The George, Temple - pub details
Address: 213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 728) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Temple (0.2 miles), Chancery Lane (0.4 miles), Holborn (0.5 miles)
City Thameslink (0.4 miles), Blackfriars (0.5 miles), Farringdon (0.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Quiz machines (Millionaire 2nd Edition)
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.1/10 (rated by 60 users)
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user reviews of the George, Temple
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| I must say I did wonder - based my addendum on other people's previous comments rather than my observations which is always a bad idea! Looks like I must've been the worse for wear on Sat 24 Sep - next time I shall ensure I drop my reviews some while after visiting the pub in question, to assure a more accurate account free of excess.... TWG - 11 Nov 2011 17:13 |
| The George is in fact part of Capital Pub Company, a freehold section of Greene King. bigfoot101 - 22 Oct 2011 23:41 |
| Update! So much for being on the money with this review. Turns out this pub IS a Nicholsons outlet! No wonder it compared so well. Oh dear. Losing my touch. Think I'll have another beer to clear the mind......... TWG - 24 Sep 2011 17:23 |
| Actually something of a first here; this is the first TWG BITE pub review written whilst still in the establishment concerned! Therefore this should be bang up to the minute, although naturally still only my subjective opinion. I'd never heard anything especially great about the George, possibly because it inevitably carrier central London pricing and folk understandably tend to be more demanding of a place selling beer for almost £4 a pint. Nevertheless, in cask ale terms at least, the pub is competitive, with 6 featured on pump, selected from individual breweries nationwide - Sharp's, Black Sheep, Adnams, Sambrook's, Twickenham and Ascot represented as of 24 September. And the latter two were - are - found in excellent condition; perfect temperature and high on flavour. Well done. It certainly compares favourably to the Nicholsons of this world as an ale house. The usual keg cider and lager brands are here of course, but I'm not concerning myself with that nonsense! Food looks to be popular, clearly striking a chord with the tourist market, which, along with the legal eagles, form a significant part of the trade. Service was with a smile and was efficient, with no language problems that can so often ruin a simple transaction in the capital. Externally the pub is evidently playing on its heritage, with Tudor beams adorning the front. Inside, one finds a more typical Victorian-led design. Plenty of alcoves end a generous bar area. TVs are on but not over-obtrusive. All told, not a shabby effort at all. Maybe not exceptional, but worthy of some attention if in need of sustenance in the heart of the city. TWG - 24 Sep 2011 17:18 |
| A narrow, half timbered pub right opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, the George was a welcome refuge on a ridiculously wet Satuday afternoon Being a Nicholsons there was an interesting choice of real ales: Sharps' Own (which unfortunatly went soon after our arrival), Hogs Back Summer Ale, Batemans All Seasons, and Purity Mad Goose. The Batemans and Mad Goose were in decent condition. The food looked ok but, inevitably for a touristy area, a bit on the pricey side. There is a carvey advertise upstairs. Large screens show various Sky sports and, judging by the enthusiastic consumption of a Tri Nations rugby match, the pub is a meeting place for Antipodian fans. Saturday evenings see a comedy club in action upstairs. The staff were friendly and place was clean, I would have no hestiation about popping in again if passing. flashharry1965 - 22 Aug 2011 13:21 |
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