The George at Backwell in North Somerset

Lovely pub with very friendly staff. Expensive drinks but the food was lovely. Just one thing which seems to be happening in more and more eating venues was the American style 10% gratuity payment added to the bill!? By adding this cost without the initial agreement of the customer, is designed to make it just too embarrassing to challenge when paying! I personally would rather leave a cash tip for the staff if they serve you well! So basically add on 10% when you look at the advertised prices in this pub!

Lovely place to stay before we travel to Lisbon tomorrow. We have early flights from Bristol airport. Our welcome when we first arrived was first class. Our bedroom is great. Our evening meal in the pub downstairs was first class and the Supper Club deal is really good. The food and presentation was superb and the service we received from everyone was absolutely fantastic.

Great food and beautiful restaurant

Fitted us in at the last moment. Goid food.

If travelling from.bristol airport, highly recommend! Lovely rooms, lovely cosy pub, great food.

I can’t recommend The George highly enough for their outstanding food and drink and also the exemplary staff. The atmosphere was great too and I guess a change of management must have occurred as you can quite clearly see that attention to detail has improved greatly since I last had a meal there. I thought the pumpkins were a lovely touch along with a “what’s on” board highlighting forthcoming events! A great place to have a drink by the cosy open fire or a really decent meal in the restaurant!

Stayed on Friday I was staying alone and the managers James and padriag made me feel so welcome and so did there staff they made an effort to chat to me, I had a really nice tasty meal the chicken and ham hock pie it was delicious even the locals were nice such a friendly place to stay especially me being on my own, my room was lovely so comfortable and very clean I would most definitely go back again and they have a lovely puppy sheep dog who is everybody’s friend and so well behaved, amazing place hard to find a good traditional local pub anymore 😃

Had Sunday lunch with family . The pub was very busy but the service and food were excellent. After a few years in the doldrums the George is finally back thanks to the new managers. Also Tir na nòg the resident dog! Woukd definitely recommend.

Warm cozy venue. Decent food. Ale selection could do with improving.

We stayed here overnight previously & l was ok .Very close to airport and good value . This time it was amazing.We had a very warm welcome from Tommy .He showed us to our room explained the arrangements for breakfast.He also booked a table for us for dinner . Dinner was lovely can recommend the Pies . We were served by Meredith who was very friendly & professional. Our room was very clean with everything you need .Big fluffy white towels , great collection of teas & homemade cookies . The George is fabulous .We have booked to return in December with friends. Thank you to all the staff. Especially Tommy & Meredith

In my last review a couple of months ago we only stayed at the George but did not eat, this time we booked the private dining room for a family event and they did not disappoint. Thank you gents for making what could be a difficult day into a seamless, professional, friendly affair which was very much appreciated by all. The food was delicious, well cooked and served beautifully. Our second overnight stay and the accommodation did not disappoint either, just wish I had time to enjoy the stand alone bath which looked fab.

Stayed overnight here before an early morning flight. Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and attentive. Special mention to James who was lovely

Just eaten at the George fab food , cosy atmosphere and great service, we will be back !

We ate at this gastro-pub and there was good service and a lovely, fluffy pub dog. Sit in the garden if you like violin music through speakers (though this wasn't to my taste).

Excellent meal and service. Friendly, helpful staff with a nice buzz in the pub.

Perfect for Bristol Airport, and very lovely too

Went with my sister who lives in the village for lunch... service amazing, food was yummy and the new people who have taken over are lovely! They take there time talking to customers . Def recommend we will be back ! ..... ohh the pub dog is so cute .

Excellent food and excellent service from super team made for a thoroughly enjoyable family gathering. Many thanks to all. Dog friendly too.

We stayed at The George for one night. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again. Super dog friendly!! Staff and manager were excellent. When we arrived our room should have been a twin but was a double but they were happy to change it. Comfy room, special teas and cookies were a lovely touch. The menu is good and the food excellent 😋 Can't recommend enough!

