The George and Dragon, Hurstbourne Tarrant in Test Valley

We had an amazing lunch here. A brisk walk along the Test Way for a couple of hours then into the pub. They have their own brewed beer ‘HBT’ which is delicious and at 3.8% eminently quaffable. Sunday lunch started with some whitebait and homemade mayonnaise which was lovely to share across the table. The main was Roast Beef - unctuous and with a silky gravy too. Serving kale with it made me feel a little virtuous too. For pudding I just chose the locally made fudge - chocolate and cinnamon along with a perfect coffee. Altogether a delight.

We stayed here on our way home from Cornwall, very convenient location. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Dinner was lovely although a little pricey. Our room was comfortable with lovely big fluffy bath towels and great toiletries. A slightly bigger TV would be good, the blind was broken and the shower had black mold, which was a shame and could easily be resolved. Breakfast was good.

Delicious food really friendly knowledgeable staff create a comfortable atmosphere. Could not be faulted. Don't miss the specials board .I had lemon sole my wife had chicken breast every item on each plate was cooked to perfection. Scotch egg starter was cracking.

I have been wanting to stop off at the George and Dragon for years as I regularly drive past it. After a long dog walk in the raining, and after visiting the brilliant Garage Gallery Gifts in the village we went into the pub. It is a beautiful pub inside, incredibly welcoming with a log burner which was needed after the freezing hail we had walked through. There dogs were as welcome as we were and the staff were very friendly. I had the burger and chunky chips which was delicious - thick bacon and fresh red onions were spot on. My only improvement would be a larger selection of vegetarian options (obviously not for me but one of my friends didn't have a lot of choice) and some smaller plates. Sandwiches were available though not on the menu - and my friend really enjoyed it. And apparently the rhubarb trifle was delicious! A really lovely pub and if I didn't live so close I would love to overnight there as there is a really nice feeling about the place. Will definitely go back.

Superbly cooked traditional Sunday lunch. Excellent properly prepared vegetables selection. Welcoming helpful staff. We had just completed 5.5 mile walk with 4 more to complete so this establishment was a perfect break to refresh our energy.

We had not visited this pub for a very long time so thought it would be a convenient place for lunch. It was apparently "Burger Day" so the rest of the menu was limited Two of us had the special Pheasant pie ,well maybe a pheasant had flown over but there wasn't much pleasant in the pie .One of our party had the chop which looked much better .Puddings were pricey at £8 .drinks ok .Décor was interesting quite dark but with a roaring fire .felt a bit like you were intruding in someone's front room .Not really our schene so it will not be added to our list of favourites

📍The George and Dragon, Hurstbourne Tarrant A pub lunch with the grandparents! Gran has been dying to go here so she decided to take me before going back to Uni. Came on a Friday lunchtime and it was steadily busy. It was warm, with a cosy atmosphere sat next to the fire. We decided to go for starters in which I got the soup of the day, with sourdough bread, which was a roasted red pepper and tomato. It came out piping hot which is always a good sign and the roasted red pepper flavour hit me immediately. The bread was lightly toasted so it was a little toasted on the outside but still very fluffy in the middle and accompanied the soup nicely. The balsamic drizzle on the top of the soup added a lovely hint of sweetness, which I really enjoyed. For main, I went for the special venison burger. This contained a venison patty in a brioche bun, lettuce, truffle mayo, blue cheese, and caramelised onion. And wow was it a special! The strong flavour of the venison was perfectly balanced out with the sweetness of the onions, and truffle mayo is my absolute FAVOURITE so was a massive fan of this. Portion size was also very good, I was so full afterwards. The chips were very generously salted, but luckily for me I love salty chips so this was no issue, as well as being very crispy, which again I love. We were too full for puddings, but for main course Gran had the fish and chips (as shown in the picture), which she said was lovely, but was too full to finish it (shock). Overall service was really good, and it was a lovely meal. Quite pricey for a village pub, but would go again. The seasonal menu changes frequently, so I would like to try the summer menu too.

