The George in New Forest

A very good morning to all the super staff at the George. 16 members of the Game Angling Instructors' Association had an evening meal at The George, following their National Fly Casting Instruction event, held at Fordingbridge - 11th and 12th October 2024. The evening meal was delicious - super starters, magnificent mains (highly recommend the tender rump steak) and delicious starters. All served up with super service. Many thanks. Dominic Hewitt - Vice Chair -Game Angling Instructors' Association

Staying at Sandy Balls so was looking for somewhere to have a Sunday roast. Found this place on Trip Advisor so booked a table via email. On arrival the place was packed (a good sign!) and received a warm, friendly welcome. All the staff were lovely and, despite the place being packed, we were able to order and eat without any delays. We were offered a choice of half chicken, belly pork and beef rump. For me, the biggest let down is lukewarm food. The roast here was piping hot! Plenty of vegetables, honestly I couldn’t fault it. Excellent portion size and really worth every penny. If we’re ever in the area, we’d definitely return.

We came for lunch and didn’t have a booking, but we were given a table on the terrace right next to the river. The staff were very friendly. We enjoyed our lunch - fish and chips, and a chicken burger. Only one tiny criticism - the burger was in a big bun (both great quality) but it made it a bit dry and could have done with coleslaw or guacamole. We didn’t have time for dessert but they did look good!

So disappointed with our first visit to The George, especially after having seen such favourable reviews, however ours will no doubt be one of the 10% categorised as poor or terrible. Booked in advance for Sunday lunch, and as reserved for midday, (the start of food being served) the least we could expect was the food to be hot. Regrettably not the case, cabbage & carrot just warm, broccoli not cooked and cold. Belly pork so tough had to leave most of it, crackling was soft. Our waitress offered to warm it , but the damage was done, we accepted the complimentary dessert which was tasty but as said the damage was done and as pensioners to eat out should be a memorable great but in this instance it was memorable for the wrong reasons. Quite a shame the owner who was made aware of our issues couldn't have 'fronted' the issue face on to express her concerns.

Great to revisit this gem and find it as good as ever. Menu offers excellent choice of freshly prepared food that delivers on quality and quantity. Good value for money considering the standard of food offered and polite, friendly, happy service adds to the whole experience

Great little find in New Forest Great menu selection, delicious food and staff very friendly Well worth a visit perfect location with both indoor and outdoor dining

Booked a meal for a chilled out birthday by the river. Warmly greeted by the staff as we entered and we sat outside right next to the river, on a lovely summers evening. Patio is spacious, with plenty of seating and a relaxed vibe, no smoking on this part of the terrace which I really appreciated too. Our waitress was the very lovely Libby, she was well presented, polite, attentive & a credit to the establishment. I had prawns to start, juicy in a nice crispy batter with a sweet chilli sauce, now my main - man alive I’ve eaten some burgers in my time but this chicken burger with the added cheese and chorizo was EPIC! Food was that good we simply couldn’t fit in dessert. Pub is well laid out with toilets just as you come in, staff will pop round and check on you so no need to be back and forth to the bar. No parking outside but the car parks are less than a 5 min walk away from the pub so no bother. I would happily come back here and intend to, would like to see what the roast dinner is about as if the food tonight was to go by I’m sure it’ll be too draw. Fantastic evening as couples, really well done to all the team who looked after us.

First class lunch at this great venue beside the river, varied menu to suit all tastes. I choose a well presented starter, shredded ham hock salad with mustard and honey dressing followed by a yummy desert sticky toffee pudding and honeycomb ice cream - very moorish! Well done The George at Fordingbridge for providing visitors and locals with a special place to eat, can recommend unreservedly!

Very busy restaurant over looking the river, with lovely views on a hot day.?we were welcomed in to sit outside despite not eating. It was very friendly and staff were efficient and courteous when they wanted us to leave in favour of dining reservations.

Another brilliant visit for a lovely lunch on a sunny day. Staff were friendly and attentive, food was fantastic. The caramelised pineapple and ginger dessert was seriously delicious. Highly recommend a visit here, reliably good.

Excellent food and service. Wild mushroom arancini and duck to die for means we will be visiting the George much more in the future. Our table of four had great meals in a great setting

Popped in for dinner and a couple of beers and tried their set menu. Decent portion, super tasty, excellent service and very good value!!!

What a terrific evening - this is something very different! Lovely food, ( prawn fish cakes, prawn risotto, crème brûlée, then .. genuine smiling staff all and .. WOW.. it’s Friday evening and a Very talented vocalist / musician “Marco” Great voice range .. really off the scale talent. SO impressed. The George is Special!

