The George, Pub & Restaurant

Name: The George, Pub & Restaurant
Address: 213 Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 1AP
Telephone: 020 7353 9638
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (645)

£26 to £40

British

213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

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2 people

Jul 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

The George on the Strand is a historic pub located at 213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP. Situated directly opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, it has been serving patrons since 1723.

The pub is known for its traditional English charm and classic pub fare. Upstairs at the George the dining room offers a more refined dining experience, featuring modern British cuisine.

The George is conveniently located near Temple and Chancery Lane Underground stations, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors. Its proximity to notable landmarks such as the Royal Courts of Justice and Somerset House adds to its appeal as a quintessential London pub.

Whether you're looking for a traditional pub experience or a more upscale meal, The George on the Strand offers a blend of historic ambiance and contemporary dining options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7353 9638
Website
http://www.georgeinthestrand.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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 dining room on the first floor and an adjacent private dining room.
Private party contact
Team George: 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. 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, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Superstraccia£10.50
beetroot, broad bean, pinenut, fig leaf dressing
Crab crumpet£14.00
pink grapefruit, herb salad
Grilled pigeon£11.00
roast heritage carrot, pickled walnuts, goats curd
Chilled cucumber & pea soup£13.00
smoked trout, mango & lime
Country pate£12.00
pickled celery, chutney, toasted sourdough
Baked camembert£20.00
roast garlic, hot honey sauce, toasted sourdough

Mains

Grilled whole lemon sole£32.00
ratte potatoes, seaweed & caviar butter, crispy samphire
Coronation butter chicken Kiev£25.00
wedge salad, pickled sultana, almond, fries
Burella£19.00
heritage tomato panzanella, rose harissa, charred orange, roast garlic croutons
Cider battered haddock & chips£22.00
crushed peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce
The George double cheese & bacon burger£20.00
house sauce & fries
Grilled pork chop£26.00
white bean, n'duja stew, baby leek, pistachio
Roast lamb rump£24.00
dauphinoise potato, baby onion, peas, grape mustard gravy

From the Grill

35 day dry aged Scotch Steaks sourced by John Gilmours of East Lothian served with watercress, Choice of Sauce: Peppercorn / Jalapeno salsa verde / Garlic & herb butter

10oz Flat Iron steak£26.00
10oz Rump steak£28.00
10oz Sirloin steak£30.00

Sides

Hand cut chips£6.00
Wedge salad£9.00
roast garlic ranch, chives, crispy onions
Baron Bigod cauliflower cheese£9.00
parsley crumbs
Burrata£10.50
charred tenderstem broccoli & Jerusalem artichokes, burnt orange, smoked almond
Roasted beetroot & goats curd£9.00
toasted kesha, cured lemon & dill dressing

What 645 people are saying

The George, Pub & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The George, Pub & Restaurant offers a "classic pub experience" with a "fantastic" Sunday roast and "delicious" meals including steaks and venison. Guests appreciate the "extremely friendly" staff and the cozy, quiet upstairs dining room. While some found noise levels high downstairs, the overall ambiance and historic charm are well-regarded.

