George Canning in Southwark

Dying breed! please visit this great old fashioned pub. No food options. Pool table. £4-5 a pint.

I stayed there for 2 weeks and it was bad for many reasons. 1) The hotel is filthy: During the 2 weeks cleaners didn’t clean my room even once. It was dirty already when I arrived: dirt on windowsill, a lot of mould in the shower, minor dirt on bed sheets. The room is lined with a fitted carpet (so gross by definition!) which wasn’t even thoroughly hoovered. I arrived on Friday. By Tuesday the bins in my room were overflowing. No one empties the bins or gives you toilet paper or new towels unless you explicitly ask or put your full bin in the corridor. They do absolute bare minimum. I also saw a cleaner putting fresh towels on the filthy floor in the corridor. A second set of towels I got was smelly. The stairwell is never hoovered. Needless to say the cleaner never refilled my tea/coffee supplies. My bedsheets were not changed at all. 2) Facilities: a) when I arrived there was no toilet paper in the room and the bathroom light was broken – it doesn’t switch off. I went to the pub to ask. I got a toilet roll and was told to that the cleaner would bring more on Monday but this didn’t happen. The light, I was told, was broken. No explanation why and when it’d be fixed. So I needed to sleep with the bathroom light on at night for 2 weeks. The bathroom fan doesn’t work. b) There’s no proper wifi. There’s only Pub’s feeble connection that most of the time doesn’t work (and is insecure). I had to buy extra data bundle on my phone to use it as a hotspot. c) There’s a kettle covered in lime but there are no sockets anywhere near the kettle so you need to use at the night table stand d) they don’t even provide a glass to put your toothbrush in e) thoughtless arrangements: there’s a mirror but it’s nowhere near a socket that you could use for drying/styling hair f) there’s a desk but there’s no desk chair, only an armchair, so it’s impossible to use the desk for any work g) there’s no proper wardrobe so and very few hangers. One of the hanger is broken – I hurt myself with it and slashed my wrist with it – perhaps this is left on purpose for unhappy guests. 3) terrible customer service and communication: a) since I saw a few reviews complaining that there’s no kettle in the room I emailed the hotel several times to ask about it. I sent around 5 emails/booking.com messages. I’ve never heard back so I bought a travel kettle with me. This extra cost could be avoided if they had replied to me. B) I was asked to pay before even seeing the room. C) I was told I’d be emailed the invoice. I wasn’t. My email remained unanswered. Eventually I had to go the pub and ask for a printout (and toilet paper!). The printout wasn’t even a proper invoice, just details of my reservation. Thank God my company refunded me based on that (over £2500!!). D) Booking.com description doesn’t inform you that the hotel is above a pub so get ready for noisy nights. You’re informed about it only once you’ve put the booking through! Fortunately, they pub closes at 11pm and it’s quite by 11.20pm. Monday-Thursday are quieter. Positives: it’s an excellent location if you need to access Salvation Army buildings or the hospitals. There are convenient connections to many central locations.

Great pub, reasonable prices and good music.

Great pub with great music and friendly welcoming athmosphere

The good: Patio is nice, staff are friendly, it is clean, dogs welcome. The bad: warm beer, no kitchen.

Great pub. It has a pool table, a dart board and live music. The staff are amazing. A truly welcoming and warm atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend giving it a visit!

This place was done up within the last couple of years and the interior is actually quite nice. It has an unfortunately-positioned cheap-looking quiz machine which dominates the view from the street and makes it look worse than it is. I went to watch the second half of a football match so I wasn't there long but the Diet Coke I ordered was very weak - the postmix needed changing or adjusting. I didn't eat but the pizzas are.progided by Basilico, which are decent when I have had them elsewhere.

No Wheelchair access, considering having had a refit.

