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PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 2007

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George Staples

Open 2021+

273 Blackfen Road

Blackfen

020 8850 3181

https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/thegeorgestaplessidcup

https://whatpub.com/george-staples

George Staples 2006

Above photo 2006 by Dave Patten Creative Commons Licence.

George Staples 2008

Above photo, 2008 by Steve Thoroughgood.

George Staples 2010

Above photo, November 2010.

george Staples 2014

Above photo 2014.

George Staples 2015

Above Google image, August 2015.

George Statple 2015

Above Google image, August 2015.

George Staples sign 2015

Above sign 2015.

 

Originally called the "Woodman," it was built in 1845 and was one of the first buildings in Blackfen. This building was demolished and rebuilt in 1931 when large-scale building began in the area. It has recently been refurbished and renamed the "George Staples" after the original landlord. It is now a comfortable and pleasant large single-roomed pub with mirrors along one wall making it feel much larger.

 

From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk By Pub Spy, 3rd January 2014.

PubSpy reviews The George Staples, Blackfen.

IMAGINE describing scampi to a Martian, because they would probably come back with something remarkably similar to the mush I ate at The George Staples.

There was a sort of rough breadcrumb exterior and a whitish booger interior, so on paper it was nearly there I guess.

But this horrid approximation of a pub grub classic was only one component of a meal that looked and tasted as though it had moments before been ripped from the plastic of Iceland packaging.

Even the peas were like green musket balls, and being poorly drained, the moisture penetrated my scampi which made matters even worse.

Some of the blame must rest on my shoulders. No great meal has ever begun with curly fries so I have no idea why I panicked and said yes when given the option over regular chips, much less why I allowed myself to be charged extra for such pain.

And people wonder why PubSpy rarely eats.

It must be said, however, that expectations were not high.

Given the garish laminated menus, cheapish prices and big banners explaining how to order food, I had an inkling that this Blackfen boozer may not be the Fat Duck.

Despite the food, I actually quite liked The George Staples. It’s tidy and spacious and doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not.

There are TVs and places to sit and friendly, down-to-earth staff who were happy to help.

It had all the usual suspects on the bar and a trio of ales thrown in.

And while you would expect to see a tumble weed blowing through most pubs in the month when punters are either skint or giving up booze, there was a decent spattering of clients on a weekday afternoon.

Sadly, though, it does sort of resemble a soulless dining room – which wouldn’t be so bad if the food was good.

How it rated:

Decor*** Bit bland, but pleasant

Price**** Reasonable

Atmosphere*** Considering my timing, it was good

Staff **** Very nice, hardworking

Food* That’s why PubSpy’s don’t shop at Iceland

 

From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk, 12th December 2018.

The George Staples pub in Blackfen reopens after refurbishment.

The new George Staples pub reopened on December 6.

A boozer in Blackfen has reopened following a £300,000 facelift.

The refurbishment of the George Staples, which took place over three weeks, ended last Thursday (December 6) with an opening party where guests were treated to a glass of free fizz and canapes to show off the new menu.

George Staples inside 2018

For those interested in a tipple with a difference, the bar has been stocked with over 30 different gins, along with plenty of local craft ales.

The Blackfen Road pub has been kitted out with brand new HD TVs for footie fans and boasts a new menu aimed at catering for everyone, including veggies and vegans.

George Staples inside 2018

General manager at the George Staples, Peter Kitson, expressed his excitement about the relaunch and hopes the refurb will encourage new customers to come along.

"We are incredibly excited to relaunch our pub to the people of Sidcup. Not only is the new look amazing but we also have such a great range of food and drink.

"We look forward to welcoming everyone in," he said.

 

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