I stayed here during the week. The room was well furnished and the bed was very comfortable that made for a pleasant stay. The evening food was simply delicious, with lots of ingredients sourced from local sources. The chef uses them to a masterful degree to make sensational dishes! Breakfast is served from 8:30am. Coming down for breakfast, the fires were already roaring, making it a very pleasant atmosphere to start the day. Lots of options, I chose the avocado and egg. Served with a great coffee, this was exactly what I needed to set the day off!

Visited with 2 mates for an early dinner, and was really impressed. Fabulous atmosphere, plenty of wood burners around the pub, really cosy, and our food was great / couldn’t fault the food, best burger I’ve had in a long time, cooked absolutely perfectly. In fact, I have been harsh evaluating as a 4, not 5; partly because 5 means nothing could be improved; partly because we all reflected what our wives could have chosen to eat from the menu had we been a 6 not 3. So I’m re-evaluating as a 5 based on our evening alone; I would also acknowledge the friendly / attentive service. Back to the menu - any chance of adding a couple of dishes that would appeal to gym-going, ultra health conscious veggies? eg a winter salad bowl would be ideal. In any event, we’ll be back! We agreed it was a great find

We stayed here post cruise for one night. It really is a lovely place and everything is very good quality bedding, towels and toiletries. Our room was small and basic but perfect for what we needed. Dinner was very good as was breakfast. Our room was very hot but it was during a very unusual heatwave so nobody's fault.

We were passing and decided to give this pub a go and so glad we did! A Wednesday night and busy, but they kindly found us a table. The food was amazing, service was friendly, and a cosy atmosphere. Only problem for me personally (which will make it appeal to many) is that it is dog friendly, and we were sat next to a table with a large dog that set off my allergies so I was quite uncomfortable by the end of the meal.

I literally just checked out of this gem of a hotel. Beautifully decorated with some incredible original features. The food was lovely and lots of it! Thank you, chef John. We were exceptionally well taken care of by the very attentive Thomas and Dan. Lovely quirkly pub, spotlessly clean and comfortable rooms with lovely products and a really comfortable bed. Highly recommended!

Fantastic dinner food was excellent as was the service they looked after our group very well on what was a very busy night pub has been beautifully decorated since the last time I was here and the outside areas look amazing

Wow, what a wonderful place with good food and spacious seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of parking, don’t let the first glance trick you - they have plenty of parking and places to spread out for dining or at the bar. The people working there made it extra fun! We wanted to go back because of them but we had to leave the area. Wish we had found them sooner during our stay. I can see staying in their rooms someday. Located in an historic and gorgeous village too, the place is historic too. The oldest part of the building is centuries old yet solid. One previous owner of it left her signature etched on a glass pane in the 1800s. (We Americans love that stuff)! Thanks to the staff for a memorable and fun and tasty visit. We hope to see you again someday!

We stayed here whilst visiting Highclere Castle, something we've wanted to do for some time. My husband and I were very impressed with the service and quality of the food. We had the Sunday roast, which were not only very tasty, but a great size also. The garden was a great place to sit in the beautiful sunshine, and no doubt this will be very popular in the summer

I wanted to give 4.5 stars really but no option to do so! We stayed here as a stopover on the way to the Cotswolds and we were so pleasantly surprised! Had what is possibly the best burger I’ve ever had for dinner and breakfast was a great choice of cooked and a little cute continental display. Service was super friendly over breakfast - had to prompt for menus over dinner but otherwise no issues! Room was very cute, bed a teeny bit small but only because I was travelling with a huge pregnancy pillow! Bath was HUGE but had a bit of mildew round the edges. Was kept awake by next door snoring for a bit of the night but otherwise slept well. Amazing views and a beautiful village. Would definitely return.

