind staff at the pub helped me pull together a suprise happy birthday plate of cakes to our table- i want to say a special thank you to Amy the barworker! Every step of the way she was friendly and kind and facilitated the means to celebrate our loved ones. Without your witty humour and charm we wouldn't have had half as much fun as we did. Our thanks are with you <3 Also dog lovers- place is super relaxed on a weekday and dog friendly with the dog bowl and treats offered. Great walkways outside for relieving boredom during sitdowns and our schauzer had great fun diving into autumn leaves outside.

The guys who work here are amazing

Amy was amazing! Me and my partner went for a lovely Sunday roast, i would definitely recommend getting the cauliflower cheese, it was incredible! Thanks to Amy!!

I love going there in the morning for the small breakfast £3 and sometimes the coffee which is unlimited, just before my work Easy, quick and cheap. The staff is nice and the pub is clean. Early in the morning is usually quiet. If you're going there in the evening you will found a busy pub which is good, you've got differents atmospheres during the day.

Great place, with great atmosphere by the Wandle. Large outside area (best enjoyed in the summer) as well. Regular events (as of October 2024) - monthly seashanty singing events, and weekly pub quiz on Mondays. Very friendly staff as well. The one comment about the food is that the burger could be improved in my opinion.

Wonderful family pub. Enjoyed a great beef roast on Sunday afternoon. Very relaxed and easy going.

Great place to hold local parties

Lovely pub by the river with an old water mill just by, dog friendly and nice friendly staff, hard working I'm mean they just don't stop!!! Beers nice and cold and I like the cheesy chips and nachos... What's there not to like

Great pub and food. Well done to all. Just be warned, card only , no cash.

Stopped here for a beer. Plenty busy inside bit dead outside at around 7pm on a weekday.

Different vibes if you’re looking for a ‘traditional’ pub to come to. However food is quiet basic, not many gluten free options and expensive for what it is

Great food. We arrived at 20:50 with no booking and the food was fresh and delicious. Really good sized portions and fantastic staff.

Went here with work colleagues always a good time here. Great atmosphere good pricing on food and drinks.

Pizza by the river perfect summer evening with a couple of beers . Great atmosphere and location one of London's hidden gems.

Nice place on the river. Staff were very friendly and helpful

We come for the sea shanties! The group is phenomenal and fun. I adore signing along and the nice vibe these evenings bring. The Happy Hour is very generous. The food is above average for this sort of pub as well. Wonderful location right by the water. I really recommend coming on the first Thursday of the month to experience the shanties for yourself!

Used to be one of my favorite pubs and food was amazing. Sadly I moved so don’t come so often anymore. The food menu changed and the food is not good anymore. Very disappointing.

I popped over there last Saturday to take a load off by the river after a right tough week of graft. It was all rosy at first, but the service was slow as a wet week, no shock there. But blimey, the worst was yet to rear its ugly mug. Outta nowhere, some right dodgy racket started up, loud drums and all, like they was summoning a bleeding thunderstorm from the heavens. So I wandered inside and had a word with the guv'nor, asked him where the din was comin' from. He said it was the bleedin' neighbours, reckons a lotta folk ain't chuffed about it, him included. He told me if I weren't happy, I should join the club or sling my hook 'cause there ain't nowt he could do about it. Bottom line, I ain't never setting foot in Abbey Mills again.

We went here for our friends engagement party. They sectioned a part off and was lovely. Drink prices reasonable for area and staff very friendly and attentive. Lovely little pub.

Our favourite pub. Lovely in the summer to sit and watch the river roll by. Even seen kingfishers.

Big friendly pub by the canal, a lovely place to unwind.

It was supposed to be a starter for 2-4 people. Very modest portion, very fatty, for thirty pounds??!! The garden was neglected, the tables were dirty and not washed since the previous day, I was there just after opening after twelve. Zero service. Clearly lacking a good manager. After this dish I didn't feel like eating anything else. I don't recommend it.

Great environment and a very pleasant surprise about the venue and the service. Shout out to Lorenzo who went above and beyond for us! If you are around, it's a must visit

Great local pub by the River Wandle!

Cracking pub this, set next to a river, very picturesque - lovely, engaging staff I didn't eat, but food I did see being served looked great

We held our post-wedding celebration at the William Morris and couldn't be happier with how it went! From the outset, the venue was very accommodating and Nat (in charge of events) was incredibly helpful. On the day, the staff were happy to help with all sorts of requests and the food was served promptly - not an easy task when catering for 40 people. I would highly recommend this venue for larger events and we really can't thank you enough!

Nice breakfast, good quality food, good service.

