The George in Argyll & Bute

Visited during week’s stay around Argyll & Bute. Old atmospheric, characterful bar/restaurant (rooms also) – very pleasant if a little dark, as such places tend to be. Serving food in the afternoon when alternative in Inverary was not, so quite busy. Very nice food including tasty, good value Beef Cheek dish. Specials tried by others were also very good. Good Loch Fyne ales. Friendly service but a little rushed due to being busy and short-staffed, and so a little slow at times. Would recommend a try.

We ate at the George two nights on the trot... Booking really recommended... The staff were very friendly and engaging. The service was sharp. The wine list included some of our fav wines from the Bekka Valley in the Lebanon which was such a bonus.... The marinated lamb chops on the specials board are not to be missed

The George was recommended to us by our hosts at Rudha-Na-Craige Guest House and we were not disappointed, charming, efficient and friendly service with good selection of food and drink. Both me and my wife ordered the steak pie and too be honest it was the best we have ever had, tender pieces of steak melted in our mouths and not a bit of fat or grizzle to be found, perfect! Creme-Brulee was exceptional - highly recommend you give this place a try.

The food was tasty and well presented. The venue was cozy and ambiance was great. I enjoyed the traditional pub style, yet we had table service, so excellent.

I went to The George based on another restaurateur's suggestion and was glad I did. The service was good, and quick, and the food was quite tasty. The price for such good food was surprisingly reasonable. I had an appetizer, starter, main, dessert and a pint...all for under £37.00. I'd definitely return again. One off note - if the bartenders are required to wear masks they should keep them on (like the wait staff); they were constantly putting them on, taking the off and starting the process all over again or just wearing them around their necks.

Delicious food, have the haggis! Nice atmosphere, prompt service. We came back in the evening for the live entertainment which was also great

We made 3 visits to The George on our 4 night stay in Inverary, superb food on every occasion served by excellent staff and some good beer too.

We stayed elsewhere but went here for dinner. I emailed my reservation request which was speedily resolved as no one seems to answer the phone. Quaint atmosphere in the main part of the restaurant, service friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and well cooked. Mu husband had beef cheeks and I had the special of lamb chops. Very satisfied!

The food!We stayed at the George for one night, but dined there for lunch on 4 occasions and one dinner. The staff & hosts were excellent, with particular mentions for Alex, Kris, and the fountain of knowledge, Donald. We sampled many dishes from the menu; all were to a very high standard. Beef cheeks, scallops, steak, pork belly & steak pie. Wholesome, quality food, expertly cooked. The bar selection was equally impressive, and the standard of service & knowledge were as good as you can expect to find anywhere. The hotel room was spacious, comfortable, spotlessly clean, with fine decor and a charm of its own. Consistently great over multiple visits, we will return as soon as we can to make our way through the rest of the menu and sample more whiskey and rum recommendations. Genuinely one of the best all-around bar/restaurant/hotel establishments we've had the pleasure of visiting.

We (4 of us) ate here for 3 nights of our 4 night stay The food is delicious, great quality food and good portion sizes.The staff were really friendly, even remembering which drinks we liked !The George has a lovely beer garden to with its own bar and cooking station.We didn’t stay here but would certainly book with them for future visits.Well done The George you went the extra mile !!

Dog-friendly bar which has a beautiful, wooden, bar area which is worth popping into see. The service was fast & friendly, and the food was great. Highly recommend

My wife and I dined at The George during our stay at Inveraray . We were actually staying at The Loch Fyne Hotel but opted for The George as a change of scenery and food choice / menu.We have done this on previous stays to great effect however this time it was a moderate show at best.The service from start to finish was dreadful.The female waitress who initially took our order was brusque at best - and that is being kind.The male waiter who took our order was ok initially however we asked for side plates and black pepper four our main courses - they didn’t arrive and Asia had to leave my seat to find a staff member to help.The same chap cleared our plates and asked if we would like to see the dessert menu - it never arrived either.Finally I had to leave my seat again to request the bill.In short - decent food - atmosphere is ok - on this night however the service was rubbish

Stopped in for some lunch on our way through The service was a joke and so was the lunch it was just a simple potato and leek soup but i have never tasted anything as bad and there was no sign of any potato or leek never mind taste, on the plus side the bread was good. When the waitress came to collect our bowls and asked if we where finished she must have noticed that the soup was hardly touched but never even ask what was up with the soup, must be used to seeing full bowls returned.Not the first disappointment in the George but will definitely be the last

Staff are helpful nice garden to sit in and food was good specially the chips. Lovely sitting there with good music

Great food. Great atmosphere, just what you’d expect from a restaurant on the West Coast. Salmon was excellent and the dessert delicious.