When we sat down the first photo greeted us.. This was our first night out as Mr and Mrs and the staff couldn’t have been more incredible and creative. We had a fabulous starter followed by 2 amazing main courses. Then photo 2 greeted us when we asked for the bill! And yes the G&D is worth visiting, staff and food are first class, Thank you T&D

Booked last minute for the bank holiday to meet my sister and her family as a halfway point as we are from Somerset. My sister couldn’t stay at the hotel but booked close by however we booked a table for dinner at the George and Dragon restaurant and we just had a wonderful time. The staff were amazing, they really couldn’t do enough and we were quite loud playing uno in the back room that they had set up just for us! The food was faultless, beef roast delicious, fish super fresh, the vegetables cooked perfectly and the best cauliflower cheese I have ever tasted. We had varied needs from vegetarian to allergies and everything was catered for. The hotel itself is a old fashioned pub that is nestled in the rolling hills of Hampshire. So quiet - just what we wanted. The hotel is dog friendly and was perfect for our little pooch. We had two double rooms and they were nicely decorated, all the little added extras of toiletries, descent selection of tea and coffee in the room, bottled water. The view from our room was beautiful. Breakfast included and was delicious just everything was great. I cannot fault this place. Well done team George and Dragon, compliments to the chefs and to the waiting staff. Hope to see you again soon!

We booked to have a Sunday Roast here on 16 April at 12:45. We arrived a little early at 12:10 and were given the table in the "Naughty Corner". This place is literally steeped in history and is a typical oldie worldee pub/restaurant/Inn, which when we are back this way again, we would stay at in a heartbeat. The Car park area was easy to negotiate when we arrived. However by the time we left you really needed your wits about you to negotiate the parked/abandoned cars which had been left in some very awkward positions. If the main car park is full when you arrive, there is further parking up the side road near the church. The staff that we met and that also served us, were just simply amazing and so friendly. We really did enjoy our visit. Drinks are reasonably priced and the Sunday Roasts on offer are just superb. Both my wife and I opted for the Roast Chicken and it came with, Roast Potatoes, Carrot, Parsnip, a Yorkshire pudding, gravy and two dishes of further vegetables including a mouth-watering Cauliflower Cheese. We also were given an extra small pot of gravy which was excellent, as we both needed extra once we had all the veg on our plates. Half way through our meals our waitress "Bethan" asked us if we would like anymore roast potatoes, vegetables or gravy. That was an excellent touch we felt, but in fact we were both absolutely full. We never had any starter or dessert as we found the main course perfect for us. Thank you all for a really lovely Sunday Roast and we will certainly call in again if we are ever in the area.

We had a great meal for a family Christening celebration in the private dining room for 15 guests. The food was delicious and to a high standard and beautifully presented. Jas was great in organising the event in advance and dealing with our requests so our group arrived to a glass of champagne which was lovely. We were well looked after and the probate dining room is great for a large group as nicely decorated and feels private from the rest of the pub.

Unbelievable food. Great room and super vibe I am only a business traveler who needed some accommodation for a single night near Andover and I happened upon the George and Dragon on Expedia I opted for The Cottage, which is a small bungalow in the pubs grounds I am so impressed with this place that I will bring my wife back at some point The staff are delightful. The menu choice is varied and the ambience relaxing Great job !

Happened to be in the area and passing so popped in for a drink. Considering it was just a drink, had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and really wish I could return for dinner. Pub was well maintained and decorated and was very welcoming. There was a nice atmosphere and ambiance about the place created by the staff and customers alike. Food offering was very inviting

Just wanted to say what a wonderful Mother's Day lunch myself and 9 family members enjoyed today. I can honestly say that it was the best roast meal I have ever eaten out. The staff were most attentive despite being very busy, and even supplied...

Booked for Sunday as a family treat and celibate 3 birthdays and early mums day. Light bites of white bate, home made tartar sauce. Ham hock tarrene with pically, hubby had sour bread marmite butter and chicken butter. Said it was the best he's ever...

Visited Saturday 11th Feb and couldn't of been happier. Service was lovely, atmosphere wonderful and food was beautiful! We will definitely be back as soon as we can!

Amazing food, outstanding cocktails, brilliant and super friendly staff. What a fabulous place with cosy and comfortable rooms for those that want to stay overnight. A real gem.

We were doing business in the area and wanted some lunch - searched on line and decided on the George and Dragon Arrived found parking- the George and Dragon doesn’t have Walked to the front door and they had decided to only open at 3pm...

