The George, SE1

seems to be more of a National Trust relic than a pub with ludicrous tourist trap prices to match. £5.25 for a pint of Landlord! one of the stranger pubs I have visited. but possibly worth it to say I have been.

Official site of The George - www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk

Official site of The George - www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk

Old pub that is owned by the National Trust. Worth a visit on that basis for me and 5 beers on was a bonus. I tried the house George Ale and it was fine. Bigger than it looks and extremely busy.

Cant believe I haven't reviewed this pub before,it's still high on the tourist circuit and the Greene King ownership will always raise a red flag.However it's appearance is noteworthy although some of the interior is rather dull and predicatable.There are 6 handpumps which will offer 4 GK brews but now two guests which on my trip were Sambrooks Powerhouse Porter and a decent Hackney APA.There is a sign on the wall asking for suggestions of your favourite ale ,so there is a small chance that ale quality might be improving here,a phrase I never thought I would utter.