Pub & Restaurant at The George and Dragon Hotel in Wycombe

Big thanks to Monica!! She was extremely helpful in helping us move rooms as the first room we were given wasn’t quite big enough. We went to the swan theatre to watch jimmy carr and it was a 10min Uber only costing £10. Nice hotel with lots of character. If you’re visiting Wycombe and plan to explore the town. You can go wrong with the price.

Do not bother going. Booked Sunday lunch the day before. Turned up 12 Jan 2025, cold & empty and was told sorry no food left. This was 1pm.so we asked for a drink to be told no beer or coke only Guinness. Chequers Wheeler End managed to fit us in had a wonderful friendly meal. Warm and welcoming.

We used to come here quite often. It used to be a vibrant place, warm, cosy, nice wine, nice beer we even considered it for our wedding reception. In an evening you used to see the lights on from the road and it looked inviting-a place you’d want to go in. I don’t think we’ve been back since last winter because the last time we went in it had become ‘in our opinion’ - poor with small bottles of wine instead of a nice quality bottle and on top of that we seemed to be over charged (4 beers. 2 small bottles of Prosecco. 3 packs of crisps £72). We went in again this January hoping that it was under new management as in the three years we’ve visited it there never seems to be the same management. Sadly not. Same management. Same wine in small bottles. Poor selection. No atmosphere. It was a freezing cold night and the fire wasn’t even lit. Everyone in there was still wearing their coat infact It was so cold in there the bar maid lady even had a woolly hat on. Fortunately for us there was a £15 blow heater by the bar trying to warm the room Then it appeared that this place is being used as the local doss house instead of the travel lodge for those unfortunate enough not to have a home. One chap even joked with us asking if we were we staying for a frozen dinner, and from a conversation it seems even the homeless have no heating in their rooms. What on earth is going on with this place. It is in a lovely national trust village but now this beautiful old coach house is being run into the ground. We will try again in 2026 - hopefully some other company will take over who actually know how to run a pub In the meantime I recommend you pop into the plough instead over the road - they do nice crisps or in the day visit the apple orchard or the walled garden. The other pub in the village is strange - like something out of Royston vasey On a plus the toilets are kept clean and it no longer smells of fry ups in the courtyard (probably because they cook ping dinners now) and there’s plenty of parking and the garden is nice

Update - visited 4 months later and will never return. Our party of 7 was told on arrival on Friday night that the pub would be closing at 9pm. The pub manager’s young kids were playing in the bar and running about everywhere, the Rebellion IPA was flat. There was one local at the bar who, like us, was shocked about being asked to leave so early that he just drank up and left. Frankly they have no clue what it takes to run a traditional British pub, there was no acknowledgment when we entered, the fire was not lit (several tiny electric heaters dotted about) They had genuine surprise when they told me they were closing early as they had taken only £82 all day. It’s so obvious. Non existent customer service, crèche-like atmosphere, poor selection and quality of drinks. This used to be such a warm and welcoming pub - shame on the leaseholders. It’s clear that the couple entrusted to run the pub have not a first clue about how to attract and retain customers. They are in self-destruct mode. 4 months earlier: completely empty pub on a balmy Saturday evening, lights off in the garden, so left to drink alone in the dark. Last orders called at 10.45 and kicked out at 11.20. Staff friendly, but having a small table right by the main door for them to drink and smoke is frankly a bit weird. Only Rebellion IPA on draft. It’s sad how soulless this once great pub has become. I’ll wait for new owners (it won’t be long) before going back.

The George and Dragon, once the beating heart of the village, now feels tired and in need of revival. The George and Dragon is a charming historic inn that sits at the heart of the village, steeped in centuries of history. Its quaint setting transports you back to a time when inns were the heart and lifeblood of the community, full of warmth and vibrancy. However, this heart now feels tired and in need of revival. The inn feels like a shadow of what it once was, lacking the love, passion, and energy that makes a stay in such a place truly memorable. The potential is undeniable—its historic character and beautiful setting are treasures waiting to be revived. For the price, you can’t go wrong with staying here. It’s clean, functional, and perfectly fine for a short visit. But there’s also a sadness in seeing what it could be, if only a little more care and attention were poured into it. The George and Dragon deserves to be a thriving, vibrant centerpiece of the village once again. Here's hoping it gets the love it so desperately needs.

