George And Dragon in Harrogate

Wonderful pub. So friendly. Good pint. Excellent food . 2 mins off A1M but you’d never know. Thank you to Clare and team for making us so welcome. Can’t wait to come back. Trev, Sue, Pete, Jo

Decided to eat here prior to fireworks at Newby, based on its good reviews and menu choice. Pub was canny inside. The bar man was lovely really friendly. Food was blooming gorgeous everyone enjoyed their meal, side salad was fresh and tasty and the chips were delicious. Kids meal was good too. Value was outstanding worth every penny.

We booked last minute for coronation Sunday. Although short staffed they fitted us in. We were treated to table service for everything. Even the dog had her water bowl brought to the table along with a bag of biscuits! The roast beef was wonderful and we all reckoned it the best we'd had and great value for money. The staff were very friendly and more than helpfull.

Unpretentious home cooked pub grub at a reasonable price. Plenty of choices for carnivores and vegetarians. Pies have delicious light crisp pastry with plenty of filling. This is a Freehouse. Within easy access of Ripon. Highly recommended

As 3 strangers in the village we had a very warm welcome from the friendly bar man. The restaurant area was lovely, daffodils on every table, offering a traditional menu, and our food arrived on piping hot plates! A very enjoyable visit, we would go again if we did not live in Chester, Grantham and Tynemouth!

Just visited for Sunday Roast. The food was excellent and extremely good value. The staff were very friendly and the whole place had an excellent atmosphere. Will certainly be visiting again !

We took a punt in coming here for a Sunday roast after looking at reviews for this establishment, and many others locally, with our children. The food was absolutely delicious and excellent value for money. We were also impressed with the kids meal option. We will definitely return!

We came for new years day as we were staying nearby and I had googled best Sunday lunch in Ripon, and this was top. I am so glad we did! Everything was perfect, food was amazing, nice big portions, plenty of selection and the desserts were to die for! The gentleman serving was just lovely and couldn’t have done enough for us. We are staying local again for Easter and will be sure to book a return visit!

Delicious Sunday lunch with plenty of fresh vegetables and absolutely top notch gravy. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive - we will definitely be going again.

Called into the George and Dragon for a lunch stop when travelling North Lunch was well presented and tasted good The man in charge was polite, cheerful and organised Would definitely recommend

Called for Sunday lunch on the way home up the M1 - lovely welcome and the most delicious roast beef dinner at a really reasonable price. Good selection of wine and my husband said the beer was fantastic too. Highly recommended.

Lovely village pub with excellent beers and great food. Really nice and cosy atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Always make you feel welcome and at home.

We've recently moved to the area and been several times. Good local pub with food at very reasonable prices. Sunday lunch is good value too with good Yorkshire puddings!

Very welcoming, friendly and very good prices. Dog friendly. The dog treat packs were a lovely touch. Brilliant tasting food (we had the pork and beef roasts). Puddings were also brilliant. Staff member Luke was fantastic. We highly recommend.

Absolutely a great place to eat and have a few drinks. The staff, especially Luke, were so accommodating, lovely and helpful. The food was also very tasty! Thank you for making our day...and getting our two cyclists to Filey!

Such a great find! Really friendly, delicious food, excellent beer, lovely village and fab beer garden. Can't wait to return

As inventive as ever, Claire, Ted and Team work hard to keep our fab village pub alive and open.. and food as delicious as ever - keep up the AMAZING work guys x

We stopped at the George and Dragon on the way to Center Parcs at Whinfell as it was only a short detour and I am so glad we did.The member of staff who served us was so helpful and gave us a friendly and warm welcome.We sat next to the cosy warm fire and ordered from the menu which is filled with pub classics and hearty traditional food.I opted for the homemade lasagne but unfortunately they had ran out - however this meant I got to try the delicious steak and ale pie which I can honestly say was the best i've ever had! My sister-in-law opted for a pork sandwhich which was filled generously and my husband had scampi which was also very tasty.The member of staff was very accomodating to our little girl (1 year-old) and although they didn't have a designated baby change (due to the old nature of the building) ensured that we could use the ladies facilities without being distrubed where there was plenty of room for a quick nappy change.If you are ever nearby do stop in - this is a real little gem of a place and I can gurantee you will be made to feel very welcome and leave filling very full.

