The George in Kettering

Stayed for one night and had a fabulous evening meal. Wednesday night steak night. 8 oz steak chunky chips with mushroom sauce and salad with a glass of Merlot thrown in for good measure. All for under £20. Excellent food and value. Good choice of ales and top notch service from everyone. Thoroughly recommend

I went to Rick Stein’s Barnes restaurant in January and had the sea bass. This was just as tasty but less than half the price.

Went here for the first time as a family after swimming for a Sunday roast. My girls had never tried beef before but all I can say it was the best tastiest beef I had ever had on a roast and our girls loved it. Will be calling again thankyou

First visit certainly not our last. Lovely menu landlady and landlord made us so welcome and on his words a country pub. In saying that the food was more than pub grub. Will be back again very soon.

We booked table for 230pm Sunday lunch 0n arrival told one pork left no lamb. we waited about half an hour or more for meal to arrive . the beef was well under cooked & minimal veg when asked if every thing ok, told the waiter meat was under cooked , he went off to see chef , on return no response so on paying I asked what the response was , I quote "oven has been playing up all day "not a good answer for a very busy pub. will not return!!!!

When you find a gem you want to keep it to yourself but this would be selfish and The George at Ashley deserves better. It is a real find with such friendly, knowledgeable and polite staff. We really appreciated the warm welcome we received. Our room was excellent, beautifully furnished with an excellent en-suite and everything was immaculately clean. The food menu is imaginative, competitively priced and the standard of the meals is outstanding. How we envy the local community as they have a gem on their doorstep,please don't let it go the way of lots of village pubs. Although we live an hour away we shall definitely return again and again. Thank you all so much. A true gem.

A lovely little historic pub in the delightful countryside Cotswold-esq village of Ashley. This was our first visit altogether, and we opted for the Tuesday pie night! The service was excellent throughout - attentive, friendly and with a smile by the lady who served us, possibly called Dominee, she was brilliant. The food was hot and extremely tasty and it was nice that a drink was included with the food price. If I have one criticism, it is that the pie was too small and it would have been nice to have a choice of vegetables with the food, rather than only a small amount of peas at the price charged. Apart from that, we were very pleased and I would definitely visit again. Thank you.

Another superb meal at The George at Ashley. Pork tenderloin, pan fried duck, sea bass all cooked to perfection. Superb sauces. Really tasty starters. Highly recommended. And fantastic value for money.

Went with another couple on a Wednesday which was steak night and oh my, it did not disappoint. The steak was incredible, peppercorn sauce just right, lovely fresh off the vine cherry tomatoes and the chips seasoned perfectly. Will definitely be returning to try the ala carte menu and more steak nights!

We had one of the best ever Sunday lunches yesterday at the George. The roast potatoes were particularly delicious and the whole meal was excellent. Just the right amount of everything and plenty of gravy. Would highly recommend it and priced very reasonably.

We visited last evening,prompted by the new a la carte menu for October . What a fantastic meal we both had particular praise for th Venison which was perfectly cooked perfectly presented and a joy to eat.

We stayed at The George at Ashley for 2 nights in August 2023. We had a late lunch on Sunday which was lovely and very welcome after a long journey. We stayed in the deluxe room, which was 5 star on size, cleanliness and fresh. Breakfast was top notch, freshly cooked. The hosts were most welcoming and chatty. Will definitely stayed there again

Amazing find, staff went above and beyond and service was impeccable, food was gorgeous, locally sourced, fresh and well presented. Will definitely be back, highly recommend!

Sunday Lunch at its best. We have just eaten the most delicious traditional Sunday lunch. Generous portions of perfectly cooked food,served efficiently in a very friendly welcoming manner can’t recommend highly enough.

Just spent a lovely weekend at The George, in the very pretty, picturesque village of Ashley. We were staying for a family wedding nearby. Wonderful rooms, very comfortable & clean and a super fry up for breakfast! Staff were very welcoming & friendly! Would definitely return!

Wednesday night Steak night was fantastic. We had the most stunning Scallop starter and the cauliflower/butternut squash purée was incredible. The steaks were done to perfection along with herb chips and sides.. Highly recommended 👍

Fabolous Sunday Lunch at the George with great service and lovely staff. We go there regularly and the standard is always high.

