The George on the Strand in City of London, Westminster

I loved the fish and chips and the white wine!! Thank you!!

Impeccable service and excellent food, all in a warm and elegant setting.

Beautiful old pub located across the road from the royal courts. Good choice of drinks at usual London prices, service was good.

Best roast I’ve ever had! Big portion, delicious meat, yummy potatoes, amazing gravy! We were in the dining area upstairs, which is very cozy and quiet nicely tucked away from the downstairs pub feel. Service was super attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend this place for a Sunday Roast and will definitely come back myself! Thanks team :)

Edit: The owner has said that my review may be misplaced. It is not, I had this experience at The George on the Strand. The man may not have been wearing a sports jacket, but it was certainly a smart jacket that did not match his trousers, which I assumed to be a sports jacket - otherwise it was simply a mismatched blazer. The Facts: Atmosphere: really good. Service: Awful. Bartended told me ‘we don’t have that wine’ while laughing. I had asked for the Chardonnay on the wine list. I pointed it out to him on the list. He laughed and told me how to pronounce it ‘because it’s French’. As a result, I let him know that I am, in fact, French. Nice one. Very arrogant man. Drinks: the wine is fine but very overpriced, as is expected in central London. Would recommend many other pubs nearby before this one, but it’s not bad at all push. Really let down by the arrogant and obtuse service. Would avoid the man wearing a sports jacket - just plain rude. Don’t go if you have the choice; if you don’t have the choice, it’s not awful. Visited 05/03/2025.

A lovely find. We were looking to eat on a busy night and found the George. Upstairs dining room. Very friendly staff and the food choice was good. The food was very tasty and would definitely go back again.

Posto poco frequentato, ma decisamente carino. Piano terra con pub, primo piano con ristorante, dove siamo stati noi. Di sabato sera era praticamente deserto. Hamburger e carne alla griglia ottimi. Dolci veramente immangiabili… A Londra è tutto caro, e questo posto non fa eccezione. Non mi è dispiaciuto, ma non ci tornerei.

Good food and beer. We had fish and chips and a Sunday roast and vegetable along with sticky toffee pudding. They have a good wine menu as well. Good flavors. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. They only had a couple of people working.

This venue is an extraordinary hidden treasure in London, featuring an impressive array of beers and spirits, especially gin. The staff is outstanding, with Ian particularly distinguished by his exceptional character. I look forward to my next visit.

I came here on a Sunday for a roast and a pint; I was incredibly impressed by my food and the service. All Staff were very inviting and very helpful. I opted for the Chicken roast with a side of pigs in blankets and a side of cauliflower cheese. The food was tasteful and definitely filled me up. A big thank you to Nyah who served me with a warm inviting smile and great conversation as i waited !

Hands down me of the nicest suprise roasts I’ve had in a long time! Been to 180 and needed a quick bite before heading off and popped in. Staff are amazing, helpful, friendly (inc chef) and the roast chicken was cooked beautifully with a great selection of sides and a vat of extra gravy! The only reason I haven’t given 5 stars all round is because we didn’t stay long enough to take anything in apart from the food but it felt really nice in the pub for a chilled central london Sunday afternoon. Thanks guys!

Probably the best fish and chips I have ever had in London.

Nice and ambient atmosphere good staf

Nos alojamos en Strand decidimos ir a tomar unas copas antes de encontrar un lugar para comer. Entró en el George estaba ocupado abajo así que se sentó arriba. El olor que venía de la cocina era tan bueno así que pregunté si podíamos comer. Era la noche de San Valentín, pero se las arreglaron para encajarnos. Dos de nosotros pedimos del menú principal y dos de los San Valentín. Toda la comida estaba bien presentada y tenía un sabor increíble. El tipo que nos atendió fue muy amable y servicial. Definitivamente iré de nuevo.

We came here specifically for the Sunday Roast. This was close to our hotel in Covent Garden and highly rated on TripAdvisor (& Google). Doesn't look like a touristy spot and feels like mostly locals who were in there. We were seated at a table right next to the bar in the center of the pub. Lovely service by a gentleman. Got to try our first Sunday Roast (chicken and beef loin)

Staff were helpful and friendly. The food was cooked to perfection and the menu was a welcome change from the usual offerings in nearby pubs. Lovely place to eat with a relaxed ambience.

Very nice atmosphere. Very delicious food, I loved this place. The people in charge of the bar are very nice.

Had a delicious Roast Beef dinner. The service was fantastic and the food was absolutely amazing.

Very nice German Wheat beer on drought, excellent

Lovely place to eat and have a beer! We had a double cheeseburger with fries, which was possibly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had, and a chicken pie with leek, which was also insanely tasty! As I was informed, they offer 20 different beers so everyone will find what they like. The staff was lovely, always making sure we had everything :)

Great atmosphere, good and attentive service. Highly recommend venue and great staff.

Went with my partner for the Burns Night set menu and had a great time. Lovely pub downstairs, excellent quiet dining room upstairs. Had the Scottish beef which was fantastic, partner loved the salmon and the caramelised onion tart. Great service and the server said we were the only ones to get the Burns Night menu which is ridiculous as it was delicious.

Lovely, lovely, lovely Nyah convinced the grumpy chef to serve me well-done roast beef, when he normally only does rare/medium rare. Good food but only 3 roast potato halves in an adult meal isn't very filling. Pigs in blankets came as 5 chipolatas with streaky bacon, plus 3 discs of pork stuffing, decent value compared to other places. Pork belly roast didn't have the apple sauce that was advertised, instead of which we got purred parsnips 🤮 Beef roast was generous meat wise, and both meals had great Yorkshires. 125ml of wine for £8.35 on the menu was billed as 100ml, and yes, the measure wasn't the expected 125ml, but it was very good wine. Would go back, as this is a lovely pub, and Nyah was outstanding in her attitude, service and in making us belly laugh.

Absolutely outstanding roast with friendly staff and a great location - ideal one to return to for Sunday lunches!

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

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.

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!

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.

Very good, nothing to complain about

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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 👌

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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?

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 👌