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Royal George, Soho, WC2
WC2
WC2H 0EA
Reviews of Royal George (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Tris C left this review about Royal George
For the record, a Royal George has existed here since the early 18th century, rebuilt in 1887 with the current incarnation dating from 1977. A return after 35 years to a pink fascia’d pub next to G-A-Y’s rear entrance and little of the original interior remains, save for some dark wood baronial panelling to the rear, bar front and possibly brick footrest. The ceiling is low and white, walls burgundy above a dado beneath which is mid-grey painted wainscoting, with décor amounting to cheap Camden-branded pan-sexual orientation bunting; furniture is mixed, the soundtrack decent, customers were few.
Cask amounted to just Tribute, served by friendly barman at £2.80 a half and barely drinkable.
This isn’t the best pub in the area and it’s not the worst, but it’s below average; make of that what you will.
On 22nd July 2023
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1993 recommendations about 1959 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about Royal George
Set back in a side alley despite its Charing Cross Road address, this pub is easily recognisable by its garish pink sign. A pretty basic bar in a 70's office block, with an even more basic basement below, and the only real 'attraction' being a regular disco. It does however at least have two handpumps and Cask Marque accreditation; one is only Doom Bar but the other offered St Austell Proper Cracker in good condition.
On 8th December 2018
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3352 recommendations about 3289 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Royal George
Small pub located in a charmless 1970s building located at the end of Goslett Yard, a short side street on the west side of Charing Cross Road. Almost hidden by the long-term Crossrail works outside, and façade has hardly been enhanced by the garish pink colour scheme added since my last visit about five years ago. Very cramped inside, especially during the regular live music events, meaning that there is often a large crowd out on the pavement (although not this time). However, there is also a downstairs bar so you wonder why they don't make more use of it. Food offer now 'Ruby Jean's Diner'. Two handpumps, but with the Doom Bar off, this just left Tribute (£3.75).
On 20th September 2015
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
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London Euston, 1.23 miles, 23 min walk (show)
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 20 July 2023 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 July 2023 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : Yes - Wednesday 'ukele jam sessions'. - last updated 20 July 2023 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 July 2023 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 20 July 2023 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Quiz Night : No last updated 20 July 2023 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 23 May 2020 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 08 December 2018 by Graham Coombs