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The George & Dragon
The George & Dragon, Blackheath Hill, London, UK
The George & Dragon is South East London's premiere late-night cabaret bar. A whole host of regular drag acts can be found on the stage every weekend, but that's not the only thing that happens here, as there's special events and parties throughout the year as well. The traditional British pub style bar offers pool and unique shots at good prices and guarantees a friendly welcome.
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