Newly refurbished in February 2008. A single traditional large bar now restored to its comfortable Victorian splendour. Open fire. Large leather sofas and traditional oak tables. Popular with rugby enthusiasts and pub quizzers on Tuesday nights. Large outside seating area on the streets. They boast to be the tallest pub in London - since 1870. Well worth the walk up from Old Street tube. Food comprises Sour Dough Pizzas and Sides from an open kitchen, Sunday roasts (noon - 18.00) plus meat platters.
Historic Interest
Local Listing:- A triking tall (reputedly the tallest pub in London) corner Victorian public house. Built at the end of 19th century in red brick with white stone dressings, the pub has a tall striped gable to both fronts and surviving tall chimneys. Corner pepper-pot turrets. Decrative plasterwork above windows. It is a handsome landmark that has been well restored c.2007.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.
George & Vulture, London