Called in a couple of weeks ago when looking for a pub meal near Ripon. It turned out to be a real gem. Lovely home made food. Great veggie choices. Some of the best kept beer we've had in ages and a lot of care being taken over Covid restrictions. We sat outside as the evening was just about warm enough but it's probably now too cold to sit outside now unless you've got good thermals. I'd be confident that the owners will do a good job of being Covid safe indoors, as they had put a lot of thought into it. A lovely village pub with thoughtful and friendly service.

Stopped in Melmerby last Sunday en route to the Lake District via the Yorkshire Dales and although we were supposed to be self catering we decided to try the local pub and what a great choice it was.Not only was it the best Sunday roast I have had in a very long time but the beer was exceptional and as a regular drinker for over 50 years I know one when I taste it. Both food and drink were great value for money and the locals and the landlord very friendly.It was a great start to our break - than you (though sadly the quality went downhill from there on and the costs went up but that's the Lake District i suppose)

The George and the Dragon Team (Claire, Luke, and Will) made our Wedding Anniversary very special this year when we visited their establishment last Monday. They created a romantic ambiance by welcoming us with a decorative table displaying filled glasses of Prosecco, glowing candles, “Love” themed serving pieces, and pretty flowers.Claire prepared a bespoke 3 course menu encompassing: - A Delicious Trio of appetizers: Battered Halloumi, Tempura Prawns, & BBQ Ribs - Mouth-watering Pork Chops from a local butcher, Dauphinoise potatoes and a Lovely Green Veg.- Delectable patisserie style desserts beautifully displayed on a gorgeous “tree trunk” style platter.With our anniversary celebration being confined to the local area due to the current COVID pandemic, Claire, Luke and Will organized and delivered a truly memorable Wedding Anniversary Experience that we will never forget. We express our gratitude and appreciation to The George and the Dragon Team who clearly orchestrated “Hospitality at its Best” in the new COVID climate!

Excellent food served and the young waitress staff were really on the ball and attentive. Will definitely call again soon.

i had a lovely lunch today fish and chips the george and dragon allways do the best food but today was lovely

Called in for a bite to eat after work, friendly service and tasty homemade burgers, great service too in these difficult times!!

Great pub meal in a lovely garden with excellent, well organised service. All covid 19 safety precautions were well in place.

Landlady Claire has don a fantastic job of making the pub both safe and welcoming after re opening post lockdown. A workable one way system is in place, plenty of hand sanitiser and pretty flags all remind visitors to social distance . There is both indoor and outdoor socially distanced seating arrangement so you can choose where you are most comfortable. This pub has always had an excellent reputation for friendly service and this continues. If you are worried about your first trip to a pub post lock down, come to the George and Dragon in Melmerby as you will receive a warm welcome in a safe and friendly environment. On this occasion we just came for a drink to see how the new rules work but will be back to dine now we have been reassured that safety systems are in place without feeling the atmosphere has been compromised. Well done to Claire and the team.

This is a cracking pub, thanks mainly to the efforts of Claire the landlady and her staff. Although The George is a country village pub, it welcomes everyone and has made itself Covid-aware ('Covid-friendly' wouldn't be the right phrase!) so much so that we were allowed to keep the pen we used to sign ourselves in! It came with a welcome message from the pub too! We didn't eat this time but enjoyed a drink in the beer garden at the front, which is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by. The service was quick, came with a smile and the Estrella lager was sweet indeed! We will return!

Lovely ad hoc lunch courtesy of Claire at The George and Dragon! We sat in the pretty beer garden (at a socially distanced table) and enjoyed a tasty hot lunch waited on by Hannah who clearly had our safety and relaxation at heart. Couldn’t fault the arrangements and would recommend everyone to not be nervous. We’ll certainly be back ...and soon.

Brilliant local pub with fabulous homemade food. Very welcoming and good service. Free WiFi recommend the Thai Fish Cakes. Thank you

Great little local pub with fab food and great service. We had a fantastic evening couldn’t fault anything. Thank you!