Pub has been re decorated since we have been before. Retains its charm as an old English pub with plenty of different places to sit We went there for a Sunday Roast. Probably the best roast I have ever had. Lots of beef and different...

Met with friends for Sunday lunch. Really nice welcome and lovely pub with wood burners on and friendly staff who helped us with prams etc. The food was really nice, but was very slow to arrive - we said several times to please bring toddler...

I visited the George & Dragon pub on the 14th of January with my partners father to plan an engagement and Thomas helped provided excellent service to arrange the perfect table and recommended champagnes. The following day I surprised my partner on the way home...

We had a table booked after meeting Father Christmas in the pub but we were -1 due to illness. The staff were amazing and my daughter and I propped up the bar as we were early for our table. It was a very busy Sunday...

We visited for a Sunday roast, the pub had a great cosy atmosphere and the roast was delicious, we had mulled wine which was fantastic, followed by the best sticky toffee pudding I’ve had in a long time. Staff friendly and service good even when...

We booked with friends to stay overnight and have dinner. Check in was super easy, room was lovely and felt really cozy. Great quality toiletries in bathroom and good selection of tea/coffee. The pub itself has a really warm atmosphere and very welcoming. Dinner was...

There were 9 of us having sunday lunch, mix of adults and young kids, and the food was fantastic. The staff were some of the most hospitable I've every encountered, so friendly and welcoming. One of the best Sunday lunches I've ever had - would...

My partner booked this as a surprise as a local place to stay for our visit to Highclere castle. What a lovely pub. They have just taken this pub over, have only been here for 4 months. We can certainly recommend staying and eating here....

A fantastic pub, and an amazing little hotel. Staff attentive and polite, Food fantastic in the evening and breakfast was amazing, a great choice and presented perfectly. A must stay.

Friendly staff. The food was great. Only negative was no bacardi, rum for my mum. Could do with utc milk in room for tea,however they gave us fresh milk on ice for the room. Stayed in a lovely room. The road was slightly noisy but...

We were looking for somewhere new to celebrate my 64th birthday. Spotted this venue and despite it only being 7 miles from home, we booked a room and a table for dinner. From the moment we arrived we found every member of the staff team...

Went here as tripadvisor recommended the Pheasant which is now closed but the same team now operate this pub. Parking limited but we found space We had fish & chips and burger & chips. Not the cheapest but great taste & quality. Friendly professional service...

Visited for dinner on a weekday. Lovely atmosphere and inside decor. Starters were amazing, highly recommend the chorizo scotch egg. Burgers were nice- maybe too crumbly if anything but very tasty. Slightly overpriced but you can tell it’s good quality meat. If you like beer,...

We visited for Sunday lunch. We both had the Chorizo Scotch Egg starter and Roast Beef main (we were too full for dessert). The food was absolutely delicious and the beef was cooked to perfection. Portion size was plentiful but not overwhelming. Service was excellent....

Six friends had supper. Delightful, friendly staff. Good food....delicious mussels but the main course was more of the size one would expect of a first course. DELICIOUS chips!! I would suggest that visiting would be simpler if there were spaces marked out in the car...

Stayed here for two nights. Couldn’t recommend our stay enough. Comfortable bed, good shower and clean room with good tea/coffee selection. Breakfast was excellent with a full continental choice of pastries/yoghurt/cereals as well as a cooked option. What made our stay however was the excellent...

Stopped off here for an early dinner on the way to Andover but didn't stay overnight. Went for their burger which was excellent and arrived promptly. Staff all courteous and helpful.

Best roast I have had in ages last weekend, and cocktails delicious. Lovely staff and great location.

Where do I start? We decided to stop over night and I am so glad we did. This place is a gem! They are very pro dog and dog friendly which is refreshing. The chef is a genius! The food was incredible! He has some...

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with a genuine smile! - every request was catered for & nothing was too much trouble… Throughout the afternoon we were looked after with excellent service & good food. The staff were kind & friendly but also...

