George and Dragon in Breckland

Walked in Sunday afternoon with no booking, staff were so accommodating and friendly, made sure food was available and offered us a table. The food was amazing! Huge Yorkshire puddings, plenty of vegetables and vegetarian options available too. Will definitely be returning.

Food is still good but pub has become very tired and looking a bit scuzzy and greasy. Clientele starting to go downmarket with gangs of young boys on a Saturday night being noisy, playing music on their phones and behaving badly - spoiling experience for other diners. Used to be very busy on a Saturday but now half empty. The woman on front or house is not like Charlie, charming and upmarket. She dresses down with sports leggings and goth T shirts and is ummmmm - common.

Loved the mushy peas which set this meal apart

Was unsure as a vegan what the food would be like but was very impressed, especially the bang bang cauliflower, quite honestly the nicest cauliflower dish I've ever eaten. My meat eating family were also very happy with the food. Not the cheapest but worth the money for a special night out.

Katsu tofu burger was amazing! I’ve also been for a Sunday roast with friends (and a pooch)! Best veggie roast around! Dessert with friends was a real treat!! Creme brûlée and the sour cherry cake

We enjoyed an incredible meal at The George and Dragon. My wife and I both ordered the chicken tikka curry, and I must say, I’ve never had a more succulent and authentic curry in the UK. It took me right back to my travels in India during my gap year—the flavors, spices, and perfectly cooked vegetables were spot on and absolutely blew us away. Thank you for such a wonderful meal and experience. The staff were warm and welcoming, making the whole experience truly exceptional. We can’t wait to visit and again and sample the rest of the menu.

We have visited this pub quite a few times, for quiz nights and general meals out. This week was our first Sunday lunch, it was delicious.

I've eaten a lot of Sunday Roasts and it's been a few years since I've had one that's comparable. From walking through the door, the service was excellent. The food was exceptional. The beef was perfect and a good selection of vegetables all cooked very well. Capped off with a juicy pale ale from Duration. Lunch doesn't get much better.

Went for Sunday lunch with family. The service was great, very friendly and accommodating. The food was exceptional. With no exaggeration, the best roast I've had in years. The beef was good quality and perfectly cooked. The array of vegetables was great to see and again, couldn't be cooked any better. Good beer too. Great lunch.

This place is absolutely fantastic! I hadn't been able to find a restaurant for ages, but I discovered this one online and reserved a table for 13. We were given the cozy upstairs area, which was perfect for our family gathering. The service was exceptional from beginning to end; a lovely lady took care of us throughout the evening, and she was remarkable. The food was amazing—huge portions, served hot, and bursting with flavor. We all had an amazing night and I recommend 1000% times over. It’s a 45 mins drive for us all but we definitely said we’d book again! Thank you ☺️

Excellent experience. The dishes are very satisfying in taste and quantity. A selection of local beers was interesting. Very friendly service. And the decor of this house dating back several centuries is very cozy.

Best roast around this area by a long way.

A bit pricey but excellent quality, very friendly service and a good range of drinks.

Came across this place while visiting the area and what a gem. The service we received from Charlie and Leo was outstanding. Charlie made us feel welcome from the minute we walked in and she and Leo took care to make sure we had everything we needed. The food by Fanny Adams was terrific, big portions and really interesting. We chose three small plates, the whitebait, squid and half duck to share. Even the salad that came with them was delicious and the harissa aïoli (with the whitebait) and Kaffir lime aïoli (with the squid) were great. The duck was divided into two portions and there were two stacks of pancakes and two piles of cucumber and onion salad at each end of the board, making sharing really easy. Charlie made sure we knew we could order child's portions if we were getting full and my friend just had room for that size of sticky toffee pudding, which she really enjoyed. My only regret is that I don't live near enough to visit this place regularly. It's a must if you're in the area.