We enjoyed a delicious traditional Sunday roast at the George and Dragon, en route further north via the A1.We were made to feel really welcome by the staff, loved sitting by the log fire and were delighted with our food; roast beef with all the trimmings and sausages which we were informed were from the local butcher, always a great endorsement to see local businesses supporting each other. The food was hot, fresh and home cooked and we would have no hesitation recommending this great village pub to others and it’s definitely somewhere we would call at again.

We were looking for a decent sunday lunch nr Ripley after being at the xmas fair. The reviews for the George & Dragon were really good so we gave it a go. We were not disappointed, it looks like a traditional village pub which we love, they welcome dogs, kids & women on prosecco according to the sign outside! They do seem to have a penchant for signs, they're everywhere! We felt very welcomed, the sunday lunch was lovely & very reasonable in nice & clean surroundings. We would definitely return.

Called for a late lunch on our way to Hawes as found en-route on google maps. It was 2.45 on a Thursday when we arrived so were expecting to only get crisps at that time. We were met however by a lovely little dog who welcomed us as we arrived and even though we were the only people there initially we were still offered food. We had the beef and horseradish and pork and apple sauce sandwiches which were gorgeous. Proper meat from a joint not cheap sandwich meat and chips. Lovely log fires, food and service great and the place looked like it would be fab on an evening for both good ale and food. A great find and sorry it is not closer to home.

Lovely little pub, used by locals mainly I’d say, we were camping in the area so weren’t in our best clothes and got a few glares from the locals but the staff were very welcoming, food was beautiful, all home cooked, we had fish and chips and my partner had the bacon and cheese burger with bbq sauce, plenty of food on the plates. We stayed for dessert which was lovely, hot chocolate fudge cake and the sticky toffee pudding. Toilets were clean and the ladies had a little jar with hand cream, face wipes etc in which was a lovely little touch. A few flies and wasps which was a little off putting but I guess it’s hard to do much about it!

A great place to break your journey, only a couple of minutes off the A1. Excellent fish & chips and great cask ale. Nice staff and chatty locals. Super dog friendly inside plus a nice beer garden.

Lovely drinks and snacks and one of the bar maid free snacks out yummy loots of people lovely evening xx all we are coming soon see you soon thanks Hugh ailson mark and grace

A lovely ending to a family holiday! There’s a nice selection to suit everyone on the menu with lots of veggie options too! It’s all home cooked and delicious- the service is warm and friendly

Booked table for 7 of us for Sunday lunch. This was by email and confirmed 3 days before we needed our table. On arrival we were told there was no booking in my name even though I showed them my email. Luckily they were able to seat us. The Sunday food menu is small but the food was very good. The young waitress was lovely.As we were on holiday eating here was a one off. There are so many pubs in the area too.

Managed to call ahead and book a table but found the menu was limited to main courses which were ok but not very large. Would look for somewhere else next time.

Called in here on a Saturday lunchtime .We ordered two ploughman's lunches .Decided to eat outside as it was such a pleasant afternoon. Food arrived promptly and was very nice. This is a place that we will visit again as its only a 5 minute detour from the A1.

We had an evening meal here last week with two friends. All of us were happy with our food but the pub could do with a little refurbishment. The service was good and the waiter very pleasant. It was not very busy on a Thursday evening.

we arrived early for our 2.30 lunch but was attended to by very pleasant staff and shown to our table and served with our meal at about 2.15. We didn't have enought time for our dessert but we were given a cupcake to take home with us. Will definitely return

Went after looking for somewhere to have family lunch after the Ripon Hornblower Duoathlon. What a great find, lovely food and plenty of it, home cooked and yummy. Friendly attentive staff working as a team.

Truly lovely, welcoming and family friendly pub. Great simple food. Fantastic value. Lots of space and family friendly touches, small cutlery and colouring books! Can’t recommend highly enough. Will definitely return.

Very friendly, dog-loving and helpful staff, big dogs no problem at all with plenty of space between tables in the restaurant. Menu is typical pub grub but it was good, and we were even offered dinner (not a treat) for our dog! Thank you

We went with my parents and 2 year old. Great meal, good atmosphere, friendly staff.

