The George in Ashford

Food was absolutely perfect, they couldn't have done a single thing better. Honestly, spot on with every bite. Struggled to choose from the excellent menu, staff and service very helpful and friendly. Can tell they've spent a lot of money on design and decor. Love the fact it's a community owned venture. Will be coming back!

I have been searching for an amazing British pub meal and I found it here at The George. The food was phenomenal with sourdough bread with home made butter and an amuse bouche that just made my taste buds explode. The starters looked beautiful but small (my eyes are bigger than my stomach), which I was worried about... then I took a bite and I was once again taken aback with powerful flavour and warmth of autumn, this was the miso roasted leeks with truffle and crispy egg yolk. Just wow. For my mains I had the pork belly and with how well the first plates where I had high expectations. I wasn't disappointed, if anything I was even more pleased by the different flavors and textures put into this meal. I also found out all the meat is bought from the local village butchers, which adds a cozy element to this community pub. I can't wait to come back for more meals with my family! Fantastic work from everyone in The George.

Good proper pub with excellent lunch fare.

Avoid this one! A friend and I arrived at lunchtime to be refused as fully booked. Incredibly, the pub was half empty. See photos. The other room was even less full. Luckily, we moved to the Bull just a few yards up the road and had a great service. The management at the George could do with some lessons from their superior neighbour.

Another stunning lunch had yesterday prepared by Chef James, his blend of flavours and presentation is outstanding. Many Congratulations & thanks. 👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We would highly recommend The George. We had the sourdough bread, short rib croquettes, the crisp pork belly and the pancetta wrapped monkfish. The standard of the food was exceptionally high. The waiting staff were excellent too.

Sunday roast was excellent and would highly recommend!

Best pork belly I’ve had in a LONG time, great cracking and a solid bit of juicy meat. The venison was great too. Staff were really welcoming and families are welcome too. This is a great pub with lovely food and nice drinks. Great!

Food is amazing, all the staff are lovely and very friendly. It's the perfect village pub.

There is Nothing That CHEF JIM does and isnt Delicious!

Traditional English village, food outstanding. Price about £13-18 per main course.

Did not eat. Friendly warm atmosphere and staff

Awesome sunday roast for 18 quid. And an amouse bouche!

Fantastic welcome and service. Half lobster was terrific. Chocolate mousse dessert with home made honeycomb fabulous! Highly recommend this place. Bravo Bethersden Kent. A community pub that is really going for it!

Stopped off today for a spot of lunch, Great service, great brunch and friendly staff will definitely be returning, thanks

Good food, well presented, nice selection of local ales.. Great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Looking forward to going again

We had a group of 14 us from Rye arrange Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago through the treasurer Roger. What a gem of a pub! There was a lovely buzz when we arrived, the locals were so friendly and I have to say we weren't disappointed. The Sunday roast was fantastic. It was plentiful, high quality, and great value! A special shout out to Jim the chef, and all of the waiting staff who made the day just perfect for us. We have all said that we will be back very soon to enjoy the fayre on offer again.

Community pub with an unpretentious interior. Recommended by friends and worth the trip from Hawkhurst. Ample parking and exceptionally clean.

This was my first visit to this community run and owned pub. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The food was exquisite and is made using locally sourced ingredients. I don’t eat meat but had quite a choice from the menu. It is one of those places where you get food envy when other people’s selections arrive. Presentation is beautiful. They have a great wine list. We were all drinking different wines and all pleased. My tipple is Malbec… my eyebrows went up … a seriously nice glass of wine. I will definitely be returning

We had a very lovely lunch today, the food was superb and high quality a credit to Jim the chef. Staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful. We rate ourselves very lucky to have The George within walking distance. Thoroughly recommended.

Fantastic Sunday Lunch at The George in Bethersden. Lovely atmosphere and great service... We have already booked for next time...😁

We visited the George yesterday for a quick evening meal. The restaurant was full of people and we soon realised why. The food was exceptional! To our amazement, we were treated to an amuse bouche, something one only gets in high-end restaurants. The menu looked exciting and the food we chose was delicious. The prices were really good too. The bustling atmosphere of the restaurant further attested to the Chef Jim's remarkable talent and culinary expertise. Needless to say, we left the George thoroughly delighted and already making plans for our next visit.

We had Sunday lunch there and thought it was one of the best roast dinners we've eaten in a long time. Service was excellent and we will certainly return

The food was amazing and the service excellent

Enjoyed a Birthday celebration here yesterday evening. The Food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was a great atmosphere and ticked all the boxes. It was my first visit but it will not be the last! Well worth a visit and recommended.

Was lucky enough to experience a Sunday roast on the first day of The George opening back up again for meals. The atmosphere was comfortable and the service was very attentive and friendly. The meal was absolutely superb! Plenty of food, amazing quality and well priced for such high quality. Didn’t really have enough space pudding but couldn’t say no and was not disappointed. We are already looking forward to coming back for another visit. Thank you Team George for a lovely afternoon!

Lovey, local, community owned pub

Really good local community pub for the locals and visitors. Cannot rate the food personally as we have not eaten there but we hear good things from various sources. Great atmosphere.

Very pleasant environment great opening hours and two lovely ladies working there.

A really nice pub to enjoy lunch, afternoon or evening with a beer. The ambience is wonderful and quiet. The service is very friendly. A visit is recommended for everyone.

Great friendly pub, lots of activities going on like quizes and food nights. Perfect for a walk with the dogs.