Visited this week for the special Fish Tapas evening . What a fantastic evening we had, difficult to choose what to order,all sounded tempting ,we tried 5 different dishes all deserved top marks and very generous portions. Staff very professional,attentive and friendly .

Went here for an overnight stay and was not dissapointed after reading many positive reviews. Dinner was fantastic, I had the Thai curry to start and the Chicken for Main and my wife had Halloumi Fries for starter and Lamb for mains and everything was...

A beautiful pub in the heart of the village of Ashley. We were welcomed warmly by all the family and the locals. Tasty local ales cider and gin 😁 Dinner was delicious, we were there for steak night and it melted in your mouth. Our...

The George is a bit of an enigma! Local country pub meets 5 star restaurant, and it does not disappoint! We were early for our dinner reservation and spent and enjoyable half hour in the bar area listening to the locals chat. The fire was...

Short and simple all round excellence and the Steak Rossini is to die for!! Friendly staff, brilliant service and an absolutely terrific atmosphere, no doubt we will be making a return visit very soon.

Myself and sister sstayed there for one night and we could not fault it. All the staff were professional and attentive. Its in a lovely quiet rural location. We had standard double rooms which were well appointed and clean and even included a pod coffee...

I have always previously had a good experience of eating at The George, however on Friday evening it was disappointing to say the least. I would give the food 5 stars, it was delicious. However, we waited far too long for the main course to...

We booked this restaurant for a quiet evening meal. Welcome and service was excellent. The menu wasn’t huge about six starters, six mains but all very reasonably priced. Quality of food excellent. Dessert was good. Overall a good evenings experience.

Fantastic pub, food, staff and service from a small traditional village pub. Will most definitely be going back to taste more traditional village pub food and at very reasonable price. A hidden gem so won’t say too much more.

All the way from Rochdale I went here for food with my boyfriends family and I was absolutely blown away with the pub, from walking in and receiving great service the staff were lovely. The quality and presentation of the food id expect to see...

Four of us stayed here 14th Jan Saturday night. A snug bar with wood fire was welcoming. Then we were taken to our rooms which were fabulous warm and welcoming. We had booked a table and had a fantastic meal from a simple menu using...

This is a gem of a place: we were down from Nottingham visiting friends, who had wisely booked us in. All the touches were there: generous, high quality mains and home-made desserts (so often they're not). To top it, very good value for money, and...

Our son recommended the George at Asley for Sunday lunch. We are so glad he did. Roast lamb for me & roast beef for my partner - both were delicious- followed by the cheese board for two. The Baileys float coffee was great. Friendly service...

We like to go away fairly frequently for the night and often the pictures online look better than the reality. This is not one of those times. Really lovely hosts. Family ran business and passionate about their quality of the rooms and food. The room...

We went for a family Sunday lunch and were delighted both with the quality of the food and excellent service. Would highly recommend.

Local produce , wine from Duncan Murray , friendly staff particularly Neil , best meal we’ve had in a long time, looking forward to going back as they change the menu every weeks and have specials. (Also a great locals pub for a pint)

Our first visit, and the food was excellent. Can't fault the service or produce. We hope to visit again and look forward to it. A lovely atmosphere and decor, too.

Wonderful country pub with amazing food and friendly owner and knowledgeable owners. Had a fantastic visit on Steak Night, high quality, locally sourced food and a fair price considering the quality. Highly recommended.

We visited the George to meet with friends for dinner, Ashley was a great midway point . We only stayed for one night but a lovely small village pub with lovely hosts. The spacious bedroom was spotless & had everything you could want. Nice bathroom...

We came for Sunday dinner, I was the only one bin our party that had previously been. I had the Squid starter which was very nice and plenty of it, 2 if my family had Scollops and one the Fig and Fera Cheese salad, we...

We went on steak night. Incredible value and the owners and staff were very frendly. The food was fantastic. I can't recommend this pub more highly. We will go back again.

