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Royal George, Soho, WC2

133 Charing Cross Road
WC2
WC2H 0EA

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Pub Type

Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)

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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
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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
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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
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E TA left this review about Royal George

Lively pub on the edge of Soho, more for Brits than tourists but not exactly a local. Bar snacks, banter from the staff, a choice of ales, it's all a bit theme-parkish. On the plus side, the two ales on were not the usual fare, so I had a pint of Purity's Warlord, a new one on me, which was OK but tasted much weaker than its 6.5ABV tag suggests and was a really enjoyable pint. I'd probably come back to try the beers but it's not the best pub in the area.

On 18th December 2013 - rating: 6
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Roger Button left this review about Royal George

Set back from Charing Cross Road, it is quite easy to walk past the Royal George and some would say that's not a bad thing. Built into a rather nondescript and unattractive building down a rather unwelcoming yard, the pub has little going for it to attract new customers off the street. The interior can best be described as Continental Bar meets Las Vegas - a bit tacky with an over-indulgence in left over Christmas lights and mirror balls making the place look like a seedy strip joint. London Pride is the only bitter (and is hard to spot being tucked away at the end of the bar) but there is a decent selection of continental lagers. The Elvis pinball machine adds to the Vegas feel and there is a widescreen LCD TV (presumably for sport). You certainly do not feel like you are in a London pub and traditionalists should steer clear. It can get packed and service can be very slow (I have walked out of here in the past as it was impossible to get served). There are some seats outside but Goslett Yard is not the most attractive place at the best of times. Basically, not a lot going for it in my book but if you are looking for something other than the typical West End pub, it may have some appeal.

On 27th January 2006 - rating: 3
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