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The George, Soho, W1
W1
W1F 8DG
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Reviews of The George (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The George
Compact and busy single-bar pub of the traditional sort, retaining some interesting features such as the tiled name at the side doorway, and benefitting from noticeably large windows so light inside. Usually has a large crowd out on the pavement, but there is a small upstairs Function Room which is usually open for general seating but often almost deserted. Just Whitstable Bay Pale (£6.25) being served from the bank of five handpumps on this visit, and reversed Spitfire clips on another two pulls Overall, OK but nothing special, but watch out for the perilous journey if heading down to the gents!
On 30th November 2024
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The George
A small street corner Shepherd Neame house well described by Tris C below.There is a Sky Sports flatscreen on mute while no match was on,the muzak was well chosen and lively while the strange small handpumps were offering SN Spitfire and Whitstable Pale .(NBSS 3,£5.30 ).
The first floor now seems to be a function room ,there was no sign of food and there is a perilous descent to the loos.However there is a traditional feel and a few pleasing features ,so worth popping in if passing.The three doors maybe hint at an original series of small rooms,these days it's open plan but still modest in size.
On 6th August 2022
- rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about The George
Another pub, another dating from the early 18th century, rebuilt in the late 19th, with attractive etched and cut-glass picture windows, bearing the name of the former owner, Taylor Walker and the pub’s name in mosaic to the entrance.
This is quite a modest sized room, with a lacquered floor and full height match boarded walls, topped with a white Lincrusta ceiling. The bar front is stylish and the back is very attractive, with etched mirrors. At left, is a very grand pink marble fireplace. The walls are decked with integrated Victorian mirrors advertising mineral water and whisky with a very fine example at right, for former local brewery, Meux’s.
Furniture is conventional and tall, with low tables, chairs and studded banquettes to parts of the periphery and given that this is a slightly more traditional pub, customers were a bit older; lighting is your traditional brass ‘n’ glass stuff. There’s a restaurant upstairs and treacherous steps down to the lavs.
Ales: none, with all five pumps unused. I overheard the barman telling a disappointed customer that they were having trouble with deliveries, but I’ve been in Shep’s pubs years back and they’ve not had deliveries; talk about organising a booze-up in a brewery and it is an actual brewery!
This is a nice pub, despite the shortfall in ale and is one of the best in the area, certainly one of the most traditional and authentic.
On 20th October 2021
- rating: 6
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London Euston, 1.31 miles, 25 min walk (show)
London St Pancras International, 1.65 miles, 31 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 October 2021 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 17 March 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 20 October 2021 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 17 March 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Hot Food : Yes - Pizza only - last updated 17 March 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Jukebox : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 26 August 2014 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : No last updated 17 March 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : Yes - major events - last updated 17 March 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Pinball : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Pool Table : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Quiz Night : No last updated 20 October 2021 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 June 2010 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Wheelchair Access : No - WC accessed by steep stairs. - last updated 20 October 2021 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 13 December 2017 by Komakino .