What a wonderful way to spend Christmas! The George and Dragon in High Wycombe delivered an outstanding festive experience. The Christmas menu was a feast for the senses – I particularly enjoyed the perfectly roasted turkey, the tender beef, and the rich, flavorful salmon. Every dish felt like it was made with love and care. The service was exceptional, too. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. They really made the whole experience feel special, which is exactly what you want for a Christmas meal. I couldn’t recommend the George and Dragon more – great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back for next year’s Christmas celebration!

I had a terrible experience at the George & Dragon. We had booked a table on Sunday a long time in advance and we were expecting good quality food at a reasonable price. Instead, we were served £25 for a poorly cooked salmon with 1 medium roast potato and overdone asparagus. My table had ordered roast beef and were also left disappointed with their 1 potato, plate of peas a poorly cooked beef. For the veggies on our table, the feta bake was also charged at the steep price of £25. Poor vegetarians. The menu had said potatoes (plural) and a mix of seasonal vegetables. Very disappointed and I regret not protesting at the time. To add to this, the service did not make up for the price. No table had been set up and we were left with the knives and forks to pass round. For even £15 I would say ah well, but to charge so much left us feeling let down. At least they had rebellion on tap for £5. It was such a shame as we were excited for a good meal as the venue is very nice. I am not expecting the pub to stay in business with this level of cuisine.

£25 for the worst roast of my life. Very dry beef, only one potato and a frozen Yorkshire pudding. The only other component was a plate of peas. Such a nice interior but ruined by terrible quality of food and outrageous prices.

We stopped at the pub for Sunday lunch after walking in the area. The pub charges £25 for a roast. We expected a good roast dinner but everything is cooked from the freezer. The veg was a frozen ready mix bag of peas and carrots and the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were also from a freezer. It was really disappointing given how much they are charging.

Terrible place, service and food. Very disappointing. Sorry guys but there is no place for overcooked mushy veg, granule made gravy and over cooked meat these days.

Beautiful building but a shame the current owners do not know how to maintain and clean such an old building. Rooms are very shabby, we refused the first room as it looked like a storage room, ceiling looked like it was going to cave in, horrible stain on bed base, no mattress protector, shower was tiny and not private. The 2nd room was a little better, damp smell, uncomfortable pillow, bathroom floor freezing, and shower did not work, decor awful. The menu they were offering is not the menu on their website and the food has a lot to be desired for, if they are going to cook english dishes then at least look up how they are cooked properly before serving. Service was awful, hardly anyone around and those who were just looked like something off the street and very unprofessional - but i guess this is what happens when foreigners start taking over british heritage buildings and ruin them. Would not go back and definately would not recommend!

Disappointing! Cheap produce, frozen vegetables and a very mediocre Yorkshire. I took my wife for Sunday dinner and wow what a disappointment. Even the drinks were cheap and mediocre. I have been visiting this pub for more than 6 years. It was one of the best in the area. However, it has changed. The warm friendly interior has been stripped out and replaced, it’s like all the old charm has gone. Avoid, I can’t believe such an amazing pub has been reduced to this.

