The George in Uttlesford

hi a group of us went their tonight on our bikes, a very friendly landlord and locals and good beer, we was also given free chips, the best i have ever had, thanks nick,

We visited this pub for a family lunch and we were not disappointed with the food which was freshly prepared. The bar staff were cold and not interested in us, and the drinks expensive. The bar is a separate business to the food, therefore two bills. The chef was extremely helpful, and the food was very good. We would return for the food as it was traditional pub food and very reasonably priced, but the bar staff need to realise they are in the hospitality business therefore need to show some interest in their customers.

Walked in, no greeting. Approached the woman at the end of the bar who said “ he’s just setting up” After being sat at a table we were forgotten about, no menus. After 20 minutes we had to go to the bar to get them where the staff member, who was drinking wine at the bar, admitted she’d forgotten about us. She also gave us the wrong wine, which was rectified. Food was good but service slow and an adjacent dirty table left uncleared for a considerable time, although said staff member seen chatting at the bar sipping wine again. We asked for the bill and she asked “ cash or card?” When I said can I see a bill she looked bewildered. She explained the till doesn’t do it and she asked me to pay one amount for drinks another for food. When I said I’d like to check a bill, she pointed to the menu and told me to ‘work it out’ I told her I was surprised by her attitude and she replied “ you came in with an attitude” as we left she was bad mouthing us loudly to the other customers, while the owner stood there open mouthed. Such a shame she let the place down. A simple bit of arithmetic and an apology goes a long way.

A nice little old fashioned pub with good quality food which tends towards the more traditional pub fare. Abbot ale seemed well kept but that was the only beer I tried. Some other reviewers have said they got a bit of a frosty welcome. I certainly wasn't greeted like a long lost friend at the bar, but the service was perfectly polite. The man who served us the food from the kitchen was friendly and helpful. It certainly seems to be a locals pub with a low key welcome, but there's nothing wrong with that - I think nowadays too many people expect a sort of gushing Americanised welcome in pubs along the lines of 'Hi my name is Marty, I'll be your waiter for this evening, our specials today are...' etc etc and expect to be interrupted every five minutes with 'is everything ok with your meals guys? Enjoy!' etc. Traditional British pubs like this are a vanishing breed and we should cherish them!

Walked in here. It all went quiet! Wasn’t sure I should be there? Nothing friendly going on here with the locals. Was well weird. Maybe I should have come for the food? Was all very odd

Delicious food in a lovely setting. We had a fantastic three-course-meal. The garden especially is a really great place to sit and chat. Would recommend.

Delicious homemade chicken and leek pie with lots of vegetable choices including asparagus - I would definitely come here again for the food - Phil the chef made sure I had everything I needed and was very attentive- I would like to try a Sunday roast next time I'm in the area!

would just like to say thanks from the rising sun chop shop and all the young men that turned up on their bikes tonight, great service, the scampi and chips were fab, many thanks for your hospitality , ps my Guinness was spot on,

Have been to The George for a meal many times. Pies are on another level! Large Sunday roast with a huge selection of vegetables..

If your thing is a traditional Sunday lunch this is wonderful pub to enjoy one. The dishes of fabulously, perfectly cooked fresh vegetables were the best I have had out in years. Meat was succulent and tasty. The desserts were really nice too and good value. Our wine was nicely chilled and very pleasant. Friendly lady at the bar and good table service to go with meal. We will certainly be returning in a few weeks.

I was doing a survey for a possible ramble between Sawbridgeworth and Bishops Stortford . The George is only just off the route, so an ideal lunch venue. Luckily I arrived a few minutes before the party of 60 (!!) was due. They quickly made up my choice of sandwich (Cumberland sausage and onions) and brought mustard on the side. They even managed to sort me a coffee. I got rather confused with paying so I'm grateful for their understanding with that too! Highly recommended, shame I don't live locally.

Went for roast dinner. Was awful wish had stayed home with a microwave meal. Pork was chewy. Veg was like concrete. Beef way over cooked. Yorkshires were soggy. The best bit was the horseradish which was ok ish. £60 including drinks. Was ready to say how bad it was but now one asked. Paid and left a certainty we’ll never return. Hopefully was an off day

Went to The George in Little Hallingbury Essex. A small a qaint little pub, we were welcomed by Sarah who handle the bar and meal orders. As it was Sunday had the roast which was both ample and well present. Another yorkshire pudding may have been nice but not essential. Their ice cream "Movenpick" with the desert was magnificent never had it before. The young lady who served us did not introduce herself, but was both pleasant and had a wonderful smile. As pub is very small with dining area essential you book in advance.

