This sign advertises the Gallery Restaurant at the George Inn, Southwark. The George is owned by the National Trust
and is London’s last remaining galleried inn. It’s 17th century, creaky, sloping and
atmospheric. You can nip to the loo on the upper gallery and get a great view
of the Shard at the same time. The food is wonderful and the staff even better.
The pub’s panelled walls played host to Dickens, of course - I’d be
disappointed if he’d missed out the George as he seems to have had a drink in
pretty well every other pub in London, apparently. Worth a visit.
