The George and Dragon in Tunbridge Wells - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We visited after a morning walk in the lovely local countryside. We were treated in a friendly way throughout. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The chef knows how to serve vegetables which is welcome surprise. I'll be back

Lovely staff & pub nice food and beer garden real character! I had full roast, my friend had vegetarian mushroom pie. Definitely worth a visit parking good and toilets as you’ll see were also clean. Only one thing i like my gravy a little thicker, but will go back again. Thank you ladies 😊

Called in for lunch. Friendly staff and very attractive old pub. Went for the sausage and mash. Came, clearly freshly cooked and piping hot. Excellent quality at a reasonable price.

We had a very warm welcome and great service at this beautiful old pub. The house steak and ale pie was delicious as were our hummus and halloumi starters. Great local beer, too. This is how a good British pub should be. We really hope to return!

Fantastic reception right from the start. My first point of contact was a female member of staff behaind the bar, who was welcoming and warm, funny and attentive. On meeting the landlord and landlady I was immediately struck by their professional, yet welcoming approach to new customers. The pub itself is exactly what you might expect from a pub set in the countryside but perhaps a few steps beyond. Lovely, well thought out decor, not fussy but displaying obvious thought, care and attention to detail. The surroundings are idyllic. If a drink and a meal followed by a walk is your thing, this pub is 10/10. I've yet to try it on a live music day/night but the variety would quite clearly suit any and all tastes. After my first visit I'm endlessly impressed and will be visiting again very soon, and will invite friends and family.

What immediately struck us about our first, but will most certainly not be our last visit to the 'George' was the the convivial 'local's local' feel. We were reminded of a verse from the 'Cheers' theme... "Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came You wanna be where you can see Our troubles are all the same You wanna be where everybody knows your name" The delightful Sue, owner, host, order taker, amber nectar dispenser and general front-of-house heartbeat of the George made us welcome and already one of the family. Subsequent diners were greeted by name, as were their young 'uns and as were their dogs. It was a crisp sunny Sunday, perfect for taking the pooches for a brisk walk followed by a bevvy and possibly lunch. The menu is small but perfectly formed, ranging from tasty 'snacky' to our choice, a generous serving of a very good roast beef and vegetables, served promptly on warmed plates. We didn't have room for dessert but made it anyway, I had the hot treacle pudding with a lake of warm custard, & 'imself was persuaded to have the Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. He scarfed the lot, declaring it "the best brownie he's ever eaten". He was enthusiastic about the Moretti lager as well, especially as I was the designated driver! The maestro behind these culinary delights is Allan, husband of Sue, who together own the quaint, beautifully restored and eclectically furnished George & Dragon Free House. We enjoyed our lunch immensely; our visit mercifully didn't break the bank and to sum it all up, no sooner were we home that I was browsing 'Rightmove' for houses for sale within dog-walking distance. Well, a girl can dream, cant she? Thank you Sue & Allan.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Very friendly welcome. Gorgeous traditional pub with lovely decor and very cosy (but not cramped). Everything on the menu looks great and there were also some specials of the day. Light lunch was absolutely delish and very fairly priced. Will definitely be returning and so pleased to find a new place to eat!

We have actually eaten here quite a few times and although we have a short drive from P Wood we look on it now as our local. Sue and Alan are the most welcoming hosts…. Food is always really delicious, varied and plentiful. Gardens are delightful …jazz afternoons and other events….it is a real gem in our opinion….and we’ve sampled many over the years …. Not to be missed

12 of us visited and we all enjoyed our meals. Lovely pies, fish and burgers!! Definitely will visit again.

Whilst out on our ramble we come across The George and Dagon. The Landlord was outside tidings up. We asked if it was possible to book a table for lunch he couldn't have been more helpful . When we arrived back we were greeted by a very pleasant young lady and shown to our table our drinks and food order was quickly taken. The food was absolutely delicious and plenty of homemade prepared produce. All in all our whole experience was excellent. We walk and lunch all over Kent and would rate this as one of the best. I will be recommending this pub to all the walking groups I know.

