The George

Handily located between two of Cardiff's biggest student areas, Roath and Cathays the George is a very lively pub. Whilst maybe lacking in 'old school' pub-iness due its bright, 'funky' interior and general student vibe it's a good place to go if you enjoy sports as most big events (esp. Football) often draw large crowds. If you are student the prices are reasonable with the aid of a Scream card (available at the bar) otherwise they're not far off Cardiff town centre prices. There's plenty of entertainment here including the various TV's, a jukebox, several pool tables, gamblers, fruit machines and even a couple of amusement arcade style prize ...  Read the complete review

What is now The George used to be a lovely, slightly seedy but genuine local town centre-ish pub called Clancy's frequented by students and locals alike. The Guinness (which isn't even sold there any more) was among the cheapest and best available anywhere in Cardiff and the atmosphere was great. So the It's a Scream chain has done its usual souless makeover, comprising mainly of South Park characters on the walls, inflated prices and giant Connect Four to amuse the 'ironic' student sense of humour, but what, exactly makes this pub any different from the Woodville, or any of the myriad other clones springing up in every student city in the ...  Read the complete review

The George is an example of Bass' new range of student pubs that are appearing all over the country at the moment. All the pubs follow the same layout, they are all painted in the same colour's and the building's exteriors are all done the same as well. One of the best things about the chain is that even though they market themselves towards students, the bars still attract a wide range of customers. The chain's yellow card scheme is excellent(like a customer loyalty card) with special promotion's for cheap beer. On certain day' and certain times of the day the yellow card can be used to get your drinks considerably cheaper ...  Read the complete review