New Chef Phil served us an excellent Sunday roast. Great choice of meats and a vegan option. I will definitely be going back again in the very near future.

Enjoyed a lovely evening at The George, we are local to the pub and went in to try the new menu. Excellent menu, food was served quickly even though the pub was busy with customers ordering. Food was lovely, fresh, tasty and nice portions. Will definitely be going back.

Popped in to The George randomly one evening . We live couple miles away and yet never visited before . However it was not a very welcoming pub ,the locals surrounding the bar made it very awkward to get to the bar to order a drink. When we did the landlord made no gesture or greeting whatsoever and also made us feel quite comfortable. We were advised no food is available other than a Sunday. Drink wise there was very limited selection of spirits .

We were desperate to find somewhere for lunch before the typical service closure window of 14:00. Fortunately we happened upon The George. All was quite when we parked up outside this charming period inn and I thought that (like its nearby neighbour) was closed. Thankfully, the door opened and we immediately were welcomed in by a very pleasant lady behind the bar. On being told we had made it in time for lunch, she brought us drinks and the menu. Although the menu is mostly comprised of traditional pub food, the difference is that it is all made on the premises. We met the chef/owner who was a charming unassuming man. He can certainly deliver good honest food that delights the palate. He also maintains the beer pumps to ensure they deliver excellent pints. Well done all round to the team at The George. We look forward to coming back.

A nice looking pub from the outside, it's clearly a locals only pub inside. Three or four locals stood at the small bar chatting with the barmaid and chef. We got our drinks and asked for the lunch menus. We were given a sheet with just sandwiches, so I ask if they were doing any hot food, to which the reply came “well what do you want?" When I asked what-do-you-have the chef shouted across the bar … “I can do you fish n chips, ham egg and chips, sausage and chips …” . You get the picture. We drank our drinks and left.

We visited the George today for Sunday lunch. If your looking for a traditional Sunday roast this is the place for you. With a good choice of meats all beautifully cooked, fresh vegetables and home made deserts, all served by polite and friendly staff we will be going back for more.

We were passing by and called in for lunch. the reception was friendly and helpful. No problem to open a tab and we could choose where to sit. the menu was good with lots of choice, also the option to have a smaller version of a main meal which was great and much appreciated. The food was well cooked and nicely presented, we will certainly come back again

Stayed at bonningtons guest house across the road from The George, we had a very tasty meal, staff really friendly & helpful,really lovely setting

Leckeres Essen in einem wirklich urigen alten Pub. Der Eigner ist etwas brummig aber mit Charme kommt man durch. Empfehlung.

We visited as a group and had pre ordered a curry for all in the party. This is a great pub, the publican, Andrew keeps the beer really well and there is always a few options to try.The food is cooked in a tiny kitchen but is excellent, will come back for the roast on Sunday.

Nice traditional pub in lovely surroundings. Bit disappointed with our meal especially when we've eaten there before so had good expectations. There was a smell of old fat coming from the kitchen when we entered the pub which was off putting. Good ales. Nice staff

Dropped in for lunch by chance on 20th June '19; our SatNag (sic) pointed us to Little Hallingbury as the closest place offering food. A friendly welcome, a surprisingly large choice of menu for a small inn - I am not often spoiled for choice and it is unfortunate that we live too far away to go back for another go. The speciality sausages were a nice surprise and really good, as were the genuinely fresh vegetables. Good speed of service, all hot and perfectly cooked. Big thanks to the chef and all at the George, you gave us a very enjoyable break from our journey and it is really encouraging to see that a proper English village pub still exists here and there, bravo! However, we did not meet the landlord who appears to be less well favoured in some reviews... shame really, might have been fun. Now what we need is for mine host to give some vitriolic responses to the reviews, always entertaining...

Could be the perfact village pub, has so much going for it, the beer and food were good. We were advised to phone and book a table as it gets very busy, we did this and was told it was fully booked at 7 o'clock so we booked for 7.30. We arrived at the pub at 6 o'clock to find it closed! when it did open we were the only four people in the place! We asked the landlord why it was so quiet, he said he sometimes doesnt even open on Saturdays so cant understand why we couldnt have a table for 7 o'clock.Unfortunately the landlord was the only down side to this pub, he was turning custumers away when there were plenty of free tables. It left the atomospher cold and unwelcoming.

