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George & Dragon: Hoxton bohemia meets the East End
10 April 2012

Hoxton bohemia meets the East End in this pub. Rescued from near-dereliction a while ago now, the owners kept what they could of the old place (after all, it was falling to bits) and added a dash of the early 21st century (ie 70's and 80's retro).

The bizarre and eccentric decor all works very nicely and it creates a relaxed, ambience. There's a CD jukebox playing pretty decent tunes earlier in the day and a couple of decks come to life in the evenings knocking out an eclectic, often retro mix.

It's a very small place and only takes an average sized party to pack the place out, but even so the atmosphere is relaxed and genial - even when people are dancing around. Its always a good sign when you're sorry the evening has to end at closing time.

The beer no longer includes anything on hand pumps, which is a pity for the beer drinkers, and the scarily post-modern Double Diamond has gone - we guess there wasn't a huge demand for it - but there's still plenty to choose from, including San Miguel on Tap and a decent wine list. Don't let the exterior put you off, it's great fun pub - ideal for kicking off a weekender in this area.

CLIENTELE: trendy locals
NEAREST STATION: Shoreditch Station
PHONE NUMBER: 020 7012 1100
FEATURES: gay friendly

The George & Dragon
2-4 Hackney Road, E2 7NS

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