We came here for my birthday with our two Labrador dogs. The welcome was fantastic and the food was amazing. We had a booth which was perfect for the two of us and the two dogs. Victoria and Charmaine couldn’t do enough to make the birthday meal with the dogs a fantastic experience. I even got a birthday card from the pub! Definitely a recommended restaurant for its atmosphere, food and lovely stuff

Yesterday we had a private function at the George for a family Celebration (christening) . Nothing was too much trouble, the food (buffet) was excellent, they will cater for whatever you want and the staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend for a function. All the family had a lovely time thank you very much to the team for making the children’s day so special.

Brilliant food and brilliant service ! Ate in a "Gastro Pod (Read shed !) Very comfortable and private. A lovely location, friendly and attentive staff (but not over bearing). Will probably visit again !

The George. We visited for an early evening dinner. We were greeted warmly, offered a table of our choice (we sat in the ‘conservatory’ overlooking the river). We were served a drink immediately and chatted with the staff, so friendly. The food was fabulous. You have to try the Trout Pate, made by the chef from local trout and herbs from the allotment style garden in the premises. We would not hesitate to go back again.

Lovely view of the river and we had a very warm welcome on arrival, however we won't be returning as found our lunch bill of £53 not matching the food. I ordered the Superfood salad but was so disappointed. Now I'm a lover of carrots but the amount in this dish was ridiculous (I regret not taking a photo), had a few sprouts of broccoli, some beetroot and cous cous and that was it, for £17!! My husband had the ceasor salad, that was only £17 but at least that included chicken and bacon. I order fries as I was still hungry, £3.50 for a very small pot of chips seemed a lot. We also had 1 drink which then brought the bill to £53 which in my opinion is far too expense. The Superfood salad is not worth more than £10/£12. When the lady came to clear our table and asked was everything ok I pointed to my plate of carrots and said "not enough food other than carrots", her response ....."we like to make sure you get plenty of veg" . The place was very busy and we had a lovely table but your prices are not for us.

Fabulous food! (My husband is still raving about his steak!) lovely staff, great location 💕 Thank you xx

First time at the beautiful pub by the river Avon. Driven pass several times , always packed out with people. Delightful staff as we entered the pub made us feel very welcome. We were shown to our table as we reserved this earlier on in the day on there Web site . It was an outside table on the decking/patio as we bought alone a doggy guest and was overlooking the River Avon. This was a spectacular view watching the kingfishers darting about as fish were jumping. The meal itself was perfecty prepared and cooked . I had haddock that was so big it over lapped the plate. This was also fresh and tasted divine. As was the puddings. The whole dinning experience was wonderful with cheerful staff that attended to your every need. Well done all.

Every member of stuff we encountered here where absolutely lovely, smiles on their faces and ready to help! The man (who I am assuming is the owner or manager) was very friendly and chatty when we arrived! Service was fast with lovely decor which really made our trip! Perfect views to watch as you eat and drink

What a rip-off. How disappointing. Whist I’m sure the food is great £19 for a burger, £19 for fish and chips. Ridiculous. And worst of all £2.20 for a glass of plain soda water and ice. (For the car driver). Soda water is fee in every other pub I’ve ever been in.

7 of our family recently visited this pub restaurant to celebrate one of our grandsons 13th birthday, and the majority of had the roast dinner. The waitress showed us to our table and gave us all a varied menu that covered all tastes, with the weather being gorgeous the restaurant was packed we made an excellent atmosphere. The children in our group received there food first, and the adults roasts followed soon after, the dishes arrived piping hot and well presented. We all agreed the food was both fresh and tasty and very filling. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to eat at the pub restaurant should book first to avoid being told fully booked. You will certainly not be disappointed.

I last knew this pub when it was operated by Whitbread, so yes a good few years ago. The place then had character and charm, sadly this no longer exists. It looks like the interior was designed by Stevie Wonder and someone with a liking for the colour purple! The interior is truly awful. It’s saving grace is that the food looked amazing and the riverside seating area is fantastic. The staff on the other hand were extremely young and they appeared to be vastly staffed. A lot of leaning on the bar chatting with each other. I won’t be returning.

Went with a large group, welcomed immediately and the team were really helpful. We had great service - especially from Chloe ! Food was great !

