George and Dragon, Shoreditch

The George and Dragon was a vibrant pub located in Shoreditch, London, known for its lively atmosphere and as a popular gay venue. It featured live arts projects and was celebrated for its fun and hedonistic spirit. After its closure in 2015 due to a significant rent increase and a community campaign for preservation, it was refurbished and reopened in 2018 as the Mikkeller Bar London, a collaboration between Danish brewer Mikkeller and singer Rick Astley, continuing its legacy of being a cultural hotspot.