The George Pub

You'll find this place tucked down Bucklersbury, where the smell of proper pub cooking draws you in before you've even spotted the sign. The George operates like a traditional local should – closed early week to focus on quality rather than quantity, then firing on all cylinders from Thursday onwards. The kitchen here doesn't mess about with gastropub pretensions. Instead, they've perfected the art of elevated pub classics that pair brilliantly with their well-kept ales. Weekend sessions can stretch well into the early hours, making this the kind of place where a quick pint easily becomes an evening affair. Sunday roasts run until 6pm, giving you plenty of time to settle in with the papers.