Booked a roast which was nice not the best but the setting in the sun is really what you go for i would go for drinks or easy food like fish and chips next time but will definitely be back

We were visiting the area on Sunday and called on the off chance that they might have a table outside available for Sunday lunch last minute. The lady on the phone was excellent and said she could get us booked in. When our party of...

We have been to the George 3/4 times this year and have not been disappointed. We moved to Dorset 18 months ago and have not had a better meal anywhere including restaurants much more expensive. The staff are great and obviously get treated very well...

Absolutely loved this gastro pub. Lovely friendly staff who were great with my granddaughters. The meal was fabulous, a little pricey but we all enjoyed our food so much. The service was quick and helpful and the girls were asked if they would like to...

Gorgeous locatio to people watch - ordered a caesar salad £15 and paid extra £5 for prawns to be added - however it fekt like a plate of lettuce with defrosted prawns plonked on top. Where was the parmasan shavings? I think I had 3...

We’re leaving tomorrow and couldn’t ask for a better Sunday lunch. Being a dog owner you never know how well the pub is “dog friendly “ . No worries here, from the minute we walked in to when we left we were all well looked...

The George is a long-time favorite of mine and has served me well whether in family groups or with friends. The food is reliably excellent and the specials board adds extra variety to the standard menu, which is great in its own right. The 'George...

This is a genuinely brilliant pub serving really good quality food. We booked a “dining pod” given the poor weather this summer which was great, comfortable and the kids really enjoyed the novelty of having dinner in a shed! We were really well looked after...

Driven past this pub a couple of times whilst staying in the area, decided to give it a go! Very pleased we did, the food and service was fantastic.

On hols on the area. Spotted The George as we drove over the bridge. Thought it looked a nice place to have lunch so we did - and it was. We sat at one of the outdoor tables from where we could see the ducks...

My friends and I had an absolutely fantastic time! From a great welcome with a huge smile, as if we were the most important guests, through the prompt service, until we left and been invited again. Upon arrival we were cordially greeted, given the choice...

We booked Sunday lunch for my birthday. We have lived in the area a while but never visited before. The service was first class, I even got a birthday card. The food was great, and a lovely outlook over the river. We will definitely be...

Excellent area and views from the restaurant are awesome. Food was really good, little wait for the main course but hey ho it turned out to be worth the wait. The ambience is good and the staff welcoming and caring, shout out to Amy who...

Great home made food, beautiful scenary would definetly recomend! Can't wait to go back! Great garden also lovely for a summers day.

We were recommended The George by a work colleague who had previously been to the area and were pleased he did. Due to having a 3 year old we chose to order a take away from the restaurant, ordering 2 x fish & chips plus...

We have eaten twice recently both times I have to say the food the best we have eaten anywhere. They were delicious the duck a few weeks ago amazing, and Wednesday this week the prawns with a lobster bisque sauce Devine. Would thoughly recommend it's...

A really lovely gastro pub with great setting, great food and wonderful happy staff. We’ll be back when next in the locality. Book in advance as it’s popular for good reason.

We visited The George for Sunday Lunch, the food was 1st class, so tasty. The service was superb. We were made to feel very welcome. We sat outside in one of the dining pods, which was comfortable, clean and very nice. We had our dog...

We booked the George for dinner on a Saturday night, as part of a hen weekend in the New Forest. There were 15 of us so it was a large party to cater for, but the staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and...

As the organiser for a Cycling holiday for 19 people all staying near Fordingbridge - I chose The George for our last night evening meal based on a recommendation. However I was still concerned as to what it would be like as I had no...

Booked in for a Sunday Lunch for 6 people. Shown to our table promptly, orders taken with the minimum of fuss and food served quickly. The roast was lovely, obviously all cooked fresh, served piping hot and portion size was just about right. Our server...

Great food and service staff were very effective with serving and food was outstanding …. Would definitely recommend to anyone living or on holiday around Fordingbridge!

Well what a lovely place to eat in the new forest . Me and my partner popped in without a booking and they were more than happy to find us a table we both decided to have a roast me lamb and my partner pork...

Visited Bank Holiday weekend with friends and chose food off the menu...there was only two choices on the 'Specials' board...Food arrived hot and well presented. The pub allows Dogs which was really handy as we were on holiday and had our pooch with us..The outside...

We went for lunch during Easter visit to the new forest and what a treat. The location was fabulous, the staff amazing and the food was fabulous. We were inside and the sun was shining, but it didn’t matter. At a time when great service...

Went to the george for a quick drink and meal and was met with lovely and quick service aswell as good quality food. The child portions are perfect for a light meal and all the food was very fresh. Our server was very kind and...