Came across this place while visiting the area and what a gem. The service we received from Charlie and Leo was outstanding. Charlie made us feel welcome from the minute we walked in and she and Leo took care to make sure we had everything we needed. The food by Fanny Adams was terrific, big portions and really interesting. We chose three small plates, the whitebait, squid and half duck to share. Even the salad that came with them was delicious and the harissa aïoli (with the whitebait) and Kaffir lime aïoli (with the squid) were great. The duck was divided into two portions and there were two stacks of pancakes and two piles of cucumber and onion salad at each end of the board, making sharing really easy. Charlie made sure we knew we could order child's portions if we were getting full and my friend just had room for that size of sticky toffee pudding, which she really enjoyed. My only regret is that I don't live near enough to visit this place regularly. It's a must if you're in the area.

We used this pub for dinner a couple of times whilst staying at Cley windmill. Bit of a query one evening when I'd phoned to book & the girl behind the bar couldn't find the booking. Her attitude was poor - made it quite clear she thought I was a liar! Not great. Hence 4 stars not 5. Fortunately however, they have the good sense to employ another member of staff who is exceptional. (Tall young man with glasses, moustache & baseball cap). Couldn't fault him or any of the food which was all lovely & reasonably priced for a holiday area.

Food was delicious and staff where friendly. Nice atmosphere and had that proper pub feel to it.

Food was delicious and staff where friendly. Nice atmosphere and had that proper pub feel to it.

I stopped overnight at the Pig Shed motel as I was walking the Peddars Way. This is a fantastic pub. I had wild boar sausages and mash which were excellent and reasonably priced. The beer (Moon Gazer local brewery) was amazing too. The staff were lovely. An absolute find

Four of us (and 2 dogs) arrived at a busy time without a reservation, however, the team could not have been more accommodating to fit us in for Sunday lunch. We ordered 4 roast’s (2 beef, 2 pork) and within 15 mins, out came the steaming plates of food with some vegetable accompaniments, including cauliflower cheese. Hands down, this was one of the best roast dinners I’ve had in a long time - generous portions of meat, crispy potatoes, huge Yorkshire pud, delicious parsnip, carrots and mash, with a helping of delicious gravy. Bravo George and Dragon team - we’ll be back when we’re next out this way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic Sunday roasts, would go so far as to say one of the best roast beef’s I’ve had. Service was excellent, attentive and joyful. Atmosphere and decor are great, parking a breeze.

Called for lunch, very welcoming young man in the bar. Sat in the garden and had lunch. The food was excellent ,

Took my entire family here for a pre wedding meal, the food could possibly be a 4* as most of the guests claimed to enjoy their meal, mine was a bit lacking in flavour to be honest, but it's perfectly acceptable pub grub per say. Nice service, accomodated a group of 12 of us, not cheap, but no pubs are anymore. 7/10 experience

Nice old pub run by young people. The service was really good and they were very attentive without being intrusive. The food, was absolutely delicious. We struggled to choose from the options. Short menu, but worth the trip. All the food is cooked in-house. The fish comes from a local fishmonger and the meats come from the local butcher (and it's all local food too!) To finish off, we had coffee like no other.

We’ve been before and the food was good but we went on Friday last week and the lady, not sure if it was the owner, was really rude. The sign outside says it is open every day from 12. We got there just before 3 and when we tried to get in the door was shut. The lady opened the door and when we asked if they were open, she just said “no”. No option to even get a drink and it was a hot day. It was a real shame but maybe the lady was just having a bad day.

Having driven past numerous times since it was refurbished today we finally got to visit. Food is provided by a catering company, the menu is uncomplicated. I had a delicious madras curry, not too hot, full of flavour accompanied by garlic naan and mushroom rice. The only comment I would make about the menu is that there was no salad option despite my husband having a lovely caesar salad as an accompliment to his chicken and chips. Hand cut chunky chips would have upped the ante on his meal. We were offered a choice of sorbet or ice cream as dessert choices. My usual experience is that one is asked how many scoops, not in this case. I was served one.

Really good food at this pub. We came twice while we were in Norfolk for a holiday.

Nice pub. Friendly. Nice outdoor space. Good vibe.

