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The George, SE1
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Greene KingReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve of N21 left this review about George Inn
I do like the George Inn and usually pop in for one when I'm in the area. It's worth it just for the building and its history, as it is London's only surviving galleried coaching inn and Dickens allegedly drank here. The ground floor is divided into several connecting rooms with a wealth of lattice windows and oak beams. But the best bit is the courtyard, which really comes into it's own on a decent sunny evening like last Thursday.
It's a great historical pub only marginally let down by the boring beer choice and sometimes-iffy service. Although this evening, despite the fact that the outside area was rammed without a spare seat to be taken, I had no problem being served as there was only one in front of me at the outside serving hatch.
Beers available were the usual GK fair (IPA, Abbott, Speckled Hen), but I went for their own George Inn Ale. Yes I know it's just another GK brew in disguise and I really shouldn't pander to this tourist nonsense… but Hey Ho, at least it's not IPA
On 21st June 2009
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about George Inn
A lovely looking pub which is oodles of years old, with a magnificent galleried courtyard, befitting its history as a large coaching inn. There were a couple of handpulls (Greene King) in average condition and some expensive but enjoyable food available upstairs with the crusties. I guess that this is managed by GK on behalf of the National Trust (this is a Grade I listed building). Staff were overseas and seemed to struggle understanding colloquial English.
Worth it for the venue, but not much more on this showing as there are plenty of better alehouses nearby. This one is for tourists only.
On 15th October 2006
- rating: 5
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