Brilliant Sunday Roast! Thought we’d take a trip to the George & Dragon having enjoyed what these guys did at the Pheasant. We were not disappointed! Beef was perfect, Yorkshire was great, but the cauliflower cheese was amazing!! Nice job on the decor too!

Very popular pub with excellent menu and food. Comfortable surroundings and good prompt service. Good range of ale and lagers.

We had a lovely meal on Saturday evening, great staff and dog friendly. We booked late but the staff couldn't be more helpful.

Sunday roast is back . Hurrah! Excellent value for money and delicious food and generous portions. The lamb we choose was lean , moist and tender. Good selection of vegetables . Lots of homemade puddings to choose from.But the thing that makes this village pub...

Pub has been taken over by a great local chef and his team. They've given the pub a lovely facelift and it feels very inviting. The food is locally sourced and they've daily specials. Great to have this pub back to its best. May they...

The perfect place to stay This pub has everything… warm welcome from Charlotte and the team nothing was to much trouble and it was like talking to old friends they were all soo friendly We were in a trip to highclere and it’s in the...

Stopped for lunch before visiting highclere castle . This pub is about a 10 min drive from the castle . There were five of us for lunch . The staff were really welcoming and helpful and friendly . The service was excellent as it was...

Under new management the G&D is a clean and tidy atmospheric pub. The menu is not extensive but for our visit many of the items were not available. The food when it arrived was perfectly adequate but certainly not exceptional particularly at the prices charged...

A really lovely atmosphere and delicious food. I especially liked the potatoes and the soufflé. Would definitely recommend!

The pub is well run, with attention to detail at every turn. The room ( number 4) was freshly decorated, immaculately clean, and very comfortable although small. The food was unusual, but delicious and high quality. Beware- these tapas are not small!! The staff were...

Tapas only. Lovely decor. Left Smudge curled up in the camper but discovered that it is dog friendly once inside. Imagine my common old garden working class surprise when I discovered that Tapas is the ability to select meat, potatoes and two veg! Anyway I...

Over priced mediocre food. Friendly service, but disappointing overall. Healthy vegetables at a better price would be great improvement.

Welcoming warm fire at entrance. Menu British Tapas only. Very little for Vegetarians. I chose goats cheese & parsnips which were pleasantly tasty but very rich. There were no Traditional British chips on the British menu only skinny fries. No English wines on white or...

The friendliest pub, amazing selection of wines and beers and the most delicious tapas, as a vegetarian I was spoilt for choice. On seeing the menu it seemed a tad on the expensive side but when the food arrived it was definitely worth it! Local...

Absolutely fantastic. Lovely place. Nice choice of drinks local beers etc. The food was particularly delicious. The crab and the lamb and the blue cheese dishes were outstanding. The hosts were very charming with excellent service. Patrick is a true gent. Thank you Patrick! We...

This was quite original and had some delicious options . Also the beer was good and the service excellent. We had a selection of fish meat and vegetables and liked just about all of it. The crab was a bit odd but generally a fun...

We were telephoned the night before we left on a 200+ mile journey, to be told that the owner had had a water leak in the pub, but was still able to offer us accommodation in a ‘cottage’ in the car park. He said that...

Spent the weekend here recently. Staff very helpful and friendly. Ate in the pub Friday night, tasty tapas, good service. Rooms comfortable and clean with everything you need, hairdryer, kettle etc. Asked for milk as non in the room and they gave us a jug....

Lovely pub and food service was extremely quick (perhaps worryingly so). However, we much preferred the old conventional menu where you can get a full meal. Tapas menu is extensive, but expensive and much of the menu must have been pre-prepared as such a range...

So really looked forward to the Tapas special and to be fair most of the food was lovely. The service was good however when we sampled the chicken thigh it was definitely off. Taste was sour and fermenting and the smell unpleasant. We mentioned this...

We love this pub and have frequented it for the last 30 years. We were delighted with the refurbishment the present landlord undertook and the return to small changing menus using local produce. During the lockdown a questionnaire was sent out and we put down...

We were staying locally and booked a table here, found it busy with diners and is a classic British pub. The meals are British bistro style with a reasonable menu, would recommend the pork belly - found that there weren’t many dessert choices we were...

