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The George, Pub & Restaurant, London,

The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3
4.3
620 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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. 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

Experiences

  • Mothers Day Menu

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Delight in our special Mothers Day Menu 3 Course Lunch

Menu

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What 620 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, shines as a traditional British venue with "excellent, friendly and helpful service." Patrons rave about the "perfect" Sunday roast and extensive wine list. Despite occasional menu limitations, the food quality and charming atmosphere make it a "wonderful lunch" destination. Ideal for a true pub experience.

620 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The first and second courses were very good but the pudding was frozen So not good to eat

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  2. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whipped Stilton starter, scallops appetizer, and venison main course were all terrific! Best meal I have had in quite a long time, and best pub food in London. Upstairs dining room (with its own bar) is cozy and comfortable. Friendly staff, nice wine selection, and prompt service. I look forward to my next visit!

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  3. Sean

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great city pub with a friendly ambience and excellent menu.

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  4. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The venison was fantastic as were the sides. Friendly service, good beers and cocktails.

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exactly what we signed up for. Lovely traditional pub with full board. The Sunday roast was perfect.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the traditional pub experience and our Sunday roast. Hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. David

    Warwickshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, friendly and helpful service. The Sunday roast menu was comprehensive and the food was well presented and of high quality. The wine list was extensive with interesting varieties on offer. The charges are on the high side but in accordance with what now appears to be the norm in London. We enjoyed our meal and visit very much. The bill was chargeable on card only and included an already charged service charge of 12.5 %. We would have preferred to have left a discretionary amount in cash directly for the excellent waiter who served us so well.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and wine selection. We understand your preference regarding gratuities and appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  7. Julie

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were made very welcome. It was new Year's Eve so understandably busy but the upstairs dining area was running smoothly.the food was well presented and delicious. The steak was cooked exactly how my husband ordered , and he was very complimentary. We will be sure to return to this lovely pub
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
    Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you felt welcome and enjoyed your New Year's Eve dining experience. It’s great to hear the steak was cooked to perfection! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Adrian

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    50% of the dishes were not available, including all of the vegetarian starters. The only veg main option available was pretty terrible. The desserts were also very poor.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
    We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. We strive to offer a full and enjoyable menu, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve availability and quality. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

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  9. Kelly

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family enjoyed our Sunday roast! It was delicious! Our reservation needed to be moved up due to an error in the booking system for the time we chose and they took care of it quickly.
    The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted your family enjoyed the Sunday roast and appreciate your understanding with the reservation adjustment. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Michelle

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the pork roast! Sausage roll and wine were also great

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FAQs

The George, Pub & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The George, Pub & Restaurant

213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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