A day out with a friend. We visited Merton Abbey Mills, which has changed a lot, new buildings and developments surrounding it. However the William Morris pub had a lovely shaded spot by the river ( it was 30 degrees) we shared a nachos and each had an icy cold drink . It was lovely sitting by the river and watching the moorhen and her babies swimming by.

How lovely to sit outside looking out over the river.

Lines are poor, glasses not cleaned properly, staff are not very friendly and the decor is in poor condition. Only reason it's not one star is because cocktails aren't premixes.

Good pub, good position, good beer, good food, what more can you want.

We had our club summer party in an upstairs hire. With excellent food and drink on arrival, it was totally excellent value for money. We were very well fed, and the ervice was attentive. I highly recommend 👌🏾

Went to William Morris to celebrate a friend's birthday. Euro 2024 kick off visible from big screens outdoors. Felt like a good atmosphere. Only thing missing was the heaters outside on a chilly evening. Didn't sample any food, but menu looked pricey.

I visited this place on Tuesday night. Its right next to a river, and it has outdoor seating. I wanted something to eat not too much, so I ordered one of my favourite starters, salt and pepper squid. I have to say, it was absolutely brilliant, and cooked to perfection. I liked it that much, I had another helping. The staff were also excellent. Definitely going again when I'm in the area. The options didn't include squid, so I picked the closest which is Calamari. I also had 3 lovely pints of Stella.

Place has gone downhill. Food isnt great anymore, and unable to accommodate kids- didnt like our last visit so wont be returning again. We will go elsewhere with our business. Shame!

Hidden gem of a pub near the river wandle - they have an upstairs room and terrace and a good selection of drinks and bar snacks.

Best pub in the area staff friendly and professional

A nice pub next to Wandle River. Sunday roast pork belly & chicken are very tasty. The Yorkshire pudding is crispy 😋

Really Enjoyed Traditional English Food (Fish & Chips) Water View is marvellous.

Great place to celebrate my Birthday! 🎂 🥳

Great pub. Good vibes.reasonable prices..

Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good for family day out. Located on the river with lovely views if you sit at the right tables.

Nice gathering and enjoyed the Atmosphere

Strongly recommended. A very nice pub by the river. Food, staff, music the whole package will surprise you.

The best for weekend lunch and families time together

Get food pub menu and beer selection. The mussels and chips is on point. Also special mention for the fish and chips. Wagu beef burger and chicken burger delicious.

Have been coming here for years, getting the tram from central Croydon. Nicely located next to the River Wandle, with tables outside for summer and a long row of indoor tables overlooking the water. Good selection of ales, lagers and ciders on tap. Food is very reasonably priced and very tasty. Didn't have to wait long. A rather child-friendly pub, not my thing, but you can always find a table away from the loud/messy ones! Great pub to do a walk to (eg. From Morden Hall, we get off the tram at Phipps Bridge and do aa river walk in) plus there is the working Mill to wander around afterwards.

Only popped in for a quick pint, and had no complaints. Have never been to this area before, but can imagine it being packed out on a weekend when we have some decent weather.

Very tasty food but the mains was like a starter the plates are tiny . And with the greatest respect the staff are like a bunch of slofs

Very tasty food with healthy portions from super friendly staff. Bonus points for being dog friendly too! Will keep being a regular customer

Great place by the river Good pub food at decent prices Nice selection of drinks Very friendly staff. I had a great time

Great place for a leaving do. Really looked after us...

A nice waterfront pub in a small and secluded space in south London. I loved how it looked just like a nice gastro pub inside whilst having huge bay windows looking over the river. There is also an old mill. We went for Sunday dinner which was very nice. The vegetables were done perfectly and the meat was delicious. The sticky toffee pudding wasn't the best. It didn't taste or have a very nice texture. The sauce was lovely though. Whilst the prices were on the higher side, we loved the staff, atmosphere and quiet location. Outdoor tables seem available for the sunnier days too.

Great pub with tasty roasts. Staff were friendly and helped with some treats for my pup!

Lovely friendly pub super food lovely atmosphere

A fantastic pub, great for Sunday lunches with lovely staff. Ignore the one star review from Anne Everard! I sat behind her group with some friends on the monthly sea shanties night that's clearly advertised and is very obviously a regular local event. Her group were rude, drunken and loud during the whole performance. They had every opportunity to move to another area of the pub but when politely asked to be a bit quieter during the more solemn songs they lashed out. She complains in her review that there should be some signage but it's literally throughout the pub saying shanties on the first Thursday of the month. In short, great pub and Anne's group were some of the more obnoxious people I've bumped into and their review is garbage.

absolutely disgraceful booked a baby shower with these people the weekend i requested was free, they took my number and told me that i would get a call from the events manager to explain more about the evening never got no call , sent out invites to everyone and then they say they have cancelled it (after i called them to double confirm as they havent bothered) , very unreliable and disgusting service at now 6 months pregnant i have to worry about arrangements for elsewhere, never contacted me to tell me they was cancelling it either apparently sent me an email to which i cant access at the moment, baring in mind they took my phone number so had many chances to call!! really wouldnt recommend hiring this place at all complete idiots.