645 Reviews

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Kathryn
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday roast excellent. Sirloin cooked to perfection. Nice and cool inside (during heatwave!) staff extremely friendly. Good value for centre of London
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Sunday roast — especially the sirloin — and that our team made you feel welcome. Glad the cool air was a relief during the heatwave too! Great to hear you found us good value in the heart of London. Hope to see you again soon!
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Aine
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was lovely but they had run out of 2 of our choices already despite being fairly early in the evening, otherwise the food would have a higher review. The waitress however could not be faulted - really nice and very helpful.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed the food overall and that our waitress made such a positive impression — we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her! We're sorry some of your choices were unavailable so early in the evening — we understand how frustrating that can be and are working to improve our stock levels. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!
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Jill
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upstairs was lovely but the pub downstairs was too noisy for us to eat.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the upstairs space and are sorry to hear the downstairs was a bit too noisy for your meal. We’ll take this on board, and we really appreciate you letting us know. Hope to welcome you back again soon in a quieter spot!
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John
Berkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A well-placed historic pub with above average pub classics and great beer selections. Great to have Matildhe back on the pumps! Cheers!
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on July 5, 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're so pleased you enjoyed the food, beers, and the historic charm of the pub. And yes — it’s absolutely brilliant to have Matildhe back behind the bar! We’ll pass on your cheers to her. Hope to see you again soon! All the best, Team George
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Julie
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The George had been recommended for a classic pub experience, and we were not disappointed! The staff were friendly, the food was delicious, and we enjoyed the atmosphere of the 300+ year old establishment.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on July 5, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted The George lived up to the recommendation and that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. It’s always a pleasure to share our historic pub with guests like you — we hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, Team George
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Alan
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The menu on the website did not match the one offered. No cutlery offered Slow service
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on June 19, 2025
Thanks for your feedback, and I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. We apologise for the confusion with the menu and for the service issues you encountered—especially the lack of cutlery and delays. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be following up with the team to make sure this is addressed. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and hope you’ll consider giving us another try. All the best, Team George
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Maria
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was really nice! A very tasty Sunday roast (especially the one with pork belly), service was awesome, price was very fair and the place is beautiful. I would highly recommend!
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William
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the chicken roast but the were to small leg joints with loads of bone splinters in them. Although the restaurant was comfortable and the service was good I found the food not worthy of the high price. I will not be back.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on May 27, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent dining experience with us did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about the restaurant atmosphere and service, but we take your concerns about the chicken dish seriously. We strive to deliver both quality and value, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. Your comments will help us improve, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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Karen
Portland / Oregon13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food on a special get together.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on May 27, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food during your special get-together. It’s always our goal to create memorable dining experiences, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! All the best Team George
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Mei Mei
London1 review
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We returned to The George in May for a Sunday Roast, having had a fantastic experience back in February - so we were genuinely looking forward to another enjoyable afternoon. Sadly, this visit didn't live up to our previous one. We were one of the first tables to arrive and were seated on a table in front of the upstairs counter/bar area, despite the larger, more pleasant space near the kitchen getting completely empty. When we asked if we could move. We were told those tables were all booked (I also had a booking). However, over the course of the lunch, we noticed that only one or two of those tables were ever occupied, which felt a bit dismissive. Service was off from the start, are drinks order was taken but not correctly delivered. When our food arrived, the server had her thumb in the gravy, which was off-putting. Unfortunately, the food itself wasn't up to the standard we remembered: the roast tasted reheated, the potatoes were dry and hard, and some of the nice touches we enjoyed last time, like the roasted carrots and creamed Spinach, we're gone, replaced with red cabbage. Had this been our first visit, I'm not sure we'd be eager to return. It's a shame because our February experience was genuinely excellent, but this time the service, the food, and the overall atmosphere felt lacking. Hoping this was just an off day for what we know can be a great spot.
The George, Pub & RestaurantResponded on June 6, 2025
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t live up to the great experience you had in February. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to uphold. We’re especially sorry to hear about the seating situation, service missteps, and the quality of the roast—it’s disappointing to know we fell short on all fronts. Your comments have been shared with the team so we can look into what went wrong and make improvements. We do hope you’ll consider giving us another try, and if you’d be open to discussing your visit further, please feel free to get in touch directly—we’d really value the chance to make things right. All the best, Team George
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The George, Pub & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 645 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, 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 dining room on the first floor and an adjacent private dining room.
Private party contact
Team George: 020 7353 9638

The George, Pub & Restaurant

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Spring Cocktails

Hugo Spritz£12.50

Watermelon Margarita£13.00

Sangria 0%£8.50

Starters

Superstraccia£10.50

Crab crumpet£14.00

Grilled pigeon£11.00

Chilled cucumber & pea soup£13.00

Country pate£12.00

Baked camembert£20.00

Mains

Grilled whole lemon sole£32.00

Coronation butter chicken Kiev£25.00

Burella£19.00

Cider battered haddock & chips£22.00

The George double cheese & bacon burger£20.00

Grilled pork chop£26.00

Roast lamb rump£24.00

From the Grill

10oz Flat Iron steak£26.00

10oz Rump steak£28.00

10oz Sirloin steak£30.00

Sides

Hand cut chips£6.00

Wedge salad£9.00

Baron Bigod cauliflower cheese£9.00

Burrata£10.50

Roasted beetroot & goats curd£9.00

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