Myself and some family including an 8 month old baby tried to visit here for lunch today. We were barely out the car before we were shouted at across the car park not to bother putting the buggy up because children aren’t allowed. While I am all for an adult only pub I feel his attitude was very unwelcoming and rather rude. Coming over to us to talk to us directly in a more pleasant manner would have been a lot nicer! We are fairly local to the area so needless to say won’t be returning without the baby!

Always reliable for a good tasty meal at very reasonable price. Prompt service with a smile and nice environment

We have come here several times for a lovely home cooked Sunday lunch and have never been disappointed. So we decided to have our Christmas Day dinner here this year. We have been to other places over the last few years but the price here was a lot cheaper to some of the other places offering the same. We had a choice of starters and could of had different if we wanted to for the Main but went for the traditional turkey. Also the same went for desert. Like always the meal was very nice. It is not Bistro or fine dining but traditional home cooked food. Just cooked veg, proper roast potatoes. Nice moist turkey. It was a pleasant atmosphere and we had a good laugh with other diners. We all wet home satisfied and happy.

Went for Sunday lunch with my family and arrived to be very dissapointed. As a vegetarian I always look online at a menu before I visit just to be sure, I saw there was three vegetarian options online. When I arrived the lady asked me whether I wanted beef chicken or lamb and I asked whether they did a nut roast or something similar. The lady said I needed to call ahead to order this, this isn’t on the website nor was my grandad who booked the table made aware of this on the phone, I asked whether I could have one of the three veggie options from the online menu and the waitress said these wernt available on a Sunday so I asked what I could have and she looked at me with a blank expression... this was very awkward as I was with 6 other family members, I was made to feel how I felt visiting restaurants a few years ago when vegetarianism wasn’t that common, times have changed and vegan/vegetarian is now a very popular diet choice. The lady said she could do me a normal roast but without the meat so I agreed after being left with no other options, she came back two minutes later and told me the gravy wasn’t vegetarian, the potatoes were cooked in goose fat and the stuffing had meat in it. I ended up with a Yorkshire and a huge plate of peas....All my other family members who eat meat said their meals were average. This is such a shame as this restaurant used to be lovely! It seems to have gone very downhill and everything seems to be done on the cheap. My brother asked for an extra Yorkshire pudding and the women said sorry it’s only one per order. Toilets need a complete refurb too.

I recently stayed at Bonningtons in little Hallingbury , myself and my friend went to the local pub and had some great food followed by a great night the bar staff was very helpful and friendly also the owner sat with us and had a drink with a couple of locals .

Walking distance from either of two hotels I recently stayed. Lovely little village pub Serving lovely dinners between 18:00 and 21:00 - among others serving local farm sausages of many flavours. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable and helpful landlord.

Nice quite truly authentic country pub with sausages to die for so good everyone enjoyed there dinner so good and tasty

The George has always been very good for food, and last week did not disappoint again. The steaks are amazing and always cooked to perfection.

Always an excellent Sunday lunch here, but this week was exceptional, and good value. Their new range in desserts also get a thumbs up!

Siamo venuti qui a cena perché il nostro albergo era a pochi passi. Siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi sia per l’ambientazione, l’arredamento e la cura per ogni particolare del pub, che per la cucina, la tipica inglese! Io ho preso del pesce in crosta di semi con patatine novelle e piselli, mentre il mio ragazzo un tris di salsicce tipiche inglesi con piselli e puré di patate. E per finire il dolce, una super cheesecake al raspberry e una torta con mandorle e blueberry, entrambi accompagnati da due palline alla crema. I ragazzi del locale ci hanno fatti sentire a casa e aiutati nella scelta delle pietanze e delle birre. Tutto perfetto. Conto leggermente più alto della media, ma abbiamo speso volentieri i soldi.

Following my last not quite so nice review, I've had a few further visits here and things are much improved. Service is much friendlier, and thats the main thing!

Visted last night for dinner, my partner had ham egg and chips, I had the lemon chicken, it was amazing! The chips where out of this world and the portion size were very good! Loved the photos in and around the pub! Will definitely be visiting again!!

A nice place for both just a drink (which was the original plan) or for some food, which we decided to give a go, some good choices and excellent sausages on the menu.

How do I know this, because during my stay the flights were directly overhead! Arrived early, but received a warm welcome. My cabin, was small but colourful. The double bed was pushed up to the wall so I was glad I was travelling alone. The room was very clean and once the heating was on it was warm. However, there are a number of faults.

