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The George (Metropolitan Pub Co. (Greene King))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Galaxy | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Dark Side of the Moo | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Vanguard |  | 1 |
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Three Kings | | 1 |
| Florence - Heatwave (branded as A Head In A Hat Brewing) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | | 1 |
| Milestone - Honey Porter | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | | 1 |
| Aylesbury (ABC) - 101 |  | 1 |
| St. George's - Dreamweaver | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - The Headless Cavalier | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Florence - Weasel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman (Waterloo Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - The George Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ascot - Single Hop Phoenix | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - A.P.A. | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - VPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Offshore | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
21 Aug 2018 (Stephen Harris)
I came in here after finding the Temple Brew House intolerably busy due to it being Quiz Night. Much more relaxed here and nicely air-conditioned.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | 4.40 | | A slightly sweet, black Porter with lots of caramel flavour. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - The Headless Cavalier | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - A.P.A. | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2015 (Stephen Harris)
No televised Wimbledon here, which means it is actually fairly quiet at a peak Friday evening session, when everybody wants to watch the Serena Williams v Heather Watson game.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Dark Side of the Moo | 7.00 | | A very enjoyable half pint. Strong Porter. |
| Aylesbury (ABC) - 101 | 3.80 | | Pale gold, with citrusy hop. Tired condition did no favours for flavours. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Florence - Weasel | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - The Headless Cavalier | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman (Waterloo Special) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Apr 2015 (ChrisE)
A group of us on a tour of pubs around the Temple/Aldwych area. The staff were amongst the happiest I have seen anywhere, they seemed to really enjoy their work. The scotch eggs looked delicious but I managed to resist the temptation to have one. Beers on sale as already listed by Michael Croxford.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | | Very good ruby red ale. |
30 Apr 2015 (HSB)
13:30 Very quiet. Made very welcome.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence - Heatwave (branded as A Head In A Hat Brewing) | 4.20 | | No hop rush but an interesting back taste |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - London Spring Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Offshore | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St. George's - Dreamweaver | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - The Headless Cavalier | 3.90 | Not Tried | House beer |
03 Dec 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening visit in the post-work rush. Two more cask beers were available but I just could not read the pump-clips in the dim light, back-lit by the fridges.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | A full-bodied, Hoppy IPA. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - VPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Apr 2014 (HSB)
16:15 Fairly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - The George Best Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Ascot - Single Hop Phoenix | 4.60 | Not Tried |
29 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Busy in the early evening with a wide beer range, although I have mislaid my notes of what they all were – including a house beer of unknown origin.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone - Honey Porter | 4.70 | | This was a Porter and it contained honey. But not really at the level of some other beers along similar lines I thought. |
19 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly quiet, a few tourists in on a wintry Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead Galaxy | 3.80 | | This works well, slightly sweeter than the original from the fruity Australian hop. My score 16/20. |
08 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | 3.90 | | Sold as New Year Beer here with a similar pumpclip. A ruby red and fruity beer with good citrus and fruity hop character on a biscuity malt base. My score 15/20. |
05 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with tourists dining.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Vanguard | 4.10 | | Golden ale with a fruity hop character. Well balanced and easy drinking. My score 15/20. |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Three Kings | 4.50 | | Almost black porter style beer with a bitter character with a little toffee malt flavour. Some fruity hop in the finish. My score 15/20. |
About The George
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 5 |
| 15 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Aldwych, Central London, WC2R 1AP.
Although the George may have been established as early as 1723, the ancient-looking exterior is deceptive, being a product of the 1890s. There is a long main bar with a little ‘snug’ area to the rear, the latter boasting comfy chairs. Another room upstairs is brought in to use at busy times. Metropolitan Pub Co. is a Greene King pub brand.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: WC2R 1AP