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The George, E14

114 Glengall Grove
E14
E14 3ND
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Tris C left this review about The George

This is a mid-19th century pub, rebuilt in 1932 for Watney Combe Reid; one of their increasingly rare roundels and a lantern still cling to the façade of a pub which features on CAMRA’s list of pubs with interiors of historic importance, this being of Special National Historic Interest; photos and a description can be seen on their website.
Décor took the form of prints from yesteryear, with basic dining offered to the rear, beyond which is a garden; silent sport played inconspicuously and a good soundtrack played over the gramophone.
Customers tended to be younger local types, not yuppie incomers, who can be found at the Gun up the road.
The cask choice was a mélange of Pride, Doom and two brewed anonymously for the pub: George’s Island Amber and George’s Island Pale Ale at a reasonable £2.75 a half, but a dull, bland drink, served by a clueless but friendly barman.
This place is worth a look for the interior and probably makes for a decent day out as part of a crawl of the ‘Island’, but the ale choice and quality maketh not for an incentive to stay.

On 15th November 2023 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The George

Not as old as the 1864 signage outside suggests, having been rebuilt during the 1930s in a rather austere brick style (thankfully now enlivened by hanging baskets and some contrasting paintwork). However, the interior of this former Watney Combe Reid house is a rare survivor, retaining what looks like the original off-sales counter as the compact Ma's parlour between the two traditional bars. The comfortable lounge, with its attractive wood panelling and old black & white photographs of the nearby docks in their heyday, has a darts area to one side. One modern touch can be found in the completely separate public bar which has been extended with a conservatory, and a decent-looking patio beer garden lies beyond. You wouldn't necessarily expect any real ale in an ex-industrial location such as this, but Pride (£3.70), Doom Bar and Landlord were available from a large number of handpumps distributed between the three counters, and Youngs Ordinary temporarily off. Perhaps I visited at a particularly auspicious time, but I found the atmosphere early on Christmas Eve afternoon as enjoyable as almost any pub I've been to on a first visit; very much a local, but doing a roaring trade with just the sort of good-natured banter you might expect, and a friendly welcome given to all. Well worth seeking out.

On 25th December 2014 - rating: 8
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John Bonser left this review about The George

Update – June 2011

4 beers on – London Pride, Youngs Ordinary, TT Landlord and Deuchars IPA. The TT Landlord was in good form - £ 3.40p

This pub is the complete antithesis of all the bars on the Wharf ( Canary Wharf that is ) – it’s comfortable, efficiently run and characterful and staffed by people who speak English. It’s only a few stops away on the DLR from Canary Wharf in the direction of Lewisham. Worth seeking out

( July 2009 review )

Large 2 bar street corner pub virtually opposite Crossharbour Station ( DLR ) on the Isle of Dogs.

On leaving the station last Saturday lunchtime and crossing the road to the pub, I was initially somewhat put off to see 2 St George's England flags flying prominently from the rooftop and wondered for an instant if I would be entering some Millwall or West Ham supporters BNP stronghold. My fears quickly proved unfounded - this is a comfortable, unspoilt, welcoming pub.

It advertises itself as dating back to 1864, although the current wood-panelled interior, including a lapped wooden bar front, probably dates back to the 1920's or 1930's. It's a former Watney Combe Reid pub, as evidenced by the trademark round green pub sign incorporating the stag logo. The pub is listed in CAMRA's Regional Inventory.

The public bar is on the corner of the road intersection and contains a dartboard, TV etc. It is comfortably furnished throughout. There's some interesting old photos of the area, including the pub itself.

At one end of this bar is a curious mini snug - called Ma Baker's snug - which looks as though it might have been originally used for off sales. In this small snug on the walls are some framed newspaper pages from WW2 in 1945.

Next to this mini snug, but with a separate entrance, is the saloon bar. This is also comfortable and traditionally furnished. There's a conservatory here, which acts as a restaurant, and a small garden outside. Flowers, both here and in the hanging baskets outside, create a riot of colour, and it is clear that a real effort is being made to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Proper pub food is served.

On the real ale front, the pub proudly displays Cask Marque accreditation, but, on my visit, neither the TT Landlord nor the London Pride were particularly brilliant. Other beers on were Youngs, Deuchars IPA and Tribute. I wonder if 5 is too many.

On the other side of the road opposite the pub is an interesting information board, telling us that stevedores used to gather here for the daily call to work in the docks. The George used to be open from 6 am to serve them coffee and rum.

I quite liked this pub and I'd definitely come again soon.

On 30th June 2011 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Rex Rattus
Greenwich, 1.82 miles, 35 min walk (show)
Maze Hill, 2.06 miles, 39 min walk (show)
Deptford, 2.3 miles, 44 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The George, E14
15th Nov 2023, 17:49
Review submitted by Tris C
 
14th Nov 2023, 18:21
Request to remove pub from area Crossharbour by Tris C rejected, with reason: At submitters request

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Car Park : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Darts : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 30 May 2023 by Tris C
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Karaoke : Yes - Fridays 21.00. - last updated 14 November 2023 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 14 November 2023 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Pinball : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesdays 19.30. - last updated 14 November 2023 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Real Cider : No last updated 20 November 2018 by Komakino .
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes - Disabled WC. - last updated 14 November 2023 by Tris C
  • WiFi : No last updated 14 November 2023 by Tris C
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