The hotel has gone to great lengths to create a self contained large garden bar. There are a large number of tables each complete with its own umbrella providing protection from the weather, whether that be rain or sunshine all sitting on a layer of artificial turf. The garden bar, as the name suggests, has an outside bar complete with large tv and a cooking area where chefs prepare a variety of pizzas, burgers and chips. Ordering is via an app which is easy to log onto and service which is to the table only is quick and efficient. A bonus is the effort the hotel has gone to to be eco friendly with all food and drink containers being recyclable and recyclable bins are also provided. We ordered messy chips ( chips and curry sauce), a spicy sausage pizza and a meat fest pizza. The app said it would be ready in 11 minutes and amazinglynit was! This was our first time visiting and we were impressed. PS it is also a dog friendly area.

Make sure you prebook as like most pubs and restaurants across the country this is struggling to get enough staff so it's operating with fewer tables than usual. Good food with sizeable portions and considering how busy they were the food came really quickly. Puddings were especially good. No complaints.

Went here for late lunch/dinner, superb meal well presented,friendly staff and dog friendly 10/10 loved it highly recommend 👍

Love The George as been there a few times but always feel it could do with being a tad brighter as even during the middle of the day very dark and difficult to read the menu or the specials board.Even if they added those fake candles to improve the ambience of the place it wouldn't cost much to make an effective difference or fairy lights could be nice too. The steak pie was delicious with mashed potato but I convinced myself I had a kids portion as not much mashed potato or veg on my plate at all. I asked the waitress and she just laughed. I was still hungry after it and could easily have had two Portions.The chips could be better tasting too.I couldn't give four or five stars just down to this but the staff are always helpful and friendly despite being busy the majority of the time.

Managed to get a place for dinner on a rather busy and wet evening. Food is solid fare and basic at reasonable price. Dark painted ceilings and minimum light may add to " atmosphere" but make it difficult to read the menu,s. Two groups were using torches and having difficulties in selecting their meal choices.

The food was good, and there’s a good wine list. The scallops were delicious but a little gritty. Our waitress was lovely but as we were seated close to the bar we had to listen to the gruff front of house manager bark orders at the staff. He was also blunt with us when we arrived informing us that we only had 90 minutes for the booking which we were not informed of prior to arriving. We felt rushed (as there was a wait between courses) towards the end which isn’t what you expect for a meal for two costing over £130 with drinks. There’s no bar area, though there is a ‘garden bar’ which is a short walk round the corner and is sheltered. Handy when you are turfed out and haven’t finished your drink!

Limited menu, overpriced burgers, single lettuce leaf and minimal onion, ordered for large family and apparently if you order 7 portions of chips they come in a box that counts as 2 Waiter disinterested surly and monosyllabic

Very old pub, food was fine and very clean. A little on the pricey side, had a bit of a wait but very busy pub. Nice old surroundings, dog friendly. Nice outside for a walk after eating, recommended.

Overally satisfied with the food and the service. The food was good, not extraordinary, but good, maybe on the expensive side for what it really was.

We had dinner at the George after recommendations from locals. I Had Fish + Chips,my Wife had Spaghetti,washed down with a nice pint of lager(me only half pint,=Driver). Would recommend the George.

Definitely THE place to go and eat. Even though we arrived just before the kitchen was due to close at 8pm we were not hurried. Our meal was beautifully presented and very tasty. The stuffed chicken breast was so tender it melted in the mouth. Veg were vibrant and fresh and cooked perfectly. Lovely creamy, tarragon sauce to pour over the mash.. A good price for a quality meal. Great service.

