The George Inn in Southwark is London’s last surviving galleried coaching inn, dating from at least the 16th century, and rebuilt after the 1677 Southwark fire. It’s located just yards from London Bridge and owned by the National Trust. The pub is famed for its oak-beamed galleries, large courtyard, and connections to historic figures including Charles Dickens, who referenced it in his novels. Rooms upstairs once hosted travelers and possibly Elizabethan theatre performances.
The inn dates back possibly as far as the 14th century, with mentions as early as 1542 and a listing in John Stow’s 1598 Survey of London calling it one of London’s “fair inns.”
 
Interesting facts...
The George was a gathering place for local gentry like Lord Digby, who was known for secretly freeing prisoners from the nearby Marshalsea prison and celebrating their release with meals at the inn 
Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s sister, once stayed at the inn during a “lock-in” when pubs legally had to stop serving drinks early on Sundays so shut the doors to avoid police!