George IV

Great place for original music and comedy. Really trying to offer something different in lichfield!

If I go to George IV, it is on a Saturday lunch time for a bite to eat and a couple of pints of their well kept real ale, although I keep meaning to go and watch some of their bands there, so will update this review when I do.
If you’re looking for nice, home cooked food, then it is very pleasant to eat here, although they really need to expand the menu and although the chips are home cooked, I don’t really ‘do’ chips, so there isn’t much choice if you’re not a chip fan. Their home made pies are great. The chicken and leek pie, well, I have never seen so many leeks in a pie, I was very impressed!
The rooms are nice, with comfy sofas and tables to sit at if you’re dining. Children are welcome and there is free wi-​fi available, which is great if you have a smart phone and you want to check your emails.
The staff are friendly and if you’re dining, will serve everything (including drinks) at the table, rather than having to order or pay at the bar, like you would do at most pubs.
Apparently they also put a film on in the back room (I think it’s on a Sunday afternoon), which I think is a good idea.
A pleasant place to stop for a pint and platter in the centre of Lichfield.

This is hands down one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to. Lichfield itself is a really fun, small city in the West Midlands, home to some great history, and coincidentally, a very couth and moneyed demographic, which means going out in the city centre isn’t as fraught with danger as it could be.
The George IV attracts a great crowd, from 20s to 40s, all usually well-​dressed and –behaved. The drinks are nice and they have more wine than a typical pub.
But the best thing about this pub is the live music, which happens every Fri and Sat, and many Thursdays.
But it’s not just live cover bands, it’s the best indie, alt and upcoming bands the area can find. The first night (of many) we went here, we heard an amazing blues/​funk band that rocked our socks off.
There’s not really a place to dance, though people do try their best, especially one regular known for his colourful, flamboyant shirts (and dance moves).
The beer garden is spacious, with lots of tables and benches, and a nice, relaxed vibe with pretty flowers climbing up white washed stone.
The crowd is super friendly, and easy-​going, and it’s a great way to spend a low-​key, music-​filled Friday night.