I was recently taken to celebrate my birthday by my family. Delicious meal ,interesting and varied menu,attentive but discreet staff, made a thoroughly enjoyable evening in this hidden gem.

We spent a very pleasant night on b&b basis at The George in July. The Courtyard room was of a high quality and took account of every need including the provision of fans to combat the extreme heat at this time. Breakfast was very good...

Although not far from where we live we decided to celebrate a birthday weekend by dining and staying overnight at this village pub with rooms. We were not disappointed. The menu is always imaginative with food that is top class. Our room was very spacious...

We called on the off chance of getting in for Sunday lunch today and I’m so pleased we did. My husband had beef and I ordered the lamb, they were both absolutely delicious. The staff were really friendly, chatted with some lovely people and the...

Had a very fine meal at The George last night. Had only attended a great Wine/food pairing night here since the new owners had taken over, and vowed following that night to return before long. So last night it was. Booked for just a couple,...

Second time we’ve stayed here. It has new owners now and you can see the massive difference they have made to the place. The rooms are lovely and comfortable and the breakfast is perfect.

We had Sunday lunch at the George yesterday and yet again it was an absolute delight. Neil and Steph are extremely welcoming and friendly as are the staff and the food was just outstanding. We had a beautiful crab starter to share which tasted just...

The George at Ashley is lovely village pub with a good choice of beers, food menu and friendly landlord and landlady. The accommodation is clean and comfortable with in room tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast was plentiful (full English). I'd highly recommend.

Stayed at The George for opera at nearby Nevill Holt - very warm welcome, lovely, comfortable room with good bathroom and excellent shower, great beers and wine post opera and excellent breakfast - hosts are very friendly and super helpful. Highly recommended and will be...

Been here many many times for Sunday lunch both with my partner and wider family, ourlast visit was mid-May 2022. Everyone has said how lovely the food is and how nice the staff are. Sunday lunch is absolutely delishious. I have also sent many friends...

A real culinary experience! What a treat! Great food beautifully presented, lovely warm and friendly atmosphere including the service. Everything was lovely from start to finish! We thank the team at The George for a lovely evening.

We went to The George with our neighbours to celebrate their birthdays. From the minute we walked in until the minute we left we felt welcomed and valued. All the staff were friendly, polite and helpful without being intrusive. We had the most delicious meal...

Accommodation was of a good standard, clean well appointed rooms with all the facilities you would expect. The food ( both a la carte) and breakfast was exceptional .....steaks were cooked as ordered and the meat of good quality. Vegetables were cooked to order and...

Found this place purely by accident as i was looking to stay in the area for a couple of nights away with work. What a gem of a find and anyone, for business or pleasure who has to stay in and around the Corby, Market...

Went to the George at Ashley tonight for pie night The atmosphere and staff was second to none We was made to feel welcome as soon as we walked in Food was excellent and the pies was exceptional and a varied choice including vegetarian We...

As our local is temporarily closed we are visiting other pubs serving food in the area. This was the first visit to The George at Ashley and we shall definitely be returning. We booked in advance, which was a good thing as almost all the...

We were really looking forward to our evening meal here. When we arrived we were told it was pie night I opted for steak and onion and my husband opted for steak and kidney. The food took quiet a while to arrive and looked quiet...

We chose this lovely pub randomly as a halfway stop & really pleased we did. We met Adam 1st who was very helpful & welcoming. The local people were all very nice too! We had a superb evening meal in the restaurant. A good night's...

Just had a wonderful set menu fish and seafood night at The George at Ashley. 5 courses with a glass of prosecco for £40. At least 7 different meats in different combinations across the 5 dishes. Great sauces with each dish. This was a feature...

We came and had Sunday lunch with friends from London. Everyone agreed that the food was absolutely delicious, plenty of it and served beautifully - Neil, Steph and the rest of the staff were so friendly and we felt so welcomed by them. The pub...

My husband and I went here for a meal on a Saturday evening. The landlord and staff were pleasant, welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, very well cooked and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were just right. We were pleasantly surprised when we received...

Our first stay at the George , brilliant pub, Neil,Steph,Hannah and all the team were so welcoming and made our stay the best ever. Excellent beer , food and wine, a lovely spot and will be back ASAP, The meal we had Thursday night was...