Couldn't recommend this more highly. Always seriously good food - blanch bait and buffalo chicken burger, so tender and the perfect crispy coating. Charming, efficient staff, a real treat on a balmy evening. Thank you!

Amazing food with really friendly staff! If I was in the area again, I would definitely return, so much more than just pub food!

Visited before but this was the first time for Sunday Lunch and we were very impressed, the food was very good and very generous portions, and a good selection of vegetables, we had no room for pudding! We will certainly be back again.

Friendly staff, reasonably priced food and good quality 👌

Really enjoyed the food and ambiance! Charlie is a treasure! She looks after everyone and has a lovely manner! We will be back when on our way to potters resort Hopton !

Lovely place good food and good service.

Wow, wow, wow, so good we are going back tonight. We visited by accident, and were so impressed. Charlie, front of house was amazing, knowledgeable on beers and wines and gave great advice on the food. When our meals arrived, we were not disappointed, absolutely delicious, well presented and plentiful. Highly recommend, great food, great atmosphere, and value for money.

Fantastic food and extremely friendly staff. Will definitely return

Met a colleague half way for a catch up and a meal. Cozy ale pub. Best steak I've had in a while (briliantly presented and prepared) and my colleague said his bangers and mash were on another level!

First time I have been. Excellent food, good local beer and great service. Highly recommended.

We were four Blokes walking the Peddars Way & the North Norfolk Coastal Path and we were stopping at the Pig Shed Motel. The beer and food at The George and Dragon were both excellent. Couldn't fault the MoonGazer beer or the sausage and mash I had.

Interesting…. Front of house rude at best we walked in sign saying it’s open to 11pm told to order food straight away 2pm and was super rude and slightly entitled… Avoid if you are hungry

Great good. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Hands down one of the best roasts I’ve ever had in my life. This place deserves to be booked for months. And the boss is the nicest bloke ever.

Four of us went for the Sunday Roast today. Everything cooked perfectly, plenty of it and absolutely delicious. Nothing too much trouble for the very friendly, efficient staff and very patient with those of us that just could not choose! Will be back in a couple of weeks for another one. Can't wait!! Excellent. 5 starts are not enough.

Visited here early on Tuesday evening, ordered fish and chips. Decent food, decent portion size, good quality and reasonable value. The staff were pleasant and helpful, would definitely come back here, thank you!

On arrival very welcoming and so helpful, food was amazing salt and pepper squid starter and brancaster mussels for main with vegan cheesecake absolutely top draw and will definitely return in near future. Excellent review all round

Ate here Saturday evening and was very busy! Been here a few times now when we stay in the pig shed motel next door. Always get a lovely welcome. Place is cosy and quirky! Both had starters and mains which meant absolutely no room for dessert 😁 Always enjoy and highly recommend if you’re in the area 👍🏻

Pub on main road, plenty of space for dining inside and good outside dining under cover. Big carpark, great staff, good selection of ales and lagers. Good, simple menu - food of high quality and presented well. All you could ask for in a break on a journey or an evening meal.

Fantastic food, lovely friendly staff, great atmosphere and dog friendly so even our fur baby got to come and join us. Just gutted I didn’t have room for pudding so we will definitely be back. Also as a non drinker was nice to see a good selection of both alcohol free and nice soft drinks in offer.

Gerge & Dragon is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly feels like home. The staff here are the true stars of the show – friendly, attentive, and always ready with a smile. Their passion for hospitality shines through in every interaction, making you feel like part of the family from the moment you arrive. But it's not just the exceptional service that sets Gerge & Dragon apart – the food is equally outstanding. Each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation, crafted with care and attention to detail. From hearty pub classics to inventive culinary creations, there's something on the menu to satisfy every palate. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, Gerge & Dragon never fails to impress. With its unbeatable combination of great staff, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder this charming establishment has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Really impressed! Probably some of the best customer service I’ve experienced in Norfolk. We had a big awkward table of vegetarians and little kids and we could have not felt more welcome or catered to. The veggie roast was phenomenal, I don’t even like beetroot and I ate every bite. Please consider a quick throw together ploughman’s for the kids menu - we can’t wait to come back. Thank you all!