I and my wife went for an evening meal in the restaurant, the staff was very pleasant and friendly, unfortunately, that where the good things stopped, the burgers we had were dry, like they had been pre-cooked then reheated. the burgers in the Garden bar looked amazing we should have eaten there

Excellent quality food, great menu choice with daily specials. Very efficient serving staff and a lovely ambience in historial premises. Very pleasant outdoor beer garden too.

What an absolute disappointment. We visited the George last year and had a super meal with lovely service and loved the vibe of the place and did think of coming to stay another time. After all the rooms look lovely and it had amazing reviews. On our return trip to Loch Fyne this year, we decided to visit the G Bar, the lovely garden bar behind the restaurant for some food and to watch the finals of the Euros. Our thought was that although it was an England Italy match, the fact they had tv's up and offered an evening of watching the match with food served at the table that it would be a pleasant evening in a beautiful part of the world. We fully expected a bit of light hearted banter, as an English man and Scottish women, we were fully prepared to be teased a bit or even that Italy might get more cheers than England. Thats cool the best team wins and all. We visited early in day and were told we couldn't book it was first come first serve When we arrived several tables were reserved. So not sure what that was about. The atmosphere at the bar quickly descended into a sense of disdain towards the England supports that where there, (Spending our money in your place of business.) By the staff. Mainly the main guy who seemed to in charge. He placed a large Italy flag in front of bar just before the match, which raised a few eyebrows, his comments where to the client who in jest made a comment. "My bar none of your business." Some further banter lead to his comment of, "As i said my bar you have no say on what i do." Fair enough i guess its his bar, but his aggressive attitude and strutting back and forth with a clear attitude of disdain for the many English who were present, and to be fair Scots, who some of where just happy to see the UK in a final, made many feel uncomfortable. He then turned the music up so loud it was not possible to hear the tv at all. I asked if would be ok to turn down so we could hear commentary, when the waitress asked the bar staff laughed and it stayed the same. A bloke sat on wall in front of our table blocking view, no social distancing he was right next to another table, and he asked staff if he could sit there, they saw he was blocking view and they again said "sure." The atmosphere felt somewhat hostile which is a shame, as i really love Inveraray and it has tainted the place a bit. After some eyebrow raising between guests a few left including us. We felt very unwelcome and looked down on. The food sadly was pretty rubbish too. I wasn't expecting much, after all it was simple garden food, chips and pizza, burgers, but it was bit like cheap frozen pizza, and the cocktails sadly were pretty poor. My husbands burger was ok. This review is not sour grapes, as i say we LOVED the George last year and had recommended to friends who came this way last year also. We wont be doing that again. in this day and age, service matters, kindness matters, standards matter. To treat customers with disdain and bring nationalism into a place of business, a place where tourists come is truly disappointing. Badly done The G Bar. You let yourself down. I hope you are never in a position where someone makes you feel so uncomfortable you have to leave....

We popped in for lunch, and we were not disappointed. Excellent food, excellent service. Lovely atmosphere in an old building. Our young waitress was very welcoming and quickly took our order. I would certainly recommend The George Hotel. We will be back .EXCELLENT. Thank you.

Mothers birthday party and again we chose The George for atmosphere, food and service.Everyone enjoyed their food and again had superb service.I opted for the Special which was Lamb roast with all the trimmings. The lamb was the most tender I can remember ever having and perfectly cooked. The veggies were sufficient but left me wanting more. The roast potatoes would have benefited from pre-boiling prior to roast and both potatoes and parsnips could have used a little more fat to crisp them up if we are being pinickity. No complaints just an observation for my particular tastes.Lovely local ales were served from Loch Fine Brewery and were very moreish. Popped my head around to the garden and on this summer evening looked perfect and will definitely be getting a visit next time we are over to inverary.

We stopped in for lunch while we were taking a tour of the Highlands and so glad we did! There is such a lovely cosy feel to the pub/restaurant area and the food and drink was very reasonably priced and of a high standard - really good fish & chips! Service was friendly and efficient too despite the place being quite busy.