Visited for lunch on Saturday. We booked in advance for a family group of six. The food was excellent, all homemade and was very reasonable. The staff were friendly and helpful and we stayed well over two hours and did not feel rushed. Well worth a visit, we will definitely be going back.

We called here for Sunday lunch I had read the reviews and we weren't disappointed I had beef and my husband had the pork both were delicious all fresh home cooked veg roasties and Yorkshire pudding. Service was good very friendly staff will definitely be back.

Called for drinks only and were well impressed. Good real ale, friendly staff and friendly locals, What more could you want? Will call again when passing.

Our first visit , & will defiantly be returning lovely meal great value for money & very friendly staff , especially the waiter Thank you

Looking for a watering hole after a day out has rarely proved entirely successful, but this time was different. We ended up in conversation with three groups of regulars who couldn't have been friendlier. The bartender was pleasant and helpful. The food was fresh and well presented and the Hambleton ale from just up the road was, not surprisingly, a perfect pint. A vegetarian option might please even more diners, but for us it was perfect.

We found the George and Dragon by chance on trip advisor and booked for Sunday lunch with just an hours notice. Glad we did as people were being turned away as we ate as it was up to capacity.

We were looking for quick drink in a dog friendly pub with beer garden to enjoy the afternoon sun, this ticked all the boxes. Friendly staff in a village setting. Wished we had stayed for food.

Have visited on several occasions for Sunday lunch. Never been disappointed always had good service and food. Usually have a wait but that probably says everything cooked freshly. Will visit again

We stopped here yesterday on our way home from a weeks holiday in the Yorkshire Dales and we weren't disappointed. Fabulous, traditional village pub with an extremely friendly landlady, Claire. The menu is quite extensive for a little pub and the liver and bacon was the best we have ever had. Lashing of gravy over creamy mash and veg too!

Unpretentious pub food, reasonably priced and cooked extremely well. Coupled with well kept beer and friendly staff makes this village pub well worth a visit. Keep up the good work! Highly recommended.

New owners last year and they appear to be doing well. Friendly staff, a good range of proper pub grub at reasonable prices. Parking outside. Worth a visit if you are nearby or passing on the A1. We will be back.

Our friendly local pub where we always receive great service and tasty food. There was a choice of three roasts as well as two or three other choices. There were at least half a dozen choices for desert. The children really enjoyed their ice cream. The dining room was full of families, mostly three generations.

We have eaten here several times and called in for drinks as well. The food is tasty and perfectly priced for a local pub (hearty portions as well!) Menu is British pub classics. The beer is excellent and All service is very friendly and welcoming.

We have now dined here several times and do not leave reviews until we are confident of both the food and service. This village pub delivers good food/hospitality. There is usually some local ‘banter’ at the bar, which you can join in with if it suits.....

We found this gem looking for somewhere a few minutes off the A1 around lunchtime, researched on TripAdvisor. We arrived on a February Friday in dead season to a single car in the car park and were a little cautious as we entered the nice but simple bar. The one couple there were comfortable and chatting and when we initially couldn't locate the bar staff volunteered to go and call 'Claire' who was busy in the kitchen. An odd start to a delightful lunch stop.

We visit here last week after a long dog walk in the snow , we were greeted by a roaring fire and a friendly smile. The food was delicious and our dogs were very welcome and got a treat! Would defiantly recommend !

Been to this pub a few times and we have really enjoyed the food. On tuesday and thursday they do a prosecco platter which is a bottle of prosecco and a cheese and meat platter with a few extra sides which is delicious. Fish and chips is a winner and i have also enjoyed the thai green curry. Pub is nice and warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of conversation between the locals. Definitely worth a visit.

Este es el mejor pub en el pueblo. La casera es muy hospitalario y ofrece una variedad de bien cervezas locales para satisfacer todas las necesidades. Un pub muy acogedor con los clientes locales, que son excepcionalmente amables dispuestos a entablar una conversación.

Salir con amigos para chicas el almuerzo. Buen ambiente relajado en este pueblo encantador para poder sentarnos, charlar y ponerse al día! Buena comida cocinado y servido caliente en platos calientes. Personal amable. nada de problemas.

