The George on the Strand in City of London, Westminster

Needed to organise Sunday roast in a pub for my Aussie visitors and the English family. I liked the look of the menu at The George as it had choice of meats (something which other pubs I looked at didn't have). We were seated upstairs fairly close to the kitchen but that wasn't a problem. The food was lovely - most of us had starters, all of which were very tasty. Then we all had roasts, for each of us the meat was cooked properly (it was explained that the roast beef would be served rare- so no surprises). The meals were a good size with all the trimmings and good Yorkshire puddings. We had a lovely wine and finished with a digestive which the barman helped us choose. The whole team were polite and attentive and they worked the floor as a team, so you weren't left waiting for your "server". We had the table from 12.45 until 4 when they explained they would need the table back by 4.30 - we didn't reel rushed and I'm sure if we hadn't have had to leave around that time anyway they would have helped us find a space in the bar. We will be back.

Great place to hangout with friends, nice food and drinks

Music was loud nothing to eat but chips

Naughty & Nice ◎ Fish & chips ◎ *Payment is after eating and drinking

Bad food Was my birthday and The food was crap Don’t advise going there at all because My food was way overcooked and very Unpleasant

We happened upon this gem by chance. The place was popping but they went out of their way to fit in our party of 7. Service was friendly. The food is super good. Dinners come with fresh cooked vegetables, potatoes, and a Yorkshire pudding. The hamburger and fries were perfect. Others in our group had the chicken, the roast, and the pork belly, and everyone loved their food. Bonus is the charming atmosphere and the history. If we're in the area again, we'll be back!

I booked this place for my first Sunday roast based on the atmosphere and reviews - TLDR: I was extremely disappointed in our experience and will not be back. Upon being escorted to our seat, we were asked by two different people if we had any allergies. This insinuates there is flexibility and they are accommodating - far from the truth. They will only cook the meat how they want to cook the meat, even for dishes that are not a part of the Sunday roast. I would understand no flexibility for the Sunday roast dishes, but they refuse to cook the hamburger and the steak any hotter than medium. There are allergy notices posted everywhere AKA they have been burned by this before, but are still unwilling to be flexible. There is very obviously friction between the serving staff and the kitchen staff. The serving staff attempt to be accommodating while the kitchen staff are stubborn. Both of my parents have eating restrictions and felt extremely unwelcome. At one point, the chef “suggested” he wouldn’t “feel comfortable” serving my dad. He just wanted a medium well/well done steak to ensure he does not get sick from a sensitive stomach. Any dingdong could do that if they were not hardheaded and gave a shit about their customers. Had The George posted on their website that they decline any changes or substitutions, that would have been fine - I would not have booked. To not have it posted and then ask about allergies twice as if they care is extremely misleading. Drinks downstairs might be fine, but I do not recommend the food, and don’t expect a warm welcome to the country of England.

Very good, nothing to complain about

Very cozy and nice pub. Wide variety of beers. We ordered beer and finger food. Friendly service but they didn't bring any tissue since they brought us no forks. The food menu is somehow fancy thus the quite biting prices.

Atmosphere in the pub 10/10. Very good beer

We had a wonderful lunch, looked after by Adi. Food was excellent, and fantastic range of drinks too. Atmosphere was great, and we look forward to coming back again.

Excellent service, good atmosphere. We all had Sunday roasts of turkey or beef. Large portions, tasty well cooked. Weren't rushed with our meal at all.

I came a few weeks ago for what originally was a few drinks But came across the lovely server called Nyah who reccomended the scotch egg for my partner and I to try and may I say it was divine! I have never had a scotch egg before so I was abit skeptical at first but she promised me I would like it and true she was! I definitely recommend this pub. Amazing beer selection and staff who are very knowledgeable.

Come here for the Sunday Roast! Adi our server was really great.

The food is banging honestly the best roast I’ve had! Service was very good (Adi was amazing, thank you to him). I would defo come again! Happy Christmas x

I recently visited and had an absolutely fantastic experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with just the right balance of lively energy and cozy comfort. The food and drinks were top-notch, offering a great selection of classic pub favorites and some unique options as well. What truly made the evening special was the incredible service, particularly from Nyah. She was attentive, friendly, and went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed. A big thank you to Nyah and the team for making our visit unforgettable!

i came for a Sunday roast today and ordered a beef roast. The beef eas very succulent and tender. I was very pleased with this pub and will return again. Compliments to the chef as the food was really tasty and a special mention to Nyah who recommended it and the pigs in blanket. 10/10!

Food: Stunning. Service: Banging (thanks Adi!!). Vibes: off the chizzart. 101/10 would return within 90 business days. Merci Beaucoup.