Sunday lunch that was a total knock out. The beef was cooked perfectly with proper homecooked roast potatoes and home made Yorkshires. To say nothing of the tender stem broccoli or carrots and parsnips that accompanied. Then desert... well given the main was so good we have a desert and that did not disappoint. Gorgeous waffle with honeycomb ice cream and a crumble for my husband. Going again and recommending to all our friends too. Gorgeous toilets (the ladies all love a lovely loo) and outdoor space for all the family too. A bit of heaven.

This lovely little pub , tucked away in the Kent countryside just outside Tonbridge, is well worth a visit. Quiz night is fortnightly Wednesday, and is gradually getting busier. Food is served, and looks quite reasonable ( steak & Ale pie with potatoes & vegetables @ £15.50 on the board that night ) but I have yet to try it .

We stopped and had lovely cold ciders in the courtyard here on the way home from my birthday outings. Loads of parking and clean ladies loo. Met a nice couple and their 2 year old boy and chattered for a bit. Will have a meal next visit.

Very friendly, traditional country pub with an excellent home-cooked menu. Landlord is the Chef, wife at the bar.

Such a lovely warm welcome for us, friends, daughter, grandson and dog!! And right by the fire too! Great food and drink, all served with efficiency and at the same time fun! Really worth the drive…. Hadn’t been for years…. Love the new decor, super toilets, a lot of thought has gone into the refurbishment…. Wish you continued success. We shall be back 😊

Pub recently refurbished and owners Sue & Allan done a wonderful job. Brilliant food and service. Cosy homely pub that you always feel comfortable in, wood burner going which is lovely!!

Just had a very nice lunch. The staff looked after us very well. I would recommend it and will visit again.

Fantastic oldie worldie traditional pub. The recent refurbishment is fantastic - this pub has an amazing feel and the landlord and landlady are absolutely first class. We had a wonderful meal - the lamb shank was top drawer and cooked to perfection. Great wine list worthy of a London gastro pub. Can’t recommend this pub highly enough - we will definitely be returning. Thank you for a really lovely evening Allan and Sue - we will see you again soon, Wendy and Jason (Table 9)

We had our lunch at the George and Dragon last Friday after our walk. There was a big group (13 of us) and the pub coped admirably. The staff were very friendly and efficient, our food was very good and, importantly, local beer was available on draught. We had previously walked past the pub about a year ago and were then aware of the extensive refurbishment that was going on at the time. it is now very smart and welcoming.

Stumbled upon this pub whilst looking for somewhere to eat. Very pleasantly surprised by the welcome and the quality of food we were served. We will.most certainly be making a return visit to sample more of the lovely food and hospitality.

We were out for a ride and came upon the George and Dragon. Lovely country pub with plenty of parking, good beer, delicious home made food, well priced and good service. We will be back .....

We live nearby and dined at the George and Dragon this Saturday evening for the first time. The steak and ale pie was delicious and both children enjoyed their burgers. The menu was varied and the service was prompt and efficient. We will definitely return...

First visit and very enjoyable food was good homemade pub food. The steak and ale pie took top prize lots of meat and good portions would defo return Service friendly and calm. Pub clean and a good standard.

Superb country pub Lovingly been refurbished Warm welcome Food was delicious and piping hot Excellent friendly service Definitely well worth a visit...

For the quality and price of the food, plus the friendliness of staff and other customers the place should be packed out. But it isn’t. It has a lovely garden, with small play area for children, plus ample parking.

Walked to this pub which I've driven past for years. Used to be a bit run down, but recently refurbished. " ales on hand pumps Timothy Taylors Landlord and the local Tonbridge traditional. Food was really good, and the service was excellent. I'm odd in...

This is an old pub that has recently been sympathetically restored back to a cosy traditional country pub. We recently went for a family sunday lunch, friendly staff and a menu with everything being home made. We all enjoyed a very good sunday roast and...

Just had my first night out in the George and Dragon,and was pleasantly surprised. The landlord and landlady are lovely people,very welcoming, We had a meal, again was very nice, typical pub grub. I think I may have found my new watering hole :), There...

Popped in for a sandwich whilst on a walk. Made to feel very welcome. Beautifully decorated pub, including the toilets. Our sandwich was served with chips and was delicious and excellent value. Would love to visit again when in the area.