Went there for an evening meal on a Monday evening. The food was good, they offered two portion sizes which suited me as I generally can't eat the huge portions that many places present. Staff were nice

Quaint little pub. Friendly staff and a nice twist on the food. Serve different types of sausage sourced from a local producer. Had sausage, mash & gravy with a surprise selection of sausages. Never knew “Marmite & Parmesan” would be so nice.

I like the pub for a good old english print but like most pubs now a days they main business is food and gives the small place a just fried chips smell which is a bit off putting.

This has to be THE most unpleasant landlord on the planet. Surly, rude, unwelcoming - all of these descriptions understate the man. He detests the French and will not stock anything French - wine, food etc. He will avoid serving you if at all possible and is pleasant only to his clique clientele who are few and far between. Avoid at all costs!

Was staying locally at latchmead b&b..the; owner paola recommended the George to us and boy were we happy.....we got a really fantastic meal....portions are big but they offer meals for smaller appetite as well. I would highly recommend the George to anybody.......

I had the pleasure of dining at The George on 21st September '17. The owner was engaging and took the time since I was on my own to chat with me. The waitress were cheerful and provided great service. The chef personally came out and...

We were staying close by en route to Stansted. First of all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Secondly the food was very good, my wife had a gorgeous home made beef and horseradish pie whilst I had an excellent sirloin with all the trimmings. Very good pub food and a good pint of Abbot too. Would definitely recommend this pub.

It's a shame the village pub is so poorly used. This is probably due to the really unfriendly owner who prefers an empty pub to treating people with respect and courtesy. Friday night and 3 people drinking at 9pm and chef told us to go elsewhere as he couldn't cook for a table of 5. Anywhere else cooks until at least 9.30pm on a Friday night. the way we were told was, quite frankly, rude. Little Hallingbury is a small friendly village, it's a shame the only pub, along with the owner, in this village isn't.

On our arrival the locals round the bar didn't even look up and that with the landlord's understated welcome made us wonder if we'd found Essex's version of the Slaughtered Lamb, (the comically hostile remote moorland hostelry in the cult film 'An American Werewolf in London')! However things got a lot better... For beer drinkers there was a choice of two ales from Greene King - not this contributor's favourite brewer, but the beer was well kept. In the two small dining salons off the bar you could choose from a standard pub grub menu. We both had whitebait which were delicious. Madam was very pleased with her cod - tender and moist within a crisp batter. I equally enjoyed a big precisely cooked and tasty rib eye steak rare as specified. Our only criticism was that our espresso coffees which filled our demitasses had too much water thus diluting what should be a flavour explosion covering little more than the bottom of the cup. This is I believe caused by pubs using automatic coffee machines which can't be adjusted. So... if you want good food and drink, and good value for money, but don't mind the feeling that it's a pity you turned up, here's the place!

Called in 1hr before closing and was met with the most incredible rudeness.Ordering a drink was a problem, no banter, no smiles, no thank-you and when I asked for a piece of the Apple pie in the display case, was told, "kitchens closed."I pointed out that all that was needed was to give me a slice but then "We're closing" Rude arrogant proprietor. Others are far better.

When we popped in for a drink the bar staff weren't very friendly and they looked a bit miserable for some reason, the pub wasn't very exciting but it does look nice outside.The Pub isn't too bad but it could be a lot better than it is, it's more of a restaurant than a Pub to.

We were staying across road at Bonningtons and owner recommended we eat at The George she advised to get there for 6pm on opening as very popular but she felt sure they would fit us in. We did just that sitting outside ready for the locks to click - what a cosy pub and most welcoming. They fitted us in with a table for 7pm so whilst waiting we sat in the lovely beer garden and imbibed of their great beer and studied the menu. What a choice and that's not counting the vast range of "sausages" all locally sourced.The food was excellent - I had Lincolnshire sausage and mash and my husband had ribs - both recommendable.Only wish we lived nearer.

I was staying nearby and booked a table for one on a busy Friday night. This was no problem and I was made to feel very welcome by the landlord. A good choice of food and some have different sized portions for different appetites. They do a selection of pies and specials, but I would say their main thing is their local butcher's sausages - you can have either 2 or 3, with mash or chips. There were quite a few varieties too. I had the pork, cheddar and bacon sausages with mash, peas and gravy, and I can honestly say they were one of the nicest sausages I have ever had. The portions are big, but the prices are very reasonable. Followed by a yummy zesty lemon cheesecake. The landlord was very friendly, as were the staff. If I'm in the area again I will definitely eat here again.

