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"The Best Bar None" The Observer

“Stella Artois - LONDONS MOST LOVED LOCAL – Runner Up, 2008”

"One of the East End's best-regarded music venues." Evening Standard

"Boho boozer" NME

"The George Tavern.....one of the oldest, newest, strangest, trendiest and most prestigious music venues in London." Tourdates

"One of the original pub/clubs, puts on the kind of nights and gets the sort of crowd you won't find anywhere else."

08/06/2026

This week -

TONIGHT: [FREE ENTRY] TGT presents dark laser worm-psych from Lipworms, plus support from Wish and Black Gums.

TUES: [FREE ENTRY] TGT presents art rock / experimental / folk from When, Mukbang Ray, New Hat and Superintendent

WEDS: JOY. presents punk / psychedelic / indie rock / new-wave from France's Huarinami’s for their EP release party. Support from Mr Beale and RAT

THURS: Too Bright to See presents everyone's current favourite band Compost Compost Compost (pictured ^), with support from bog band and Drive Your Plow

FRI: The underground counterculture indie print magazine LOVE LOVE, created by artist Lisa Marie Jarlborn and edited in collaboration with Warhol Superstar Gerard Malanga, invites you to discover 'OBSESSION' - LOVE LOVE Magazine #10. Expect music and poetry, artists TBC.

+ from 11pm, Rave The George Tavern DJs

SAT: You are cordially invited to spend an evening with your local vampires, the devilish Daxi, the blood lustre Lusa Morena and the killing charms of Kid Jupiter. This is a bloody affair, so put on your best frock to spend a night that you’ll remember for all eternity and witness the undead r(a)ising the roof off the George Tavern. Vampire attire is encouraged, please leave your stakes and garlic at home.

+ from 11pm, Plastic Club presents a night of magick and whimsy, Stevie Nicks vs Kate Bush... dress as your favourite and let's fill The George with witches.
Expect to hear Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel, Patti Smith, Florence and the Machine, All About Eve, Pink Floyd, Cat Stevens, Minnie Ripperton, Lene Lovich, Donovan etc...

SUN: Part 8 of: A WOMAN BECOMES A WOLF WHEN SHE LEARNS HOW TO SCREAM - a live-intuitive-experimental performance presented by Scarlett Woolfe. Poetry, Dance + Performance from: Róisín Salmon, Coco Angelo, Céleste, Arcadia Molinas, Maddalena Iodice, Alexander Gallimore, Bri Leung, Luke Hornsby, Kate Fenwick, Phoenix Yemi and Paola Valentina. Music from: Jonique, Martha Aroha + Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi and Antigone

06/06/2026

People often ask us do we still need to Save The George Tavern, or is it saved?

The answer is: we HAVE survived many battles that could have closed us, thanks to years of campaigning, community support, legal fights and artists support. But the old nightclub attached to The George, previously known as Stepney’s, is still out of our hands. It was once part of the venue - with a light-up dancefloor and its own colourful history, and Pauline’s dream has always been to bring it back to reunite it with The George and create a whole extra space next door. Until that goal is achieved, Pauline will keep fighting as ever!

You can hear about Stepney's and lots of other stories from our history over on Pauline's recent Trax.fm interview :
https://hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/jon-bouds-all-the-rage-on-wwwtraxfmorg-paulline-forester-interview-3rd-june-2026/

05/06/2026

4 colourful in-house shows approaching;

SATURDAY
A night of new wave, art rock and post punk gems!
8pm-11pm : FREE ENTRY KARAOKE - 70s & 80s bangers

Come request songs to sing on our stage along the lines of...
Talking Heads / David Bowie / Pet Shop Boys / Blondie / Duran Duran / Eurythmics / Roxy Music / The Cure / New Order / The Smiths / Simple Minds / Tears For Fears / The Human League / Frankie Goes to Hollywood / Soft Cell / INXS / a-ha / Kate Bush / Joy Division / Peter Gabriel / The B-52’s / Siouxsie and the Banshees / Sparks / XTC / Ian Dury & The Blockheads / ESG & more!

SUNDAY
Post-punk & alt-rock from Crisol Rust, Nico & Linus and Shut Up Charlie

MONDAY
FREE ENTRY - Dark laser worm-psych from Lipworms, plus support from Wish and Black Gums

TUESDAY
FREE ENTRY - art rock, experimental & folk from When, Mukbang Ray, New Hat and Superintendent

02/06/2026

ICEAGE on Saturday

2 of the hottest shows EVER

❤️‍🔥

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01/06/2026

This week -

TONIGHT: FREE ENTRY - indie/punk from Funhaus, Comafields and Fat City ‘94

TOMORROW: FREE ENTRY - indie/folk/alt from pencil, Jack Lawther, Freddy MK & more

WEDS: indie/alt/rock from Leo Walrus, Unlucky and Alex, Leave!

