Jaipur Spice - Easingwold in Hambleton

Along with friends who live locally we visited this establishment for the second time last weekend. Our visit confirmed for us that lunch at the George is a real treat. The food is first class as was the service. Set in the middle of Easingwold, a lovely little town, this hotel is an example of how a restaurant should be run. Despite visiting on a busy Saturday lunchtime we felt that we were made very welcome and given ample time and attention. The restaurant area is well presented, relaxed and comfortable. The lunchtime menu suited our party, offering a good choice for us all. Perhaps most importantly the food was first class. Based on our experience I would be happy to recommend the George to anyone.

Just returned from a fantastic stay, such a lovely warm welcome the food was first class, the restaurant is decorated so beautifully and the staff are so kind, everything was just perfect, we will definitely be coming back very soon 🤗👌

Lovely place, however from the road it does look dark and that nobody goes here, I have thought this for years. Staff pleasant, service was good they do leave you time to decide what to have. Food is great no complaints from us, tasty, hot and smells ok. One small criticism the music after about a hour if you could you will feel like screaming

My wife and I spent one night at the George. The staff are very friendly, attentive and professional. The hotel has a great atmosphere with locals and guests alike.

Food and service both excellent 👍 wonderful location, prices quite reasonable. Spicy food but not overly so. Staff polite

We went here for a meal whilst on holiday. It’s a bit “out of the way” - not in a town or village. We found it when searching online for places to eat. The service was ok although we did have to ask to order after sitting there for 10 minutes. The napkins and tablecloth were stained. However the food was delicious. It was of a reasonable price too.

A lovely buzzy coaching Inn in a delightful village.

We found the George by chance, as none of the other pubs were serving food (it was a Tuesday night). Delicious food, great service. We've even booked a table for Friday.

Table for 17 people. No complaints. Excellent food. Quick service. All ages from 2 to 82 were catered for! Brilliant.

The food tastes good and staff is excellent. However the hotel is mess from outside it looks spooky and abandoned. It serves only dinner and have rooms too, so might worth correcting that online.

We visited twice during our week in Easingwold. Everyone was friendly and the service was good. We had the special banquet for 2 on the first occasion and struggled to eat it all, (although we managed 😉 On the second occasion we skipped the starters and still had more than enough food. I highly recommend the Rajasthani Gosht. The lamb was so tender. If we go back to Easingwold we will dine at the Jaipur again.

Dined on the restaurant a couple of times while staying in the area. Great choice of pub classics and specials and food was excellent. Very impressed with the service which was attentive, friendly and efficient and exceeded my expectations. Drinks menu is comprehensive and well thought out and there are a range of interesting beers on tap.

Beautiful pub/ restaurant but menu was limited. Good service in restaurant. Slow in bar.

Stopped for lunch on Saturday market day. Lunch was excellent, and the service first-rate.

Popped in for mid week lunch. Friendly welcome and service. Good selection of beers and nice coffee. Had fish and chips, wife had Haloumi toastie. Both very nice. Would not hesistate to return

Great dog friendly pub/hotel with hood quality food and refurbished bedrooms.

The food is amazing, great value and the staff are excellent. It is our preferred place to eat out. We have not stayed as we live in Easingwold but have a 'holiday let' where many guests compliment the food and atmosphere of the George. Well worth a visit. Recommend you book.

Reviewing the pub part of the business. Always busy with drinkers and diners. Food served in adjacent restaurant. Gone up market a little bit since our last visit but still some pub classics available on the menu. Food was well prepared and presented. Several hand pulled beers always available. Plenty of parking on the street outside. Worth a visit

The best Sunday Lunch I've had in a long time at a very reasonable price. Service was excellent, everyone seemed happy and were very attentive. Burrata was ACTUAL burrata (I've seen a lot of mozzarella palmed off as burrata, but not here!) The main was deceptively large, presented really well and the taste was exceptional. Lastly, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was probably the best I've ever had. Absolutely no complaints, thoroughly enjoyable meal, will definitely be back!

Awesome! Great service, location, very popular, friendly helpful staff, food is delicious.

Another wonderful stay. Paul and his team are just fantastic and go above and beyond to make your stay special. The food is superb, and the location is sublime.

First visit here today with a friend for Sunday lunch. Amazing food, friendly attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. We were given a table for an hour which was ample time considering we hadn't prebooked. We enjoyed our experience so much we went back for another drink before we headed home. My friend was particularly partial to the peanut butter stout.