Dined in here during a short stay. Food was absolutely delicious! Well worth the visit. Service excellent, wine excellent, local ale also excellent. Although we visited mid week it was still busy enough in the bar.

We have just enjoyed a superb evening meal there. Even though the place was busy we were still served promptly by friendly staff, our starter and mains superb and plentiful, a great atmosphere and an excellent evening.

My wife and I were in Inveraray for the day and had pre-booked a lunch table. The service and attention to our needs was very good. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed our lunch very much. We didn’t consider a five star review because we were in the back room which has very difficult acoustics so we found this a little uncomfortable. That aside, we enjoyed our lunch and would recommend The George!!

Loved it here, great service from friendly staff and great food. We had scallops, bread, beef cheeks and a special of sea bass with prawns and scallops. All of it was great. Our bill which included a cocktail, beer and a bottle of Malbec was £90 which for the quality of the food was good value. I also got some tips for my Spanish from Alberto, great stuff!

Booked online a while ago because of Covid, and was really impressed. Received an email/text checking I wanted the reservation and then the table was ready, as requested exactly on time. The menu was varied and service brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The facilities were clean and Covid conscious.

We had the most wonderful lunch today at the George Hotel, the service was very quick, the food arrived piping hot, and was extremely tasty. The pricing was very good too, toilet facilities were spotlessly clean, we were made to feel very welcome. Thanks to all

Had a stop over night in Inveraray, managed to find a great covid friendly beer garden set up at the hotel well organised app for ordering drinks and food with table service, really helpful and friendly staff, had a great time.

It is a couple of years since we were last here. You always worry dont you when you go back somewhere that has conjured wonderful memories over the last few years, you worry it will have been knocked about and ruined. Not t so The George. Thank goodness.It is still dark (even on a sunny day) the log fires lit, the huge old oak tables and the woodsmoke in the air.We decided to have the Cullen Skink as a main, and it was stupendous. The bowls were huge, filled to the brim, thick, full of smoked fish and of the most superior quaity of anywhere we go in Scotland. Nice warm crustly rolls, butter and a good coffee. I mean what more could anyone ask in life.This place is a bit of history, unchanged in years. The bar is a dream to look at, a myriad of whiskies and quaint twinkly lights. Funny it always feels Christmassy in here even in October. Very nice staff as well.

Nous y avons déjeuné et je peux vous assurer que vous ne serez pas décus, tout était parfait, restaurant top, le cadre très accueillant. Repas excellent et très frais, les photos parlent d'elles-mêmes. Nous recommandons sans hésiter.

My fiancé and i were staying over in Inveraray and came across this fabulous beer garden it has everything from a varied bar , fire pits and lovely fairy lights. The best part was the burger from the open grill it was amazing! Staff are great too, we cannot wait to go back!

Great atmosphere, great food, great choice of drinks, great service & very accommodating. Highly recommend.

Had dinner here; Scallop starter which was cooked to perfection, followed by a good portion of mac n cheese. Had drinks out the back as not allowed to drink inside because Sturgeon says so. Anyway great set up out back and whilst the weather wasn't great there was plenty of shelter and heat from the woodburners.

As always The George didn’t disappoint. The food was lovely and the beer garden was fab! Would definitely recommend.

Great place for food!We visit Inveraray for the day and we had lunch at this restaurant.Nice and very cosy restaurant with a few fireplaces that make the atmosphere absolutely amazing.The staff is very friendly, welcoming and helpful.We had the steak pie (delicious, highly recommended), the macaroni and cheese, the bread with olive oil and the goat cheese salad (highly recommended as well).Prices are normal and the food is delicious. Having a booking will also help!Definitely coming back!

Spent a few hours in the bar, by the fire. Wonderful pint of Joker IPA. Excellent service. Will most certainly be back !!

Wow the George is defiantly a place i will visit again, food excellent staff very friendly and polite, spotlessly clean, great beer and fantastic choice of food.

Popped in here for a quick lunch. It's pretty big inside and we were seated quickly close to a roaring fire. Service was prompt and the food was fine. I ordered the tomato and chorizo soup which strangely contained peas but was otherwise ok. The place was busy with a lot of families.