Dos parejas y un perro hace un par de desvío de la A1 minutos (M) romper el viaje a Northumberland.

Parado por un almuerzo en un pub y una bebida no conocer la zona, la comida fabulosa, con un montón de opciones caseras, muy acogedora y muy buena relación calidad-precio! Sin duda volveremos de nuevo, gracias.

Si quieres escapar y disfrutar de un lugar te hace sentir muy bienvenido y donde el ambiente y la comida es excelente, entonces este lugar es una opción super. Momento de la reserva sin pensarlo, pero hasta ahora los propietarios y el equipo han sido extremadamente acogedor y atento. El cordero de cadera fue excepcional. Un ambiente tranquilo y agradable para recargar las pilas.

Cuatro de nosotros visitamos la última noche y tuvimos una buena comida de calidad, acompañados de excelente cerveza. El menú no es extenso, pero debe cumplir con las necesidades de la mayoría de los comensales. Es un pub agradable y el servicio y el ambiente fueron de primera clase.

Es una de las mejores comidas que he probado en mucho tiempo. . . bien cocinada, bien presentado. El servicio y el ambiente era excelente. Encontramos esta joya de un pub en un viaje a Yorkshire. . . . Quería llevar a casa, así que podría ser mi local! ! !

Just opened about a month ago under new management. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Selection of home cooked main course and deserts.

El personal era muy amable y acogedor, con muy buen ambiente. Bajo nueva dirección. Fantástica comida casera.

My husband and I visited today. The new landlady has done an excellent job of refurbishing the pub which is modern but homely. There is a really welcoming feel as you step inside, the staff are professional and welcoming. We had our tea and we were not disappointed. Homemade and tasty, the food is exactly what we would expect from a good village pub. This is a welcome change from the many 'microwave meal' pubs that exist now! We will be returning and look forward to seeing it develop and grow. Would certainly recommend a visit!

This pub has recently been taken over and it is clear to see that the new landlady has taken a lot of care and pride in the place. A good choice of real ales which are all well kept and well served. We have had our tea here and it was most excellent. Good pub food at a very reasonable price. The pub now has a welcoming friendly atmosphere, long may it continue.

Great little pub that has just reopened under a new landlady and back to what it should be, good choice of well kept beer and fab pub grub, just what a local pub should be!! Friendly atmosphere and extremely welcoming unlike the previous incumbents. Homemade burger was excellent and the steak and ale pie was tasty too both with proper chips.Well worth a visit if in the area and you want a warm welcome and pub grub done well!!!

Lovely pub and landlord/lady very chatty and friendly. Sunday lunch was excellent. Would definitely recommend

Been to this pub before and well pleased with the food, unfortunately new people have just taken over. Very pleasant landlady. Menu very basic pub grub. Ordered steak pie and lasagne. Awaiting order (which took some tiime) landlady mentioned had pubs before but never done food and that partner/chef just been trained, Steak pie at £10.50 consisted of 8 very small tough pieces of meat and an undercooked pastry lid.accompanied by soggy chips and barely cooked yellow broccoli. Lasagne had this 3/4" thick glutinous "cheese" on top with rubbery layers of pasta. Complained to landlady, she went to tell chef and we just heard a raucous laugh. We are all for people bettering themmselves but not at the expense of the customer.We were offered a 10% reduction which was accepted because we couldn't be bothered with the agro if we refused to pay. Very very poor.

Having eaten here numerous times when the former occupants were here, we were a little concerned to find that they had departed to Sowerby some five weeks previously.No need to have worried, the Sunday lunch menu was the standard fare (and therefore just a little restrictive) but the food itself could not be faulted; both pork and turkey were excellent, the latter very moist. Jam roly poly and chocolate brownie good too.Good selection of 3 cask beers, though all of fairly low ABV.Near the A1 and dog friendly in the bar area too.If you're looking for small portions piled up tottering in an oversized soup bowl this place isn't for you, if you want good quality simple cooking then it probably is.

Lovely hospitality from the new proprietor. Made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was great. Lots of locals and people travelling through. We had a fabulous tasty meal served next to a lovely wood burner. DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK.A lovely little gem of a find.

