The George Inn, Winchester

Galleries of History and a Splash of Shakespeare This historic pub has become a favourite of ours when we visit London. While its proximity to Borough Market is a definite advantage I can't help but have fun imagining the Shakesperean plays in the courtyard and the jeers from the covered balconies as they watch Bottom make an ass of himself. The pub offers gallons of historical atmosphere to take you away to the 1600's. As the UK's last surviving galleried inn, rumoured to have influences the likes of Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare, it certainly gives you the "Olde London" Vibe you could be looking for. We ensured this was a stop on our "historic London pub crawl" when we showed fellow Canadians around the city for the first time. It was a fun spot for a drink before we set off to find the Golden Hinde and took a walk down Clink Street- where you might have ended up if you misbehaved in The George back in the day!

The pub has a charming atmosphere with rustic decor, making it a great spot for drinks and socializing. The drink selection is good, offering local ales and craft cocktails. However, the food didn't meet my expectations. While they serve classic pub fare like fish and chips, the preparation was lacking—my fish was overcooked and the chips could have been crispier. Overall, it's a nice place for drinks, but I’d recommend looking elsewhere for a meal.