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The George Tavern (formerly Green Growler) offers Denison’s largest selection of craft beers on tap, plus cocktails, live music, and weekly events at the historic Katy Depot. Join us for brunch, bites, and fun 7 days a week! Open daily from 11 AM. Your go-to spot for great times!
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Address: 101 E Main St Suite 135, Denison, TX 75021
Phone: (903) 444-2130
Website: https://www.georgetavern.com/
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Kevin Price
Restaurant Review: The George Tavern
During a recent visit to The George Tavern, I was impressed by the overall experience, from the extensive beer selection to the hearty food offerings. The atmosphere was welcoming and casual, perfect for a relaxed afternoon or evening out.
The beverage menu stood out immediately, offering a broad range of choices. From familiar domestic favorites like Miller Lite to imported selections including Japanese beers, The George Tavern caters to all tastes. The bucket of chilled beers, complete with fresh lime wedges, added a refreshing touch that enhanced the laid-back vibe.
On the culinary side, the food delivered on comfort and flavor. The chicken fried steak, generously smothered in creamy gravy, was a standout — crisp on the outside, tender inside, and paired nicely with classic sides like mashed potatoes and toast. The buffalo chicken sandwich was another highlight: crispy, juicy, and well-balanced with just the right amount of heat, served alongside a hearty portion of crispy, parmesan-dusted tater tots.
The only shortcoming of the meal was the corn side dish, which was served cold and lacked the same level of quality found in the rest of the meal. It was a small blemish on an otherwise excellent dining experience.
Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, rounding out a visit that felt well-paced and genuinely enjoyable.
Final Verdict:
The George Tavern is a great destination for those seeking a solid beer selection, satisfying comfort food, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere. A minor improvement on the sides could elevate the experience even further, but overall, it’s a spot worth visiting — and revisiting.
… moreDuring a recent visit to The George Tavern, I was impressed by the overall experience, from the extensive beer selection to the hearty food offerings. The atmosphere was welcoming and casual, perfect for a relaxed afternoon or evening out.
The beverage menu stood out immediately, offering a broad range of choices. From familiar domestic favorites like Miller Lite to imported selections including Japanese beers, The George Tavern caters to all tastes. The bucket of chilled beers, complete with fresh lime wedges, added a refreshing touch that enhanced the laid-back vibe.
On the culinary side, the food delivered on comfort and flavor. The chicken fried steak, generously smothered in creamy gravy, was a standout — crisp on the outside, tender inside, and paired nicely with classic sides like mashed potatoes and toast. The buffalo chicken sandwich was another highlight: crispy, juicy, and well-balanced with just the right amount of heat, served alongside a hearty portion of crispy, parmesan-dusted tater tots.
The only shortcoming of the meal was the corn side dish, which was served cold and lacked the same level of quality found in the rest of the meal. It was a small blemish on an otherwise excellent dining experience.
Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, rounding out a visit that felt well-paced and genuinely enjoyable.
Final Verdict:
The George Tavern is a great destination for those seeking a solid beer selection, satisfying comfort food, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere. A minor improvement on the sides could elevate the experience even further, but overall, it’s a spot worth visiting — and revisiting.
Kynsingten Guthrie
Food was AMAZING and so much bigger than what I thought it would be. However, there was a bit of a wait time for it. Understandable though, since it was all so fresh and hot.
Service was amazing!!
The atmosphere was 11/10. We went on Friday night and it had live music, good drinks, the works.
… moreService was amazing!!
The atmosphere was 11/10. We went on Friday night and it had live music, good drinks, the works.
Ashton Gabbart
Love George Tavern! Great atmosphere, live music, and 40 craft beer drafts! Our bartender Sarah gave us incredible service, love her and will def be back soon!
Thanks Sarah!!
… moreThanks Sarah!!