Visited today for a business meeting. Lovely decor and log burner lit keeping the locals warm. Good pub grub menu. I had a tuna melt panini very tasty.

I would like to update my earlier review of the George and Dragon. This pub has now changed hands and I can no longer recommend it as highly as I did. Sadly, the atmosphere is not the same and it did not feel like the old village pub we have been accustomed to visiting many times. The background music is now a local radio station. I do not know if this is permanent or not but we thought local village banter at the bar or silence would be more fitting in our opinion. We visited recently for a drink but did not have a meal. The menu is now basic with a very limited 'specials board' some of the choices on the board the night we visited were 'All Day Breakfast' 'Cheeseburger' 'Vegetable/Meat Lasagna' which not appeal to us. I cannot comment on the quality of the food on this visit but left with no confidence about returning to dine. It is a great shame that the previous Landlord/Landlady have now left. They will be sadly missed by us and probably by many others too. Please do not visit on the strength of my previous review dated 4th October 2015.

The website for this pub says it's open from 12 - 12 on a Saturday, I arranged to meet a family member here after reading the good reviews on here. After driving for over 1 hour (it was roughly half way between where we both live) I arrived at 3:15 on Saturday afternoon only to find that it was closed. Very disappointing.

Visited the George & Dragon today on our way back from Fountains Abbey and enjoyed a wonderful meal. We were reserved a lovely table next to the cosy fire and were made to feel very welcome with our little dog. Amazing food, great value and exceptionally friendly service. The fish pie is the best I have ever tasted, loved the lemon cream sauce. Everything was clearly home cooked and delicious. Highly recommend this place and now we've found it we will definitely look forward to coming again. Thank you!

We dined here on Saturday night for my partners birthday , I had black pudding then surf and turf and my wife had garlic mushrooms and the rib eye steak whilst our child had garlic bread and pizza , everything was excellent and a good pint too had a pool table while we waited would highly recommend worth every penny will defiantly call again

As a family we always get made to. Feel very welcome from the minute we walk in till the minute we walk out, the food is lovely , staff r very friendly and helpful and will go out there way to help you , the Sunday lunch is beautiful and would highly recommend , tony and Debby have made this a lovely pub xxxx

Cannot praise enough , staff are always so welcoming we've had many a family meal and children's parties everything is always spot on. Tony and Debbie are so accommodating and go out of there way to make ensure everyone is catered for from my 4 year old daughter to my 72 year old mum.

A party of 24 guests including children!!Well where do I start Amazing menu to suit all tastes including a varied children's menu.Worked of a set menu well what can I say amazing Portion sizes well please don't eat before u go !!!Service second to none very welcoming, and children they make so much fuss my 3 girls love going to eat here Everyone from the party thought the meal was outstanding qualityIf ever u are thinking of somewhere for Sunday lunch or a fantastic varied menu and also what u call Traditional pub food please give the george and dragon at Melmerby a go you defiantly will not be disappointed thanks debby and Tony xx

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you here the food is excellent with good choice and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good choice of wines beers and lager. The landlord and landlady are very friendly and helpful

We regularly go for Sunday lunch here, with our two girls aged 7 and 4. The Sunday lunch is fantastic - great meat and large selection of vegetables. The kids love eating here, and are welcomed. We have been for tea on a Saturday night too and never been disappointed, wide range of meals to choose from and great portion sizes! the homemade chips are amazing!Highly recommend

I have visited here on many occasions it is a lovely pub always greeted by friendly attentive staff & the food is excellent, I have tried many different dishes from the mouthwatering Sunday Lunches to the crispy battered fish & chips always cooked to perfection. The host Tony & Debbie are always happy to help & nothing is too much trouble the friendly bar person Angi is always happy to help & is always very cheerful along with the waiting staff, The pub its self is always spotless & a lovely cosy atmosphere with roaring fires just what you need at this time of year. I would be happy to recommend this to any of my friends & family.

My wife and I went to this pub for Sunday Lunch on the 3rd January. My wife had the beef and I chose the lamb which were both really lovely, cooked perfectly and in generous supply. My wife chose sticky toffee pudding for desert and commented that it was the best she had ever tasted.... believe me when I say that she has tasted an awful lot of sticky toffee pudding!! Thanks to all the staff at the George and Dragon.

