The three have been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building since 8 January 1959.

[1] It includes a mixture of 17th-century and 18th-century features, is terracotta coloured, but currently serves as a public house owned and operated by Samuel Smith Old Brewery.

[2][page needed] The three buildings were designated as a Grade II* listed building on 8 January 1959, and currently include two public houses, the King William Ale House as well as The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, with a restaurant between them.

The King Street entrance includes an 18th-century shop front, with a 17th-century door frame.

[3] The King William Ale House is owned and operated by Samuel Smith Old Brewery.