THURS: David Cronenberg's Wife launch their fifth album 'Department of Biology' - expect their trademark lyrically twisted storytelling with support from Joyeria and new surf/punk/funk 4-piece The Borough, + Blang DJs
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI: Blow Dry's debut headline show, bringing gothic, punk, black-humoured lyrics. Also joining is Brighton’s 60's inspired psych-noir art-rock band Le Lamb, Attic Girl following a tour with Luvcat, plus opening the night is Little Miss Cadaver, bringing some neo-baroque
+ Lily of Naughty Corner DJs til late!

SAT: A night of new wave, art rock and post punk gems!

8pm-11pm : FREE ENTRY KARAOKE - 70s & 80s bangers

Come request songs to sing on our stage along the lines of...
Talking Heads / David Bowie / Pet Shop Boys / Blondie / Duran Duran / Eurythmics / Roxy Music / The Cure / New Order / The Smiths / Simple Minds / Tears For Fears / The Human League / Frankie Goes to Hollywood / Soft Cell / INXS / a-ha / Kate Bush / Joy Division / Peter Gabriel / The B-52’s / Siouxsie and the Banshees / Sparks / XTC / Ian Dury & The Blockheads / ESG & more!

11pm-3am: A Talking Heads special - Scared to Dance DJs Paul Richards and Finn Kidd til late

SUN:
1pm-4:30pm: Aynjel’s Plastic Club Vinyl Open Decks!
Bring a few records, tasteful or silly and come sign up for a spot to spin
If you would like to join in but have no records, there will be a selection of Aynjel’s Plastic Club classics in a record box for you to choose from
This event is beginner friendly - Aynjel will be overseeing and helping at the decks

7pm onwards: Postpunk & altrock from Crisol Rust, Nico & Linus and Shut Up Charlie

25/05/2026

This week -

MON : TGT presents post-rock / art-rock / alternative from Otala, The Scuttlers, The Doo Wolfy and Lilith Kills [FREE ENTRY]

TUES : JOY. presents alt rock / art-pop / shoegaze from Ratbag

WEDS : JOY. presents post-rock / art rock / post-punk from MLEKO, with support from Defender

THURS : Bad Vibrations presents punk rock / garage rock from Wax Head
+ Karaoke til late, with Oskar!

FRI : Get ready to indie yo sleaze for another You Wanted a Party? - featuring Samxemma, Sonotto and Your Mate’s Ex + DJs til late

SAT : FORM presents Iceage X TWO. Matinee at 3pm, evening show at 7pm.
+ DJs til late

SUN : Experimental Noise Rock band Red Mar celebrate the release of their latest live album, a collection of two live shows and other unreleased material. Support from MB93 and our trusty engineer Hywel's (pictured ^) band, New Hat

18/05/2026

This week -

TONIGHT : Alt-rock / indie / dream-pop from LEAO over from New Zealand [FREE ENTRY]

TUES : Alt rock / folk / chill from Half Star, Krumpets and Sonny Syd [FREE ENTRY]

WEDS : DHP presents indie-folk from Preen as part of their Footsteps festival, with support from MF Tomlinson

THURS : Alt pop / electro cabaret from Suzie From The Tanning Salon (^ pictured here 📸 ) with their single release party, plus support from Bella Artois, Nukie Dee and Lackaday!
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : DHP presents dance punk from Lawn Chair as part of their Footsteps festival
+ from 11pm, Rave The George Tavern! Party vibes, benvolio DJs til late

SAT : Phase Magazine presents Wasabi, Ewan Samms, Body Orchestra (solo) and Of Canaan (late set)
+ Scared to Dance present a David Bowie special til late!

SUN : Bank holiday Sunday! The George Tavern in collaboration with The Line of Best Fit presents slacker rock, shoegaze-pop and math rock from Lifepath99, Kissing on Camera, Sean Trelford, Van Quan, Patchwork and Nico&Linus
Pub doors 1pm, music kicks off 5pm
DJs from 11pm til 2am

16/05/2026

Thanks to & for including us in this rundown of the GREATEST independent venues! We love our cosy living room and we're glad you do too

14/05/2026

What's on this weekend?