Lovely room, in a beautiful old pub. We ate on the premises in the evening. Excellent food and the staff were attentive but not too intrusive. I thoroughly recommend thiscas a place to stay.

We visited the George as we were staying in an Airbnb over the road and our host recommend it to us. The food is unique as more of a tapas style. There’s plenty of choice and food was well presented and very tasty. The staff...

We stayed at the airbnb opposite Bourne House, owner recommended this pub. Menu had recently changed to a sharing platter only menu, owner Patrick was very kind and informative as to whether we had ordered enough for 2 people! Was a wonderful selection, very quick...

Tapas menu. Nice food. Not for us as we refer traditional pub menu and Sunday roast. Staff were very courteous and friendly and pub itself was lovely.

We had a very good supper but very disappointing to have to listen to canned music throughout. The lighting in the part of the restaurant we were in (nearest the car park) was very stark and no candles at all on the tables. Good food...

We regularly go to this lovely pub for brunch on a Saturday but this time we went in the evening to celebrate some birthdays. The pub is beautifully decorated and is very comfortable and cosy as well as being very well set up for Covid19....

Booked for brunch for 5 of us today and we were given a lovely table by the window and the whole place had a relaxed feel even with all the careful Covid measures. Service was friendly and efficient and we received our drinks quickly while...

We have been here a few times and have always rated the food and service as top notch. After a recent visit to try the new brunch menu, I thought it was about time I wrote a proper review and gave this pub the credit...

We met friends at this pub having never been there but it was equidistant for both parties. What a lovely find it was! The atmosphere was cosy but roomy enough to feel safe whilst we have to distance. The service was attentive and friendly (I...

It felt a bit strange, but we were well distanced, sanitised, served, fed and watered. With a one-way system we didn't see much of the place but it's what you'd expect from a local village pub. Food was fine and the decor unpretentious but clean...

My first experience of brunch club at the George and Dragon and it didn’t disappoint. Great menu, varying choices - something savoury or sweet, so perfect for everyone. Service was friendly, quick and non intrusive. Food was top class as always - the tater tots...

We booked a table on a Friday after a visit to the Bombay sapphire distillery just 25 minutes away. We ordered the pea and mint soup that was delicious and so full of flavour. I ordered the fish and chips and minted peas with homemade...

Not as great as we expected! This pub is recommended by The Good Pub Guide but sadly it didn’t live up to their usual standard. Food was largely good although we did receive an under cooked chicken breast (which we were not charged for after...

As it's reasonably close for us, and somewhere we haven't been before, we thought we'd try this place for an "eat out to help out" lunch, poor decision.Only the special menu is available on Wednesday's - choice from 3 starters, 3 mains, and 3 desserts. The whitebait starter was OK, the cheeseburger main course was poor - not tasty or well presented, the lemon tart dessert was very good. The overall impression of the menu is that they're using cheap, perhaps specially bought in, ingredients, then bumping up the price before discounting it down using the scheme to something approaching reasonable.When the bill came they'd automatically added a 10% service charge, it was supposedly optional but you'd have to ask for it to be taken off. To add insult to injury it's calculated from the full, pre-discount price.The service itself was very good.Pub is nicely decorated and clean.We will not be returning.

As we arrived and took our seats in a lovely courtyard part of the garden, we suddenly became aware of what I can only describe as a luminous presence- tall, good looking, an almost regal bearing. It was Patrick or "Paddy" the landlord. He greeted us, instantly putting us at our ease, and running us through the day's menu.Like his namesake St Patrick, who drove the snakes out of Ireland, Paddy and his team drove the hunger out of us. The meal was impeccable, the service exemplary, and the landlord breathtaking. If only there was a 6th star to award!

e stayed here for on night to break our journey and its didn't disappoint. Lovely welcome from all the staff. WE ate and drank in the bar all very friendly and Covid restrictions adhered to. Free WifiPersonally I had the best burger and chips in ages.The Room was in a cottage across from the dining room. Shower room was a little small but hey. Nice comfy bed and fresh white towels. my only complain is housekeeping need to dust behind the bedboard and under the bed. We slept well had a hearty breakfast. Plenty of space lovely grounds and beer garden and dogs welcome. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend and if you are going to Highclere Castle its a short drive away

Stayed in the ‘cottage’ one bed apartment for two nights. Lovely gated separate building, very modern and fantastic condition. Worked fantastically for the dog too who could wander safely in and out of the apartment/private patio. Had food in the pub for one night and although (expected) reduced menu it was great food and service. Staff could nt have been more helpful and friendly. Def recommend especially if you want dog friendly.