We ate here one evening and thoroughly enjoyed our evening but it’s popular so make sure to book especially at weekends. They were most friendly and we were shown to well spaced tables. The menu is comprehensive and our meals very good indeed, couldn’t fault the place.

Having stumbled upon the beer garden we decided to book a room and stay the night the beer garden was a great find the atmosphere music and the fire pit were fantastic we then went to the George for a dinner reservation at five and felt rushed with the new COVID rules , our fault for booking as near last orders but I didn’t want to leave the beer garden any earlier the food was fine got the bill put in front of me half way through my main meal other people may get annoyed but these are the new COVID rules for staff and customers to adhere to , so headed back to the warmth of the fire pit for a couple of night caps , overall a great wee impromptu day under these currant circumstances.

Fantastic place to eat. Atmospheric, clean, log fires, friendly staff, superb food and very COVID safe.

Have eaten here before and stayed in the hotel but not since 2016. Food amazing had Haggis Neeps Tatties and the staff are just as amazing. Thank you

As the title.... Food was adequate, nothing to write home about.Ordered from the early dinner/late lunch menu, steak pie, chips & veg, steak pie tasted of bisto with a tiny...tiny piece of pastry, chips where OK, veg was definitely frozen.Didn’t feel comfortable with the staff approach, were very brusque upon our arrival and when asking for the bill, think it was the manager.Ate food as quick as we could and left.Had a few drinks in the beer garden the next day not realising it was the same establishment, ambience & guy serving at the bar was much better.Would never return to restaurant however if ever in the area again.Giving 2 stars based on experience from beer garden, if had to rate restaurant it would be a zero.

At the top of the village, and looks inviting.Rather brusque (slightly rude) welcome by bar staff clearly getting frustrated with Joe public!Once seated out waitress was excellent and our basic pub grub was better than we had expected. We say in the bright and airy section to the rear which was pleasant.Covid precautions were pretty basic and if this is a worry you should go elsewhere.

Ate here two of a four night stay in Inverary, booking essential as you'll probably not get in off the cuff.The food is top notch, good ales, full of history as a location, and really good staff who coped well with our yappy dog. Reasonable prices as well given the high standard of the food

We only called in for drinks but what a warm welcome. Great choice of drinks and warm fire burning in the bar. Will definitely go back to try the food!

Wasnt booked and managed to get a table for the 4 of us , told 1 1/2 hrs and when they needed table back we were asked to leave after just buying a round of drinks and no bar or place to finish drinks, could be better organised if they actually took the time to realise they shouldn't be selling a round of drinks and asking to drink up in 5 mins.

We’ve eaten at The George twice during our trip to Inveraray. Once at lunchtime and dinner tonight. Both have been excellent. They are absolutely Covid aware and well prepared. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was EXCELLENT. Liver parfait and scallops for starters then duck breast and the chicken with Catalan sauce was the nicest chicken dish I’ve had for ages. Super smoky tomato and peppers tasty and moist. Will come back.

We keep returning to the George because it never fails to please. Our latest visit was Sunday night and we were please to see Covid restrictions being taken seriously with plenty of hand sanitizer available. Excellent dinner with main courses of sirloin steak and duck. Both were excellently cooked and very tasty, although i could have done without the peppercorn sauce which I thought overpowered the duck. The deserts were beautiful and a delight to the eye and to the mouth. Service was quick and polite. Well done.

We stayed in Inveraray for two nights and chose to eat here once and drink here twice. Lovely beer garden, set up well for Covid - and with good, reasonable prices. The food was also fantastic. We were both a bit tired of restaurant food so wanted a good, hearty pub meal and this didn’t disappoint. Would recommend the fish and chips - and the cola slush with a shot of Bacardí!!

Kris has put in place very good COVID measures and Pablo has everything in place in the restaurant, well done everyone at The George for making it a safe environment to visit. I had two lovely meals there last weekend and going back in November with friends (hopefully!)

Despite strong recommendations we were extremely disappointed in the meals served to us. Beef casserole over spiced, chips with fish & chips were undercooked. Not a good night for us.