First of all what a great welcome. Staff great food was brill. Had my sons bday evening there for dinner. Can recomend chiken with white wine sauce pasta. The managers james and podrig were the niced chaps and my 3 children loved the new pub dog. Stayed for 3 nights. Brill,brill,brill. Mark byrne and family. Will def go back.xxx

Great location near Bristol and Portishead. George themed rooms are fantastic, comfy beds, really clean and great food on an evening. Simple and easy check in / out.

We stayed in the George for a night the staff and the owner ware top class. The food was outstanding. It was a pleasure to stay here before our flight. The place is dog friendly and they had a beautiful dog called Tit Na Nog

Amazing food & the best service ever! Phoebe was absolutely the best...we had such a great night...can't recommend this place enough!

Exceptional Sunday roast dinner. Surprised this place is not more packed on a Sunday as their roasts are exquisite. James provides exceptional service. The roast chicken with stuffing was cooked just right and came with a large Yorkshire pudding and exceptionally tasty leek with onions and cheesy sauce. The cauliflower cheese side dish, while a small serving was very good. Service is exceptional. Highly recommend for Sunday lunch.

The member of staff at the bar was unprofessional and very rude man!. Food was overpriced,not as described on menu.

We had a lovely lunch today. Food from the lunch menu was delicious 😋. The pub had a welcoming feel with excellent, friendly service. We will be back.

Unfortunately we did not eat at The George on this occasion but we did get to stay in the Clooney Room which was nicely decorated and very comfortable. The home baked biscuits on the door when we got back late was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The gentlemen who now own the premises could not have been more welcoming and hospitable, we will definitely stay again soon.

Very nice room and very good food. The welcome is top notch.

I recently dined at The George at Backwell near Bristol and, I must admit, my experience was mixed. The place has a certain charm that seems to captivate the locals, but I left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. Firstly, The George has an air of sophistication that can come off as a bit pretentious. The decor is certainly stylish, but it feels like they might be trying a bit too hard to impress. It lacks the warm, welcoming atmosphere that I prefer in a classic, English establishment. The service, while polite, felt somewhat distant. The staff were professional, but I sensed a lack of genuine warmth and hospitality. It seemed more about maintaining a certain image rather than making guests feel truly comfortable. When it comes to the food, the menu is quite ambitious with a range of dishes that sound enticing. Some of the items I tried were enjoyable, but others missed the mark. The focus on presentation sometimes overshadowed the actual flavors, leading to a meal that didn't quite justify the high prices. Speaking of prices, dining at The George is not a budget-friendly experience. The cost is quite steep, and while some might argue it's worth it for the atmosphere and culinary ambition, I personally found it a bit too much for what was delivered. Despite my reservations, it's clear that The George has a loyal local following. There must be a certain appeal that resonates with the community, even if it didn't fully resonate with me. In summary, The George at Backwell is a place that certainly has its admirers, and I can see why it might appeal to some. However, for me, the combination of high costs and a somewhat pretentious vibe means I’m unlikely to return. It’s worth a visit if you’re curious, but keep in mind that it might not be to everyone’s taste.

Accidently booked another hotel for the wrong date, phoned here the same day they luckily had a room available. The reception at the bar was excellent. They showed us to our rooms. Loved the room and the bed. Even received fresh warm cookies. And a continental breakfast to take with us to the airport at 4am. I highly recommend this hotel/Inn 5* in my opinion.

Arrived after dinner on a Saturday evening yet the chef still put together a simple dinner of chicken Terrine, piccalilli pickles and fresh bread and a smoked salmon, capers and cress also with bread. Washed down with an Australian Chardonnay. Tasty, fresh and made with skill. The George Inn is handy to Bristol, Bristol airport and Southwest England. Great food and great accomodation at a price lower than the big chains.

Attractive surroundings,plenty seating outside.Elaborate menu,prices reflected this.

Good mix of seating areas inside and outside. Good range of beers.

Stayed here before an early flight. Really nice rooms and very friendly and helpful staff

A lovely pub we came across before our flight from Bristol Airport. Staff were attentive and kind, atmosphere was good. A very good menu option and food was delicious and you can definitely tell it’s homemade! Nice area and excellent interior. Would recommend to anyone ☺️

Great food and a wide selection if locally-brewed beer on tap..!

