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George IV (London School of Economics)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Black Sheep - Best BitterGood2
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PridePoor1
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Wadworth - 6XNot Tried0
Picture 1. George IV, Aldwych, Central London
Picture 2. George IV, Aldwych, Central London
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

29 Nov 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly busy with loud studenty types, with more groups appearing during our short visit. Rude and poor service from the barman, who seemed to take exception over my choice to pay cash rather than card hence prolonged what should have been a quick seamless transaction.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10PoorA blindfolded taste test one would recognise instantly this beer, however the sourish rhubarby flavour would have thrown me. Just about drinkable.
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedPerhaps I should've resisted the temptation?
30 Apr 2015 (ChrisE)
I was pleased to see the Hoare & Co sign on the corner of the building. This was an afternoon visit and the pub was fairly quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80GoodI have been very pleased with the quality of Black Sheep recently. This was no exception.
Wadworth - 6X4.10Not Tried
30 Apr 2015 (HSB)
15:10 One small group of students and us.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80GoodNot normally a beer I drink but given the choice I went for it and was pleasantly surprised.
Wadworth - 6X4.10Not Tried

About the George IV

The pub sign. George IV, Aldwych, Central London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent-
Good2
Acceptable-
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Aldwych, Central London, WC2A 2HF.

Large corner pub in Portugal Street, still bearing the name of Hoare & Co who re-built the pub in 1899. New bar counter and back but there are still of number of original features. Unusually the pub is owned by the nearby London School of Economics and a loco nameplate for the LSE from a Class 86 locomotive hangs over the bar.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 5 different beers and tried 2 of them.

Map location

Postcode: WC2A 2HF