Absolutely fantastic food and service. Amazing flavours. First class.

Amazing food and service 10 out of 10!! We will return x

went back for lunch and had fish and chips the batter looked very dark like the oil needed changing, was slightly overdone but tasted ok. my wife had Madras the curry was lovely but the naan was burnt, menu was very limited & not changed in ages.

My husband and I came here for Easter Sunday lunch it was the best I’ve had anywhere and we’ve had a few ( Dabbling Duck) second best we were very well looked after really friendly staff atmosphere was great we stayed next door at the pig shed which we’ve done a few times now a fantastic weekend we will be back very soon 👌😜

My new favourite pub! Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.

Fabulous Sunday roast, gorgeous pub, wonderful atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. A must visit!

Excellent welcome from attentive staff. Generous traditional Sunday Lunch, only marred by the temperature of the food. Atmosphere and cleanliness were very good

Had a lovely Sunday roast. Cannot fault the great food and lovely service. Would highly recommend.

Lovely historic pub with fire going and cosy atmosphere. Had the halloumi burger which was probably the best one I've ever tasted! Friendly staff and great service 🙂

This was our first visit to the George & Dragon, we were warmly greeted by a lovely lady on arrival. We hadn't booked but this wasn't an issue, we sat beside a welcoming real fire which added to the ambiance of the place. My husband and I do not eat meat and it was lovely to see a menu that didn't consist of the typical non meat fare. The sea bass was one of the nicest and flavorsome meals I have had, the puree, aioli and bombay potatoes were cooked to perfection and all complimented each other. We chose the salted caramel creme brulee and vegan cheese cake for dessert. Both absolutely wonderful. We could not fault the food, service and friendliness of the place and we certainly be visiting again soon. Thank you very much.

Nice country pub, open fire and clean warm environment. Called in for a couple of beers with friend. Disappointed with choice of real ales so tried a local beer that is served. Expecting a pint of nice ale I received an American pint measure! This is England is it not! The drink served is not even an American ale which would make some sense. It is a local beer brewed not 15 miles away! Disappointed at £6:50 a serving! Which was little more than a half British pint! Yea a nice drink but disappointed none the least.

Nice country pub with a side area for diners. Food was good quality, about average cost wise.

Came for a themed quiz night, it was French themed. Was a fabulous fun experience. Even with a full house, getting drinks was fast, service all night was superb. Its 15/person and included a two course meal, which was delicious. Roasted chicken, potatoes dauphinoise and then creme brulee. We were seated in the front largest room and found the noise to be deafening. Thankfully, the staff was beyond accommodating and moved us halfway through to the back bar. Don't be afraid to ask when booking for the smaller side of the pub. Such a great time, will be back and 100% recommend.

We were made very welcome, very nicely looked after and the food was good. We were party of six, going to the lovely, nearby, West Acre Theatre and we decided to try the George and Dragon for a pre-theatre supper. Because our show was starting at 7pm - not the usual 7:30pm - we were on a tight timetable. We pre-ordered earlier in the day and our food arrived on table on the dot of 6pm, giving us enough time to get to West Acre. Between us we had the prawn curry, boar sausages and the mussels: all very good. We shall do this again.

The food is absolutely Amazing , Full of Flavour and very well presented . I am currently on holiday in a cottage in Castle Acre and after eating the Nachos and Bang Bang Cauliflower I was blown away . Very old pub with a really nice atmosphere. The staff are brilliant and very friendly and I would definitely recommend eating at The George and Dragon . I will definitely be back , Thank you all for your hospitality. Ps …. Just tried the Squid , Very tasty 😋

