King William IV was recognised as a Tavern or Public House (Pigot & Co Directory, 1835)
in Mountsorrel with John Brown as its landlord. Previously, he had been landlord at the White Swan (opposite the Buttermarket) but, probably as a result of the liberalising legislation of 1830 – The Beer Act 1830 – he decided to establish the King William IV in the south end of Mountsorrel and took with him the post office which had been at the White Swan.
The pub established by John Brown by 1835 (it may have opened earlier) was probably named King William IV in line with many other taverns and public houses being named in the King’s honour.
King William IV existed as a public house until 2009.
- August 2013 view of King William IV (Porto Gomez), Leicester Road, Mountsorrel
In 2011 it opened again as a Portuguese Bistro bar – Porto Gomez.
This identity was rather short-lived closing in early 2013.
For further information on the details and impact of the Beer Act 1830 click here
Do you know what is happening to the building currently?
There seems to be some restoration work in progress over the last year, but don’t know if it is commercial or residential work.
Great website by the way! – having only lived in Mountsorrel for the last 2 years, I had no idea of the history of this and other buildings.
Hi Paul,
I’m afraid I can’t help you with what’s happening at the old ‘King Bill’
We do have lots more about Mountsorrel’s 32 pubs to put on the website when time permits.
The Mountsorrel Heritage Group meet at 7.30. on the second Tuesday of the month in the library. All are welcome.
Best wishes
Keith
Hello, I came across this site in my quest to find out more about the history behind a property I am in the process of buying. It was built approx. 1800 and it would be really lovely to find out what it looked like then and who used it and why it was built as I am fascinated about its origins and why it was built where it is.
Is this something you can help me with or point me in the right direction to find out more.
Kind Regards
Maureen
Hello Maureen
What is the address of your propoerty?
Keith