Great food and great service. On holiday nearby and wanted some where open at 5:30 to accommodate a fusty eater. Was able to order a small portion and staff were very helpful with a elderly member of the party with mobility issues. Lovely find wish...

Riverside pub (but really more of an eating venue) in sleepy Fordingbridge. I dropped in here for a celebratory pint to celebrate the final few completed miles of my dog accompanied walk between Dover and Exmouth. It's a long way! The food looked great, but...

lovely setting next to the river. park behind the coop and walk down. food was good. real ale was ok. i just expected a local brewery not a big brewer. nice venue worth a visit.

The George has a great outdoor seating area and view. The ham on the Ploughman platter was exceptional. The menu has a nice selection of items to choose from. Service was the perfect balance of friendly and helpful but not intrusive. This time of year...

Lovely pub we booked a pod outside and it was warm and cosy. The staff where brilliant can not fault them at all. The food was good. I did ask the difference in children's chicken burger to adults was told bigger when they arrived they...

Best customer service, the staff were all so friendly, welcoming and went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy. Food absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

Another trip to The George. It was supposed to be just me and my mum (her first trip) but when the teenagers heard where we were going, they pretty quickly tagged along. This place never fails to deliver excellent food and drinks, which is a...

Really pleased Great service Great food Great view Had the lamb shank from the specials board it was as good as I’ve had Don’t do reviews at all but credit where it’s Dew

We were recommended to visit the George in Fordingbridge when we were staying nearby they seem to specialise in doing Roasts which fitted in with my family the restaurant is in a great location next to the river by the bridge so you have a...

This is a beautiful pub with such friendly staff. Myself and my daughter visited for lunch with my frenchie pup and from the minute we arrived we were met with a very warm welcome and felt very comfortable, it’s such a lovely setting both inside...

Lovely meal - Crayfish Aranchini was beautiful, everyone in our party had a lovely meal. 10/10 - I would definately recommend

We’d despaired of finding something to eat in Fordingbridge on a Sunday, all the cafes seemed to be closed. Then found this pub and walked in to the warmest of welcomes and a really great experience. The spacious dining room has a great view of...

Comida muy rica, trato excepcional!! Vistas muy agradables y muy acogedor!! Recomendable! Muy buena Calidad precio.

We enjoyed a family lunch here, and it was our first visit to The George. Service was super-friendly with helpful staff, the menu was varied, and the food delicious - great value too on the Winter Wamers menu :-) We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal...

We popped into the George for a light lunch yesterday. A very warm welcome from all the staff. I had Sweetcorn Fritters with mild Chilli sauce and my wife had Tempura Prawns, again with Chilli Sauce, we shared some Skinny Fries. Our table was in...

Last Saturday I celebrated my birthday by having lunch with my daughters and partner. We all agreed that the ambience and service was perfect and this went for the food too! I had mushroom stroganoff followed by apple crumble with custard both of which were...

First time visit here for a Sunday roast with friends. First thing is they are VERY dog friendly! Even doggie menu available. Very welcoming on arrival. Nice well spaced but cosy environment with a log fire. Great choice of food, all of which was superb!...

Visited for a late lunch today. Was given an extremely warm welcome (not just my husband and I but also Norman the Rottweiler ❤️) ordered a cheeky mid week roast and was not disappointed!!!! Tasty, full of flavour and just absolutely delightful!!! Well done!! We...

We had THE best New Year’s Eve in the George- the food was EXCEPTIONAL- in particular the beef (marinated for 24 hours) and the incredible suckling pig, but as always the friendly welcome and above and beyond service made our evening. A great time with...

Delicious food, friendly attentive staff who also gave us tips on local area. All our food was presented beautifully, arrived hot and altogether which as a large group is always a worry. A really lovely visit. Only slight negative, the ladies toilet was freezing cold,...

Had a late lunch here. Good soup. Nice Meal. Good beer, but no cask ales. Not too crowed mid day. Attentive service. Easy walk from the city centre car park. Could not find on-site parking

Firstly it needs to be said that the waiting staff were attentive, friendly and polite. But we went to the pub to eat dinner so that’s what this review is about. The bread starter was stale and dry. We ordered two beef burgers. Burger buns...

Booked Sunday lunch in one of the outdoor pods. We were let in early as the staff didn't want us outside waiting in the cold. The pod is so lovely with a view of the river. There is a heater in the pod to use...