Best roast in the area beats the Dabbling Duck and The Brisley Bell, which are both nearby and very good. Beef was cooked to perfection (even for a picky Frenchman), vegetarian offering was flavoursome and paired perfectly with the awesome sides. 5* roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage, greens, and cauliflower cheese & leeks. The gravy is the nectar of the gods. We went back on a Saturday and again, were very impressed. This chef certainly knows what he's doing. Best haloumi burger I've had (homemade sauces and not soggy) and everything on the mixed grill was fabulous, again cooked to perfection. If you are nearby and you can find a table, it gets booked up, and rightfully so, don't hesitate to eat here. We have stopped visiting other local pubs to eat and are firm regulars here now. Thank you Fanny Adams! The service was attentive and fast, and all wait staff were helpful and lovely. The pub is beautiful both inside and out and has a lovely atmosphere with not one, but two fires!

BEEN MANY TIMES GOOD BEERS VERY GOOD FOOD

Dinner and dessert were amazing. Service is very good, a young girl, very observant. We are so pleased with this visit. We will surtently come back..👍😊

We enjoyed a fabulous “Twixmas “ lunch. The bang bang cauliflower was particularly memorable. All dishes were fresh and tasty and the portions were huge . The quality of this food rivals that of many higher profile eateries on the coast. We will return .

We’ve visited several times over the last 6 months and each time our family has had received delicious roast dinners and fantastic service. Thank you

A genuinely real nice pub. Good food, good beer and a warm welcome. The sort of place if you look in the dictionary under "proper pub" there should just be the words "The George & Dragon"

Popped in for fish and chips but ended up having the most delicious fresh mussels from the specials board by the fire. Never disappointed and as cosy as ever.

Non alcoholic board on display but didn’t have any. No Malibu. Special board out but only one available, steak on menu but only one left. Booked table in September and was expecting more.

Good Sunday food wasn't much of a choice though my husband only eats chicken or turkey opted for the vegetarian wellington which was ok

Our favourite Norfolk pub. The food by Fanny Adams is always amazing. Their Sunday roast is the best one locally. Plus they do Duration beer on tap. The staff are always brilliant.

Amazing food. Very fair price. Beautiful atmosphere. Would go back any time. Best in area.

A great find travelling back from North Norfolk. Very friendly welcome and a roaring fire is always welcome on a wet day. No sandwich lunch menu but we enjoyed sharing Small Plates of delicious Nachos - homemade tortilla chips and all the nacho trimmings - Bang Bang Cauliflower - tempura bites, sticky aromatic sauce and more - and, well I read the menu wrong, Full rack "NagaQ" ribs (I only read the Corn on the Cob part!) which came with fries, coleslaw and mixed salad. All was very delicious and a Doggy bag (food containers) to take the leftovers home was offered straight away - we enjoyed the leftovers for supper. Excellent range of beers, ciders, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and tea and coffees. Loved the old library part of the pub. Its dog friendly and has rooms to stay in too. Hope to return soon.

Stopped here on returning home from holiday. For a Monday night there was a good lively vibe with a mix of diners and drinkers. Warmly welcomed by enthusiastic and competent staff. The food was freshly prepared, well cooked and tasty. We'll definitely be back.

Excellent food. Good for veggie/vegans.

Perfekt sted for lokalt møtested og fantastisk mat. Lynrask servering og kjempehyggelig personell. Må nevne motellet ved siden av. Flott rom, meget fint sted for noen dagers opphold.

After staying in the accommodation behind the pub, it made sense to have dinner at the George and Dragon. This 17th century pub is absolutely stunning inside. With it being freezing cold outside, and the fire going inside you can imagine it was lovely and cosy! We were immediately served by a young lad at the bar, who was very polite and did everything efficiently and quickly. I ordered the Calamari to start with, and Fish and Chips as a main. Both were excellent, the calamari came with a lovely salad, which went perfectly! The Fish and Chips were also lovely, plenty of fish and chips, and it also came with mushy pees and tar tar sauce, which is unusual as most places just give you tar tar sauce if your lucky! Only thing I think can be worked on is the prices, they are slightly on the high side, however for the quality of the food this certainly makes up for it. I would 100% recommend to anyone passing by or staying in the accommodation, you won’t be disappointed!