Lovely friendly pub. Just what you expect from a village pub. Landlord brilliant. Service, price and quality of food excellent. Best pub in the area.

Had our first evening meal inside in the George since change in landlord. Neil and family have made this into a smart dining place. Interesting menu, excellent cooking and service. Very busy but service with a smile. If you’ve not been, give it a try and forget about any previous experiences at the George

Lovely, friendly service , attentive head chef. My dog Nero loved it . Would recommend to all of my friends .

Just had the best night out at The George! Wednesday is steak night and our meal was perfect. Steak cooked exactly as we like it, onion rings and peppercorn sauce to die for. Washed down with a couple of glasses of Pinot, in a lovely atmosphere. What’s not to like? See you next Wednesday!

Found this lovely pub while out for lunch with the wife. Great food & great service. Look forward to returning & enjoying the full evening menu.

Really good food. I could eat more, more and more😋😋 Well done chef! I love this place and I'll be definitely back soon.

Great service and lovely meal last night- the goats cheese and onion jam pizza was gorgeous and the chips the nicest I’ve had for ages!! We’ll definitely be making a return visit.

We had the Valentines take away. This was cooked at home, all the ingredients supplied by Neil and Steph,all labelled and detailed cooking instructions were supplied. My beef Wellington was superbas my wife’s fish.This last weekend we went for the Thai takeaway, this time it was cooked and flavours were excellent.When pub allowed to open look forward to some of the excellent food which they offer, and despite lockdown they are cheerful

During lockdowns have only offered a take away service. ExcellentLy organised and super hot food. If lockdowns continue you must try it. We will again and again..... when lockdowns end, you also must try the restaurant

Firstly, it is important to note that this pub has been transformed by new management.Steph and Neal took on this pub shortly before the first lockdown in March.In spite of all the difficulties facing their industry, they have proved that a well run pub, with personable landlords will be supported by the village and it’s neighbours.Crucially, the outdoor space has been reworked, and supplied with heating, so that it is COVID safe.It was so nice to be able to meet with our friends outside yesterday.The beer was on song, and the goats cheese and red onion jam pizza was fabulous.Thank you both, and good luck for the future.....you can expect us to be regulars!

Now under new tenants who have transformed the place both in terms of decor and service which is now very Friendly and efficient. Good choice for seniors lunch at very reasonable prices. Food is excellent as was the beer. All inside tables occupied at lunch time so need to book.Shame they’ll be locked down soon but understand they will offer a takeaway service, which we’ll definitely try.Let’s hope they can open again soon

The food was lovely, i had the special, duck with a watercress sauce, others had the fish and chips (lemonade batter...looked amazing!) and the chicken and pesto sauce. Needless to say, clean plates all round. Cheese board to finish with a port. The white rioja wine was excellent. Great service, lovely atmosphere and would highly recommend. Neil Price and Steph Price are doing a wonderful job in their new venture !

Had a perfectly cooked steak with a friend at the George last night. Steph and Neil and son Adam couldn't have been more helpful. A lovely evening, quality food, relaxed atmosphere. Thanks all round!

Great food, very friendly staff and a really lovely atmosphere- will definitely visit again! It’s a bit of a hidden gem but actually only a stones throw away from Market Harborough and Corby. Decor is nice and it was warm and toasty on a chilly eve.Menu is very well priced for the quality & I was impressed with the ale selection.

This pub is under new management and therefore all reviews before August are irrelevant. That being said, the new management are doing a great job of welcoming guests. Neil and Steph are the new publicans with help from daughter Hannah and son Adam ( a real family affair!). They are really friendly and have created a really warm atmosphere. The food is local and traditional but with twists. Last night i had a venison pie with a hint of chocolate in the sauce. It was very tasty and great to have something which has a touch of difference about it. I would have happily chosen anything off the menu and been happy. Good wines and beers (Doombar and Tribute were on tap last night). The fire was going. What a shame we are having to leave by 10pm at the moment. The Government's choice, not Neil's!

