George IV — Restaurant in London

The George IV seems integral to the post-graduate experience at the LSE, much like how The Three Tuns is a cornerstone of the undergraduate one, so be prepared as an interloper to be surrounded by discussions on Castells and Snyder while dodging people carrying pints of Snakebites.

Service at the George is friendly and the staff work quickly, so there usually isn't much of a wait. However, it's a small space so it's very likely that all the tables will be taken. Turnover at the pub occurs fairly frequently though, so keep sidling up to your table of choice until the previous occupants leave. Alternatively, you can stand outside, which is where half the pub-going population ends up.

A similar problem is present vis a vis the female bathrooms since there's only one cubicle, and sometimes the line can be killer. A quick jog to the library may prove to be necessary.

The food at the George is generally terrible apart from perhaps the antipasti platter, which is basic but serviceable, but the drinks are a step up from the Tuns. There's a rotating selection of draft ales that can be fairly exciting. Mulled Wine is available in Winter and if you're in a celebratory mood they even stock bottles of Veuve Cliquot. They accept cash, debit card for purchases of £5 and up and LSE...

Quintessential postgrad bar at LSE. Vast array of drinks, and the best part is that you can pay using sQuid, thus making the hole LSE burns into your pocket that little bit smaller!

Such is the appeal of the George that it gets extremely crowded most evenings during term time, so expect to circle the pub like a vulture ready to swoop when a table becomes available.

Don't bother with the food, though the lunchtime ploughman's...

The worst service I’ve ever received in a pub after 10 years in the city. And £5 for a glass of Coca-Cola! The guy in the grey cap and glasses didn’t speak to me other huffing whilst replying “Cola” after I asked for “Pepsi” and then didn’t say anything for the rest of the interactions getting my other groups drinks. Really really bad service. And really rude in general. There’s many other better pubs nearby...