I'd rather travel 10 miles south to The George and Dragon than 10 miles north to any of the restaurants/pubs on the coast. FANTASTICALLY flavoured and presented food, service, ambiance and great eclectic music playing! Looking forward to trying out the Sunday lunch soon....

We called in for a light supper and had a delightful experience. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was really tasty and obviously made fresh and from scratch. We had nachos, samosas with a delicious cucumber salsa, and seasonal greens with soy, honey and ginger dressing. You could taste the love that went into the preparation and the presentation. Definitely recommend a meal here if you are in the area. 5 stars well deserved.

Great food , staff are amazing , thank you for a great week

Returned for the Sunday lunch, then the Curry, followed by the Burger. Back again this evening what next?, the food is unbelievably outstanding, cooked with both expertise & talent and served to perfection, always looking for somewhere special that, unlike the chain restaurants, cook with skill rather than by numbers found it at the George & Dragon near Castle Acre

Omg, fantastic food! We had called in for a drink and liked the menu so we booked a table. Lovely warm welcome when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had the ribs... Spot on were my words for the chef. If we had had more time, we'd have been back to try the chicken. 100% RECOMMEND. Thank you to everyone there for a fantastic evening.

Waitresses were brilliant, Food was delicious. Family of eight, four grown up couples with big appetites. Portions were great and very flavoursome. Recommend the Aromatic roast duck and ribs. A lovely friendly pub with great food and beer

Great atmosphere here. Me and my friend came for some lunch and where surprised to find Fanny Adams there. The food was amazing, I have tried Fanny Adam before and to no surprise it was fabulous. Great staff too!

2nd stay at The Pig Shed Motel, and thought we would try a meal here. From the outside you dont get how much room there is in there. We went o collect our key card, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I had...

We dined here whilst staying overnight at The Pig Motel, which is just behind the pub. I had booked in advance although it was not too busy for walk-ins. The menu is short with a specials board, hard to choose what to have as it...

Had a very nice lunch here. Menu is a mix of pub classics and some Asian-influenced dishes. The staff were very friendly. The three of us (couple + toddler) ate well - generous portions. There was a good selection of beer, including some local craft...

Staying at the pig shed for our third visit we always have dinner here! Ate last Monday evening. Lady barmaid was all by herself (lady short red hair) and she was amazing! Tan everything all on time she didn’t stop 😁 wasn’t too busy but...

Great Sunday roast lunch, amazing gravy! Good food and beautiful surroundings. The staff are lovely too.

Small menu - cooked to perfection. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the George and Dragon and will definitely return.

I stopped by here this evening after a long day- I called ahead and was told the pub was more than dog friendly- great as I had my 2 dogs with me. I had a warm welcome- a recommendation for dinner, I was then told...

We were staying close by at West Lexham for a short getaway and popped to the George and Dragon for lunch and a pint on a sunny sunny day. Lovely place, very quaint, and the chicken wings…THE CHICKEN WINGS oh my , we could have...

Second visit, just as impressed as last time, we had fish and chips, absolutely up there with the best, good quality fish, perfect tasty and crispy batter with no sign of sogginess, great fries and the best mushy peas. Beautifully appointed areas with excellent range...

I chose the George and Dragon as it offered a good selection of dishes and catered for Vegan diets also. The whole experience was great, from phoning to book a table to arriving. The pub has a welcoming feeling as soon as you enter. The...

As a bit of a connoisseur of pork ribs, I can report that the ribs served at the G&D are as good as any I’ve eaten. And the quality of that dish was matched by everything on the menu. Add to that the range of...

Traditional pub with warm welcoming, very well cooked food and gentle service. We only tried the fish and chips but we were very satisfied. Suggested

Just perfect. Warm welcome, genuinely dog friendly, beautifully kept, great service and comprehensive selection of beers. My Chicken Caesar was bursting with flavour and my friend said her Vegetarian Curry was stunningly tasty. Worth every penny, when we’re back in the area we’ll be repeating...