Hoxton · Hackney
The George and Vulture
A Dickensian name borrowed for a Hoxton corner pub
- Address63 Pitfield Street, Hoxton, London N1 6BU
- Phone020 7253 3988
- Websitegeorgeandvulture.com
- OwnershipIndependent pub
About The George and Vulture
Built in the 1870s under the name of the ancient City of London chophouse Dickens himself drank in and used in The Pickwick Papers — likely a deliberate tribute, opened soon after his death.
This Pitfield Street pub was built in the 1870s, borrowing its name directly from the far older George & Vulture chophouse on Lombard Street in the City, which Dickens frequented and used as a setting in The Pickwick Papers. Opening as it did shortly after Dickens’ death, the naming looks like a deliberate nod to his memory rather than coincidence. These days the traditional pub space serves sourdough pizza alongside its drinks.
On tap
A standard pub range of ales, lagers and wine.
Food
Sourdough pizzas.
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