Excellent mains, brilliant desserts and first class service , our first time but we will definitely make a point of visiting again !

The George is an old beautiful pub on the Main Street that is charming in and out Had lunch food was absolutely lovely , plentiful and hot. Staff friendly and helpful Definitely recommend

We really enjoyed a meal here. Gorgeous atmosphere for good value. Even a cheeky cocktail at the end.

NOT Covid Friendly! The biggest birthday disappointment from usually my fav restaurant. I am a massive fan of the George to the point id say it’s my favourite restaurant in Scotland. When I saw you had reopened after the lockdown for Covid I was so happy so my family visited there yesterday for my birthday lunch. We actually felt dirty eating there. There are no safety measures in place as the tables are crammed in to the point my chair was actually touching the woman’s chair behind me. That’s not social distancing - in fact it’s worse than what it was like pre covid. Also working in hospitality, we are very aware of the cleaning regulations which again were not met. Spray the tables, wait 30 seconds then wipe. A quick rub left to right with a cloth does not kill germs, just brushes crumbs away. There was no sanitiser in the bathrooms either. The food came out in less than 10 minutes therefore precooked which is all fine IF heated correctly which it was not. The steak pie was ‘warm’ rather than piping hot and the roast looked amazing but was just ok. We were very close to asking to move to a more suitable area but do not like to cause a fuss.The drinks were not chilled - ok you supply glasses with ice, but during a pandemic, forgive me if I’d rather drink direct from the product. The only good thing was the staff were pleasant that’s not changed. I sadly won’t be back to the George for some time now as I just did not feel safe.

Popped in looking to have a drink and although there was a good 8/10 free tables in rear bar we were told these were for food & directed us to an outside covered bar which to be fair may have been ok if weather was nice but it was pouring down, which was serving a limited selection of beers in plastic glasses. Gave it a miss !

We had dinner here during our recent stay in Inveraray. Social distancing was maintained throughout, staff were friendly and the food was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended.

Visited here for lunch on a day out,good was beautiful,good portions and a lovely hotel with quirky rooms..

I had the mixed seafood starter which was a really tasty selection of locally sourced produce. It was a bit more expensive as a starter but certainly worth it. Mains were also very tasty and reasonably priced, would certainly recommend.

Beautiful place. My Chips was undercooked, that’s why I left most of them on my plate, otherwise you would have got 5 stars. My wife enjoyed her meal. I know I could have asked for them to be recooked but I couldn’t be bothered.

As soon as you walk into The George you feel transported back to the 1800s ... the feel of old world charm. I just absolutely love it. The George offers excellent pub meals served fine dining style. Quick service, delicious food, and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Excellent pub meal. Very good quality food, & a great atmosphere. There is a children's menu which wasn't obvious from the website but perfect for our 9-year old. Would definitely return.

Took friends to a favourite childhood holiday spot of Inveraray and stopped in at the George hotel for lunch. The food was amazing and the service impeccable highly recommend and COVID measures made us feel very safe and well looked after. Well done to all at the George Hotel

We booked at reception in the afternoon for that evening ... as it looked appealing from the outside. The staff were excellent, drinks brought immediately order taken and food out with just the right time to relax and settle in. Both mains were very good well presented and hot. Shared a cheese board for afters that too was lovely. Tables well spaced although it was busy it wasn’t overcrowded. Toilets, eating area and bar all very clean. Great atmosphere ... def, recommend this establishment.

I've been a few times over the years, and have had my work's Christmas night out there before. The George is an amazing pub and restaurant. The interior is beautiful and very historic. The staff are warm and friendly. The food is braw, and they do vegan options. They have a wide selection of beverages, and they have some beautiful ales on pump. If you're ever in Inveraray, I'd definitely recommend The George.

We visited the restaurant part of the George. The food is not bad. I enjoyed the two oysters of the seafood platter on starter but when I asked if I could order just the starter, the waitress snapped at me.One young female staff (hair braided both sides) wasn’t greeted us well or even when she’s taking our orders.