We visited The George this weekend with friends and found a gem in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. The hosts Steph and Neil and their daughter Hannah were very welcoming. We extended our stay to two nights and the accommodation and breakfast were first class as were the meals we enjoyed in the restaurant. In the bar, the open fire was very homely and inviting, and there was a great selection of beers, wines and spirits to choose from. We will definitely be back again soon. Thanks for a great weekend staycation.

Visited this pub (a real public house) on its 4th week of reopening. Tidy, friendly, helpful and with a really decent availability of local ale, local cider and gin, a great testament to a new business trying something different and doing it well. The food menu looks good to. And there are rooms available.

I’ve finally found it .!!!!.. after years of trying to find the best fish and chips in thevalley ours last night were superb ..magnificent !Lovely to have the pub open again as a “proper” pub ...well done to Neil andall your family ...you are doing a great job (albeit a Saints supporter).Ps joining you soon !!G and V

Now under new management, we visited last night with friends that have the pleasure of calling this establishment, “their local”. Atmosphere, service and food were first class. We opted for the salmon starter and shared the Tomahawk special .... it was cooked to perfection and served as requested. We are already planning our return! Would definitely recommend this establishment. Very good with allergies too.

I can honestly say that I have never had a better Sunday lunch outside my own house. I am a complainer if anything is not right and I had absolutely no reason for complaint. Thanks to all for a great experience and good cider.

It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to write a great review for The George. We wanted to last year but sadly we couldn’t get served. Neil, Steph and their daughter were exceptional hosts this evening. We chose to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary here; our first real meal out since lockdown. I’m so glad we did. Not only was the food superb but the atmosphere was warm and cosy with Neil popping over to check that we were ok and having a chat. I had the warm quinoa salad and my husband had the mushroom soup. We followed it with halibut and steak. Both absolutely delicious. We managed to squeeze in a sticky toffee pudding, white chocolate cheesecake and coffee!Everything washed down with a fantastically smooth Pinot noir. Thoroughly recommend a visit. We’ll definitely be back.

We dined here this evening for the first time in a number of years. The hosts were very welcoming with excellent knowledge of the local produce they use & their attention to the selection of wines . The food was fabulous! Tasted great & well presented. To finish it off they could adapt or offer most of the menu gluten free!

Sophisticated pub food great service and attention to detail. Highly recommend will definitely be back.

Whilst this establishment is never open during the daytime, the Ashley Village website confirms that it was permanently closed earlier this month. Notice outside says ‘To Let’.

My girlfriend and I stayed at The George while visiting family nearby. It was our first time in the village of Ashley and at The George.We were greeted by Chris (the owner) and his lovely little dog Crunchie. Our first night was spent enjoying the cosy and friendly atmosphere of the pub and some fantastic red wine. We didn’t have dinner at the pub but we had breakfast both mornings. With Chris being the chef and the owner (and a very good chef to add) our breakfast both mornings was delicious.We enjoyed the company of Chris and look forward to returning in the next few months. Our two dogs who were also with us enjoyed having Crunchie to play with.Thanks again Chris.Jack and Beth

Visited this pub with friends for a quick drink. We were made to feel very unwelcome by landlord who admitted he would rather be playing darts than serving us.

We (4 of us) were there the first night of the Autumn menu and each of the dishes we had were superb. The owner/chef was very personable and ensured we had a good meal. Good wines and beer served too.

Called in for a drink and I must say it was one of the most unfriendly pubs I have been in. A group of locals blocked the way to the bar and did not have the courtesy to move to enable one to select a beer and order. I made my order by shouting over the heads of those at the bar. And to top it, the quality of the beer was not good.

We called in hoping to have lunch last Sunday, having read some of the great reviews and looked at the Sunday lunch menu on line. Upon arrival there were a couple of tables occupied but no food in sight and the tables did not appear to be set up for lunch at all. We stood at the bar waiting under the watchful eyes of the other occupants for someone to come and serve us. Nothing. No one. After waiting for a good five minutes we wandered through to the back and out to the courtyard still no sight of anyone in any hurry to take our order. We continued out through the gate and back to the car. We returned to our local, the Wheel and Compass for a hearty Sunday lunch. I’m hoping we caught them on a bad day. We’ll try again.