Amazing welcome at The George from James and Padraig. We stayed two nights (booked 6 rooms as our group were playing at Glastonbury which is only 50 min drive) and the George was perfect for us. You can easily get the bus ( goes every 15 mins and only £2 single) outside George into Bristol which is worth a visit too! Food at The George was outstanding and decor and overall feel was just right, fantastic outdoor & indoor seating areas, would recommend and will hope to visit again! Thanks

Stayed last night . We had early flights out of Bristol airport . Stairs , are narrow steep and spirally . If you have mobility issue’s this place is not for you . While staff helped us up with our suitcases , getting them down at 3am for an early flight , was a nightmare . Food , a very average burger with a tiny portion of chips £16:50 . Then my wife had a Sundae which was supposed to be coconut nut ice cream , cherries and waffle . What actually turned up was vanilla ice cream , with ice crystals and some rather sorry cherries a strawberry cut in half on top . Harvester looks good compared to this . It went back . The room was small airless and had a very noisy mobile aircon unit in it . Not a great nights sleep . The toilet/ wet room . Don’t plan on going to the loo after you have showered , not well thought out . Will we return , no .

Bit of a shocker when it comes to food to be honest

New Managers in the last 3 weeks. Yesterday was a great evening. Encouraged by the offer of a free drink, the pub was packed with everyone enjoying themselves. They also produced very tasty free bar snacks. This is all very encouraging, and I think we, at last, "have our George back" after the major problems of the last few years. Probably best to ignore reviews dated before early June, as they will refer to the era before these new managers. Good luck to James & Padraig. We hope all goes well from now. Robin Lambert.

Not what it used to be. Lunch was really overpriced for the poor standard of food. Fish finger sandwich was awful. Bread/toast was charred, lettuce brown and really not nice. Service not great either.

The pub itself is lovely, really nicely decorated and welcoming. It was moderately busy and the atmosphere was good. We popped in for dinner at 19:45 on Friday night and were asked to order as quickly as possible as “the chefs didn’t want to work” so we ordered straight away at the bar. I have to say for £16, my chicken burger was absolutely terrible. I’ve attached a photo - a dry bun, 1 bit of deep fried chicken and a little bit of pickled red cabbage, clearly out of a jar, which had been described as ‘pickled cabbage slaw’ on the menu but was so vinegary. Not even a little bit of lettuce, and the smallest dollop of BBQ sauce which was also incredibly vinegary. Honestly terrible food for that price. A McDonalds chicken burger would have about 100x more love and care put into it, which is really saying something. Im more than happy to pay £16 for a burger - every business has to make money and the overheads in hospitality are massive - but I do expect it to be at least half decent.

A very good pub just a few minutes away from the Bristol Airport were we stayed one night due to a very early flight. Good atmosphere-an old pub with fireplace, large armchairs and cozy forniture. Good service and good food, although they were run out of some of the listed food in the menu. We ended up with fish and chips. Good rooms as well, clean and cozy but tiny. The pub has also a very nice garden with plenty of seats. I recommend.

Popped in for Sunday Lunch. It was really good, perfectly cooked beef and loads of well cooked veg. The new landlord and landlady were very welcoming - I wish them every success. ** Update ** The pub has changed hands, again. We popped in for a meal last week. The staff were brilliant, polite and seemed on the ball. However, the food was *awful* - really bland and much simpler / basic than you'd expect from somewhere like this. We will not be going back.

Stopped for food on the way to Bristol airport. Friendly service and home cooked food, really tasty. Lovely location and spacious. Would happily return.

We arrived on a Sunday before an early flight Monday. We were told when we went to the bar that they didn't serve food on a Sunday evening and had tried to contact us. We later saw that they had called the day before (while we were mid marriage ceremony) so we didn't pick it up, no email or any other calls. Although online it says they close 8/9 the owner locked up at 7, and I've never seen a pint of Guinness poured so badly in my life. The guy behind the bar was also rude and seemed like he wanted to be anywhere but there. The room was clean and tidy, relatively comfy bed. But that's about it.

What an absolute gem! We had a meal here with my in laws (not my favourite past time) but the food and service was so good it made it a nice day for all. David gave us exceptional service and the food was amazing from start to finish. Even my dog was welcome and provided water. There’s ample parking and a lovely outside area for sunny days. If you haven’t tried this place recently you don’t know what you’re missing. Definitely returning.