A lovely Hotel / Pub, excellent service, food, staff and not forgetting the owner Paul.

Went for an evening meal. Excellent and attentive customer service throughout. Wide menu choice and good value prices. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Popped in for a drink after a hard days shopping. Haven't been for years and loved what they've done. Looks amazing and staff attentive and friendly. Will return.

My party of six was accommodated at short notice. We were warmly welcomed. The food was excellent, as were the cocktails! All in all a first class experience. I shall definitely be returning.

Visited qs a family on a quiet Tuesday night. Food was fantastic, and the service was warm and attentive. Particularly jealous of my Brother's mixed grill which was loaded with meat, although my bhuna was delish too!

Not been here for a long long while. Located in Easingwold Popped in for a cheeky pint . Had a Hazy Pale but the name escapes me. Tasty.

Possibly the best sticky toffee pudding in the world.

Busy but service still good. New Year. Very busy. Plenty of bar staff so fine

Lovely hotel with friendly atmosphere. The manager/ owner is always in evidence. Very friendly staff and great service in the restaurant. Our meal was lovely. Ended with a glass of wine in front of a log fire.

Lovely hotel in beautiful village north of York. Food also excellent.

We were staying at a near by hotel & didn't fancy eating in the restaurant. We were so glad we didn't as we wouldn't have a stonking good curry! Great value for money, decent portions (I actually left some rice Staff very pleasant. Nothing more to say except if you are thinking of going... GO!

Spent a night away there loved it excellent range of beers and ciders on tap room was nice maybe a lick of paint needed but very clean and one of the best nights sleep I've had away from home the food was amazing and lastly the breakfast was perfect

Fantastic Picturesque Wolds location with this wonderful Cosy hotel on Market SQ. Service beyond and Manager more than helpful on our two visits. Sirloin Roast Lunch to die for... I think a lot of Restaurant/Hotels have forgotten how to cook a roast dinner so this was a bit special. Regards to staff at Bar & Restaurant staff and Management.

This is a lovely hotel, I was made very welcome at short notice and given a beautiful room with 4 poster bed. Would thoroughly recommend it.

We had the banquet for two. What a feast! All delicious. Including drinks and poppadoms it cost just over £50.00. 2x starters 2x curries, 1x side, 1x naan, 2x rice. The lamb and chicken were so tasty and tender. Well worth a visit.

I loved this little pub so much. It was perfect for what I needed and was exactly what it said it was. The room was great, the bar authentic and the breakfast was amazing!! The manager Ben went out of his way and the ladies serving breakfast were all delightful.

We didn't stay here, we had Sunday lunch which was really good. Will definitely be coming back again soon

Great hotel in the centre of Easingwold..Super food and drinks. Friendly and helpful staff.. Rooms are spacious and comfortable

Very nice hotel in centre of Easingwold which is itself a very pleasant market town. Good breakfast and evening meal and a very busy bar. Rooms upstairs were clean and warm. Nice staff.

Got recommended to eat here and book asap as it’s very popular but can’t see why! It was a very average roast dinner with watery gravy. Got asked what drink I would like by a member of staff who didn’t actually know what ales was being served. The actual ambiance of the restaurant was really nice and in a great location.

Had a great Sunday roast lunch with family. Staff caring and efficient

Excellent Place to stay, rooms were light and airy with everything you needed, lovely bathroom and shower. a Wardrobe to use also. coffee/tea making facilitates. even a very Large dog bed with a personnel touch being the blanket had my pets initial on it also dog biscuit jar. The restaurant was fantastic good hearty breakfast's with a menu to choose from tea/coffee. the evening fayre there was excellent choice for you starter/main/puddings all freshly cooked with the happy chef. the staff always happy to help you. the George is located in a beautiful quaint square with a few shops/chemist/ supermarkets. pubs.This place was handy for several different place to go depending how long your stay is. you can get to York, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and further a field. Its a beautiful place to visit and I would rate the George a 5* and we will definately be back at some point.

Great hotel good food and Very pleasant staff

Lovely meal, great atmosphere, excellent service.

A great place for a couple of drinks on a Sat afternoon. Staff, location, drinks and the friendliness of the place made it a very enjoyable afternoon.

The food here is amazing. I opted for chicken balti with pilou rice. My other party guests had chicken tikka massalla. King prawn biriyni and lamb jalfrazi. We also had a portion of onion bhajis. The staff are very welcoming and friendly.