My husband and I went for a meal on Saturday night and again we’re really pleased. Chris didn’t disappoint with his great flavours and the whole evening was relaxed and comfortable. See you again soon

This pub in Ashley, Northants, is amazing. Just one of the best village pubs around and run by a thorough nice bloke in Chris. The drinks selection is amazing, food is Michelin star quality and we love it. Will be back a lot in the future. Support this place, it’s the heart of the community, and deserves to excel. Massive thanks for a great experience on our recent visit.

Great pub, very welcoming people, lovely log fire - and a perfect pint! I'm very critical about beer quality,but the pint served here could not be bettered. The food is also excellent. Can't really say more - very happy chappy!

Another cracking pint at this gorgeous pub, and looking forward to my Dinner before a great night's sleep in the rooms here. A pleasure to be staying again.

We stayed at this pub to attend a family wedding near by, Chris, the owner/chef/barman and all round good guy met us a showed us our room. We had all four rooms which are above and beside a restored Coach House, they were very comfortable with a nice bathroom. It is a very nice village and the pub is the only place to go, it is not well frequented by locals (too posh for pubs!!) but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Breakfast is a pure delight - try the full English, the sausages are superb - best ever and I have eaten some sausages !! We were all back for the evening sit down and Chris, with a couple of locals, made us so welcome, he joined us in the chit chat and was good company. Thanks Chris for a great stay, Frances says hello!! We will definitely stay again and explore the area, it is a lovely part of the country.

I really do want to give a good review but I was so disappointed. Visited in mid week. Only one other table who were ordering as we arrived. An hour after we ordered we finally got out meals. My meal was a disaster. I had ordered the same as 2 others in my party. None of them looked the same one had more bacon whilst I had more onions. the other 2 had vegetables I had none. My liver was served black and was so overdone I could not cut through it. I asked about my vegetables the chef came out and apologised saying he had forgotten to put them in the plate. I pointed out what sorrowful passed for liver and he did offer to cook more. Thankfully I did not have to wait for another hour for my replacement. The liver was better it was very soft but was disappointed to have 1 piece of broccoli and 2slices of carrots a meagre portion compared to my fellow diners. The presentation was a lot to be desired. We refused a dessert as one of us had to get up for work the next morning!!!. I also found the waitress very curt just took our plates without asking if it was ok and also stretching over to take things from table without any excuse me.All in all a bad day at the office for staff. It may be some time before I return. I believe that the chef should be spending time in kitchen fulfilling orders rather than chatting to customers and greeting newly signed in overnight visitors. Shame.

Stayed here for two nights to visit the bird fair at Rutland Water.

We had an evening meal at the George during our stay here. Everything cooked fresh and very tasty. A good range of beers and drink at the bar.

We stayed for two nights at the George for a wedding nearby. The George is a handsome pub in a very pretty village. There is a courtyard behind the pub and there is an old coach house that has been converted into very comfortable rooms, clean with good facilities and very comfy beds. We slept well both nights.We had a very friendly welcome from Chris on the Friday after our drive and the pub dog Crunchie, a very gentle natured staffie. Chris was helpful and accommodating throughout our stay and Crunchie is just a delightful presence. On the Friday night we met friends but had a late pint in the bar, which was full of friendly locals with a great atmosphere. Both days breakfast set us up well, with yogurts, cereal, a delicious cooked breakfast (good veggie option) and croissants. We had a lovely stay and in comparison to our friends at the wedding who also stayed locally for a comparable price, our stay at the George was an excellent standard for a very good price. If we find ourselves in that neck of the woods again, we know where to go. Thank you Chris and Crunchie.

Once again Chris and the crew gave us a wonderful welcome and as always gave us good food, good beers ,great time ! This is a wonderful little pub in a wonderful location, it is a joy to visit.It must be something special as I believe Mr Tim Wannacot stayed there on Saturday, and as you know he is a master of finding things of great value! Here,s to next time and a big thanks from the Bird family, regards Mike

Lovely evening with friends. A delicious English menu matched with English wines - really reasonable, very tasty food and friendly hosts