Just a little to thank you to the lady customer and her husband for my gorgeous flowers 💐 the story being this lady took a slight fall on mother’s day and hurt her self i tended to her as anyone would i hope 🤞🏼 and...

Went here as it has been refurbished, and heard they’ve did a really good job, the food was lovely, and on the whole the service was good, however our experience was a little tarnished by the absolutely foul mouth of one of the staff members,...

We had an impromptu lunch there for two yesterday. A simple but beautifully decorated old fashioned pub with two large areas for dining, both close to the bar. The menu was uncomplicated, with all the old favourites and other imaginative choices for all three courses....

Our first visit to the George and Dragon today. Great to see Sue and Alan in their new ‘home’. Pub has been sympathetically refurbished to make a lovely clean, cosy atmosphere. Good selection of beers and wine. Food was amazing, very individual and home cooked....

Great lunchtime meet-up with family and friends. Lovely pub- fantastic staff- a great welcome for us all + doggie!! Bar staffer (Steph) was so kind and attentive - a real credit to the business. Good food choice- we sampled fish & chips, pure beef burger,...

Wonderful Christmas lunch. Beef tender, turkey delicious, vegetables plentiful and beautifully cooked. Wonderful Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, delightful cheesecake. Staff are friendly and helpful making visit enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Went on a Saturday night - small menu but good choices and most importantly, really really fresh. I had the fish and chips - fish was melt in the mouth. followed by waffle for dessert (OMG delicious). So great to see this pub open again,...

The pub has had a makeover and is now a pale green shade within & without. Having been bought & refurbished over lockdown the new management team welcome customers with a friendly greeting. It's a free house and the local ale is good. lunch was...

We went for Sunday lunch however it was rather disappointing. The Roast beef over done as were the Yorkshire puddings and the roast potatoes were rather hard. The veg was good. The chocolate brownie wasn't as you would expect it has nuts and glazed cherries...

Hearty roast dinner and ale! Lovely family atmosphere by the log fire. We had roast beef followed by waffles with honeycomb ice cream.

Lovely meal out with family on a Saturday night. The new owners have only just started doing food in the past few weeks. My brother in law approved of the range of ales on tap, so he was happy. The meals were all homemade and...

This pub has undergone a recent refurbishment and is now under new management. The deco is inviting, staff friendly and efficient, delicious homemade food. Good selection of well cooked vegetables, tasty roast chicken with lovely herb stuffing, roast potatoes etc. Would recommend a visit.

I couldn’t recommend enough, beautifully renovated with such a cosey and warm feel, lovely welcome from friendly staff, delicious Sunday roast and a great atmosphere! Thank you for a lovely time, I can’t wait for my next visit!

Charming pub with lots of character. Lovely food and great service. Friendly landlord and lady. Definitely recommend and will visit again.

Had lunch here today with my daughter-in-law. The halloumi fries and dip were delicious as were our open sandwiches - prawn and avocado and coronation chicken. Sorry no photos! Lovely decor retaining lots of original features and staff were so friendly!! Definitely recommend!

My wife and I were halfway round a circular walk when we stumbled on this pub. There were only a couple of locals at the bar and a couple out in the garden, but hey were all very friendly. They had a dining room, but...

We organized lunch for 16 people visiting the churches at Capel and Tudeley. The pub is located between the two and had good parking for our group's cars. Everyone was pleased with the food, its price and the friendly service. Thanks.

Niveau Nourriture : Moyen, sans plus Décor sympathique typé British Service correct et prévenant Facture sans surprise

This pub is under new management and it is improving all the time. Food is generally good and Sunday lunch is superb. There's been a crackling log fire in the grate when we've visited, a friendly welcome, good food. I will be back and can...

We were looking for a pub near Tudeley and thought we'd give The George & Dragon a try. The pub looks a bit run down but the food and the service was fantastic. Really worth a visit on a Sunday as the roasts were fantastic....