The pub doesn't currently serve food. Other than that, nice little boozer. Friendly management and staff, good service and clean

Stayed here for a Saturday night in May. Arrived just after 3pm, which was check-in time, only to find that the room hadn't been cleared, so had to wait another 30 mins to check in which was frustrating, given that we had an appointment locally. Were given a lemonade to drink whilst waiting. Friendly staff behind the counter, but no explanation as to what was going on. Finally got to the room, dropped bags and left. Noticed that there was a rubbish bin with someone else's rubbish left on the table which wasn't pleasant. Returned later that night to discover that the the light in the bathroom would not switch off, nor the extractor fan, so it was loud and bright all night and frustrating it just never switched off all night! Didn't sleep at all because of this, nor was there anyone to ask for assistance. Checked out the next morning, but it wasn't clear what the procedure should be - where to leave the key card? The pub itself was closed, so just left it inside the front door. Felt a little odd. Also noticed that people had been smoking in the guest rooms, it stank of smoke and there were empty cigarette packets laying on the floor :-(

Best pub in the area. Always great beer, pool table, darts and amazing staff.

PLEASE DO NOT TRUST THIS SHABBY HOTEL! READ ALL THE BAD REVIEWS VERY CAREFULLY!!! My in-laws came to visit London over the easter break. They did the check-in and went to their room. The beddings didn't look fresh, the towels were covered in dirt and the bins were still full. Me, my partner and my in-laws all came back later in the night, in the hope that the room situation will be sorted. When we arrived, the lady at the bar told us they couldn't get the keys to get clean towels! This was just unbelievable. My in-laws decided to stay with us instead and get a refund. We said we would give the key card back when the confirmation of the refund will come through on email. The pub/hotel ‘owner’ (who was surprisingly around the whole time) got involved and completely escalated the situation, threatening to call the police! We are now still waiting to get a refund. Please avoid this horrible place at all costs. This is by far the WORST service I have experienced in London. For a better alternative, please go to Church Street Hotel which is a couple of minutes away, my dad stayed there a couple of months ago and he had a great time.

Lovely pub with a nice terrace out front for catching some late afternoon rays. One has to wonder if it ought now to be renamed the Liz Truss.

Best place to hang out. Very clean, got sports tv, very friendly staff. Everything is amazing 👏. Topnotch!! Definitely recommend it to anyone.

Lovely pub. Really good prices for London. Nice chilled vibe

Simply unreal. Proper priced pints, darts, slot machines, all the football channels on big TVs and a pool table. What more could you possibly want. Best pub I’ve ever stepped foot in.

Maybe add food to service may help. Feels like a lads pub to me

Visited here the other weekend by chance as we were visiting family nearby. The atmosphere is what drew us in and once inside it was even better the staff behind the bar where really nice and the service was amazing we will be making this a definite next time we are visiting family

Recently refurbished local pub near Denmark hill station, pool, darts and TV sports available. Outdoor seating. One of the best locals in the area.

Friendly staff and a good sports bar

I can not recommend this pub enough.The friendliest pub in London. Very welcoming the Landlord and bar staff makes you feel as though they have known you for years. Donal my little dog loves popping in always a treat available for him. Apart from the warm welcome the drink prices are the best you will find in the area.

No food served here. Bar staff are nice, punters friendly. Lots of sports and entertainment too.

Hidden gem in South London! Cosy and inviting pub with great beer, fair prices and friendly staff. Very spacious and comfortable too! 10/10

My new favourite pub! Since Johnathon has taken the pub over it is now the best priced (cheaper than spoons!) and best vibes pub in south east London - so worth a visit

We thought we'd give it a try after we saw news of the refurb. Glad we did, it's a great place for a few (incredibly cheap for London) beers..! We'll definitely be back again soon.

Our local has been refurbed and reborn. For years, the neighbourhood had abandoned it as it had become a place of despair. NOW IT"S BACK and so are the regulars... and new faces too. Like, Johnathon the manager who is thoughtful and keen on supporting the community. Now... onto the important bit. The drinks. A pint of Fosters is 3.75. Yes, you read that right. It's not my tipple of choice, but all the drinks are massively subsidised by Craft Union. It's the perfect spot in a cost of living crisis (and it's a gorgeous sun trap in the late afternoon). And right next to Kings, where those NHS workers could probably do with a cheap vino while decompressing. There isn't food but Johnathon is happy for you to Deliveroo or bring your own! So happy this lynchpin of Denmark Hill is back.