Best dinner from long time Very nice service and a good koch We had minted Lamm >>> FANTASTICOwith mash potatoes and green peas And also a home made dessert Bravi Ragazzi

We moved to the area and gave this one a go what can I say cracking wholesome grub I had gammon my wife had fish and my friends had fish and chips ,steak and ale pie plates were cleared what more can I say nice pict or two of aspalls and abbot ale lovely

We went into the pub for a drink and immediately got bogged out by the locals, and made to feel not welcomed from the staff!!!I will never step foot in this pub again and on speaking to other people about the place they agree that unless you are a regular or regularly lining the owners pockets then you are not welcome!!No children are welcome either!We didn't even stay for a drink after being told to leave because we had a 12 month old baby with us.

My partner and I visited recently for a quick but comfortable bite to eat. It's been ages since I've visited a well run, old fashioned village pub. Thus one was with the wait. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome, even though we hadn't booked. We sat in a great little snug-like room. The menu was fairly varied for a country pub, and included a vast selection of specialist sausages fresh from a local supplier. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, squished in a fab hearty desert and washed it down with coffee and well kept ale. We'll definitely be back to sample more from the menu.

A family group went for dinner last night.We had six main meals.Only reason gave average rating was for two of the meals which were the same.My son and I both had chicken curry from Special Board.It had "medium" alongside description of curry.Well,my son wondered if the sauce was out of a jar and both of us said the curries could not even be described as "mild".I have never had such a mild strength of curry,in so far as we wondered if we were eating curry?Also,our portions were in our opinion,small,the naan bread taking up most of the plate.Regretted not having the fish which had generous portions.

We were greeted by welcoming staff. The food was fantastic with immense portions. The decor is rustic with numerous ditties throughout. Couldn't rate this higher, would definitely go again.

Popped in for lunch. Got the distinct impression you weren't welcome unless you are a local. Tried to sit at a table and got told it was reserved for the local people that were coming in soon. The chef was drinking beer at the bar - pretty unprofessional. Sausages were fortunately Churchgate Sausages (normally delicious), but although they were cooked were anemic save for a black stripe down either side. Baked beans and chips were very reminiscent of school dinners in the way that they were slightly overcooked with a dry texture. Normally I think you can't go wrong with a basic meal, but it was pretty uninspiring. Someone had a sandwich on the next table though that looked ok.

Had an evening meal here after travelling all day. The food was superb made with fresh ingredients and the staff were very friendly.

Fantastic ploughmans, we all had one, it looked so good. Choice of 3 items. Their speciality is local sausages which also looked good,

Great food, well prepared and great value for money as with beer and wine a real good selection - all in all great

This is very much 'our local'. The George is a typical country pub. The Sunday Lunch is extremely good. There is always a wide range of roast meats which are served with an excellent selection of vegetables. But please keep this a secret! It is already difficult enough to get a place for lunch on a Sunday.

Went here for a meal as stayed up the road in the latchmead. Friendly staff and great foodNice little pub opposite some quaint cottages which make you want to move into one

Ate here when staying at Bonningtons Guest House across the road. Looks a nice pub and has a tradition feel.I was a little disappointed with the ale, would have expected it to have been better. The food was ok, though a little expensive for what it was, saying that the portions were above average. The bottle of Prosecco we had with the meal was good though. The numerous dead flies in the windowsill next to our table, were a bit off putting!The staff were good and hopefully this wasn't a typical experience at the George!

Our first visit but definitely not our last - very welcoming - and the food was excellent. Better than the normal pub fare, the Chef obviously cares about quality, quantity, presentation and customer satisfaction, ticks all the right boxes. Had to be good, there were so many locals having dinner. Menu changes with availability of produce, and thankfully no piped music, fresh flowers were a pleasant change and would have liked time to study the many local and ancient photos adorning the walls - could someone straighten them pls, I'm a bit of an old fusspot, but then would the place lose a little if it's charm? Excellent menu, something for everyone, including me - a wheat freer - pan fried my cod so that I could have fish and chips, ordered a small portion thankfully, can't imagine what a large portion looks like! Has a nice garden too, perhaps the sun will come out for our next visit...