Had an amazing evening in this place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food and drinks were amazing. Variety to choose from for everyones taste. The staff were friendly especially Laura who made our evening even more pleasant.. It felt like a well-thought-out experience from start to finish. I’ll definitely be returning next time I’m in the area!

We had an amazing experience with the family. The food was fantastic, and ambiance was perfect, but the highlight of our evening was Laura’s exceptional service. She was attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you for making our visit memorable! We will be back for sure 👌

We had lunch here with my friend. The atmosphere and food were amazing!! Thank you Laura for your excellent service and made our visit even more beautiful 🥰

Kitchen ran out of most items with the roasts and wouldn’t let us substitute turkey which they didn’t have for beef. There was also no cauliflower cheese, also during our meal they closed the kitchen so the kids couldn’t order desert and no one came to tell us which was very disappointing. After two courses I expected the third! Such a disappointment as it was sister over from abroad with the children.

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 😊

Fantastic roast, medium rare beef and veggie roast.

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.

I went to eat roast beef, but it was sold out so I was disappointed that I couldn't eat it, but the mushroom stew and fish&chips I had as a starter were so delicious! The staff were friendly and I happily ate my last meal in London haha.

Shocking service, rude, 'know it all's' in there staff wise, sneakily adding service on (It's a pub) poor food, rude and all round there are so many choices nearby why would you ever go there. You wouldn't. Avoid.

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.

Another recommendation that was very pleased with. Started off with a few pints and then the Scotch egg, which was delicious! Next up fish and chips and chicken, leek, and tarragon pie. Fish was very good and the mushy peas were excellent, chips super crispy on out side and fluffy on inside. Pie was also done well, nice crispy crust and filling was delicious. Very cool atmosphere, highly recommend!

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.

We all had roasts which were OK but nothing special. Small portions of veg, roast potatoes were tasteless. Plates just about warm and would not serve beef medium cooked. Puddings good and staff were very helpful and polite.

What a nice cosy pub. Really great atmosphere. Super friendly and helpfull staff. The food was amazing, can recommend the burger or the fish and chips both a very solid option.

Amazing food and outstanding service Would highly recommend

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!

Great service ,brilliant waitress .. tasty Sunday lunch !

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.

I went to The George the other day and was served by Steph. She was absolutely lovely and friendly. I’ll definitely be back!

Great pub! Was served by Steph, who was wonderful

Fantastic pub cost across the road from the royal courts of justice steeped in history the landlord brilliant bloke had a nice long chat with him about the business will be returning in the future please give this place a visit

Nice atmosphere, good choice of drinks, felt cosy.

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.

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.

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.

Very beautiful pub ! Was here for lunch with my friend and had some lovely vegan sandwiches! So delicious!! The staff were so friendly and service amazing!

Cozy bar in a historic setting. Just the way a genuine London bar should look. Just had a quick pint there.

Lovely pub well worth the visit staff were very friendly. Unfortunately we could only stay for one drink would have liked to have been able to stay longer.

Bartenders were fantastic! Not only knowledgeable about the beer and liquor selections, but friendly and welcoming! 10/10 would recommend.

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

Quaint pub, London prices looks very nice for a quite pint then again it was a Tuesday

We are from New Zealand and coming here, attracted by the outside appearance, provided a wonderful final meal in GB. The service was superb and the atmosphere was one of energy and of people enjoying themselves.

Resident here.( city of London) the respect this establishment gives to costumers goes hand in hand with the money you spend. Who have guessed, right?

I want to update this as I’ve been back many times since the review below, most recently today. The food and service here is consistently excellent. There is no question this is the best pub in the area (and there are *many*). Fantastic vegetarian roast followed by a delicious chocolate pudding today. Really excellent food. Restaurant quality for sure. Best Sunday roast around this area for sure. Good selection of beers and wines, lovely staff and fantastic atmosphere. I've lived in this area for 15 years and finally writing a review of The George!

Wonderful Sunday lunch. Great scotch eggs followed by a roast beef and fab cauliflower cheese

We went for Sunday roast and they seemed a bit understaffed with just one person working most of the time we were there. We all ordered the sirloin and it was extremely rare and didn’t have proper knives to cut it. Was overall disappointed by the meal but the pub is absolutely lovely so we enjoyed the setting.

Delicious! Big fan of the roasts here! Recommend for sure

Authentic food. Great spot. Wonderful service.

Very cool place to visit, sooo much history!! Bar staff were awesome and told us a bit of the history about the place.

Great neighborhood gem. We were "walk ins" and they seated us quickly, and teed us up with drink and menus right away. Service was friendly and attentive... and the food was very very good. Definitely will go there again. It was a most pleasant experience.