We had lunch in the bar area a lovely open fire to welcome you in.The food was lovely my son is a very fussy eater and he said it was really good three of us had Sunday roast which was also very tasty and plenty of it vegetables cooked just right.Will definitely come back again and as they have a garden area will be nice in the summer with my grandchildren ,New owners have only been there a few months so I hope they continue keeping up the improvements.

Originally from Kent, we came down from North Yorkshire to visit the family before Christmas. We needed somewhere dog friendly who could rustle up a Sunday roast for a family of five. To think as a boy and through my teens I used to travel...

Enjoyed scampi and chips today. Food good and friendly staff. Much improved since Martin took over. Worth trying again if you haven't been there for a while.

Popped in as I’d heard it was under new management, well overdue!! The place felt clean, friendly and welcoming. The food is great for pub food , Sunday roasts are on their way , can’t wait . The George and dragon has so much potential , don’t let this gem slip away . Roll on the roasts

This public house is in an a beautiful location, over looking fields. It is a lovely looking property and has such potential. However after visiting over many years, it is very rundown and needs a lot of work doing to it. Under new management again, there has been great improvement with the garden area, supporting new furniture and well kept flowering baskets. However the outside is very rundown and there is nothing to pull you in. It just looks deserted. We had lunch and for what we paid for it was very poor. The chips were soft and very fatty, wasn't offered brown bread and the salad was very very basic. We eat out a lot and else where is far better value. I do hope it improves dramatically otherwise we will not be going back.

I use to have this pub and was a great place with loyal regular customers and was busy, another good pub down the drain by the company that own it, and the previous comment is not true this person did not even visit the pub.

The pub is cleaner, the beer kept properly and edible food. It's great to see decent folk behind the bar again.

New people now and no food available, was a nice pub. Pool table back and back to a blokes pub, what a shame.

Fuimos a George & Dragon como nos perdimos tratando de encontrar Ightham Mote. Tenía un buen asado los domingos en la zona de jardín como estaba soleado. La comida estaba bien y a buen precio en 10 libras - buenas porciones, después de un largo viaje en coche. Los lugareños nos ayudó a llegar a la ubicación con las direcciones. Un buen lugar para detenerse en el camino.

We enjoyed a very pleasant Saturday lunch at this historic, characterful pub. Excellent 3 sausage, mash and peas in onion gravy and real ale served with a smile. Who could ask for more!

Teníamos el asado y realmente disfrutamos de la visita. El personal era encantador y el servicio era bueno. Lamentablemente, el menú no era nada impresionante, y aunque la comida no estaba mal, no era realmente bueno. Quizás menos salsa y de mejor calidad en general. Una excepción es el desierto. Casero cheesecake era precioso.

Actualmente estamos haciendo un trabajo de la casa de estar a corta distancia desde el pub. Por consiguiente, pasamos muchas noches visitando con los habitantes locales y reuniones algunos maravillosos amable gente nueva. Las bebidas son razonables y el asado del domingo era muy buena. Comida demasiado, ya que mi esposa y yo podría haber compartido una comida fácil!

Reservamos para el día de navidad y tenía los tres campos, nos sentamos en 12. 30 y tenían algunas prosseco seguido por el trío de peces inicial de diez de nosotros, todos disfrutamos de la inicial y luego folowed por el Pavo cocinado a la perfección y el lomo de ternera, la licitación.

Pensamos en probar el George and Dragon y nos quedamos realmente impresionados con la comida y el servicio. La factura era muy agradable también. Sin duda lo recomiendo y volveré para algunos comida casera. Top asado! ! ! Bien hecho el G y D.

Paramos aquí un domingo para el almuerzo. No es necesario reservar y fueron vistos a ruidos bastante mucho enseguida. Buena comida casera y un personal amable. Tan buena que organizó nuestro club vespa para montar allí en junio de 2016 y acompañó un buen 200 clientes que manejaron fácilmente. Amplio aparcamiento y buen tamaño jardín bien hecho

Watched some people who ordered food while we were having our drinks. When it finally arrived it didn't look great and they didn't seem overly impressed so we moved on elsewhere.

