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Beer of the Week (w/e 27th April 2025) with Thuck Phat
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The George, Bermondsey, SE1
SE1
SE1 4TR
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Moby Duck left this review about The George
It looks like the handpumps are now gone, I certainly didn't spot any around the entire long horseshoe shaped bar in the pubs centre, the numerous keg taps were offering a pretty basic range, the most exotic of which I found was Brixton Reliance which doesn't say much. However the pub itself and interior are worth a look and pleasing though once seen is enough.
On 16th March 2025
- rating: 5
[User has posted 2151 recommendations about 2118 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about The George
Dating from the mid-19th century, this pub was rebuilt in the 1930s for Truman’s by their inhouse architect, A. E. Sewell. There’s a fantastic Truman’s exterior, however, the name to the fascia in gilt lettering was covered in 2022 by the current name as part of corporate branding undertaken following acquisition by Craft Union; a further and permanent act of vandalism is the removal of three Truman’s lanterns; what has been added though, is the large fluttering LGBTQ+ flag. Otherwise, this pub is listed on CAMRA’s inventory of having interiors of special interest, this being of Special National Historic Interest.
I almost came here around a year-and-a half ago but was put off by the rather laddish and a bit chavvy customers, not to mention the very bright lighting. This place has clearly changed since the change of hands, but it’s now much more atmospheric, with a carpeted or boarded floor, original glass and wood panelling, some now with trendy patterned infill; a detailed description can be seen on CAMRA’s website. Furniture is traditional, there are games machines and despite being night, daylight horse racing was shown in silence on the TV. Customers now are a lot more varied, being local, yes, mixed in age and gender or to put it in CAMRA’s words ‘ungentrified, local custom’, along with some studenty types, probably resident at the nearby LSE accommodation block and all enjoying the karaoke.
Sadly, there’s no cask ale here, just four unused pumps each sheathed with triangular section cardboard adverts for meal deals, me opting for a half of Neck Oil at £3.25, served by a zesty barmaid.
This is quite a nice pub; the addition of a quality cask selection would get the score up, but the pub loses a point each for (1) the lack of cask; and (2) especially the utterly unnecessary exterior alterations; it would make for a good double with the Spit & Sawdust though.
On 19th June 2023
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The George
Fine-looking old Truman's pub with an opened-out but otherwise relatively well-preserved U-shaped interior around what is almost an island bar. Many of the coloured glass window panels survive, as does the glazing in most of the toilet doors. The more modern alterations are mostly sympathetic too, so it retains a lot of character. However, the beer choice is much less interesting, with all four handpumps disused on my visit, and John Smith's (£3.70) inexplicably taken instead of Beavertown Neck Oil.
On 22nd March 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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- Official site of The George - www.craftunionpubs.com
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The George - whatpub.com
- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
London Bridge, 0.9 miles, 17 min walk (show)
London Bridge, 0.9 miles, 17 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Darts : Yes last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Hot Food : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Karaoke : Yes - Fridays. - last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports/BT Sport. - last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays. - last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 June 2023 by Tris C
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