George and Dragon Pub and Bar in Phoenix Arizona

The George and Dragon is in uptown Phoenix on Central Ave. User submitted reviews #1: The name of the bar, George and Dragon, comes from a legend believed to have been brought back from the crusades.According to the legend, there was a village with a large pond where lived a dragon. To appease the dragon the villagers gave the dragon sheep daily. They ran out of sheep began to feed the dragon with their children, chose by lottery. Eventually the lottery fell upon the the daughter of the king. To save his daughter the king offered the villagers all of his money and half of his kingdom. The villagers refused and the king's daughter prepared for death. Of course this is when Saint George arrives. He wounds the dragon and saves the king's daughter. The now placid dragon is taken from the pond by the king's daughter. The weak dragon is taken to a larger city by Saint George and the king's daughter. The villagers of this city are terrified of the dragon. Saint George promises the villagers that he would slay the dragon before their eyes if they converted to Christianity. They did. Back to the bar. The George and Dragon Pub is located at 4240 N Central Ave. This British-owned bar carries a large selection of beer and traditional British food. The south side of the bar has a few dartboards and pool tables. The opposite end of the bar has a quieter dining area. In between is a casual pub/dining atmosphere with a long bar top. The crowd is eclectic and friendly. Businessmen, travelers, old and young Brits, escorts, a group dressed as if they just left the Renaissance Fair (even when there isn't one), college kids, men looking for escorts, punks, and those with mental illnesses routinely visit the establishment.

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