Beautiful pub and food and value but felt unwelcome by man works In there a hello and smile goes a long way especially to someone who is unknown in area otherwise had lovely evening

Having driven 4 hours for a course tomorrow stopped here for dinner. Greeting, beer and food all top notch! Have been to places closer to home but not a patch on this place!

This is definitely a proper English Pub, with great Beer and pork scratching in big jars. But then..It is also a place you could bring your Mum and Dad for Sunday lunch in front of a log fire. We've been here a few times now and never been disappointed. The summer is especially punctuated by Cider and sausage festivals in the well kept pub garden - my advice is to avoid the chilli ones.

Casualmente arrivata in questo pub, sono stata piacevolmente sirpresa dalla qualità del cibo. Ho ordinato svogliatamente un pollo al curry che si è rivelato essere molto buono. Mia figlia, 8 anni, ha gradito le salsicce locali servite con patatine fritte.

I've been staying locally and have used the pub now for a few months.Always eXcellent food and a great local pub. Beer and wines kept well.I would recommend a the pub to all.

Had a reasonable meal. A bit on the expensive side for what is was. Not many customers. Visited from Bonningtons B&B over the road.

The George was recommended to us by the proprietor of Greenways Lodge when we stayed there on Thursday 7th January 2016 - and what a good call!!! Great village pub with the low ceilings and beams, the small bar area serves a large array of drinks including beautifully kept real ales. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and then we get to the food! Despite a very good choice of food my girlfriend and I both decided to have gammon. In my 47 years I have never had such a large and thick piece of gammon. The gammon came with chips, onion rings and two fried eggs and was beautifully cooked. My girlfriend couldn't manage to finish her meal owing to the super portion size - in fact she left more gammon at the end of her meal than other lesser establishments would give you in the first place. The food was so nice we just had to have a dessert - even though neither of us knew where we were going to put it lol!!! My girlfriend had Lime, mango and coconut cheesecake and I had ginger and treacle sponge and custard. The desserts were every bit as good as the mains and the portions equally as generous - you'll be pleased to know that somehow we managed to finish our desserts!!! To the owners and staff at The George please don't change a thing. We live in Nottingham so don't get down to your area very often but the next time we're in your neck of the woods we will definitely be back and I've already recommended you to other people who I know are going to be travelling from nearby Stansted in the next few weeks.

We stayed over the road at Bonningtons Coach House, and most of their reviews mentioned the George as did our hosts when they phoned to ensure our arrival time. Everything we read was correct. The pub is quaint, beer good, service pleasant and the wholesome food just what we needed and expected. We have no idea why one of the reviewers had issues with the Landlord as we had no complaints in fact the opposite, but everyone can have a bad day so they must have visited at such a time.

This pub was recommend to us and we are glad it was! Lots of choice on the menu, staff were very friendly and helpful, service was quick and food was lovely! The only downfall to are trip to the pub was the mushroom starter. The menu stated bread mushrooms and they were deep fried which isn't my cup of tea. No other complaints. All other food was very tasty and good value for money. Would definitely recommend for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends and family!

This is a good pub with good food. I would recommend to other travellers in this locality. My meal was sausages and they were of a high standard

A very small traditional pub serving excellent food. Chicken Mekhani was selected from the specials board and I was rewarded with a more than healthy portion served with warm naan, pilau rice and mango chutney. The chicken was of a high quality the spicing was tasty without being hot. I would highly recommend this dish. Abbot ale was on tap and one pint was not enough, good food and good beer! Their sausages come from our favourite supplier the Churchgate sausage makers based at Mayfield farm. The Mayfield Bakery supplies their bread, good ingredients sourced locally.Service was good and friendly, the atmosphere was good even though we were the only couple dining there were some regulars at the bar indulging in banter which was interesting to eavesdrop. I would say that due to the small size of the establishment and its car park it would be a good idea to book. Nice garden outside, Lavs were snugbut clean. A little gem of a traditional pub we enjoyed our visit.

The gentleman and the lady (I guess they are running the place) are simply the most impolite people I have ever come across. The two younger waitresses shuld be the only ones to have contact with the costumers. My advice is that the elderly couple shouldn't leave the kitchen. The food was OK, portions too big, but with the service like that I advise you to keep on driving towards Bishops Stortford there are a plenty good restaurants there.