The service and staff in this place is absolutely spot on! Every single detail, staff are just on it and it’s like an oiled machine. Building is characterful and has real charm but service and food/drinks are fresh and contemporary. Food was just delicious, simple well spiced and cooked meal without loads of unnecessary frills.We are staying locally and will be back before we leave.

We spend our annual romatic in Inverary and always dine at the George.This year the kitchen and bar staff were Polish and South Africans (per our waitress)My husband had grilled pork chops off the special board that was massive and awesome with a gravy sauce that was absolutely devine, pic attached. I had slow roasted ox cheek that was absolutely melt in your mouth with perfect veggies n the side. The only thing I could fault at all was the mash ith my ox cheek tht was lumpy, dry and useasoned, but had been creatively etched with a servng spon to look like the Sydney opera house- clever!All round pleasant staff, and consistentyl great food and good value for the money...always a treat to dine here!!!!

Food was fresh and tasty however on arrival didnt have a booking so front of house staff member advised could get a table for 75mins which knowing how quickly we eat was fine. However during mains was confronted by front of house to be told we shouldn't have been given menus and asked to give the name of staff member who had given us the menus (for staff retraining) which was completely unprofessional and shifting the blame from himself. Hurried finishing meal and was told the other people who had table booked were here so hurry up basically so had to finish our drinks very quickly. We left the restaurant an hour and 5 mins after we left so his overreaction and need to shift the blame to other staff was highly unnecessary and what has prompted me to write this review in the first place.

Booked in on Monday we had hoped that it might be part of "eat out to help out" but unfortunately not. Although it was packed out anyway. Food was really good and quick. We had mains only and drinks which was still a little pricey (might have been the excellent Scallops!) wines and drinks choice good. Would go again. We had a great night.

Good quality food. My husband had soyp leek and tatties followed bt Haggis neeps and mash tatties very tasty and filling. I had the special braised beef and enjoyed it very much. The Italian lager was exceptional. A good pub lunch and welcoming.

Just walked in on the off chance for lunch. It was not really clear if they were open or not and wandered down corridors to the bar. We were found a table without any problem, but it was soon busy and most appear to have booked.No evidence of one way system. Staff masked, but I don't remember there being a hand sterilising point.When busy probably struggling to keep distances.I had a Venison and Stilton burger which was very tasty. Wife ordered a macaroni cheese from snacks menu and it was huge.

We booked in advance and where shown to our table masked up. The food was great and the Steak pie was delicious. Lots of cooked veg so the meal was excellent.Spacing in the restaurant could have been better especially when other dining areas seemed blocked off. Our table was beside another, not a metre apart.Quality and Value excellent.

This place was recommended to me on a visit to Scotland. We reserved on a Wednesday evening during August and wrongly assumed that they would be participating in the eat out to help out government scheme as everyone else seemed to be getting involved with it. I only enquired after ordering. After eating and paying for the meal, I asked the restaurant manager the reason that they were not participating. He told me that he had been informed by the management that this scheme was for restaurants that were struggling and that The George was not struggling. I then explained that if they were participating, I would have spent more on drinks and desserts and would have left a nice big tip for the waiting staff whom I assume were struggling over the past few months while furloughed. I also asked him if they were doing so well, why weren’t they reducing their prices in line with the VAT reduction and passing this on to their customers. I would like the management to explain to me why on earth they would not participate in this government financed strategy to get customers back into restaurants at a reduced price to help kick start the hospitality industry and bring back customer confidence. That they’re busy enough anyway is not a reason for me. It left a bad taste after the delicious food.

A ne pas manquer sur Inveraray ! Tout était parfait : le cadre, le système de réservation moderne, le service et bien sûr le contenu de l’assiette !Notre préférence est allée à l’assortiment de seafood en entrée (mention spéciale aux moules fumées) et aux coquilles St Jacques en plat !Une petite touche d’huile d’olive, des légumes qui sortent de l’ordinaire pour l’Ecosse (asperge sautées) et qui se marient très bien aux saveurs locales. Allez y les yeux fermés !