Fair play to the George and Dragon for continuing to operate during the pandemic with takeaway options, and them reopening when allowed to.We've been meaning to come here for some years and decided to book for a Wednesday night to support the local business. The menu on the website looked great and we were looking forward to steak and fish and chips. We arrived and were shown to a table, a drinks order of two soft drinks were taken which took 10 mins to arrive, more than enough time for us to consider the options on the menu we had been given. Sadly it appeared to be a special and very limited menu for Wednesdays. It wasn't filling us with great admiration but we picked two mains (arrived quickly) and then opted for the bill. The server looked a bit put out that that is all we wanted. Food was great, staff pleasant and totally understand the need for a reduced menu on current climate but you need to give some notice to people before they arrive, otherwise you are going to get disappointed customers.

We visited here in the middle of a wall to rest and was the only place nearby. As it was an afternoon it was quiet but seemed Covid prepared. It has a lot of outdoor seats and is very cute inside. Although be aware the kitchen closes in the afternoon so don’t have food available all day.

Not a huge menu and pretty standard and basic pub food. Having said that they were happy to make an adjustment to my main course without issue. Serve was excellent.We sat outside as it was a hot evening. Outside seating area was OK but nothing special. Inside areas looked nice.

5 star is not an understatement for this Gem. First staff great friendly attentive and nothing too hard.Second the food was if I could swear was bleep great. My Bavatte Steak was excellent my wife’s feta burger was top.My prawns where eaten before I could take pictures that’s how good this place is. Thanks to staff and it’s dog friendly and very very clean. Thank you to the staff.

We decided to try our luck for a spur of the moment lunch date at The George and Dragon, our first since coming out of lock-down. We were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel at ease right away explaining the protocols to keep us safe while dining. The pub has a calm relaxed feel but social distancing was maintained at all times as tables are well spaced out. The staff could not have been more attentive throughout and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch! The chef was very accommodating in responding to our requests to alter our order slightly and what was presented was absolutely delicious! Our food, the sea bass specials were cooked beautifully, fresh and flavoursome! It was a real treat!We will definitely be back and would 100% recommend.

After planning a long overdue catchup with a free, a chance to dine out in a restaurant in which I've had several fantastic meals- culinary delights, we were so underwhelmed to say the least. Made worse as we'd travelled, decided to drink and spend £25 on a taxi home- wish we'd have stayed at home in all honesty.First of all, the food wasn't bad (didn't have to send it back) and the service very attentive. When you decide to eat out, you expect a treat, not something below that most people could cook at home with little skill or effort. The meals required very little, if any, chef skills. Choice of 3 starters (whitebait, a soup or pate), 3 mains and 3 deserts- all exceptionally basic. Quarter of roast chicken (no flavour) french fries (they are what they are) and a minimal dollop of coleslaw. Salmon fish cakes were ok with a few, I mean a few bits of veg. The other option would have been a salad. Deserts, we had brownie and ice cream, again ok. Reminded me of attending large corporate events, where it was all pre-prepared and had little flavour.If we'd have wanted what can be described as a chicken and chips basket meal, we'd have gone elsewhere, a basic pub that employ kitchen hands (not proper chefs) or a cafe- this is our honest comparison. We were informed it was due to a smaller team, but I do wonder why the following day (today), back to normal menu, same potential amount of covers. Having telephoned just now to seek some sort of clarification, a lady did try and explain it's to do with working out the 50% discount and limited staff. Main feedback, if you are going to offer a restricted menu at least make it a decent selection, perhaps even from your normal menu. Utterly disappointed based on previously set expectations.Gin and Wine was nice but after spending £80 in total we were exceptionally disappointed that we'd commited in the first place. So, so let down. As I say, staff attentive no problems there.

