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#35 of 40 best pubs in London · Stepney · E1 0LA

The George Tavern

★ 4.5 (1,016 Google reviews)

Best for new bands most nights in a Grade II listed building.

By Tom Hart · Updated 22 Oct 2026

It's on 2 of the 8 London pub lists we read. That makes it #35 on our best pubs in London.

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What the guides say

“…landlady, artist Pauline Forster, the George started to host live music in 2004 and remains one of east London's best places to see new bands and legendary old school acts.”

Time Out (#38) ↗

Also named by The Infatuation.

Why it's on the list

  • On 2 of 8 lists (Time Out (#38), The Infatuation)
  • Google 4.5★ from 1,016 reviews
  • Score 4 = 2 × 2 lists + 0 Reddit

A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.