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The George, Pub & Restaurant, London,

The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3
4.3
612 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 612 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

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Review summary

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The George, Pub & Restaurant in London offers a "wonderful dining experience" with a historic charm. Known for its "fantastic Sunday roast," the cozy atmosphere and "friendly staff" enhance the experience. While some dishes may be unavailable, the "delicious" meals and "excellent service" make it a noteworthy spot for traditional British fare.

612 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good menu choice. Sunday so roast options but good other choices which covered the people who dined and not just the usual pub fare either. Very good quality food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good choice of beer on draft.

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  2. Heather

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived quite early but happily accommodated us whilst we waited on our table. Roast dinner for four could not be faulted, great portion and very good. Staff all helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend & return 😊

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  3. Jill

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want beautiful food coupled with a wonderfully relaxed ambience, this is your place. A great buzzing pub bar downstairs but peace reigneth upstairs. Didn’t give 5 stars for ambience just because very quiet when we dined, due to short staffed. Would definitely book again.

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  4. Zahid

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  5. Nicola

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 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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  6. Quentin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 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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  7. Francis

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

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

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  8. Steve

    London

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  9. Heather

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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 November 1, 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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  10. Rebecca

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 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 November 1, 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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The George, Pub & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The George, Pub & Restaurant

213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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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