Nice old pub near Bristol Airport

What a complete shambIes. We decided to visit for dinner and a drink with our two young children, on our way to a friend's house. I went and ordered a gin and lemonade, the lady poured the gin then said "we don't have any ice" not a problem, she then informed me that the lemonade was off also. Great start, we asked if they were serving food. We were told 17.00 and the lady handed us some menus, so we decided to wait and play some games. After over an hour I went to order food and was informed they weren't serving until 18.00 now. This was too late for us, luckily we found somewhere else more organised to eat. The staff didn't sound like they had a clue what was going on.

I was thinking four star despite everything, but breakfast has now sealed my thoughts on two… Numerous issues with check in (only slightly late to be fair), terrible food, nobody really knew what they were doing, multiple broken things in the room… … then we went down to breakfast - see the photos. Nice looking coffee area, shame there was no milk. No cereals even, just toast, some juice, and soya milk that seemed curdled.

Very clean and well presented pub friendly staff and good service food was good but not exceptional worth a visit tho

We only went for lunch which is a fairly restricted menu but it was good food, well prepared and pleasantly served.

Great food and fantastic staff. Room was comfortable and Clare.

False advertising and a rip off Ordered the Roast chicken but, when it arrived, I asked where the stuffing and bread sauce was. The waiter said "I'll check with the chef" then returned and said "I know it says it on the menu but we don't do it." I asked again about the stuffing and he went off only to return and say the same thing. We were still charged full price despite them offering something on the menu that just isn't included. If they'd mentioned that they didn't have it when ordering, it would have been OK but they just didn't. Also they had no idea how to pour a Guinness.

We stopped in on spec. on the way to Bristol, looking for a meal. What a little gem. The service was excellent and just the right amount of friendly. We ordered the Trout and the Korean Chicken Burger and are happy to report that both were really rather good! REALLY rather good. In celebration we had a sweet. The Fruit Crumble...(to die for)...and the Proper Sticky Toffee Pudding...(I mustn't speak with my mouth full!). Do yourself a favour! Pop in if you get a chance. We will, at every chance!

Just popped in for a quick drink and bite to eat. Food was excellent and beautifully seasoned. Merlot was smooth too! Staff super friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Tal was polite and had a great energy. Pop in too and give the George a try!!

The sheets were clean and the bed allright - but I’m glad we only stayed for one night. The hotel seemed quite worn down and a bit sleacy.

Love comforting classic pub food and friendly staff

Weird. We got an email on the morning of our stay to take payment, then another email to say the pub is closed indefinitely and the key will be under a dog bowl by the back door. 1 star for service because there wasn't a soul there! Some bits of food had been left out plus an urn for hot drinks. This was in a side room/conservatory....the main doors to the pub were chained up and padlocked. The impression is that of a business that has been shut down/ building repossessed by the bank or something and existing b&b bookings had to be honoured.....all a bit strange. The room was basic but comfortable.

Disappointed with sunday lumch. Small portions and overpriced. profiteering! £23 roast beef with cauliflower cheese as an extra.

Stayed one night here after flying back from holiday. Approx 8min drive from the airport. I was phoned in advanced to inform me that the restaurant would be closed during my stay. Upon arrival meet by David, showed us to our lovely room and explained the emergency procedures if required. The double bed very comfortable, tea, coffee and biscuits supplied in room. David recommended a pub that was serving food that evening a few minutes drive up the road and we were not disappointed. Quiet comfortable night sleep, hot showers and lovely fluffy towels. Breakfast is as stated, fine for us and this was reflected in the price. Would definitely stay again in this hotel.