Nos habían reservado en otro pub cerca para comer, pero como la carretera era cerrada nos encontramos en George and the Dragon. La primera impresión no fue buena, pero uno de nuestro grupo estaba haciendo tarde para su canal. Como llegamos al bar, muy alto "head banging" la música sonaba que tuvimos que levantar nuestras voces, sin embargo, el camarero estaba muy dispuesto a apagarlo cuando nos comentó. Pedimos 2 pintas de jóvenes que los hombres encontramos amargo bien cuidada y sabrosa y un Sauvignon Blanc - delicioso! Pedimos desde el menú limitado, comida de pub 2 X y salchichas y puré. 1 huevos y patatas fritas y jamón x fue a sentarse en el jardín. La buena llegamos bastante rápido y nos quedamos agradablemente sorprendidos por la buena calidad y el buen jamón, salchichas con patatas fritas mad mano casero La única queja fue la salsa era un poco delgadas, pero aún delicioso. La camarera era hablador y agradable y que disfrutamos de la experiencia.

lovely old traditional pub made to feel very welcome we often meet up there with family for sunday lunch which everyone enjoys always a good choice of menu lovely garden child friendly

Gran jardín en la parte trasera con muchos asientos. Lugar ideal para familias. Agradable pub país con personal amable y servicial. Buena selección de menú

had an amazing pub lunch 10/10 service amazing lovely pub lunch will be back love the real ale thankyou once again apart from the moaning man in the corner on tuesday moaning we had the same meal has him and hows tops but you cant please all customers but hey ho life goes on

Lunch was a disaster. The menu advertised sausages which turned out to be chipolatas, served in a dessert bowl, hence very small quantities. My wife has the scampi option which was so over cooked and brittle that they could only be shattered to try and liberate the scampi. Even by the waitress's comment the portion size was what other establishments would serve as a child's portion. I assume that the kitchen staff were not trained, and the boards advertising special offers outside were not available at lunchtime today. The absence of other cars should have been an indication that the George and Dragon is not a good place to eat, my advice, drive on past. Extremely poor value for money.

Booked in for Sunday roast, had the pate and prawn starter, good portions and all fresh. We then went on to have the roast beef and the turkey all cooked to perfection with yorkshire and roast potatoes. Plentiful and well presented with good service, made room for the sweet and had the strawberry gateaux and some Prosecco.In all great value and good service, typical pub lunch with good portions and home cooking.

Have never had such a disgusting Sunday lunch, we sat down and had a view of the kitchen as the door was wide open & could see salad produce all over the work tops being cut on a red chopping board that is meant for meat. 1 of us ordered prawn cocktail to start & watched the bag of frozen prawns being bashed on the work top to separate then obviously run under a tap to thaw out. The beef was like a lump of shoe leather & fatty, the broccoli was yellow & cabbage well stewed, we had to ask for condiments to go with our roast.When we paid the bill a voucher for 2 free lunches was given to compensate the awful meal as if we will be returning to use them. Disgruntled from Five Oak Green locals.

There were 11 of us and 6 of us had to complain about the quality and quantity of our meal. we were not given a menu just referred to a black board with a Sunday roast menu. We received 1 lousy potato which was more boiled than roasted, mine was incinerated on the top. Thebroccoli was yellow with huge stalks and the quantity of meat was, in 10 cases of 11 inadequate. We were told that the suite was included in the price but were charged for it. All in all a crappy experience which really put the dampers on a Fathers day family gettogether.

Had a really good meal. Food was lovely. Had a steak which was cooked to perfection and I will definately be returning again in future!

Went in for food with the family to give it a go as they are always advertising food and had specials for a Wednesday night. Upon entering however the landlady obviously wasn't interested in food as she was already sitting the other side of the bar drinking, so they simply said not doing food tonight. Doesn't make the right impression if you simply select which nights you feel like doing food, when you advertise it so much outside and have specials nights. Disappointed ! The pub could be great, but needs a proper refurb and owners who really want to make it work

