The George

Formerly the “George Hotel” rebuilt in 1903 : Respectable Edwardian “public house” with typical dark wood panelling, gloomy sober ‘n sombre decorative touches - oodles of space, nooks and crannies Scrupulously maintained to a good standard, the quirky interior celebrating local history, characters and events. Serving typical fare, with a good representative range of tipple. Staff unobtrusive and quietly efficient. Projects a settled air of tradition and probity.

Best bar prices in the area (as usual for Wetherspoons). A large bar with a homely atmosphere. The service here was slow, bordering on glacial, on my several late afternoon/early evening visits. The staff don’t seem to be imbued with any sense of urgency. Indeed some of the staff resembled, in this respect, a horrendous amalgam of the management styles of Rishi sunak and Keir Starmer combined in one hideous, ineffective jumble. This slovenly service most probably indicates, in my (extensive) experience, a lack of proactive management supervision and/or effectiveness. I’m sure Mr Martin would be suitably unpleasantly surprised during one of his customary unannounced visits. Recommend for a great value drink and/or meal, especially during the (less frenetic) week.

Across the road from Wanstead tube station (Central Line). The road is the busy A12, but there is a pedestrian crossing near the entrance to the tube station. The pub building is of interest, with Corinthian style columns and stained glass windows. Toilets are on the ground floor, for a 'Spoons this isn't common. Only complaint I had was the bacon butty seemed lacking in bacon. The menu said it had 3 rashers, but it looked like two to me as said rashers didn't cover all of the bread inside. My colleague had a full English Breakfast and it looked great.

A magnificent Edwardian building built in 1903 to replace the George and Dragon that had been there for quite some time. Lots of room with tables out the front and another bar upstairs. The staff were friendly and the inside has loads of character with little nooks and crannies. Beautiful place and the toilets are on the ground floor as well. The Guinness was excellent as was the Doom Bar