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The George Inn

3.8 (179 reviews)
ModeratePubs, British
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Danielle V.

Stopped here for a drink and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Everywhere in London has such history which I love. This place has a big open area with picnic tables that you can sit at when the weather is nice. Cool spot to get a drink!

Jen S.

How cool is it to have a drink in such an old historic inn?? I lived in Boston for 18 years ago the only thing kind of comparable is the Warren Tavern though The George is older , with a cooler history , and cooler historic patrons. Shakespeare plays would take place in the courtyard of the tavern. That's amazing. If you are a Geoffrey Chaucer fan , check out the plaque dedicated to him around the corner where the Tabard Inn once stood. This place is obviously very popular especially after working hours so finding a seat may be tough but it's well worth it for the historical significance!!

An exterior view of the pub
Dan S.

The Georgian is another historic English pub that has everything you need to have a great time. There's plenty of space spread out through the courtyard and several floors with many different rooms. The history alone is fun to think about, but then when you combine that with great food and very good beer it makes for an overall amazing experience. The Scotch egg and the steak and ale pie were extremely delicious, some of the best that I've had in London. I had several beers and they were all good, even the house beer was very tasty and went down smoothly. The service was very good as well, and it seemed like it was only a couple of minutes before I had all of my food sitting in front of me as I sip on a beer and watched the crowd. This is a very good option for food and drinks especially if you are in the area.

Jessie F.

Interesting establishment - our first Pub stop in London for drinks. Definitely a cool vibe.

As you walk in
Michelle P.

Just got back from London and this place was old school pub. When we got there was a few people outside and we went to get a sit inside and the best fish and chips. Now mind I'm not a fish person but this whole trip I went outside my normal eats. And gotta say it was amazing. For sure put this on your list to try out. The young lady helping us was extremely nice.

Robert B.

This was ok. Touristy. Food was just ok. Service lacking. We ordered at the bar with the table number. Very busy place yet really nice to see the George Inn and learn the history. So all in all not a bad visit just not one I'd recommend for food downstairs. Perhaps the restaurant upstairs!

Courtney L.

I did have high expectations for this place however the George Inn left much to be desired. I'll start with the good. - we were able to find a place to sit upstairs, there is a lot of area to work with. As well as we were excited to get to be in one of the oldest pubs in the city. Reasons I gave less stars 1. The food was just ok. It doesn't make a place not worth trying or bad, and after eating at many other pubs in London this place didn't measure up 2. The bathrooms were not clean 3. Over all service and an order discrepancy. You have to order down at the bar and use your table number. This is not an issue but it is helpful if this is more obvious or told to you by the staff that is around the area. Issue with order - we dined on a Sunday and I was wanting the roast. I had my partner order for me and he ordered "the 28 day sirloin" as it was writer. On the menu. When I got my meal it was not that I had been given the sirloin steak. I went to ask if I could please exchange for the roast as that was what we ordered. The staff helping stated we should have said "Sunday roast" if I wanted the roast. Even though I did show her how the item appeared on the menu exactly how we ordered it. I asked to get a new one. It was stated it would take a long time and my table would probably be done eating. I asked for a to go box and she told Me she didn't have any. As well as this item cost 3£ more then the original item. I told her I would just keep my original food and when I returned to the table someone had removed it. I went back to ask and they handed me the plate from the kitchen, this time one of the onion rings was missing from the plate. My experience overall was not the best, but the pub was cute. I was very surprised how the issue was handled from a customer service standpoint and really hope that is not the way things are conducted regularly.

Pork belly signature dish
Michael L.

Stopped in here because we had a party of 20 and they were the only ones who could accommodate us. I started out with a pint of lager and moved onto their signature pork belly dish. Boy what a pleasant surprise! The pork belly was seared nicely and there was a good fat to meat ratio. It sat on top of a bed of potatoes and cabbage and there was a nice tasting gravy. Others had the fish and chips which was also cooked well and tasted good also. I would come back again for the food. The beer situation could also be improved as they have the pub downstairs which has a much larger selection that isn't available in the restaurant.

Kenny J.

As the oldest galleried inn in England this is a must for more than this!!! Super cute indoor and out! Shakespeare, Dickens amongst others frequented here ... I can just imagine what they would be talking about! Well it would be the George Burger!!!! BEST BURGER IN LONDON!!! It said pork belly on it and I figured it was bacon... no a full slab of deep fried pork belly that was a meal in itself!!! The fries were the BEST FRIES IN LONDON as well! To top it off the Coca Cola was cold and perfectly mixed from the fountain! A MUST eat!!!!!