Left it late for somewhere to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Drove past the George and thought we'd give it a go, it's a Greene King pub and it looks lovely from the outside, were slightly concerned that there were no other cars in the car park on a Sunday lunch time. When we walked in, it was like walking into someone's living room uninvited. TINY bar, full of locals spread out across the pub, we got a drink, sat down, ordered the only choices on the menu. Roast pork/beef/lamb or chicken. Waited a little while, not overly long, food looked nice... Cutting up my sons food - veg is Rock hard, batter pud frozen in the middle. They took it away and brought out another. Still frozen, took it away, brought it back, still frozen.... Kid screaming by this point. 4th one was hot. All the veg was hard, not al dente, hard, raw hard. The meat however was nice, pork was tender, so was the beef, had most of the string still attached though...Place needs a refurb inside, a Hoover and dust would be a start.Keep driving, it's not worth it, it is cheap though, I'll give them that...

Booked in on Thursday last, Jazz Band in the garden and the sun was out, had two ploughman's, two ham egg and chips, and drinks, sat down to the six piece band what a great afternoon, was told they would be here every month, great time, dancing and good tunes. I always thought that this pub would be sorted out, and I was right, these people have done wonders and still doing works. The décor is going back to the age it should be and the garden is looking good too. The food was ample and good quality and home made, what a nice place and the views stunning. WILL BE GOING BACK.

We stopped by for a quick lunch and had a wonder meal. Food was generous and honest, and service was very courteous. As an American I haven’t had a good hamburger since I’ve been here, but I certainly got a wonderful one at The George and Dragon! Excellent!!

Decor could do with bringing out of the 1970's. Food was served in generous helpings. Service was friendly but not attentive as I couldn't order more drinks without going to the bar.it was ok but not special. I rate it average.

Found this pub by accident. The SatNav decided to take us home from Chartwell through country highways and byways. The ravenous person sitting next to me, requested food, so the next pub we came to, we stopped. The welcome was friendly, and the beer and wine excellent. (Good selection of real ales).The menu, not extensive, but ideal pub grub, offered something for everyone. The food was very good, the service excellent and the prices reasonable. What more could one want?

Well know the people from last pub they had, this pub has now been taken by them, a new lick of paint and some personal touches to brighten up the place, clean and tidy, went there for lunch and well up to expectations all cooked fresh and ample food portions. Waitress very friendly and welcoming, the sweets were home made and went for the cheese cake had a couple of The Landlord and it was perfect, three ales on and all kept great, nibbles on the bar and friendly locals. This was a Greene King pub but mow a free house, a great garden and I have joined up for the bat and trap, there are also a petanque team too. Seems a lot going on and the new owners have gave heart back to this old pub and hope they carry on with the good work.

Heard the Pub had been taken over by New Peeps...So popped in with the Wife Sunday Evening... Without sounding impolite!!!! The Barman would be more suited to be on the Top of Notre Dame rather than serving behind a bar, He looked rather like Qusimodo's Brother!!!! And was very slow to acknowledge us!!!! LET alone Serve us!!! We made a very hasty retreat, and shall pass on visiting again, Unless new owners are in the foreseeable.

On the way to the start of a very long walk we drove past this pub and the signs in the car park that said 'Open All Day' and 'Food Served All Day'. After a 15 mile walk we arrived back at the pub to find the front door shut, we walked round to the side door to find the landlady who told us it was shut. We suggested that she should take down the signs down in the car park as we had just walked a very long way to get there. She got angry very quickly, told us to p**ss off and slammed the door in our faces. From there it was another 1 mile to the lovely Dovecote in Capel. The rude lady at the G&D had done us a favour, the Dovecote is a lovely pub with great food and a very friendly atmosphere. Will never ever go back to the George and Dragon despite it being quite close to where we live.

Pub being taken over by new people, do know them and I think it will do well. Previous pub they had was a great success and were very good proprietors.

Situé un peu à l'écart des habitations, c'est un pub très fréquenté avec une excellente cuisine traditionnelle anglaise.Les Fish & Chips sont délicieux et très bien accompagnés.Le service est accueillant et l'ambiance est sympathique.J'ai adoré.

Handy pub for a break between the Tudeley to Capel walk. A local pub, not very welcoming. Toilets clean and tables were clean.

the food was freshly served and very nice. staff were very welcoming. lovely beer garden and pool table. will definately be visiting again