This is a great easingwold institution . We only use for food and drink so cannot comment on rooms . The bar has a great traditional pub feel with what I’ll call a mature quiet clientele. Couples , guests , locals with their dogs . A very very well kept bar with a rotating selection of great craft beers . Plus the lagers on keg if you must ! Food is step above the casual in the restaurant with a regularly changing fresh local sourced menu . People come here because it’s special . Easingwold has much to offer but the George is top of the list for me .

Me and my husband enjoyed a meal at the George Hotel yesterday evening. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming from the bar staff to the waitresses. The food was incredible, huge compliments to the chef. We will 110% be returning for another meal. Thankyou for a wonderful evening 💕

Lovely olde world hotel in the centre of the village. It was very busy but the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was freshly made and we didn't wait to too long considering how busy it was. Would recommend booking in advance. Car park at the rear quite small but there's free parking in the market place opposite.

Visited for lunch. Great service and lovely food. Well worth a trip.

Brilliant, comfortable and welcoming ❤️ The food is to die for and there's always new specials every night! Breakfast, much like dinner, is perfectly proportioned and there's a choice to suit everyone. Thank you for having us and we'd definitely recommend The George to anybody else visiting the area ❤️

Amazing Sunday lunch. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, lovely atmosphere and the food was first class.

Lovely atmosphere staff very friendly, food great, rooms spotless. We booked a room with a four poster bed which was advertised on your website, but unfortunately we did not get one :(

Smack in the middle of Easingwold square, traditional pub/ restaurant which has managed to keep thedifficult balance of being a good pub and a great place for food, beers great, lots of choice and it's a great place to go as a true Yorkshire pub.

Quaint little pub with excellent food and in a lovely location

Lovely old hotel with big spacious room and modern bathroom. Located in centre of Easingwold . Pub and restaurant were very busy and food was good value. Breakfast in the morning had lots of choice. We hope to revisit in the future .

Just spent 3 nights here with my husband all the staff are very friendly and helpful the food was lovely and served a very nice pint lots to choose from. Our room was in the main building and was very clean and comfortable it looked like it had been recently refurbished the bathroom was large and had a good shower but was in need of a bit of TLC I can only assume it's work in progress as the room was excellent. We will definitely return for another stay we love Yorkshire and the locals 👍

Stayed for one night on 29th July in room 18. Check in smooth and staff very friendly Beautiful cosy and homely bar and service was good Breakfast was delicious and waitress very polite and effecient. Bed was very springy and not that comfortable for sleeping. Bathroom floor was covered with lino that had definitely seen better days. Shower leaked on floor Room not worth the price.

We recently went for food, it was nice but nothing to write home about if I'm honest. It's fairly pricey, their seemed to be lots of staff floating about but non checking in on our table so we had to keep going to get drinks and things from the bar. I had the hot beef sandwich and it was OK but a bit bland

Food was excellent and beers good. Hand pulled beers get rotated quickly. Service was excellent although a little stretched given a very very busy Friday night. Tables beautifully laid out. A touch of real class. There are cheaper places but for a meal just a little above the norm suggest you pay this a visit.

Enjoyed a two night stay with partner. Lovely large room with equally large bathroom. The only downside of the en-suite was that it does not have a window so ventilation is a bit of an issue. Friendly staff and great cooked breakfast

Perfect location on the Market Square, lovely friendly people, first class drinks, adorable.

We just called in for a meal and it was spot on the staff were fantastic

We had a fantastic stay at The George hotel. The room was lovely and clean, comfortable beds and great service. Especially at breakfast. The food was great and we really liked the decor. My one moan would be that our room (9) which is a family room was incredibly hot. It made it very, very uncomfortable. Even with the small fan provided, it made no difference. There was 2 adults and 2 children and we all struggled to sleep. It wasn’t warm outside either I’ll add. It was like the room was above an oven. My parents were staying on the ground floor and that room was a perfect temperature. Also the bathroom door was so squeaky! Overall I would stay here again but request a different room.

Can not fault the staff very pleasant and the food is great would definitely go back for a takeaway. But unfortunately the surroundings let's it down it just looks tired the carpet needs taking up chairs need replacing and get rid of the brackets off the walls where the blinds used to go I wouldn't rush back to sit in but will definitely get a takeaway

Food was really fresh and utterly delicious - I had a King Prawn Jalfrezi and it was packed with big prawns. Both my Husband and I loved the food, it was very authentic, would definitely recommend.

Visited for an evening meal. Very nice place, and the service was good. Food was really tasty, and lots of it. We brought loads away with us. I had Malay chicken, which I love but can’t get in my local Indian and it was so good. The staff were friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend.