We booked a table for 6 in the restaurant for a family lunch. The food advertised on the website looked great. The menu choice in reality was very different, very basic and one that we would not have booked a table for. I had sausage and mash. The sausages were the most basic you could imagine - have the owners not realised that there is one of the best butchers within 50 metres? The batter on the fish was soggy. The chips were average at best and to top it all, the service was poor. My 81 yr old parents gave feedback after the meal to the owner (I believe) as they believe you should give honest and kind feedback enabling improvement. The feedback was received, but no apology made and no adjustment to the bill (although Dad would have paid in full - it wasn’t about a discount). It was so disappointing as we’re local, have eaten here before and the pies were fantastic. This new business (under new management) will fail without drastic improvement - there are too many other choices and your reputation will spread very quickly. Also, perhaps learn to apologise when people are clearly trying to give you constructive feedback kindly. There are so many better places to eat which is such a shame as this used to be good. I had a quick look through other reviews after I wrote this - didn’t want to be influenced and read them before my review. I note that the owners don’t respond to reviews - is this simply because there are so many poor reviews? By not responding, it suggests that you don’t care and I’m sure that you do. You have some fabulous reviews, but outweighed by people really unhappy with their experience. I wish you the best and hope that you do something about this.

This used to be a lovely pub/hotel but is now run down and shabby. The rooms looked nice enough but the heaters didn't work and the shower was a trickle of cold water. The pub was a disaster. We didn't eat in the restaurant so I can't comment on the food. The location is good. West wycombe is a lovely historical part of high wycombe and the pub is a short walk from the hellfire caves. With an overhaul of the pub and repairs to the rooms, this will hopefully one day be a nice place again.

Okay, Americans. Ben Franklin was known to stay on the local estate. If you want to know the bizarre details, come visit. The pub has been here since way, way before that. Imagine he sauntered up to the bar and groped barmaids, not necessarily in that order. Not as honorable a man as we were raised to believe

We stopped here by chance after going to the daws hills wine tasting and couldn’t be more impressed. We got the schnitzel (£15) and batter fish bloomer (£10). It’s lovely to see someone who was proud of their work and answered my questions about the food. They are under new management so any reviews over a month old are outdated. I overheard you talking about menus items and I think the schnitzel would be amazing in a Alfredo dish

The room smells of stale smoke. The shower is in the bedroom separated only by a mouldy shower curtain. The bed is so soft and uncomfortable. Very overpriced for what it is. Charged for early check in even though the room was ready.

Nice staff, food decent good beer

Terrible place, no welcome, no assistance with bags with a disabled guest. No toilet paper, rusty shelf and mirror, the worst wa the dangerous shower the went from boiling to freezing.

Stopped here for lunch recently. Really grim food - I can't imagine how they justify charging what they do for what they serve. They also couldn't manage to bring two lunches out at the same time. My husband was done eating the thinnest hamburger I've ever seen before my tuna melt came out. Now that was a sad sandwich. Bar staff also need to NOT take personal calls on their phone while working behind the bar. Honestly, just don't bother going.

Amazing place, amazing staff, great room full of history. The food was amazing, just what we needed after completing tough mudder. Location is amazing and just a small walk from hell fire caves. Also amazing locals if you engage with them. Thank you 👍

Poor atmosphere, shuts too early . £6:40 for a pint of Guinness!! Outrageous!! Not going there again.

Really can't speak highly enough, of The George & Dragon!! Very clean & comfort room = gorgeous food + the staff are "so friendly & helpful. Liking it so much, I even booked to stay on, for a few extra days. 10 out of 10 For the George & Dragon 👌

DONT EAT HERE ITS THE WORST FOOD IVE EATEN

This is a review for the "restaurant". Honestly, I wanted to take a photo of the breakfast that I ordered, but my phone was too embarrassed to make the pic. 2 stars is very generous, honestly. £14 for the two smallest sausages on the planet, two pathetic mini rashers of bacon, half a tasteless tomato, a barely cooked egg, and some beans. Oh, and a small glass of apple juice. The owner should be absolutely ashamed to produce this kind of offering, which is probably the worst value meal I have ever had. No wonder it was empty. For context, take a look at my profile and you'll see that I rarely leave negative reviews - it really takes a lot for me to do so. But this was an unforgettable experience for all the wrong reasons.

Worst experience I've ever had. Service was completely absent. They had no food on the menu and when we finally did order drinks they failed to turn up. We walked out and went to the Dashwood Road house instead.