Hands down. We felt completely unwelcome and disrespected by the staff. The horrendous treatment we received overshadowed any semblance of enjoyment we could have had. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone, unless they enjoy being treated like garbage. Avoid at all costs.

Excellent service - professional and friendly. Food was just beautiful! I will definitely be back soon!

Historic pub in a historic setting, which is great. Prices in London are higher than in Germany. When choosing fish and chips, the breading was not seasoned enough but was very crispy, the chips were thick (more like wedges) and seasoned too much. Unfortunately, that doesn't balance each other out. Tartar sauce was tasty, but not enough. The first pint of cider was non-carbonated, but the second was carbonated. Service friendly.

Quiet gastro pub near Temple Pier. We were here on a Sunday, early afternoon. Ideal for what we needed. Quiet drink before heading off to our main event on the River. Didn't stay long enough for food but it's well recommended by people we know who were there before us. Can imagine it's very busy during the week because of its location but worth it if the bar staff are as welcoming as the weekend staff.

Lovely old pub but completely spoilt by the loud thumping music which wasn't at all in keeping with the surroundings. Definitely wouldn't return.

Scrumptious food. We went there for a sunday roast and absolutely loved it. The staff was so friendly and excellent service was provided. We will definitely visit again.

We were walk-ins. We were welcomed and seated right away. Our food was well prepared and provided rapidly. It was a good experience and when we can, we'll be back.

Visited with a friend on a Sunday. We’ve been offered a table in what looked like the dog corner despite the number of options available. We challenged just to hear ‘Those tables are reserved’. (We had reserved too and well in advance.) Our request was eventually accommodated but would really like to use this space and raise awareness middle aged women shouldn’t be relegated in the restaurant table at the back by the toilets or in the invisible corner instead of the one in the window or the most comfortable. My friend and I are jolly veteran foodies, don’t mind the bill as long as the meal and service meet our standards. Considering the fresh ingredients and delicious roast, the ambience and superb wine menu we agreed we would come back. And by the way, that corner table was still unsold when we left 2.5 hours later.

Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Food was great and it's dog friendly. What's not to like! 😊

Sunday chicken roast was amazing especially the cauliflower cheese! I would very much highly rate it! Everything about the pub was brilliant

We Went for Sunday roast. One of us had the chicken which was good but those who had beef were met with a struggle to cut and chew it. Bit too rare made it tough. And Puddings were a bit overcooked. We waited over 30 minutes for a bottle of wine. We sat next to a loud group of 4 men and thought that being in the dining room it wouldn’t be like the bar. Overall disappointing.

Fantastic food as always - it would be amazing if you could add a children’s roast to the kids menu, we made do splitting one between two kids, but would have been a pain with an odd number! Thanks for a great meal.

Had the best visit today. The girls on the bar was lovely and went above and beyond. The kitchen staff made the best roast/biggest Iv had since moving down from Yorkshire (ps the Yorkshire puddings was spot on). Would 100% recommend xx

A mixed bag - the venue is of course a lovely old pub in a prime location so good ambience. The wine we had was good, the waiter was friendly and the pork belly sunday lunch I had was very good. However - 3 of my party ordered the roast beef and it was inedible. Very raw. We have dined (in the last 2 months) at Hawksoor, Ibai and Devonshire so we are very comfortable with rare beef, However the meat has to be very high quality to serve it so raw and this simply was not. We can understand the meat is not top quality as the menu is not expensive, however what really irritated us - and the restaurant was not busy so no kitchen pressure - was the refusal of the kitchen to cook it properly, something which would have taken a few seconds. The waiter came back with some bizarre reason from the chef - which we took to be a simple FU, im the chef and I decide. Very poor customer service (not from the waiter who was apologetic) to leave 3 people unable to eat their meal. We wont be back.

What a fantastic looking and serving boozer. Wish I had known about this one before now. Must try the Headless Cavalier.

The cost was really expensive for a pub - more than £180 for 4 people with no starters, no deserts, and just a few drinks as we were eating pre theatre. The waitress was really friendly and attentive but the other staff less so. Also, the menu on the website is out of date - we actually chose this pub because it advertised some nice dishes, but these weren't available on the day. The bar staff were very matter of fact about this, and didn't seem to care all that much. I won't go again.

Visited as a tourist on Sat.31.08.24. With family. As an ex- landlord I was impressed greatly by the staff's attitude, particularly the manager/owner? In a full house with ever-changing customers throughout 6 hours, Nobody waited, the politeness and service levels were far above average, and all products looked superb. I drank Guinness on a par with that served in an establishment owned by a member of the Guinness family. Like silk. I really did not want to depart. Clancy Adams.(author) Ely. Cambs.