We celebrated a birthday with a meal here and everything was very enjoyable. We sat in with plenty of table space and airy surroundings. It was busy but we were served quickly and efficiently. Plenty to choose from on the menu and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food.

Unfortunately one of the worst Indian takeaways I’ve had for a long time. They might as well have labelled the dishes red or yellow as they both tasted very similar, not of very much at all. The chicken seemed to be reasonable quality but certainly haven’t been cooked in a tandoor. It’s okay if you’re really hungry or drunk and fancy a quick curry, but not for me thanks, I’ve had much better from the supermarket.

We are visiting York for a little break and visited Jaipur for our friend’s birthday. Last night. The food was amazing and very tasty! Best curry we have had for a long time!! Can highly recommend this restaurant and a reasonable price.

Good, but don’t have the calamari, the calamari were so hard I hurt my teeth trying to eat them, they were as hard as or if not harder than a stick, inedible. The rest of the foot was nice, we didn’t recieve the salad to go with one of the dishes but we can cope without that.

Just had a delivery from Jaipur … just a little late but I can live with that. The chicken vindaloo was fabulous, plenty of succulent chicken and the sauce was amazing! And plenty of heat! Pilau rice was plentiful and fluffy and all the dishes were lovely and hot. Garlic Nan could have done with a bit more garlic but soft and hot! All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my delivery! Thank you Jaipur Spice!

Food was average but my main complaint was the table service which was beyond dreadful. In any other restaurant then taking your order, let alone serving your food'n'drink, is generally done by someone standing close to each guest in turn. Here it is done by the waiter shouting across the table at each guest. God forbid you are in conversation. When the food/drinks arrive then its the same. Waiter stands in one place and reaches over everything. Bit like a trough and shovel. The young waiters seemed much better, unfortunately we got the 'experienced person'. We did comment and ask that he didn't sprawl himself in front of us. It fell on deaf ears. Not been for 10 years and will not go back in the coming decade Dreadful

We were on holiday in the area and celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, we came here for our meal and we are so glad we did. We had a lovely large table set in the corner with views over the restaurant, we ordered poppadum's and dips whilst looking at the menu, I had a house red wine which was a generous size glass and hubby had an Indian lager. We ordered starters which were large and freshly cooked and really tasty then onto mains, we each had a curry from a large choice on the menu, rice and naans and onion bhajis, the whole meal was superb and we really enjoyed our evening. When we left we both agreed we couldn't have eaten another bite, we were so full. If we lived locally we would be back.

Reference to this being a flagship restaurant must be largely historic. Some serious refurbishment is well overdue and the interior lacks the ambience you expect from an Indian eaterie. I am probably being a tad mischievous in saying there is a touch of Fawlty Towers about the place ..no grumpy Basil but the waiters gave the impression of being rather uncoordinated. There was no buzz or vibe ..a little background music at the very least would have helped! In fairness, times have been tough for the hospitality industry with COVID and finances have been squeezed. This is a large restaurant that has no doubt seen better days. We were two of a very small number of diners and this was in a Friday night. On the positive side there was a healthy flow of customers collecting take-aways which, perhaps, is not surprising because (1) people’s eating habits have changed dramatically in the last 18 months due to the pandemic and (2) the food is EXCELLENT ..thus the 4 stars. One tip – check the price of pappadoms before you order!

Visited this restaurant last night whilst on holiday in the area. Food was absolutely gorgeous. Staff friendly & welcoming. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Travelled from the northwest to York and stopped off here for an Indian, a little bit dubious tbh.. as we all love our own locals... but! OH MY GOODNESS!! The flavours, the taste and the presentation was exceptional. Food was hot & freshly cooked, plates where warm upon presentation, staff where attentive. There was NO fault! Meals are reasonably priced and the restaurant / hotel is beautiful presented. 100% recommend .. I will definitely return in the near future! :)

Just had a excellent takeaway, very tasty and good portion size, king prawn balti the best I’ve had! Staff friendly as always.

Return visit to Jaipur spice after a couple of years. Good service and the Malay curry was excellent.

My wife and i visited this pleasant restaurant and were greeted by pleasant staff who took our orders after a short consultation.We ordered different Birianis after the usual poppadoms and pickle tray.The meals were of good quality and portions and there was not a long wait.The only downside was the repetative music being played.

