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George & Vulture, Old Street
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(5 reviews)
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FancyaPint?'s review...
The George & Vulture is a rather decent Fuller's pub somewhat off the beaten track just beyond that trendy stalwart Hoxton Square. Thankfully though, they keep things simple and unpretentious here, with the focus on being an honest, well run pub. Until 2007 this was an older style locals' pub, but a refit changed the demographic along with the décor. Our recent evening visit found it to be pleasantly filled with younger locals and flatsharers with a relaxed and amiable atmosphere. Being so close to the De Beauvoir Estate though, we imagine that afternoon sessions could shift the age range upwards somewhat. On the drinks front, you won't find the full range of Fuller's ales, but what they do offer is well kept. Meanwhile, reasonably priced pizza and pasta are on offer to satisfy any hunger pangs. There is also plenty of entertainment on during the week, from the Tuesday quiz night to live music. It is possible to have a few drinks in Hoxton while avoiding bouncer-heavy overpriced bars and certainly the George & Vulture is near the top of that list.
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11 Dec 2011
i have been suggested to visit this pub by a friend because of good italian regional food (he told me there are a sicilian and a sardinian chef and i am from Sardinia). Went there all the way from Clapham (where i live) and i found a lovely (and lively) pub with good selection of beers and nice young crowd. Unfortunately the biggest disappointment came after i had a look at the daily special menus where i found regional sardinian recipes that are just a bluff: calamari alla sassarese (fried calamari rings) is not a sardinian recipe, tuna steak with mash potatoes ad pesto (tonno alla cagliaritana) is just pure fantasy (why not add some gravy to it), pasta with chicken and cream (penne alla sarda).
So after the huge disappointment for taking such a long trip to get there me and my friends decided to go for a pizza (which was just average and just poorly topped).
I will not be back and i suggest the sardinian chef (wondering if he is really from my homeland) to stick to some sardinian recipe book instead of offering fake plates which insult our great food traditions.
So after the huge disappointment for taking such a long trip to get there me and my friends decided to go for a pizza (which was just average and just poorly topped).
I will not be back and i suggest the sardinian chef (wondering if he is really from my homeland) to stick to some sardinian recipe book instead of offering fake plates which insult our great food traditions.
25 Jun 2008
Agree with above and not with editor, have not been to one of the “events” as of yet but just nipped in for a mid week pint and the pub seemed smashing. A welcome addition to Hoxton.
13 Jun 2008
I think the editor of fancyapint has missed a trick with this one.
I was there last night and it was great. You don't come across pubs like this very often. 4 live bands played. All really good. The pub was 'nicely' busy. I ordered two tasty pizzas for friends - we enjoyed a few drinks and the atmosphere was great. The refurbishments don't distract from the fact this is a pub with a lot of history and character. I just hope that not too many people discover this little gem....
I was there last night and it was great. You don't come across pubs like this very often. 4 live bands played. All really good. The pub was 'nicely' busy. I ordered two tasty pizzas for friends - we enjoyed a few drinks and the atmosphere was great. The refurbishments don't distract from the fact this is a pub with a lot of history and character. I just hope that not too many people discover this little gem....
12 May 2008
A fantastic reburb - this pub was a tired old mans pub with good beer but not a lot else.
It still does a really decent pint of Pride, and I'm told there are acoustic nights, a quiz with live piano afterwards and they had a BBQ there last weekend in the sun. What more could you want from a backstreet boozer in Hoxton?!
It still does a really decent pint of Pride, and I'm told there are acoustic nights, a quiz with live piano afterwards and they had a BBQ there last weekend in the sun. What more could you want from a backstreet boozer in Hoxton?!
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Quiz night - quiz night Tuesday
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How to find the George & Vulture pub
Take the Great Eastern Street exit out of Old Street tube (exit 3) and wander down Old Street for a few minutes. Keep an eye out for the left turn for Pitfield Street: once you find it, head up there and you'll find the pub on your left just after passing Charlie Wright's International Bar.
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History
11 Dec 11 Updated by GavPiras
11 Dec 11 Updated by GavPiras