Our first meal out last night since pubs were allowed to reopen and we were pleasantly surprised! The service was, as usual, very attentive and knowledgeable about the wife’s wine choice! The food was also a bargain at £10 for three courses but this didn’t show in the quality as it was the same great standard. Coronavirus measures were in place and adhered to and we all felt very safe whilst eating in. Will be back soon!

Stopped off here for a bite to eat whilst driving through the village and what can I say... We thoroughly enjoyed every minute here.The staff are friendly and couldn't do enough for us, the food was amazing and fairly priced for the quality of it.We would highly recommend a visit here if you are lucky enough to get the chance. My fiancée and I will make sure that if we are in the area again to visit and have another meal, we have told all our friends and family about this place. You will not be disappointed!!

The wife, the kid and I went back to this place after a while away. We've always enjoyed it but it was even better this time. The staff are so nice and look after you brilliantly. I was a bit nervous to be in a pub again but they have loads of room between tables and take lots of care to respect social distancing.The food was excellent and I really enjoyed their house wine.We'll be back again soon i hope!

From entering the pub we were greeted and seated by staff they explained all the new procedures in place due to COVID-19 which was great.The staff were amazing ,very friendly When our food arrived it looked amazing and believe us it was amazing.We could not fault it at all we both had an amazing dinning experience and we would defiantly be recommending the George & Dragon to our family's and friendsAlthough i guess this pub comes under mid range in prize you defiantly get more like fine dinning as the food is so well presentedWell done to all the staff:)

Once again, the george and dragon are hitting all the right spots. This treat out was to experience the ‘Eat out to help out scheme’ for the first time. You are greeted by the team as soon as you arrive, briefed on the measures they have put in place (1 way system and arrows on to follow, no bar service) and made to feel welcome. This was done in such a relaxed way you barely feel like covid had even been around! jThe menu had been adapted from what we had seen before, but it didn’t disappoint. Absolutely delicious and amazing value for £10! 3 great choices for every course and for an absolute bargain. I recommend the sticky toffee pudding! The team are amazing, they are a much smaller unit than we remembered pre covid - however the standards of service have not slipped! Like above, they helped to make the whole experience feel somewhat back to normality, but in a safe environment. We will most certainly be back to experience EOTHO but also to enjoy their main menu when we can. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Smart, efficient pub doing a simple menu in lovely clean surroundings! Understated social distancing made this an almost normal Sunday lunchtime visit. Food was good quality and very reasonably priced, beer was excellent. Will come again!

This was our first meal out since easing of lockdown. We went on the reopening night (4th) so we were prepared for things not being quite right. We were surprised and delighted. There are fewer tables to comply with social distancing, and "no touch" table service, the staff bring food and drinks on a tray which they put on the table and then step back, but despite this standards are as good as ever.I ordered whitebait to start and the lady had a soft cheese salad, both were delicious, and my whitebait was perfectly crisp.She had the Bavette steak, very rare as ordered and I opted for a pie which was delicious.For dessert I tried the sticky toffee pudding while she sampled the ice creams.The biosecurity is effective but unobtrusive, the staff are fewer but dedicated and friendly and the standards in the kitchen are as high as ever.This establishment has coped well with the restrictions and is operating a first class service.Please note that reservations are needed, even if you are only drinking, contact tracing is in operation and cards are preferred to cash.

The George and Dragon have been supporting the Nurses and staff of Andover War Memorial Hospital since the beginning of the Pandemic, by sending in free lunches to the staff working on a Sunday. The George and Dragon have been doing this from the start of the pandemic and continue to do so. The food is excellent and is freshly cooked. And of a very high standard, and always hot. Your commitment and hard work is second to none, and your ability to maintain the high standards of food as a takeaway are amazing. We thank you very much for your support, many of us plan to visit you so we can enjoy the food in the comfort of your surroundings when the pandemic is over.