The George and Monkey

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Lovely pub. Had a pizza here with the pizza and pint lunch deal (£14 I think). Pizza was lush and had the pubs lager which was tasty. Sat out front enjoying the sun.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Fantastic experience at the George and Monkey! We had a large group booking on a Sunday afternoon and the manager Pete kindly gave us the whole front area, it was brilliant. The food was top-notch - we all absolutely devoured our pizzas 🍕🤤 Friendly staff and quick service, good selection of drinks too. Special shoutout to the raunchy photos in the ladies’ bathroom, absolutely hilarious! We’ll definitely be back, thank you 🙏🏼”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Far and away the best pub in north London. Me and my mates have been locals here all through uni; all the bar staff have been incredibly welcoming to us the whole time and genuinely care about punters experience. Further, the beer selection here, constantly changing is one you can tell is curated by staff who really love ales and experimenting. Truly 5 stars all round.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Very nice and welcoming staff, cosy local and tasty beers, even local ones! The little minus was the absence of coasters. Nonetheless the vintage toilets were priceless (hehe).”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Stopped off with my partner for early dinner pre show at Sadlers Wells theatre. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pizzas and dip. Friendly and helpful bar staff. Good ambiance in the pub with a mix of clients. Recommended”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “🚇Angel 🍺 £6.20 Paulaner ❤️ A relaxing corner pub with a cracking craft selection. The George & Monkey is located on a corner plot on a quiet backstreet between Angel and Clerkenwell. The nearest Tube is Angel which is a five minute walk away. This pub was established by 1825 and was originally called The Fountain. In recent years the pub has had a few monikers, most famously Filthy McNasty's in the mid 90’s. The pub was known for serving a great pint of Guinness and was a bit of a no holds barred gaff. Regulars included Shane McGowan, Irvine Welsh, Johnny Depp and of course Pete Doherty, who tended the bar here in the early days of The Libertines. The is a two room pub that is traditionally decorated with a shabby chic edge. As you enter, the solid wood servery is situated on the left with a few tables with chairs opposite. Through the arch is a back room which has a fireplace and a cosy feel. The decor is calm and soothing, around the walls are some beautiful sconces, some black and white prints plus numerous pictures of monkeys. The beer choice was excellent and included an extensive craft range but no cask. I decided on a pint of Paulaner which is a favourite of mine. My pint was as good as ever, price point was average for this brew. The food menu is all about Pizza, there are ten to choose from, a Margherita costs £9, Roasts take centre stage on a Sunday. I arrived around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon in November. On arrival the pub was calm and relaxed with a few punters in the front and a few in the back. The soundtrack was indie classics which set a nice backdrop. The service was excellent, I got talking to a friendly member of staff who was chatty and personable. @thegeorgeandmonkey is a perfect fit for the community it serves around this leafy part of EC1. This pub has a superb beer line up and the pizza receives rave reviews. The service was great and the ambiance relaxing. This pub is definitely worth a visit. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 18.11.23”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Fab pub with great range of different beers - rather than the same same standard beers most boring pubs serve. Great old ambiance and really knowledgeable and friendly barman. Highly recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Beautiful pub, with a nice outside area. The George and the Monkey is a very decent place for a pint of beer in the sun, when the weather allows for it. The inside of the pub is very spacious and has nice and traditional wooden interior, themed around typical church/abbey type of decor. Stopping by in a quiet Saturday, the beautiful of the place was overshadowed by a wholly uninterested service staff, not making you feel particularly welcomed. Having been here a few times, it seems to be a general theme. So, with all that in mind, I’m not in any rush to return.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Stopped at the George and Monkey for a swift couple of pints whilst travelling through the area. It was a Saturday early eve and we had tried some other nearby spots to no avail. However the George and Monkey had ample space inside and out to accommodate 2. A heater above the outside table made this an obvious choice for us. Pints were reasonably priced for location (c.£7) and there were some good looking deals advertised for midweek excursions to this pub. The eclectic interior leans heavily into the Monkey aspect of the name. I did not, on a brief examination, spot any Georges depicted on the walls here, but monkey references were evident and obvious.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “A fine pub visited again in 'The Season to be Jolly' The George and Monkey is a great shabby chic venue. Today, hosting one of many raucous celebratory parties during the build up to Christmas. A lovely place with bare floors and a number of oddities adorning the walls. Great service, thank you. A fair selection of keg beers, ciders etc. No cask ales for those that do though🥴. A great stop off for a much needed beer. A pub to make you smile.”

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