10/10 food, really friendly staff, accommodating! Struggled getting taxi home and amazing waitress offered to do 2 trips to take us home. Definitely worth a visit 100% recommended

I’ve loved this place for years. Always a good time. It’s a nice pub with a fantastic atmosphere. The food and drinks are good.

Went here on Wednesday night for a family meal and wasn’t disappointed. The food was outstanding as well as the service . Very attentive and nothing too much trouble. The food was simply amazing and couldn’t be happier with the selection of different options ....

We've just had an impromptu meal out to celebrate our daughter's 19th birthday. It's the first time I've eaten out in ages, having recently had to radically adjust my diet due to a health issue, I have found it almost impossible to find food on...

The state of the toilets! We arrived for a meal and drinks, staff were friendly enough. But service was a bit sporadic. We went to the gents loos which were filthy, very dirty, haven’t been deep cleaned in a long while. When I used to...

We had a meal here whilst staying locally for the weekend. It was recommended to us and we weren’t disappointed. The food was delicious, the waiting staff were very friendly and attentive - they even left me a birthday card and sign on the table...

The George hosted my husband's 50th Birthday party lunch meal for 30 people. The service was excellent. Food superb. Cannot fault them. We had a wonderful lunch party.

My wife and I booked a Gastropod for Sunday lunch. Online booking was nice and easy with a prompt reply confirming the booking. Location is lovely and parking nearby is relatively cheap (£2 for 2 hours in the short stay which is 2 minute walk)....

Have eaten twice during our week long stay nearby and have had excellent food and service on both occasions recommend the burgers , fish and chips ,and Eaton mess. It lovley sitting outside by the river weather permitting. Plenty of staff giving great service .

Arrived with a large family group. They were informed it was a birthday celebration and a card was on the table and they had a children table set up next to the adults. Good was very varied and delicious and service was good

,Joe Egerton Went 28 8 22,12.30for wife’s birthday,food arrived looked good .before started eating was asked if everything was ok ,we said yes ,when I looked at my wife’s plate when we had finished ,over half her meat was gristle plus the food was lukewarm,she...

I had the most amazing experience at this place! Great food, great location, perfect ambiance, and the most well trained servers I've had the pleasure of being served by in the UK. There were 4 servers in total (I lost the paper with all the...

Both food and service were faultless during our dinner at the weekend, and the riverside setting was beautiful. We’ve already made another reservation!

Fabulous location. Amazing service. Great food. We were made very welcome and even though it was quite busy the team were very attentive. Had the special of lamb jalfrezi and was awesome. Highly recommend

I visited The George for lunch on one of the recent very hot days we've had in our British summer. The pub didn't have a parking lot that I saw, but we were able to easily park in the pay-and-display just up the hill and...

First visit today. Lovely vibe, delicious food and excellent service to compliment the amazing location. We'll be back!

We arrived to find a sign outside saying "fully booked" and decided to see if drinks only could be accommodated. Space was made for us to sit and eat if required. The setting overlooks the river which was busy on a hot August day with...

Visited last Thursday. Staff were lovely and helped us into their garden with our bikes. Although we only had coffee we will definitely have a meal there next time. Beautiful location .

Yummmm not only great food but beautiful surroundings too! Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful and the food was cooked to perfection! Would definitely recommend!

I have visited The George before but on this occasion I had an unplanned request for a table for 9 (plus a dog) when my family all arrived suddenly. The George manager responded with a yes they would find us room before they were even...

My friend and I visited last Friday after booking a table for 2 for 7:30pm. I asked about parking and the nice lady on the phone explained that since the dreaded “Covid Times”, they have repurposed their car park into dining pods and somewhere to...

Visited late July with my elderly mum, service was poor waited over 1 hour for the food people coming in after us were getting food before ours , when asked they blamed it on my husbands steak being medium/well cooked !! Admit it you forgot...

Had a fantastic meal, food was delicious and the staff was amazing! The kids were extremely well catered for! Could not recommend enough! We sat in the garden area and the most beautiful setting by the river! Will definitely be back!

The George is located on the banks of the river Avon and has tables on the patio with great views. The food is very good and has a great choice of gluten free options {important to us as my wife has a gluten intolerance}. The...

Lovely riverside location , pub is very nice and staff attentive. But food portions very small, Sunday Lunch overpriced and not good value for money, sat for an hour after meal order taken before lunch arrived. It’s a real shame as the venue is wonderful...

Staying in the area for a few days and decided to have lunch here due to its riverside location. Food and staff were so good that we booked for dinner the same evening! Didn’t disappoint, food equally as good and staff are friendly and attentive...