The George has some of the friendliest most attentive service in London. Beautiful traditional looking pub, has a great beer selection and spirits. Didn't try the food, but definitely next time!. Friendliest bartender 👌

The Sunday roast pork belly is just too enjoyable. The skin is very crispy and the pork belly itself is surprisingly very tender. The gravy is also very good with the pork. However, the apple sauce is a bit different than my expectation and I guess it is just not my type. I would prefer the pork belly alone better. The range chicken is a bit pity. The skin is again very crispy and brilliant, but the meat itself is a bit too dry. Comparing to the pork belly, this is definitely not a satisfying roast. Nevertheless, I would still recommend their pork belly and would love to try their sirloin of beef if I got a chance.

The food was good except the burger it was a bit dry. We liked the scotch eggs perfectly cooked. The waiter was a bit rushed to clear our drinks but overall it was good

Excellent time at The George. We called last minute on a Sunday afternoon & asked if they could accommodate 8 with a dog. Quick reply & friendly service from the guy behind the bar. Starters of scallops were well appreciated & roasted dinners were great. Would return, if able!

This is the last stop of our small group (Not so small with 15 people) of London Historical pub tour we booked via Viator! I just love the half timber house that is a such time stamps for the city! We enjoyed the beer we ordered but the kitchen was closed already when we arrived. So we may have to come back again to enjoying the full experience of this pub!

Friendly service, fair selection of ales. Good for a pit stop to look at the interior.

I didn't eat here but have had an amazing roast dinner in the past. Beer choice was fairly ordinary but better than some places, I had a Jubel peach beer, which is nice but I cannot have too many. Service friendly. It's a good pub, and I need to eat here again at some point.

Nice traditional pub with great service

I went to this place by chance, but it was great. The staff is very friendly and the ale is delicious. I had a Sunday roast and it was all clean. It was the most delicious food I had during my trip to London.

Great pub , I would recommend the roast dinner , 2nd visit and didn’t disappoint

Great Sunday roast. Kids had burgers and loved them. Service was pretty good for Britain.

The George is a nice pub that has a traditional look to it as exemplified by the wood panelling. It is long and narrow with ample seating and a dining room upstairs. (I did not try the food but the pub has a good reputation for food). They had a large selection of drinks, over 2 dozen whiskies and 9 cask drinks, including one cider. I opted for a very nice Tomothy Taylor at just over £6. Despite being in a prime location opposite the law courts the pub was quiet at 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon. The service was excellent and I liked the self pour iced water at the bar. For the less mobile the steepish steps down to the toilets may be somewhat tricky. I really liked this pub and will certainly be returning.

Really cool vibe and great food! Highly recommend the Scotch eggs and the scallops. Staff are super friendly and always a good time whenever I visit!

Excellent service! Stilton is delicious.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We dropped in there to get out of the rain before deciding where to eat before a shoe and ended up staying a couple of hours for food and drinks. The staff were very friendly and made us feel comfortable and created a lovely atmosphere. We were even permitted to sample the lager and the staff ensured our group had no allergies. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. The staff provided efficient table service making our visit very pleasant. I would definitely go again and will be recommending to my friends and family.

A little pricey... But that's understandable given the area. Incredibly polite service. The atmosphere was really nice.

The food was delicious but Carlos helped select a variety of drinks. My daughter and I spent the evening with good food, delightful drinks, and excellent service. We felt right at home!

Nice pub meal and not too busy. Scotch egg lonely!

Nice pub... good beer selection

Nice pub opposite the Courts, busy for early Sunday evening. Good selection of beers, and the food that past us looked good. The first drink took a while to get (either too busy or not enough staff on the bar) but thereafter barman was very attentive preempting the need for a 2nd 😉

Just popped in for a pint (no food, so i can't rate it but smells great), 12.45, plenty of seats but quite a few already here and enjoying the food and drink. 8 pumps (6 ales, 2 ciders - i went for the Brockley Pale Ale) so if you enjoy a journey through some different types and flavours, you should come here for sure.

Fabulous service and food. We really enjoyed the steak, burgers, and fish & chips. Our service was great as well.

Nice Sunday roast here at The George, potatoes were incredible. Also got the scotch eggs which were fantastic. Really liked the setting, felt historical but not old or dusty.

A lovely little Gem on the strand. Carlos was very quick to greet and make me feel welcome, thank you for the pint and I'll be sure to come back for another very soon! ❤️❤️

All staff were attentive and engaging with a friendly attitude. Food was very good and thoroughly recommend