I've spent a few month visiting the George and can say the welcome and food are great.I defence of the staff I can say the events written about in July are far from the fault of them, infact the opposite. Great welcone, pub, beer and food

I was present the evening the visitor from South Africa inserted herself into an otherwise friendly atmosphere. This lady arrived after a number of patrons had been ordering and discussing who was to pay and we're still being served. The lady in questioned yelled in a bullying tone at the young person behind the bar. There had been some friendly banter between the local group and my travelling companion regarding Rugby including South Africa. I am visiting from Australia. The lady then continued her aggression toward the young person behind the bar who was politely asking if a table was booked as this may be necessary (the dining facility being small) to which the lady remonstrated that she could see empty tables disregarding what bookings may have or have not been made. It was a vicious verbal attack on an inexperienced young member of the community. One of the patrons who was talking with me was then verballed with the lady introducing the fact that she was a women and South African. These facts were introduced by the women by herself and without prompt or justification.The host was polite when he returned to the bar and I think deserves some praise for not taking offence at what the lady was inferring.I was a visitor to the district and have no allegiance to the hotel. This lady was obviously in an argumentative mood and spoiling for a fight. There was no impoliteness or aggression from the staff or patrons aimed at this woman to incite her wrath.

Do not go near this restuarant. I was completely ignored for at least 10 minutes. I politely waited my turn. Men arriving after me were served???? I queried how to go abouy placing an order, Was told they were too busy, The restuarant was 3/4 empty! I was then degraded as a South African, by a ignoramus who probably has never been south of the equator! The owner , Andrew, arrived and again degraded me, asaking in a very nasty tone 'What is your problem????' When I tried to explain he grabbed the menu from me and told me to go elsewhere.Andrew has now claimed that 'it was all a misunderstanding!!! Completely untrue, he is a very nasty rude person.Do not go near his establishmnet!!!Yes you have guessed..... I am a woman who dared to go out for a meal whilst travelling on business.

Walked in here on the off chance, and from the initial reaction didn't think we'd be able to eat here as the barman said we should have booked a table. They kindly managed to squeeze us in though, where we were able to watch the pub fill up with precisely two more couples all night.Standard pub food in general, but the curry of the day is generally better than the normal stuff, and is recommended.

The pub has an outdoor seating area which we were able to take advantage of before and after dinner. Four of us ate at the pub and we all enjoyed the food (we all chose different dishes). They serve Estrella lager on tap which we all like, between us we also tried the red and white wine and shared a bottle of prosecco. The locals who were in on the Friday night we went were extremely friendly which made for a good atmosphere.

Called in whilst staying at local B and B whilst visiting family. Wonderful village location with decent ale and a friendly landlord. Didnt eat but saw food and it looked lovely. Low beams and small and friendly old fashioned boozer with lovely fireplace focal point. Was about 6 people in at 5.30pm when we arrived and by 6pm it was buzzing. Seemed to be a focal point for locals which is always a good sign

Visited recently with friends for a celebration meal. Several people tried to order food as advertised on the black board only to be told it was not available or there was not enough for everyone that wanted that meal. Bearing in mind this table had been booked at least 2 months in advance and that the rest of the pub was virtually empty, surely this shouldn't happen. I felt embarrassed for the people that had invited us. When food arrived it was very ordinary, no vegetables with any meal except tomato and mushroom. Service was good. Having seen rave reviews for this pub I can only say we were very disappointed on this occasion.

We arrived on a Friday night without a booking, and had a splendid pint before ascertaining that they were fully booked. The owner, who also is the chef, saw us and took pity on us and because it was early, allowed us to use a table that was reserved for later. We had the most delicious meal we had enjoyed for ages. Hickory smoked rump of pork.Mmmmm say no more. Go there.

Had lunch here today and was amazed at the portions, quality and price. I strongly recommend trying this independent establishment instead of the other chain pubs in the area. The food is honest and extremely tasty. Having the option for a smaller appetite is a god send especially with a parent who didn't want to much to eat. There is also a great choice of desserts if you can fit them in.Thanks for a lovely afternoon.

You can always rely on Andrew to cook up a storm whether it's Sunday Lunch or A La Carte. Delicious tender meat which ever you choose & so much of it & a great variety of veg served separately. I would highly recommend a visit but be sure to book, you won't be disappointed.

