The George Bar

When we arrived the bouncer rudely refused to let us in without giving an explanation. He was very unfriendly and mumbled something about us needing tickets. We found their website which took forever to load and realized there was a show that night. We booked tickets online which were free and finally managed to get in. Inside the place was overcrowded, there was nowhere to even stand. We tried to get drinks at the bar but without success. The two barmen served everybody but us, a whole bunch of guys who came after us. Perhaps they are racist since my friend is black. After being ignored for nearly 30 minutes we left that unwelcoming place. Surely will never come back.

Honestly you can have a great gay night here BUT the “culture” of the bar has changed dramatically. There’s a huge amount of straight (usually girls) going now. Gay spaces are very rare but while everyone should be welcome, in bars like this they really need to try curtail it a little as it shifts the whole atmosphere. We are not straight girls entertainment. Straight girls reading this please also check your “straight girl privilege” pushing your way up to the bar/skipping the queue might fly in straight bars where men are too scared to confront you over it but please remember venues like the George are gay safe spaces and you’re a guest in it. Check what’s on before you go as some nights are heavier dance and others are pop. The pop nights in my opinion are much better. Drag queens are great fun and bar staff are generally friendly and efficient.

My friends and I had been coming here for about 10 years. However, I have noticed in the last year some of the security people have become incredibly obnoxious. They are constantly harassing people in the pub for no reason and shoving their weight around. Never have I seen this behaviour in any bar from security. This place used to be a friendly and inclusive place for gay people. It now seems to be lots of straight people. My friend was told to leave for no reason. Wouldn’t go back again. The older blonde lady at the door is so horrible and rude as well as some of the new guys inside. We have stopped coming here. Such a shame.