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Dating from 1864, this former Watney's pub is now managed by Hippo Inns. It has a rich history linked to the docks and the local community. The present early 1930s building consists of three distinct bars, each with its own special character, plus a large conservatory / restaurant along with an award winning patio garden. Between the public bar with 4 handpumps and the saloon also with 4 handpumps is a snug area called Ma Baker's Bar, named after a regular, and probably at one time an off-licence facility. The walls are adorned with many pictures of local dock scenes and characters, all in a very welcoming ambience. An excellent choice of food is available with vegetarians catered for. There is a weekly quiz on Mondays
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: Not listed
Rebuilt in Neo-Georgian style by Watneys in 1932, much can still be appreciated of the original layout, although changes were made in 2017.
The Public Bar, as so often, is placed on the corner and has hefty, lapped boards on the counter front, something that was popular in the Thirties. This room has incorporated what was an off-sales detectable in a blocked exterior door on the left, now a window. The panelling, in Thirties style, is in fact mostly relatively modern and cheaply done. The Lounge Bar and Snug (the latter now named Ma Bakers) were amalgamated in 2017 by cutting a fairly wide opening between them, but original features do survive, such as the fielded panelled counter front (now painted grey in the Lounge Bar area) bar-back with glazed panels and a still-working dumb waiter. There are pretty foliage decorated plaster cornices. An interesting feature in the Public Bar are a couple of tables with 'The George Isle of Dogs' in relief on the hefty metal bases.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.
George, Isle of Dogs
Changing beers typically include: Big Penny (varies)
Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Family Friendly
Games
Restaurant
Separate Bar
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque
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