George’s Keep was quite the experience—and not in a good way.
We showed up excited to check the place out, only for my husband to be denied entry because he was wearing open-toed shoes. Normally, I wouldn’t have an issue with a dress code if it was actually enforced consistently. The problem? While we were standing there being told he couldn’t come in, other people wearing open-toed shoes were being allowed through the door without a second glance. Apparently the rules apply only when it’s convenient.
After wasting time going back to our hotel room so he could change into the “approved” footwear, we finally made it inside. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of the disappointment.
The place was so unbelievably loud that having a conversation was nearly impossible. Maybe that’s intentional so customers can’t discuss the inconsistent dress code policies. We then spent time trying to get a bartender’s attention, but apparently ordering a drink was asking too much. Multiple employees walked by while we stood there waiting, completely ignored.
At that point, we’d already made one unnecessary trip to our room, paid for the privilege of being frustrated, and still couldn’t get service. So we left.
If your goal is to create an exclusive experience, congratulations—you successfully excluded paying customers. Between the selective enforcement of the dress code, the deafening noise level, and the nonexistent service, we won’t be returning. There are plenty of other places that can manage to serve a drink without turning it into a scavenger hunt.