TONIGHT : TGT presents postpunk / alt rock / indie from Known For, Stonks (over from Belgium), Sold, and Bang Mary
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : Northern California indie-punk band SWMRS play (two) one-off, intimate headline shows at The George Tavern celebrating 10 years of their debut album ‘Drive North’
+ from 11pm, Karaoke again: Slam Dunk special with secret elder emo Katie. Your chance to sing your favourite pop punk / emo / metal tunes all night!

SAT : Bathtime present another Day Party with a special guest headliner, plus Disgrace, Alice Barlow, Crook Decker, Benjamin Spike Saunders and Hackpen.
+ Pindrop DJs til late

SUN : SWMRS run it back up for night 2

11/05/2026

What's on this week?

TONIGHT : Baby Queen and Lost in the Foxglove present Bruised Lips Poetry Night, with readings from various poets and writers + a performance by Baby Queen

TUES : Two days of TGE warm-up shows, 4 bands a night, before The Great Escape in Brighton. Night 1 with Mên An Tol, Any Young Mechanic, Champ and Modern Guilt

WEDS : Night 2 of TGE warm-up shows with Family Stereo, The Rooks, FEZ and a special guest

09/05/2026

Who needs Miami when you can hang out at The George Tavern

Here's Pigeon here back in Feb
📸

07/05/2026

NEWSFLASH: We are the buzzy venue of the moment, it's official according to the NME

Hint hint nudge nudge Music Week Awards ???

Taken from an article about the lovely Dove Ellis who played here last Monday

07/05/2026

This weekend:

THURS : Knee Jerk presents shoegaze / post-rock / alternative from Wych Elm, New Build (^above 📸 ), Drift and Parachute
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : Parallel Lines presents alt folk / indie rock from big long sun
+ Rave The George Tavern til late, with Will McCrossan on the decks

SAT : EuroHeedfest, the annual Europe-based gathering for Guided By Voices fans worldwide, returns for its 14th edition, with house band Band of Pricks, performing their customary GBV hits and live favourites, plus a full performance of Under The Bushes Under The Stars in celebration of its 30th anniversary
+ Blue Harbour Radio DJs til late

SUN : Post-rock / alternative from Berlin’s The Midnight Audience, plus Elijah Waters

03/05/2026

This week:

MON : TGT presents some chill folk & indie for May Day from Sean Trelford, Dermot Henry, Comafields and Tortured Devices

TUES : Noise rock / post-hardcore / emo from My Tiny Room, Sevy Verna and Scadenza

WEDS : All Spells presents noise / alternative from Fatberg for their single release show, plus our favourite band Rampressure, On? and Taste of Cherry

THURS : Knee Jerk presents shoegaze / post-rock / alternative from Wych Elm, New Build, Drift and Parachute
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : Parallel Lines presents alt folk / indie rock from big long sun
+ Rave The George Tavern til late, with Will McCrossan on the decks

SAT : EuroHeedfest, the annual Europe-based gathering for Guided By Voices fans worldwide, returns for its 14th edition, with house band Band of Pricks, performing their customary GBV hits and live favourites, plus a full performance of Under The Bushes Under The Stars in celebration of its 30th anniversary
+ Blue Harbour Radio DJs til late

SUN : Post-rock / alternative from Berlin’s The Midnight Audience, plus Elijah Waters

02/05/2026

Our very own landlady and champion of the arts Pauline will be speaking at the as part of an all-day takeover by the 🙌

Throughout the day MVT will host talks, show short films and share music. 'Where Movements Grow' will be in the Lecture Theatre at V&A South Kensington, 1:30pm this Sunday (tomorrow!)

30/04/2026

This weekend -

TONIGHT : MDST and Brake Fires join forces to announce the 2nd leg of their Cardiff X London exchange program: Pedestrian Band, Spithood, Spirited Horses (Why Horses? + Spirited Followers) and Common Ideal
+ Karaoke til late, from Lucas!

FRI : Turning of the Seasons present a lovely evening of Songs for May Day. Performances from Michael Rice, The Pegwells (pictured above here a few weeks ago^ 📸 ) and Green Diesel
Followed from 11pm by a Late Night H***y Tonk: Texas Radio and The Big Beat and Dumpster Dad DJing til late

SAT : A big launch party for literary magazine Die Quieter Please’s fourth issue, with readings accompanied by a full live band and DJ sets from Silver Gore and Blue Harbour Radio til late

SUN : TGT presents Great Wall (Vancouver BC. janglers ex-Crack Cloud), Findom (multi-national no wave industrial jazz unit), Nyssa (Toronto via London rock n folk sorceress) and Calvin Love (Toronto's era-defying crooner)

Tickets on DICE or OTD

27/04/2026

This week at The George -

TONIGHT : Surprise Dove Ellis !!! For War Child. No tix OTD soz.

