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The George, Pub & Restaurant, London,

The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3
4.3
610 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2+ people
22:30
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.

The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.
We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    020 7353 9638
  • Website
    http://www.georgeinthestrand.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Murray
  • Private party facilities
    The George is a beautiful old pub situated on the Strand near Temple where inside you'll find an elegant and sophisticated pub with a dining room on the first floor and an adjacent private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager : 020 7353 9638
  • Location
    213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The George is situated on the Strand, meaning we have amazing access into the Square Mile & the West End, there are several bus stops along the Strand, 1 being a 2 minute walk. <br /><br />Temple tube station, on the circle and district lines is only a 5 minute walk to the George, & Blackfriars is a 10 minute stroll.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The George, Pub & Restaurant offers a charming dining experience in a historic setting with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Known for its "great Sunday roasts," the pub also excels with a wide range of drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Some patrons noted room for improvement in menu availability and service speed.

610 Reviews

  1. Zahid

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was excellent, the food was delicious with good sized portions and it arrived quickly. The only downside was the lack of availability of 3 of the mains which meant that 3 of the 6 of us had to change our first menu choice. Also one of the sides was not available. Whilst I completely understand the need to stop waste it was a shame that the menu was so limited at 7pm on a Saturday night. That said I would definitely go back again. Thank you The George for offering fresh, high quality dishes despite your prime location. As Londoners we are usually disappointed with the food offered in many central London locations- but you offer a wonderful menu and dining experience for tourists and locals alike.

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  2. Nicola

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and outstanding service Would highly recommend

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  3. Quentin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The George was very accommodating with our large group and made it so we have plenty of rooms, the drinks on tap were large and varied and the starter were perfect to entertain our a American friends!

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  4. Francis

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service ,brilliant waitress .. tasty Sunday lunch !

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  5. Steve

    London

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best Sunday roast I’ve had in a month of Sundays. Compliments to the chef for the quality and tenderness of the meats. The waitresses were just right; happy, helpful but not over bearing. A really lovely old traditional pub with an extensive range of beers. Will be looking for a reason to return in the near future.

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  6. Heather

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend The George for Sunday Lunch. We ate in the upstairs dining room. Generous portions, delicious, well presented food. Beer and wine options excellent, including non alcoholic alternatives. Service was good by very pleasant, professional staff. Good atmosphere in this lovely, old, historic pub.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Heather, Thank you for choosing the George for your tasty Sunday Lunch. It s great to hear you enjoyed your experience with a range of drinks and tasty dishes. We cannot wait to welcome you back, Team George

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  7. Rebecca

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a meal here on a Saturday evening. The downstairs bar was lively, but the dining room upstairs was quite peaceful. Good service and the food was really good - not your standard pub food at all. I had duck livers to start which was excellent followed by a lentil & celeriac hotpot. Would recommend and will return.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. I am over the moon to hear that you enjoyed our tasty dishes and cannot wait to welcome you and your guests back. Do not hesitate to contact us further to arrange a festive reservation to celebrate! Kind regards, Team George

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  8. Liz

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my 84 year old Mum here for a pre theatre dinner. What can I say? The food was delicious and served very quickly by the very lovely Nyah for whom nothing was too much trouble, she even drew us a map from the restaurant to the theatre. Thank you.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Liz, Thank you and your Mum for taking the time to visit the George. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a lovely visit and that Nyah took great care in looking after you both. I trust you made it to the theatre in time for a wonderful show and we will all look forward to seeing you both again soon. Kind regards, Team George

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  9. Nancy

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Felt like I was in a true British pub/restaurant. Of course, I had the fish and chips. Large pieces of flaky, moist and perfectly cooked fish in a crisp fried batter. Chips (french fries to us Yanks) were forgettable and kept this from being a 5star review. Service was great
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Nancy, Thank you for a great 4 star review. As a truly iconic British dish, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our famous Fish & Chips. Although some improvement can be made towards our chips, I appreciate the feedback and honesty and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to London! Best wishes, Team George

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  10. Jo

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Sunday lunch. Great scotch eggs followed by a roast beef and fab cauliflower cheese

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The George, Pub & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 610 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
22:30
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The George, Pub & Restaurant

213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The George is situated on the Strand, meaning we have amazing access into the Square Mile & the West End, there are several bus stops along the Strand, 1 being a 2 minute walk. Temple tube station, on the circle and district lines is only a 5 minute walk to the George, & Blackfriars is a 10 minute stroll.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Murray
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.georgeinthestrand.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7353 9638
  • Private party facilities
    The George is a beautiful old pub situated on the Strand near Temple where inside you'll find an elegant and sophisticated pub with a dining room on the first floor and an adjacent private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager : 020 7353 9638
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