It's back. The George Canning is well and truly back on great form. Taken over by Craft Union and manager Johnathon, they've made this local spot the place where the community wants to hang out once more. This is due in no small part to their friendly service and what could happily be described as pre-millenium prices. Come visit and see for yourself.

Great pub . Lovely Landlord and staff. Good value drinks and a welcoming atmosphere . Four screens to watch sports.and on occasions live entertainment .Well worth a visit.

The George Canning reopened on Wednesday 25 August after a major refurbishment. I am pleased to report that they have started serving real ale again. Two cask beers on handpump when I visited: Doom Bar and Timothy Taylor's Landlord. And the Landlord is a bargain at £3.35 for a pint. Lots of outdoor seating most of it covered. Four screens showing sport. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cost and intimate space, very pleasant, staff is nice. Not a big plane but perfect for a drink with a friend or in your own. Selection of beers is not great but they do offer both ends of the scale

A 5km du centre de Londres, vous avez le bus 176 tout proche qui vous y emmènera ! Agréable quartier et calme, prix intéressant !

Absolutely great pub, had live music on when we walked by and popped in for a drink and stayed for a few hours!

Really friendly local pub, not too full

Lovely pub and landlady, very welcoming. The Thai menu has a great choice, freshly cooked and good value. Also dog friendly.

A welcoming, unpretentious local pub with great food

Great pub, lovely welcoming landlady and the Thai food was superb. I had weeping tiger steak and it was delicious and really good value. There was a great atmosphere inside with decent locals and good covers band playing

Lovely place friendly staff affordable menu good selection of drinks well decorated absolutely spotless inside would definitely come with friends for food and drinks

This pub has improved massively in recent months (I think it's had a new team?). It's really welcoming, friendly and has great food. Highly recommended

Went to stay in airbnb above pub. now have pink eye on both eyes. was nice other than that

I came here completely accidentally waiting for delayed train. I recalled I’ve been here before long time ago. There were hardly any people there as it’s a school night but it was so pleasant the owners really friendly , very nice venue. I just had a beer and actually didn’t want to leave ;) strongly recommended and in the warmer days it’s so cool location.

Went in here after watching Dulwich Hamlet yesterday. Didn't realise it had been renovated. Brilliant service and a really nice place to eat and drink. Bar staff were lovely.

I had struggled to find somewhere to relax with friends and enjoy a few drinks locally.

Friendly local pub with good food.

Wonderful atmosphere, great service

The George canning is a lovely local pub. It has proper regulars in it, fair prices for nice beers on tap, an EXCELLENT Thai offering out the kitchen and lots of pub dogs. This is a pub to chill out in and let life slow down a bit. The Guinness is also excellent

The manager she is very kind and lovely. I just love the atmosphere and the drinks are delicious I took a mojito which was the best drink I’ve ever have I have to say also the food is really delicious Thailand food very taste and very good price! 100% recommended!

Absolutely lovely stay. We had a family member at Kings and it was so close. The room was lovely and we were really well looked after by everyone. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

What can i say about this pub. Fantastic pretty much sums up my experience. Firstly the staff were very polite and friendly and the pub is well organised and maintained to a high standard. The selection of beers wines was good and a home chutney went down well with some cheese and biscuits. Music was very good and they played whatever we ask for and only a short walk to the station.

I would highly recommend this beautiful accommodation. Most welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay with them perfect. Beautiful bar to relax in the evening. A very special thank you to Kasia who we couldn't thank enough for what she did for us. Definitely will stay there again

Very helpful and polite manageress

Really friendly local pub. Owners are very accommodating. Special events are held here such as live music. Will return regularly

Wonderful bar, friendly staff, clean, a great place to watch sunset. When they do food, it's always quality.