K Curious
This place has never failed! The food is tasty and they offer beer that you can hardly find on draft anywhere. We have had Aubriana wait on us a couple of times now. She is hands down the best waitress we have ever had… anywhere! She was very attentive, friendly, sweet, and made excellent suggestions when asked. Will continue to come back! Great food/great service/great atmosphere
… moreBeckyandEarl Starnes
We came here on a whim. Looked at the reviews and thought it would place to visit to listen to good music and have some awesome drinks. They were super busy. It was a Saturday night. We listened to live music by Alex Cantrell- if you haven’t heard of him, look him up he is awesome and plays great music of all genres. We had great service by our waitresses, Eden and Kylee. The drinks and appetizers were spectacular. We were so impressed by the service considering how they were for Saturday night. They also told us they have an awesome music on Sundays as well as great mimosa specials. This will be the first of many visits here for us!
… moreKurt Benson
This place is fun and inviting. . Good food. . . Really like the wings. . great beer choices with a good variety. . . Service was exceptional thanks to Eden! Will definitely be going back.
… moreTim Heath
Came for lunch. Patty Melt and Black and Blue burger were outstanding! Tots were killer. Service was excellent. Abrianna? Made really good recon ciders and beers as well as nightly schedule of events at restaurant. Will certainly make this a return to location.
… moreK. William Elliott
We were looking for something different from our usual Denison haunts and accidentally found George’s Tavern and decided to try it out. The George Tavern replaces another bar and grill that had been in this location. George has approximately 40 different beers on tap in addition to an extensive liquor/mixed drinks options We both opted for the salmon, would love to know how it is seasoned! I have the corn and rice pilaf; wife opted for the mac and cheese and mixed veggies. Both were great options. Next time will have to try the Chicken Fried Steak!
… moreAmanda Johnson
Update: We dined in last night on the outdoor patio and had THE BEST burgers we have ever found in the Texoma area. Y’all have to come try these!!
The best to go food we have had in the decade we have lived here! To go orders are not an afterthought here, they are happy to have your business and make sure everything is exactly how you want it. Bartender was super friendly on the phone, other places make you feel like a burden for calling. The food was incredible – flavorful, generous portions, best prices you will find anywhere right now and everything held up on the drive home, even the fries and nachos were still perfect! We assumed this was just a bar food kind of place but they proved us wrong. You gotta try it!
… moreThe best to go food we have had in the decade we have lived here! To go orders are not an afterthought here, they are happy to have your business and make sure everything is exactly how you want it. Bartender was super friendly on the phone, other places make you feel like a burden for calling. The food was incredible – flavorful, generous portions, best prices you will find anywhere right now and everything held up on the drive home, even the fries and nachos were still perfect! We assumed this was just a bar food kind of place but they proved us wrong. You gotta try it!
Hekate Wolfe
I really wanted to love this place, but after trying them out several times, both for dine in service and to-go, my experiences have been lackluster. I like to give newer businesses multiple chances before writing a negative review.
Both for dine in or to go service, the food order has been incorrect. Most recently, I waited on an appetizer for 30 minutes, only for a different server than the one I had ordered with to come by, confused, to let me know the order was never even put in. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened to me here. The service here, at least if you’re there to eat and not just drink at the bar, has been bad.
The food finally came out, entrees and appetizer all together, and again, it was disappointing. The quesadillas are maybe 25% stuffed with fillings, the rest is just bare tortilla. The fried pickles are actually very good. The hamburger I had was very dry, despite being ordered medium rare. I have also ordered burgers and chicken tenders before to go, and it was the same quality. On top of that, the food is very overpriced for the quality.
It is a cool location and atmosphere, one I have been coming to for almost 15 years as it has changed hands over time, but unfortunately, this is a place that I’d recommend just to hang out and drink at, and skip the food.
… moreBoth for dine in or to go service, the food order has been incorrect. Most recently, I waited on an appetizer for 30 minutes, only for a different server than the one I had ordered with to come by, confused, to let me know the order was never even put in. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened to me here. The service here, at least if you’re there to eat and not just drink at the bar, has been bad.
The food finally came out, entrees and appetizer all together, and again, it was disappointing. The quesadillas are maybe 25% stuffed with fillings, the rest is just bare tortilla. The fried pickles are actually very good. The hamburger I had was very dry, despite being ordered medium rare. I have also ordered burgers and chicken tenders before to go, and it was the same quality. On top of that, the food is very overpriced for the quality.
It is a cool location and atmosphere, one I have been coming to for almost 15 years as it has changed hands over time, but unfortunately, this is a place that I’d recommend just to hang out and drink at, and skip the food.