Situated in the heart of Hoxton, an area that boasts a collection of trendy pubs and bars, The George and Vulture has built up a loyal client base which continues to return for some straightforward Italian cooking. Inside, an open log fire, pleasant strains of piano music and a buzzy atmosphere complete the picture.

Braciole alla messinese, beef meat roll skewers Sicilian style, lasagne with meat ragù, and controfilleto, an 8 oz plain grilled sirloin steak, lead the way for meat lovers. Pizza Sarda, with spicy southern Italian salami and speck - northern Italian smoked mountain ham - with gorgonzola, slips down a treat, while a simple foccacia is spruced up with flavours of ham and taleggio or mixed cheese and chicken and arrives as a sandwich, ideal for lunchtime.

The George and Vulture also plays host to quiz and live music nights and local DJs play chilled classics and party beats on weekends.