Paul C.

Had dinner in one of London's oldest pubs built in 1676. Place was packed on a Friday night but upstairs in the restaurant it was another world. Traditional British classics including fish and chips followed by apple pie and custard. Both delicious. Great service and all round experience.

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Food order was lost for 50 minutes--was told "food was delivered" to table, but no food showed up! Got refund and left

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This place had great food! Fun place. Beautiful ambience. loved the tosties - so good.

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Fish was larger than the plate. The place was alive and vibrant. Such a fun experience!

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3.6(25 reviews)
0.7 miBlackfriars
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After visiting Shakespeare's Globe across the Thames River, I was rushing to the airport and…read morespotted this place near St. Paul's church after crossing Millennium Bridge. Given the location, I knew it was probably a tourist trap and I wish to avoid those usually but had no time so stopped in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. I'm so glad I did! I was in London only briefly and had yet to try proper fish and chips and I was definitely WOW'd. I've only had this in America, and this was definitely better than anything I've ever had. When it arrived on my table, I could feel the heat from the plate -- that's how scalding hot and fresh it was, and I loved that! The cod was absolutely massive, a thick portion of fish deep fried with the skin on within an incredibly crunchy beer batter. There were pieces of bone in it, but no bother, this only made it seem more fresh. The chips (thick cut fries) were perfectly crispy and both the fish and chips were insanely delicious with a bit of salt and malt vinegar (which I had to request by walking up to the bar). The dish came with a tartar sauce and ketchup, but tasted way better with the salt and vin. I absolutely love that the fish and chips also came with mushy peas, whereas most pubs only give you fish and chips alone. The dish was also very well priced at 9.95 GBP, and I was able to use my credit card, rounded up to 10 GBP because they have a 10 GBP minimum for using cards. I appreciate that this restaurant had free wi-fi, which I found out by asking my waiter, who quickly provided the secret code for me to use. In America you would never ask your server for this but I noticed that nearly every hotel and restaurant I visited during my 11-day tour of Europe offered wi-fi. Good on them, because how else would I check in to a restaurant on Yelp and shower them with praise and circulate promotional foodie photos on Instagram? During a weekday, many workers nearby flood this place to grab a pint during lunch....now, why don't I work in London? I would give this place five stars based on the food alone, but I am giving it four because I wished the service had been more attentive, as I had to go up to the bar to get malt vinegar and also to ask to pay my bill. I understand service in Europe is more laissez-faire than in America, but since this is a tourist spot I would have liked to be checked on by the staff at least once during my meal, and certainly to be presented with the bill. Note: They also serve Sunday roast dinner for 9.95 GBP on Sundays

Great location, great specials and great service. This is a solid pub that seems to attract a good…read morecrowd. Being from the states I am not as familiar with all the UK brands --- but they seem to offer a wide variety of beers (lots on tap) and cocktails. TIP: I recommend hitting this place before 5:30 on the weekdays as the happy hour crowd fills this join up.

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4.3(16 reviews)
0.4 miThe City
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We had passed this pub several times, as it is located on a common route to the hotel we were…read morestaying in, and we wanted to have our first London pub experience, so try it, we did. We arrived just after the work day, and the crowd was buzzing just outside. We did the self-seating option indoors, and sat down to a great view of the Thames river, as we pondered our meal choices from the menu. The location is just great. For a leadoff drink, I had to go with the house cask ale, which was the Fuller's ESB, a drink I've been enjoying since the 1990's, and it delivered as expected. I went with an order of Sausages with mashed potatoes and peas...it doesn't get much more classic than that, and I was happy with it, especially with the quantity (3 sausages!). Wifey was on the hunt for a meat pie, and she went with the Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie, which I can report was wholeheartedly approved. One of the better pies we've had on the overall trip, and the best we had at a pub location. The overall vibe of this pub is exactly as you might picture it, and we weren't disappointed with any aspect. Service, though not overly patient (hey - they were busy), was competent and pleasant. Cheers!

Great pub in the City of London. Found it while walking near the River front after crossing north…read moreover London Bridge. Casks, drafts, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. They had billiards and some other entertainment. Quick service.

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