I love this place - warm - clean - friendly staff, even on a bad day I was having - i was given a extra hot chocolate! In the summer there is a huge outdoor area which is lovely , and a bar that wraps almost around the whole pub. Its also kid friendly and does hot drinks as well as alcohol.

Mostly ok but a minority of bar staff are quite rude making an otherwise great bar quite awkward. I was told by one bar maid that she didnt like me and that was why she wouldnt give me the 20% regular customer discount the other staff had given me previously. Absolutely uncalled for and shockingly misandrist.

Food came cold so sent it back and got a whole new plate rather than just warmed up. Alex was a great waitress. Will definitely come back

I booked a table for my bday . Just a lunch with my son and 2 friends. Staff were really friendly, food was very good. Sunday roast I got was a beef one, but I got disappointed to have to pay £16.95 for some vegetables and only 2, yes, 2 very thin slice of roast beef. I was expecting more than it. The meal comes with caulyflower cheese and broccoli, but I asked it to be out. At the end got disappointed with my meal. Other sharer platers from the start menu were delicious, and friends meal were good also. Update 2024 February.... Visited today with a friend just for a drink. They do have discount for Blue light cards. The Nachos home made is a good option. Service was good and I enjoyed my time there.

Very tasty Sunday roast! Poor quantity but very good overall. The services was very poor as most all the workers are "kids" very unprofessional. Nonetheless, great atmosphere! Beautiful views to the small river and very nice floor.

I’m really upset that you have gone cashless. I means I will no longer be able to enjoy my local pub. Which I visit all the time in the warmer months. I came with fry to celebrate a birthday and we left due to this. Don’t know why the kings coin is not good enough. Well we ended up else where and betw 9 of spent nearly 800 per group. That could of been yours. So would the money we planned to spend at a quiz night. Extremely disappointing

Amazing food, great friendly staff, fantastic atmosphere and stunning view of the river! Will be back for sure

Always enjoy coming to the William Morris. Good ambience, good menu choices and good food. We had a couple of issues this time round but the manager was very professional and kind in helping to resolve them. Will certainly be back whenever in the vicinity.

The food was divine, well put together, looked amazing, and tasted out of this world. Compliments to the chef, and the young lady and gentleman that served us. Impeccable service. Cannot thank you all enough for a thoroughly enjoyable lunch.

Beautiful riverside pub with good food, a fine selection of booze and staff who go the extra mile. I have been a fan for a long time and booked a few tables for my birthday for one of their Sing-A-Long Sea Shanty Night (first Thursday of every month (highly recommended) but annoyingly due to a computer mess-up my tables were not booked. Now, while many pubs would simply have shrugged their shoulders, manager Kit and his team went above and beyond to make sure we were accommodated and even threw in some free drinks for good measure. A true South London treasure.

El Pub William Morris ofrece una experiencia gastronómica encantadora en un ambiente acogedor y lleno de historia. El pescado con patatas y pasta fue el punto culminante de mi visita, con sabores frescos y una presentación impecable. El servicio atento y amigable completó una experiencia memorable. Sin duda, un lugar al que volveré para disfrutar de más delicias culinarias.

Lovely food and friendly staff was a great place for a catch-up with friends 😀

We had a very good experience celebrating our Civil Partnership at the William Morris Pub, we and our guests felt comfortable and in a good atmosphere, the buffet food was good and the portions were enough for everyone. They also have a great selection of tap beers and other drinks, the cappuccino coffee is excellent. We thank Nat, Sebastian and all the staff for the effort in preparing our celebration, the information and advice we received to prepare our party. It is a diverse local pub with a young and proactive staff. We would definitely recommend The William Morris pub to anyone who wants to celebrate a private event or just go, have a drink and a bite to eat. The surroundings are beautiful and in spring and summer even more so. Thank you very much to everyone. Great job!

very cosy, will definitely be back when dry Jan is over

Have been coming to this pub for years and its changed hands so many times over as well. Had a bad experience this evening from one of the customers, Was meeting friends in this pub l had not seen for ages. There where afew tables reserved for a group . When they arrived they connected their equipment and left song books around the pub. We did not have a problem with the loud noise. A lady from the group had the cheek to approach me when the band was on their break to ask me to keep quiet as they could hear me and my friends talking when they where on their break. I find that very very rude as this is a public place and we did not complain about the noise they where making. The pub should of put up some signage stating there would be loud noise. We went to complain but there was no management to help but the staff there where nice.

Lovely place, great roast, excellent service and good price!