We've been visiting The George for many years, through the glory days when Anthony and his team ran an impeccable establishment, then through the dismal collapse in standards when Punch Taverns took over, and more recently the significant improvement in quality which saw us returning as regulars. But if the latest visit is any indication, things are on the slide again. When we arrived for Sunday lunch, we were told that a large party had been booked in, so we were put in the noisy family room at a corner table near the toilets and told what was not available on the menu (pretty much everything apart from the roast). Drinks arrived slowly, followed very soon afterwards by our meals. We both had beef. One of us found the beef so tough that we couldn't cut it, while mine was so rare that it was almost raw. I normally like my beef rare, but this was leaking blood all over the rest of the food, so we complained. First they cooked my beef for a bit longer but when I too found it hard to cut, we asked for replacements. The serving staff, who were extremely young and not the same staff who had been working there recently, were very nice and did what they could. They offered us complimentary drinks, but we'd only just received our drinks anyway, so we declined. The replacement meals were ok, but that's the best you can say. The beef - a single slice, more like a minute steak - was still tough, the roast potatoes were tiny , the carrots an absolutely microscopic portion, the gravy thin and watery. The rest of the plate was filled with a horrible mix of cabbage and peas which neither of us ate. The cauliflower cheese was good, but we paid £4 extra for this, on top of the £19 for the roast. At this point, we were left on our own. Staff came and went, taking orders at the next table. We and our abandoned meals were ignored. No one asked us whether we wanted desserts or coffee, which was probably just as well under the circumstances. I paid at the bar and we left. This is really not good enough. Eating out is very expensive these days, so it is reasonable to expect good quality. Some recent reviews on this site suggest that some customers are still having good experiences at The George, but the picture is one of inconsistency. Ultimately, it begins and ends with the food - if that's not up to scratch, people will stop visiting. On top of this though, there is a sense that the management doesn't really care very much about their customers - or about their junior staff, who shouldn't have been left to deal with our problem. As I said, we've been visiting The George regularly for many years but, sadly, we are unlikely to be back any time soon.

Entered the bar shortage of bar staff, wine served in timbers no wine glasses. Sat down for a meal. Then had to go to bar for someone to come and take our order. Came with no menus. Then it took 40 minutes for food to arrive. . Meal arrived roast beef came as a steak joint very small. Not a lot of veg carrots and peas. They had run out of cabbage so offered us califlower cheese but very small portion, not enough for 4, 3 very small roast potatoes, thin gravy. Had then had to ask for dessert menu. Then again ask again for someone to take our order. The two servers were lovely. Desert was the best part of the meal. Very expensive for the portion of food. Went to the Congresbury arms the week before and had an amazing meal. Recommended

We had the best experience, we booked for 30 people for my Dad's 60th, they had never had a party for that many people but they went above and beyond for us. We had the best time, the food was great and well timed would definitely reccomend

A gem of a spot! Friendly staff. Food was delicious. I have also stayed in one of the rooms and it was very cosy and comfortable. Don't let the negative reviews fool you, sounds like they're trying to bring down a good thing here for whatever reason.

Came on Sunday for a roast dinner with my friends! We had an amazing meal, staff were lovely and helpful. I would highly recommend coming and I will be back soon.

Came here for a roast on Sunday. The beef was beautifully tender and it came with all the trimmings! Staff are helpful and friendly. Would recommend!

Came here for Sunday lunch. Pre booked a table but ended up in the bar next to the toilets. No starters available or main courses only beef or chicken roast. Portion of beef for £19 consisted of one very fatty tough slice. When commented on the waiter just walked away saying it wasn't his problem. I asked that my comment was passed on to management but nobody came to apologise or discuss the matter further. Avoid.

Popped in from day out , greated by David who was charming, we ordered with him and then was shown to our table . Had the steak and ale pie, was delicious 😋. For pudding we had brownie, best brownie I've ever tasted. Lovely atmosphere, great food, we will be back!!

I come here for lunch on quite a regular basis but after todays experience I probably won’t return. Firstly I would agree with another review on here - the guy behind the bar on Thursday lunchtime was miserable, unhelpful and gave the impression he didn’t want to be there - his behaviour was verging on rude and dismissive. I have experienced similar from him before but thought he was just having a bad day but he’s like it all of the time it seems. The food is inconsistent in terms of quality and what you receive on your plate. The sausage and mustard mash sometimes comes with a bit of veg and sometimes doesn’t, sometimes two sausages and sometimes three. Even when I ask what it comes with “today” no one seems to know. Two sausages yesterday and no veg. The mash was totally overpowered with grain mustard - I couldn’t eat it. When I mentioned it nothing was said - no apology, nothing. Someone else’s ham egg and chips was a dismal looking plate of food - two eggs but accompanied by a lonely small piece of ham and a minuscule number of chips. It was embarrassing. I’m not sure who is managing this pub currently but if standards and bar staff don’t improve it will be another pub closure on that road I fear!