Inveraray is known for its beauty and scenic location. It's a lovely place to spend a day, but a really dire place to visit if you are a vegan. The one vegan meal available at The George Hotel (a place that was not adhering very well to social distancing, nor did they ask us for our contact details the night we were there)was, quite frankly, disgraceful. Almost £10 for a few potatoes mixed with mushrooms, a couple of beans and a bit of rocket! A restaurant with an award-winning chef really needs to do better and provide properly thought out meals for people with all types of dietary requirements. There was no thought or care put into the vegan meal I had at the George.

Food was good and fast, service was friendly. However the restaurant seems to have completely ignored social distancing, and has poor COVID proofing. Despite being fairly empty, all diners were crammed in one area (the conservatory) where we were seated with chairs less than half a meter from another couple. The tables in the pub seemed better spaced, so I can’t comprehend why they did this.I wanted to support this local business I have been visiting for decades, but, I felt at risk here and I will not be returning.

This was our first visit to the George and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My wife is coeliac and the staff were made aware of this from the outset. They appeared to be very knowledgeable and certainly helpful and informed us that most of the dishes could be adapted which was great. We both chose cullen skink soup as a main. Our soups were huge and extremely tasty, both were served with garlic bread which the chef or waiter had overlooked the fact that my wife is gluten free, not a big issue and they said that they could replace it. A very traditional but comfy bar with plenty of character. They also have a great beer garden which we weren’t fortunate to use. Would happily recommend

What a meal, scallops to start, salmon for my main nice to get some good Scottish seafood! Tables well spaced out. Staff very attentive.

This was to be a special birthday dinner for my wife. Although we were under Covid 19 regulations this restaurant failed to observe distancing between tables. The main was good, but when it came to dessert the service was so slow for other diners we decided to skip it to reduce the time exposed to other in the tighly packed room. The waiter didn't like this and was very rude, so we paid and left very disappointed.

Dog friendly pub with a great atmosphere. Good service and lovely food. Would recommend if staying in the area.

We enjoyed a smashing lunch on Tuesday. Spacing of seating and organisation is excellent in these challenging times. Friends had soup and a panini. All hot and tasty and thoroughly enjoyed. I had soup and a little homemade quiche. The quiche was superb...short, buttery pastry with a delicious filling. Staff were friendly and efficient. Love this place and look forward to next time.

Une taverne sombre tout en bois le décor est planté plat typique et bière locale je recommande le fish and chips

Pax: 2 adultsPrice: £65 for two mains, two desserts, 1 bottle of wine and two spirits.Food choices were few and far between on a Wednesday night in Inverary during Covid and even though it was holiday season it was very quiet. The George was recommended by our hotel and it was very busy. We managed to secure a table and our initial concerns surrounding physical distancing and hygiene protocols were soon put to rest as the place was very well managed. We had the special goulash and fish and chips. The fish and chips was great and the goulash was superb, one of the tastiest I've had so no complaints about the food.A bottle of wine went down well followed by a couple of very tasty deserts. We then followed this up with a couple of drinks at the outside beer garden that was also well distanced and managed.Difficult to assess how good restaurants are in these unusual times but I'd have no problem returning to this place for a meal and drinks.

I don't usually write reviews but felt I needed to for the George as it exceeded our expectations this evening. Booked a table for 2 adults and 3 small children. Staff were attentive, friendly, and wore masks the entire time. Setting was warm and lovely, service was quick, food was exceptional and nothing was too much of a bother. Fully recommend dining here if in Inverary.

We visited on Monday and had a quick lunch to step out of a very rainy day in Inveraray. Service was good and quick; we had fish and chips and a burger and both were tasty hot and good quality. The dog was also treated to some biscuits! Would definitely recommend and would visit again when in the area.

We had a wonderful meal at the George. The menu was varied and food delicious. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant - it was bustling and cheerful - just what people need when coming out of lockdown! We plan to reurn!

Where to begin! Service is brilliant, staff are attentive without being overbearing, food is top quality, I had the special of duck, venison and pigs in blankets, and it’s no exaggeration to say the venison melted in my mouth. Lovely dessert and a couple of cocktails ended a lovely night. I will definitely return and stay too.