TUES : Truman Sinclair is over from Los Angeles with his folk-emo anthems

WEDS : JOY present electronic synth-punk from littl mort, Wyatt and Two Man Lift

THURS : MDST and Brake Fires join forces to announce the 2nd leg of their Cardiff X London exchange program: Pedestrian Band, Spithood, Spirited Horses (Why Horses? + Spirited Followers) and Common Ideal
+ Karaoke til late, from Lucas!

FRI : Turning of the Seasons present a lovely evening of Songs for May Day. Performances from Michael Rice, The Pegwells and Green Diesel
Followed from 11pm by a Late Night H***y Tonk: Texas Radio and The Big Beat and Dumpster Dad DJing til late

SAT : A big launch party for literary magazine Die Quieter Please’s fourth issue, with readings accompanied by a full live band and DJ sets from Silver Gore and Blue Harbour Radio til late

SUN : TGT presents Great Wall (Vancouver BC. janglers ex-Crack Cloud), Findom (multi-national no wave industrial jazz unit), Nyssa (Toronto via London rock n folk sorceress) and Calvin Love (Toronto's era-defying crooner)

Tickets on DICE or OTD.

24/04/2026

Thanks to for featuring our owner Pauline's magnificent restoration story of this place. A true "heritage angel" with a crazy work ethic, mad DIY skills and a never-ending creative eye 😇

Read the story in the paper or above!

21/04/2026

This week;

TONIGHT :
Improvs Greatest Hits
Wholly unique one off anti genre bands will be created on the night with musicians names drawn from a hat. If you would like to take part let know!

WEDS :
TGT presents Art rock / indie / pop from
KickBoy, Bella Artois, Tortured Devices, Homebread

THURS :
TGT presents SCANDI NIGHT with indie & punk from
Kitchen Lover, Vrengt, Knuckle Draggers, Luck Machine
+ followed by ABBA-OKE til late

FRI :
After 8 completely SOLD OUT nights, You Wanted a Party? is back at The George Tavern and with a little bump of extra punk, their eccentric, camp, hot, and painfully post-modern party has live sets from Babydoll Deadbeat, Dura Mater, Mss Frnce and Pink Eye Club! DJ sets until late!

SAT :
The Crypt Studio returns for another stacked all-dayer featuring more artists that have recorded from their legendary north london enclave. Experimental songwriter Kiran Leonard tops the bill that also features alt-rock six-piece Animal Soup, and Keg and Blue Bendy supergroup Prayer Tech. The lineup also features a rare full-band show from Rosemary Moss, Tipper Gore, and mystery (!?!?!) guest Rambo Seltzer. Doors 4pm, first band 5pm. DJs til late.

SUN DAYTIME :
The George Tavern's Vintage Market
Vintage clothes, records, jewellery, ceramics and zines. Expect open decks, pizza, coffee, beer and plenty worth rummaging through.

SUN EVENING :
TGT presents Alt-rock / post-punk from
Red Ivory, SKINSHIP, Dylan Gers, Alex Leave!

20/04/2026

In-house events this week;

TONIGHT :
Slacker rock / post-hardcore / indie from
Millpool, S.W Gothic and Pondlife

WEDS :
Art rock / indie / pop from
KickBoy, Bella Artois, Tortured Devices, Homebread

THURS :
SCANDI NIGHT with indie & punk from
Kitchen Lover, Vrengt, Knuckle Draggers, Luck Machine
+ followed by ABBA-OKE til late

SUN DAYTIME :
The George Tavern's Vintage Market
Vintage clothes, records, jewellery, ceramics and zines. Expect open decks, pizza, coffee, beer and plenty worth rummaging through.

SUN EVENING :
Alt-rock / post-punk from
Red Ivory, SKINSHIP, Dylan Gers, Alex Leave!

16/04/2026

THIS WEEKEND

TONIGHT : TGT presents Polish experimental electronic / glitch / noise-tech duo vgtbl.pl !! Support comes from twat-a-day! (twat-nest vs Lackaday!), Dream Slugs and Wmwmwm
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : Stereotype! presents alt / indie from ugly ozo, studio20 and Auntie
+ from 11pm, Aynjel’s Plastic Club presents a Gary Numan special til late

SAT : Noise rock / industrial / post-punk from Gegenpress for their album release show. Support from mry, New Build, Van Quan and KAYE.
+ from 11pm, party carnage purveyors Pzyk Gürls return for their first club night at The George since New Years Eve
(^ photos above from NYE by 📸 )

SUN : A punk and soul jam hosted by French Toast. Special guest performance by Hyperdence and open jam session! Bring your gear.

