One of the oldest pubs in the area, The George is a lovely old classic boozer, replete with original beams, stained glass windows and hearty grub.

It has avoided the sweeping taint of the commercial - unlike near-by Walkabout and Milfords - and is merely a brief stagger away from Covent Garden.

The George is the perfect haven at which to shelter from the meat market crowds that strike central London come the weekend.