Characterful neighborhood pub with strong craft beer and reliably good pizza; service is usually friendly but can be stretched at busy times.
The George and Monkey delivers dependable pub dining with strong pizza quality and knowledgeable beer service that exceed typical neighborhood standards. Attractive wood-and-fireplace interior with heated outdoor benches creates genuine charm on a quiet Clerkenwell corner. However, occasional service delays and variable execution during peak times prevent grade A territory, and the straightforward pub concept lacks the distinctive character of the area's premier dining destinations.
One caveat: At peak times, bar and kitchen can be slow; occasional order mix-ups reported