Stopped for food, Ploughman's spot on and a nice pint too

So loved this pub. Have done for 30 years. But….this is not a kindergarten!!! It is a pub. I do not want to sit there whilst kids run amok, screaming, playing hide and seek. No.

Great what the village have done to create and keep this as a village asset. However they have no kids policy and it was like a play school when we visited for a quiet drink.

Just popped in to see what the pub is like now that it has re-opened. Am so glad we did. Was greeted by a friendly atmosphere, and found the decor to be nice, with a clean but ‘country’ feel to it. The two ladies serving were very welcoming, and seemed enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the impressive range of drinks on tap (was pleased to see normal Guinness on draught, rather than the inferior Extra Cold version). Will definitely be back soon to sample more of the drinks, and food when we have more time (I’ve awarded any stars for this, as we didn’t eat at the pub).

Went there for a quiz evening. Great people run the George. Please visit and support it. They currently don't do food, but will certainly be looking forward to that

Although the kitchen is not ready just yet the cakes etc. on offer are excellent. Wishing this establishment every success moving forward. Lovely pub with well kept ales 🍻🍻🍺 😀

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Lots of lovely locals who were happy for us to join in!

Good good, good people. Just found out that the George at Bethersden will be closing down on 11th October 2020. Very sad to lose such agreat pub.

Yummy meal and amazing value . Covid-19 secure too

Lovely pub, nice garden, friendly atmosphere...

Very pleasant staff and well looked after, will definitely recommend this pub to friends...

Excellent food.Will call this my local when I actually move down to Ashford next week.

Only went there for a funeral wake, food was good and staff very helpful.

Currently declared a 9pm close on a Sunday, silly move as we now have to give trade elsewhere. DOH!

Lovely atmosphere, great food and great service

Lovely Gin selection and open fire on new years day!

Attended charity beer fest. Great beers and good music.

Good band nice evening staff excellent well done to all

May be the best pool table in the league but it's only a 6x3

Really nice lunch in pleasant surroundings and reasonably priced. Quick service and friendly staff. Will return.

Very nice country pub, very good food, good variety of drinks available & quick service. Average prices & do offers like steak night.

Excellant for a pint and a chat.

Proper British pub. Absolute gem

The George is as "Traditional" english country pub, a good selection of Beers and Ales at very reasonable prices. The Food is uncomplicated and well priced. The Pub also has a large and well sheltered garden. They also have two " Beer Festivals" a year in April and September which are well attended and great fun.

Good country pub, choice of real ales, staff always nice.

Great place to stop off when walking or cycling for quick beer didn't eat as was fully booked so food must be good big garden at rear think they have live music too

Lovely pub in a small village. Have been there for 3 meals so far and all have been excellent. The pub has some exceptional deals throughout the week, including a 2 for 1 meal. Very good service also.

Great food, lovely people. We will be going again.

I much enjoyed IPA here, and will be back for their upcoming CAMRA event.

Had a lovely meal with a large group of us and the food was very good, they looked after us all really well and sadly I was driving so could not sample the real ales. A nice local village pub doing well, will be back

My favourite pub food by far! I've been visiting the George for years and it is wonderful in there!!

Great service and value, very friendly

Nice little country pub, friendly service and a great pool table

A really lovely meal and a good atmosphere

Great to see a proper pub again. Amazing food.

Great place to visit. Friendly staff and good food .

Really nice pub, cheap and wholesome pub food served plus a decent range of drinks

Another delicious Sunday roast at our local! Friendly staff and excellent value, can highly recommend.

Very good, value for money Food tasty.

First visit. Very friendly landlady, excellent beer and beautiful old building. We will be returning.

Excellent food, friendly service

If you want very good beer and friendly people go to the George. Also if you want good food at good prices then go to the George such a lovely village pub.

Pleasant 17th century village pub. Well kept beer and good food.

Proper village pub with excellent range of real local ales kept really well. Great value especially the steak nights Tuesday and Thursday .

Atmosphere of a typical English village pub. Two separate bars. One includes a pool table and darts board with access to a spacious beer garden with plenty of seating. The smaller bar includes the restaurant serving excellent home made food with generous portions. A Free House with a wide range of beers. Steak night for £22 includes two steaks with all the trimmings plus a very acceptable bottle of wine. Great value.

Always very good food and pleasant staff

1st time we've been here, not under the best circumstances, as my mum's funeral today, and they laid on a lovely buffet, very friendly bar staff, will go back again

Had a lovely pub meal in a friendly atmosphere. Has to be the best value in Ashford area!

Had a Christmas meal and as always a very high standard of service and food

Brilliant steaks, brilliant value, cask ales and a roaring fire. What else would you need?

lovely traditional english pub, great food and service.

Very good food done by a French chef he only uses fresh produce he asked why do they have a freezer! They have two log burners that add to the atmosphere bar staff and the owners are very friendly they serve real ales Sussex Harvey's is always on tap and have 3 other guest ales oh did I mention the food is very good ...

Lovely food. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. A real country pub. A must visit

A warm welcome, good beer, nice atmosphere and food to die for... Lovely size beer garden with nice views and there's always something going on (live bands / beer festivals / fancy dress / karaoke etc). Oh and did I mention they cook a fantastic carvery!

Really old traditional rural kentish pub with a rather good selection of food.

unplanned visit: we had the carvery. Food was absolutely excellent, service was friendly and the children loved it too. I was impressed with the jug of coffee and my husband said the ice cream was something special. Quiet country pub. Good value for money.