The george has now been taken over by a smashing fellow called Rhyan. He has worked behind the bar previously a few years ago but i know he has allways loved the place. I give it three stars for now but speeking to Rhyan just the other day im sure it will soon reach the five star mark. He is re-introdusing live music, rock and ska nights, bar snacks, singles nights and without spoiling the tradition a younger theam. Believe me watch this space i know the backing he has. I’ll update when he gets moved in properly. Lets give him a helping hand. !!!
Rusty T.
Classificação do local: 4 Leeds, United Kingdom
Located down steep steps, giving the impression of entering a locals only lock in. Used to be a great place to swagger to at 1am with £4, a thirst for ale and a yearning for singing Japanese karaōke with foreign students(a regular on Friday nights). I pray that it hasn’t changed one bit . maybe that heady smell of candy floss, stale urine and ripe guiness wouldn’t be missed too much though. Long live the George and all who sing in her!
Amelia W.
Classificação do local: 3 Leeds, United Kingdom
As a real pub with real ale, Its surprising that The George has managed to survive in this part of town and not been turned into some trendy bar or posh sandwich shop. Its sits in a row of shops near one side of the Leeds General Infirmary in the centre of town It is easily seen with with its bright red exterior and is a good place for a quite drink mid-week. Its relatively small but I popped in for a drink recently when me and a mate wanted to have a good natter and couldn’t hear ourselves think over the din in a few other bars. I have heard rumours that it stays open really late and is the kind of place you can go to after hours but since management has change recently I’m not sure if this is still the case, or if this was above board in the first place. At other times, it has the feel of a local pub whilst still in the city centre, complete with a few old Yorkshire men with missing teeth propping up the bar most nights.
Aniela M.
Classificação do local: 3 Leeds, United Kingdom
The George is in a rather odd part of town, flanked by the Leeds General Infirmary and the Courts, it really seems to be missing the spot, thinking of the demographic its location should be targeting. It’s a shame, such a traditional boozer would fare so much better elsewhere in the city centre. On a lighter note, it is also surrounded by sandwich shops, which on one hand probably destroys its lunchtime food orders, but could also bring working lunches through the doors. Of all the surrounding similar establishments, The George is by far the best, but as Susan states, it is part of a dying breed, so it is probably best to give it ago before it gets shut down.
Susan M.
Classificação do local: 3 Leeds, United Kingdom
As most of the people who hang out in this part of town look as though they wouldn’t know a pint of real ale if it hit them in the face(it doesn’t come in decaf), it seems strange that this traditional boozer has stood the test of time, so far resisting closure despite suffering from a string of incompetent landlords who seemed to know nothing about running a pub. Under new ownership, the George is slowly re-establishing its reputation with typical yet popular offerings like live music and quiz nights, and the last time I visited it was busier than I’d seen it in years. The clientele is still an interesting mix, and they’re not all as friendly as you might like, but you’ll get more honesty and entertainment here in an hour than in a whole evening at any of the swanky wine bars nearby. Drop in for a pint while you still can… the George is part of a dying breed.