I can thoroughly recommend this Restaurant / Pub as we have been going there for a while now and it never disappoints. Midweek dining is a quiet pleasure of locally sourced food that is well cooked and nicely presented. It is all run with precision by Andrew the chief Elf, helped by lovely Elven ladies - who never bang their heads on the low beams.The Sunday lunches are like you always imagine your Mum would have made on her best days, with a reduced price "Smaller appetite" option for those who might need to be able to walk again, sometime that day. The place oozes 17th century charm, excellent guest beers and understated tradition until each December, when a festival of Christmas lights erupt to reveal its love of all things bright and baubly, all Reindeers decked and tall. You drive past it and smile - every time.This place doesn't disappoint during the rest of the year:- all around the walls and shelves are plenty of photos and nik-naks depicting "local things, for local people" which you can look at as the log fire crackles in the wood burner of the main bar. Summertime Cider and sausage festivals also make this a Morris-man's Valhalla.. Go there, and see for yourself.

Crossing the road from our b&b there it was...so very convenient for us. The space has lots of atmosphere and the "history" says that it was build circa 1640 and totally refurbish in 1994 keeping the ambiance like an old and traditional English village pub. We went at 07:15 PM to drink a bear in the bar (only 4 customers there) but the bartender(owner?) only gave us attention after we told him that we want to book a table for dinner... not a good start because the gentleman is the "face of the pub". Unlike him the younger staff were welcoming, friendly and very professional.Well priced menu and drinks ... well cooked food; our fish & chips was at 100%.Despite the first impression that was not the most pleasant one, a full range of beers, outside garden tables with smoking places, old wooden beams on the ceiling, comfortable seats, good food and cozy atmosphere makes The George a place to visit again.

I highly recommend this as a Sunday Lunch venue. Very good choice of roasts, all served with a lovely selection of yummy vegetables, including baby carrots ,runner beans and cauliflower cheese. This pub is almost my local ...I'm only 6 miles away. During the week, Andrew serves up a fantastic home cooked menu of pies, curries , and many,many sausages....Good staff, who all wear a polo shirt bearing the pub's logo...very nice.It's a cosy village pub. Lots of interesting people and things to look at on the walls. Try and be there for the Christmas lights!!

Having been recommended to this pub all I can say is avoid it if possible. Yes the portions are large but the quality is poor and the service bad. We went on a Saturday night and at 6.30 the place was empty . We should have realised why and left then but we stayed and regretted it .

The food could not have been better. Absolutely delicious and very substantial portions. Homemade desserts were also a delight. One of my favourite pubs for meals!

Entered this attractive old pub for a meal booked for 7.30pm. It was quiet and there were half a dozen people around the tiny bar and the barman [owner?] appeared to be manoeuvring glasses. Despite looking over to us standing at the bar he ignored us for a couple of minutes before acknowledging our presence. When we explained why we were there he curtly told us that he had the booking marked for 7pm. Thinking there was a problem finding us a table I said we would go elsewhere. He said he had a table for us and showed us to it. I wanted to leave at this point but was persuaded to stay by the others in the group.Things improved when the polite young waitress dealt with us. We enjoyed large portions of the main course [maybe slightly overpriced] and even the friendly chef came to the table and spoke.Time to pay and the man with the personality bypass returned.Only one table [including ours] appeared to be taken in each of the two dining-rooms so shouldn't we have been welcomed initially?

Went here as its my friends local.Very friendly and lots of choice.....best of all being the sausages!At least 10 to choose from,with a range of sides and mix &match!! Pub has lots of atmosphere and character. Definitely would visit again.

Lovely little pub,seemed to have a fair choice of beers,good menu,friendly staff,friendly pub in fact.Overall nice place for a beer and a bite to eat.

friendly welcome. poor selection of beer for such a traditional and historic pub (only 2 real beers and 2 keg). Standing room in bar area other 2 rooms both empty but off-limits as they were dining areas. Didn't see anyone enter them in the 1 1/2 hours we were there. When we left tables were cleared - could've let some tables be used for actual paying customers rather than hoping for virtual/possible diners. Otherwise it's a friendly, quirky place - worth a stop if you're in the area. Didn't try the food (could've gone back second night) as it was too dull and unadventurous for our tastes, although others recommended the quality and quantity.

We stopped here for supper and were immediately struck by how friendly it was. The meals were great and huge portions. Service was excellent and great value for money.

visited The George tonight, after working in the area, barman only spoke three times, his words were,"& £3.40, £3.60 & £3.60, talk about southern hospitality!! with looks to kill as well !!. in all my 42 years of drinking and eating in Ale houses, I have never visited such an inhospitable public house anywhere in the "World" , hang your head in shame Mr George