15/04/2026

Here on Sunday 26th April 12-4pm: The George Tavern Vintage & Makers Market!

Expect fresh garms, beautiful handmade gifts, pints and impeccable vibes ✨

If that wasn’t enough you can spin some records with Aynjel’s Vinyl Open Decks, Seb & Fil’s Moon Photo Booth is back again (see slide 8) or even sew back on some buttons with Unravelled School’s Mending Club 🧶

There’s still a couple of stalls available, please email [email protected] if you’d like to be a seller!

Photos from Evelyn Gray’s market from last month by 📸

13/04/2026

THIS WEEK

MON : [FREE] TGT presents art rock / avant-jazz / garage / country punk from Kansas City Playboys, The Wheel 2! (^ above 📸 ), Domestic Partners and A Taste of Cherry

TUES : Emily Jeffri headlines with a MURDER MYSTERY twist...
Before the show, one of you will be plucked away from the rest and handed 15 red cards - if this is you, then you have been assigned the role of Murderer. The Murderer will have the duration of the concert to discreetly hand out all red cards, completely undetected by fellow concert-goers. Towards the end of Jeffri’s show, she will ask the crowd to attempt to identify you. If unable, the price of your concert ticket will be completely refunded and you will be invited up on stage to dance along with Emily to her closing song.
Fans are encouraged to dress up as thought extras in a cheesy horror flick: drenched in fake blood, funky wigs, a handful of glowsticks and wild makeup. Think A24’s Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. Let’s have some fun.
Think you’ve got what it takes to get away with murder? DM proof of ticket purchase to and you might receive a form…

WEDS : Velvet Cliché & Sacred Bagel present Geraldyne’s Album Release Show at the George Tavern, with support from Toast Club.

THURS : TGT presents Polish experimental electronic / glitch / noise-tech duo vgtbl.pl !! Support comes from twat-a-day! (twat-nest vs Lackaday!), Dream Slugs and Wmwmwm
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : Stereotype! presents alt / indie from ugly ozo, studio20 and Auntie
+ from 11pm, Aynjel’s Plastic Club presents a Gary Numan special til late

SAT : Noise rock / industrial / post-punk from Gegenpress for their album release show. Support from mry, New Build, Van Quan and KAYE.
+ from 11pm, party carnage purveyors Pzyk Gürls return for their first club night at The George since New Years Eve

SUN : A punk and soul jam hosted by French Toast. Special guest performance by Hyperdence and open jam session! Bring your gear.

02/04/2026

What's on this weekend?

THURS : Indie pop purveyors SUEP launch their album with support from Memory of Speke and Big World
+ Karaoke til late, with Lucas!

FRI : AEG presents pop rock / indie-grunge from SLAG

+ from 11pm, Sunglasses at Night is back at the George Tavern! Resident DJs sbfmRADIO, Badly Drawn Banana, and STEEZISKEY will be playing everything from grime, garage, and breaks, to baile funk, jersey club, and more

SAT : Beth Shalom presents alt-rock / pop-punk from Proper.

+ from 11pm, Scared To Dance with guest DJs Mary in the Junkyard
(^ photo above from last month's 📸 .celluloids)

SUN : Join us on this Easter Sunday Bank Holiday for a whole load of treats not of the chocolate kind: Weatherman, Big Red, Lots of, Luck Machine and August (solo)
6pm-11pm

01/04/2026

This is not an april fools! EASTER is actually taking place AT THE GEORGE 🐰🐰

THURS
SUEP, Memory of Speke + Big World
+ Karaoke til late

FRI
SLAG + Lemonsuckr
+ Sunglasses at Night clubnight

SAT
Proper. + buds
+ Scared to Dance clubnight
Mary in the Junkyard DJs

SUN
TGT All-Dayer w/ Weatherman, Big Red, When, Lots of, Luck Machine + August (solo)

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373 Commercial Road
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Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 12am
Tuesday	4pm - 12am
Wednesday	4pm - 12am
Thursday	4pm - 2:30am
Friday	4pm - 3am
Saturday	1pm - 3am
Sunday	4pm - 12am

Website

https://thegeorgetavern.london/

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