Royal George
Soho
Royal George sits in Covent Garden, where open-mic nights, international football screenings, and Pride events all happen without fanfare. Programming's genuinely eclectic: live performance, cultural screenings, the kind of space that pulls people who care about discovery. You'll find locals mixed in with the theatre crowd moving through the neighbourhood, not just tourists or a single type. The room itself is worn in from actual use, the kind of venue where what happens inside matters more than how it looks from the street. There's no design cool here, no overthinking. It's a place that knows what it is and gets used for real things. That's the whole operating principle.
££ · Pub
Contact
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- Address 133 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EA, London WC2H 0EA
- Social
Upcoming at Royal George
Regular weekly nights
- Musical Drag Bingo! 3PM Sat, 4th Jul 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info), 3pm
About Royal George
The Royal George is a pub on Charing Cross Road, sitting on the eastern flank of Soho where the neighbourhood meets Chinatown and the theatres of the West End. Its position on this busy central London artery makes it a familiar landmark for people heading between Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and the surrounding streets.
Among the pubs in Soho, the Royal George benefits from a location that is hard to beat for convenience, with Old Compton Street and Dean Street a short walk to the west and Chinatown just around the corner. It suits a straightforward pint before a show or a casual meeting point in the heart of town.
The Charing Cross Road setting means theatres, bookshops and restaurants are all close at hand, so the pub draws a mix of theatregoers, shoppers and locals passing through. It offers a dependable central base in one of London's liveliest quarters.
Getting there
Royal GeorgeWC2H 0EA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Royal George?
The Royal George is a pub on Charing Cross Road in central London. It sits on the eastern edge of Soho, close to Chinatown and the West End theatres.
Where is the Royal George?
The pub is at 133 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EA. This places it between Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road, with Old Compton Street a short walk away.
Who does the Royal George suit?
It suits theatregoers, shoppers and locals looking for a straightforward pint in the middle of town. The central location makes it an easy meeting point.
What is near the Royal George?
Chinatown is just around the corner, and Dean Street and Old Compton Street are a short walk west. The theatres and restaurants of the West End are all close by.
Is the Royal George handy for the theatres?
Yes, its Charing Cross Road location puts it within easy reach of the West End theatres. It makes a convenient spot for a drink before or after a show.