Served for a lunchtime drink by a miserable Bar man with a beard on a Thursday lunchtime. We ordered 2 drinks , he told me to tap the machine when the light came on , but no thank you , smile or any conversation. They put all these things on social media about events etc , no one will turn up if they get this type of reception and I’m a local person .

If I could give this 0 stars i would. Have never been so mortified in my life. The roast I ordered arrived cold to the touch with a maggot inside!! When I reported this the staff rolled their eyes and would not refund. Absolutely sickening.

Great food. I had the lamb pie. It was lush !

We booked Sunday lunch here for a bit of a treat and while the experience in many ways was good, there were some issues which drives me to write this. First the good; nice location and atmosphere classy with nice spacing around the tables. Food arrived promptly and the beef was delicious, beautifully cooked. Veg was good enough and the cauliflower cheese also good. Now the not so good: This above average higher priced venue had no Sauvignon Blanc because “ our delivery did not arrive “, in my day as an owner I go to Costco and buy 12 bottles and still make money. Next , roast potatoes were soggy, likely because they had been sitting for a while. The service overall was a bit hit and miss, and the team seemed a bit stretched even though they were not full.Finally, with only four options on the deserts menu, two were not available. Now, at £19 for a Sunday roast, this needs to be better, especially as there are venues in the area at similar prices that do much better.

Nice place to eat. Enjoyable meals.

Feel ripped off and disgusted at the appalling experience received, as a paying customer, at The George today for Sunday lunch. Arrived for lunch booking at 12:45, the place was not yet busy. Only 2x roast options on the menu, no starters or alternative mains available. We both went for beef, it took 25 mins to arrive at our table. It initally looked great, but we noticed there was just a drip of gravy on the meat only, so we asked for some extra. On first mouthful we realised the gravy already on the plate was lukewarm. Turned out everything on the plate except for the roast potatoes was literally tepid. The teenage waitress asked how the meal was within 2 mins, I felt awkward about complaining, but said quietly that actually it was all cold other than the potatoes. She apologised and asked what we would like her to do. We'd only had a mouthful or two, so asked for her to swap our meals for new hot ones. She went off to get another inexperienced girl from behind the bar, we were then awkwardly put in a position where we had to then repeat the same complaint with both of them eyeballing us; after a pause, she looked at us blank, then said that everything is served up from stove straight to the plate. My partner calmly invited her to try something off of the plate to prove that other than the potatoes it was all tepid, and there was no way this could be true in our case. Shockingly, she then offered to microwave our meals! - we couldnt believe it! £19 on a 'fresh' roast and she wanted to microwave it like a meal for one from Iceland. Anyone with hospitality experience would know that obviously this would continue to cook the beef to make it tough and is really not something to be offering a paying customer either!...For reasons still unknown, they were unwilling to get us fresh meals so we had to eat the now totally cold ones. When the bill arrived we were charged full price, no complimentary drink or discount offered. They had even charged us for extra gravy despite there only being a drip on the plate on the plate in the first place (heard other tables complaining at this too). They didnt care one bit that we'd had cold meals. Inexperienced staff with no proper manager in sight. It's a real shame, the meal would have been nice, and we'd have been back again in future if the food was warm/hot, or if they'd at least dealt with our complaint like we mattered and appreciated that we were paying good money. Very badly run, don't waste your money, a cold meal wasnt worth what we paid.

Had a very lovely meal with my partner. Service couldn't be faulted. David was very helpful and a young girl who's name I didn't catch was also super friendly. Will be back

Lovely spot for a bite to eat. Friendly service and good food. Wife had a curry and I had a sizeable burger. Good selection of beer as well.