Visited for an evening meal nice place just off the A19 with an extensive menu we had a Chicken Bhuna and a Prawn Bhuna both nicely cooked and not over spiced. Staff not as attentive as they should be, the restaurant wasnt busy soo no excuse there.

Not overly impressed. Took them 20 minutes to tell me that the dish I'd ordered wasn't available. The curry I finally got was average and the naan bread tasted very sweet (as if too much sugar had been used). Little choice of beers/lager and drinks pretty pricey.

We headed here on the final day of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, i.e. 31/08/20, owing to other local eateries seemingly not partaking. I was pleasantly surprised. The building is on a large plot of land, with plenty of parking. Upon entering the building, we were met with what seemed a system to combat Covid: hand sanitiser at the entry, staff wearing visas, and tables about 2 metres apart. The building itself is due some decoration and touching up, but I didn't go to adore the surroundings. The food choice was good. I ordered vegetarian options, which generally gives me food envy at Indian restaurants. However, the food was still nice. The service was particularly attentive, especially with how busy staff were. Ultimately I was not left amazed, but I'm going with a 5 when taking all things together. I'd say it's a 4.5, but that is of course not a voting option for me. I can see why it is currently a 4 on here but I think that is something of a disservice. I would - personally - class the place as "Covid ready".

Our food was as good as it usually is but they are miles off Covid readiness.Most staff had masks covering mouths only whilst others weren’t wearing masks at all, made us feel uncomfortable.We challenged staff, some took notice but most didn’t.We ate up - quickly - and left.

The meal that my partner and I had was really nice, definitely one of the better curries we've had. Our only gripe is that the wait staff were a bit inattentive, we had had to wave them down to place our order.

Really nice relaxing restaurant, served well with natural light, easy parking and very clean.The food was fresh , tasty and well presented. Staff were very engaging and polite. Some of the best onion Bhajis we’ve had in a long time. A little gem well worth a visit if you like Indian style food! Glad we found it and would use again if we are in the area!

Usually fab service but since lockdown they went downhill. They offered delivery for those self isolating but we had a discount voucher...which they knew of because they gave it to us...but refused to accept it unless we went in with it, which we couldn't, and we ended up paying way over the odds...all of which we didn't find out until it had been delivered. They were contacted but never replied. We won't be back.

The main thing with this place was the food is amazing. One of the best curries I've had and my wife agreed. Also not too expensive. They have also thought about social distance/covid protection. There is plenty of space to be 2m apart. Hand gels on entry and reception. Clear marked out waiting spots should it be busier than it was on our visit and screen at the counter. I would definitely recommend this place to friends & family.

A fantastic takeaway from the Jaipur Spice - lovely as always in these strange times. Set up to maintain the distancing rules currently in place I was still welcomed with the usual great service and have really enjoyed my takeaway. Yum 😋

Tikka masala was a bit strange, too sweet with too much coconut. No garlic on the garlic nan! Wouldn't bother going back.

My grown up children live away but they ALWAYS want a trip to Jaipur Spice when they are home. Always a good selection and friendly service. We often get a takeaway too.

Food was beautiful and always made to feel valued and welcome. Haven't been out for a while but glad I went. My Australian relative said he had never had such a great curry thanks so much

The Jaipur Spice serves fantastic food and has incredibly friendly staff. I have just made my weekly visit there and enjoyed yet another superbly tasty Chicken Chili Massala. Highly recommended! 😊

Staff treated us like royalty, we came on holiday to see a friend and we all came to this restaurant, cheap price for food and drinks are reasonable. Jane the staff was brilliant he was so friendly and helpful, will definitely come back in the next 2 month.

Just went for a takeaway but were struck how great the restaurant looked. Staff SO friendly and place just felt clean, efficient and friendly. Made us wish we had booked a table!

Very disappointing. Old style Indian restaurant lacking quality and atmosphere (nobody in!). Poor service and a waiter belching (twice) as he waked passed our table..........nice.

My wife and I stopped in the Jaipur Spice on the way back from the NEC in Birmingham.Pros:+ Excellent, authentic, Indian food+ Lovely staff, can't do enough for you+ Great restaurant, very good decor and atmosphere.Cons:- Fairly expensive by Indian restaurant standards.We enjoyed starters, mains, sides and drinks. The food was very good. I always like to have the Arkhan Gohst, but I'm never sure how hot it will be. Sometimes I have this dish and it's inedibly hot, this time I could hardly taste the chilli.

This is the first time we have eaten here and I must say all was very good food was great service was good nice clean restaurant. We will be back . Thank you jaipur spice.