There were 11 of us plus a 9 month old. The meals were spot on as always. I had the beef medallions and the meat just melted in your mouth. There were plenty of vegetables and extra gravy for those who wanted it (and the roast potatoes were just perfect). Have dined here a few times now and always been very satisfied. Would highly recommend for Sunday lunch or Christmas menu. Thank you to all the staff. Merry Christmas

I visited for lunch on Sunday to celebrate my 70th birthday. We were a party of 12 family members, some of whom had travelled quite a distance. As is usual at this hostelry, we were not disappointed. We didn't all have the Sunday lunch menu, we had quite a variety of dishes. All our dishes were absolutely faultless. Not one complaint. Tony and Debby and their staff made us feel very welcome, as always and it all made for a very happy celebration. Thank you Tony and Debby and Angie and the nice young man who was waiting on. We will be back soon.

We met up with friends from Thirsk and chose this pub as it was very convenient. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Good menu choices, portions, prices and service. We'd recommend it you

Really good meal here last night with two friends - one of whom prefers her steak "blue" and that was exactly how it came. My pork medallions were gorgeous and the proper home made chips were delicious. We will be back!

I took the kids and missus for something to eat after a bit of shopping. Had a look on trip advisor and decided to pay the George and Dragon a visit. I'm so glad we did. To start I had the sausage and black pudding warm salad and my wife had the garlic mushrooms. .Both were very good but we both agreed the salad was outstanding. For mains I had the pork loin and my wife had the lamb. Again both were exception with the lamb piping it. Kids were taken care of with fish fingers,chips &beans. Followed by a good helping of ice cream. . The service was great and a nice atmosphere in the pub. Beer was nice too...really good experience. Will be going back.

Popped in for the first time today intending just to have a drink and eat elsewhere at a carvery. However we were served at the bar by a very friendly lady who asked if we would like to eat. We looked at the menu and were impressed by the choices and reasonable prices. I opted for the roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and veg. This came with plentiful supply of horseradish sauce and gravy served on the side in a gravy dish. There were three slices of well cooked beef and I was impressed by both the quantity of food served and the presentation. My wife opted for a cheeseburger with chips, onion rings and salad. Again large portion of well cooked tasty food. Serving staff were polite and helpful and not intrusive. Deserts were sticky toffee pudding with cream for me- delicious- and apple and caramel tart with ice cream for my wife. Again really well presented and very tasty. I would definitely eat here again and intend to visit mid week for the fish or steak nights. It's a rare thing for me to write reviews but this pub, quality food and staff stand out as worthy of high praise. Do come and eat here.

Had fantastic meal food was excellent as was the price and service, highly recommended. The Service was also very good and the prices were good, I world say the normal for the types of meals been offered. Nice friendly staff had no problems at all.

We have recently moved to a village on the outskirts of Ripon and decided to venture further afield and try some new eating and drinking establishments. We first visited the George and Dragon just for a drink and was very impressed by the friendly atmosphere of both the Landlord Tony and the locals around the bar. We met Debby the Landlady briefly as she was busy organising a local event that night.We decided to book a table and try out the Sunday lunch. The food was outstanding and of a high quality, very fresh vegetables (good choice) tender, flavoursome meat and the portions are very generous too. The food we tried was home cooked and it shows! The presentation is also very impressive with attention to detail. We believe that the Debby and Tony deliver high quality food at very reasonable prices. We now regularly visit to eat there and sometimes just call in for a drink. It is a warm, welcoming pub Debby and Tony will go the extra mile to meet any special requests. Well worth visiting this country pub. I am sure that you will not be disappointed whether you go for just a drink or a meal - Just give it a try!

A wonderful English pub exactly what you would want to find.Well kept beer, despite the fact it's a Thwaites house, and excellent no nonsense food. Very friendly locals, staff and management.Close to the A1 and dog friendly, in the bar area, too.If you're looking for small helpings piled up in oversized white bowls this place isn't for you. If you're after well prepared, straightforward home made fare then you won't be disappointed. The Thai green chicken curry was excellent.Six of us had two courses (no room for pudding) and drinks throughout the evening for £120.00.