The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

King William Inn, 65 Spon Street

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1823	1830	Joiners Arms
	1831		King William Inn
	1833	1967	King William IV
	1833	1967	William IV
In 1831 an inquest was held at the King William Inn. This building was formerly a dye house which was converted to a pub called the JOINERS ARMS. In 1831 it was the KING WILLIAM INN before becoming the WILLIAM IV. At one time it brewed its own beer as in 1960 the old brewery could be seen at the rear. It closed on 3rd April 1967.
Street plan of 1851