Lovely accommodation The host is really nice and friendly We had a wonderful stay there

La señora responsable del sitio ,súper atenta y agradable

My time and opinion, was good with friendly staff/Owner. Always good to support your local community 😊😊

Very stylish, clean and spacious pub. The new owner is very Approachable and innovative. She seems to gave some exciting plans for the pub. The bar staff are friendly and efficient. Nice place to visit silo or in groups.

Great place, friendly staff and locals. Chilled weekdays lively karaoke on Friday. Love it here.

Lovely accommodation over the bar. Fabulous rooms very spacious and clean....fab beds and showers to die for

Lovely local spot and Pj is such a beautiful welcoming person...

Great food & vibe! Have been 3 times in a month, will be a regular customer.

Not what it used to be. No atmosphere

Truly wonderful local gem of a pub, with an outstanding manager to match :) thank you Franc for hosting my 30th drinks, had a fab night!

Had good funny England 🇬🇧 trash Ukraine make my day what a joy as fans celebrating

We've lived next door to this pub for 8 months and only been in twice. Last night we walked past and instantly noticed a different vibe. Good music, a better atmosphere, friendly staff and a legend of a manager. Turns out it's under new management, We've now been twice in two days. Apparently there are more changes coming so we are looking forward to having a new local!

A lovely and simple pub by Denmark hill station. Have telly to watch sports and was.good music played when I went Prices are reasonable.

No cask ale. Drunken punters with no spacial awareness. Smell of skunk.

Good boozer with great live music sometimes

Great place to have a quiet beer.

Well, it's a boozer and not yet another gastro pub - decent drinks and sports on the telly. Friendly enough.

Very quiet. Very noisy customers this evening.

I had struggled to find somewhere to relax with friends and enjoy a few drinks locally. The Management at the George has changed recently and my friend suggested a visit. The reception given was one that will have me going back. The atmosphere vibrant with relaxation, the pricing competitive on food and drinks and Sports on throughout the week, leaves me looking forward to a return..

me and my two pals were here on Sunday after a heavy night and the barman (forgotten his name) was very understanding and even let my mate kip in the beer garden for a few hours whilst we drank pints. Nice atmosphere and a nice pint.

A wonderful pub under new management. All nicely refurbished and lovely place for a nice pint, a chat and a bite to eat. Recommended for a visit if you're in the area. Camberwell Grove Lane a place to visit for local history. Cheers!

Great location and good decor and layout. Was here for a work Xmas Dinner and while my own meal came rather late than everyone else's the staff handled it well and it was delicious once it arrived

Good place for food as well as football

Very welcoming. The owner was a really nice guy would go back anytime

This used to be a great bar what happened?

Such a nice pub friendly barman and such reasonable prices . It was clean and very welcoming

Tatty grimey old place with some genuine people and, most importantly, slightly cheaper beer. The pub cat is very friendly.

Gets really packed. Small selection of beer. They seem like they are struggling to stay afloat. Nice friendly crowd though

Rude bar made make you feel not welcomed.

Terrible place, but the namesake gets 5 stars for me!

Lovely pub/bar. Great food and real nice staff.😁

Great staff and service cheap beer quality food ... grate place to hang out on a week night or with family and friends

Lovely "proper" food and friendly staff. Thoroughly recommended.

Nice friendly staff and an excellent burger.

Good beginning to our London trip after a long day of flying. Good prices on beers and cool bartender.

Traditional pub, really well priced beer. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine for a pint or two.

Beer selection and quality isn't great, comfortable, nice pub but in need of a bit of attention.

Does huge bottles of Heineken..

Fantastico pub, cibo eccellente e atmosfera tranquilla. Ci sono stata con la mia famiglia e abbiamo mangiato spettacolari panini e gustose patatine. Ottime anche le birre e la scelta dei vini. Consigliato vivamente a tutti. Purtroppo la cucina chiude alle 18,00 e quindi bisogna organizzarsi per tempo.

Good pint and food and very friendly staff