Scrummy lunch, got far too tipsy for a January but it was so hard to leave! Thank god the fire wasn’t on (they explained they are waiting for a door replacement when I tried to get them to light it 😂) otherwise I would have tried to move in!

Lovely lunch with friends. Server was really helpful with explaining what my friend could eat, they bent over backwards to make sure it was all right. Food was really quick and great value. Nice looking pub, we really enjoyed it.

Great for a romantic dinner, saw that other people didn’t have a great time but we couldn’t fault it. Service was fantastic and food just as much. Will be back soon.

Bar staff were rude , unapologetic, may be cos we are welsh

Is the pub struggling? Last couple times called in there for a drink, first time had no gas apparently for the beer pumps, so could only serve bottles, next times, 2 out of three beers from hand pumps not on, and no selection of crisp behind the bar. Just makes you wonder.

Large group of us had a great meal at the George last night. Food was excellent, especially the perfectly cooked steak, so tender and delicious.

Visited the George this afternoon and was pretty disappointed! Nice pub, nice setting and food appeared nice. We were handed the Sunday menu, only after ordering were we told today was roast dinner only, we weren’t advised this when being seated. Roast beef was £19 and it was nice, but very small. We had 2 roast potato’s and 2 small slices of beef with a handful of vegetables. Way overpriced for what we got. Staff were particularly rude, we overheard them explaining the lack of menu choice today a number of times with other customers being frustrated. Might have just been a bad day overall but pretty disappointed with our visit.

The food was excellent and great quality, also very well priced. Their hospitality skills need improving, not very welcoming and chaotic service

Comically bad lunch. Ordered and waited almost an hour for the staff to realise the order hadn’t gone to the kitchen as the printer had broken. Food came eventually but was not as described - fish finger sandwiches were actually battered fish between bread. I had intentionally not ordered the battered fish in the pub as this is always dense and heavy batter - and this is what I ended up with but in sandwich form. Really greasy, heavy batter and hardly any fish in a basic white bread sandwich. The pub did comp us a pint for the delay but for £36 this was a very bad VfM lunch.

We were a family party of 9, in on a very quiet Friday night. It was a very mixed experience - the service was very good, but 2 of the 8 main courses ordered had to be sent back. The £30 steak was ordered medium-rare...

Hi we had a meal here for a wake,for my late uncle Les. We had a nice corner all to ourselves and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was superb, my mum particulary liked the shperds pie. My burger was perfect. Many thanks to all the staff.

Disappointed! First visit was greeted with staff who could not be bothered and no background music. It felt like a funeral wake. Second visit several months later....still no background music (wake feel) I asked a member of staff why and they said the speakers are broken. It's been months since my last visit, so why have they not been fixed. The pub log burning glass is broken so the whole pub smells of smoke. I will not be spending any more money here. Its a shame because the garden is beautiful. It needs a shake up or a manager.

Visited for Sunday lunch with the family, I have to say it’s without doubt my favourite pub beef roast, everything is absolutely spot on, and the service is great! Thank you.

Very poor selection of meals available. What came was awful. Very disappointing meals. We were a group of three but all the meals were of very poor quality. Poor service. I asked for a sweet sherry but what came can only be described as a syrup, must have been kirsch. It was definitely not a sherry. Apparently that's all they had, they asked if I wanted ice in it! In sherry?? I would suggest The George be avoided.

Christmas dinner.Awful food, Grizzly meat, half a tomato, half a mushroom, a few thin chips,no service

We had a lovely evening. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Drinks were reasonably priced and the decor was cosy, with a good atmosphere.

Poor service and extremely overpriced. Poorly trained and inexperienced staff disappear, leaving tables covered in dirty dishes. 400 gbp for a dinner for 4, no alcohol is absolutely ridiculous for less than average food

Christmas Day meal for 5. Terrible experience. With us having arrived at 1305, we eventually got our starter. Through no fault of the young girl serving us, who was at the mercy of the kitchen, the delivery of food was very slow and our main...

We visited this place for Xmas lunch today with our family and daughter. We are absolutely devastated with how our Christmas has been ruined by the diabolical meal they served us. I’m mortified I trusted the reviews. It was absolutely disgraceful and to think they had the audacity to try and charge £90 per head is beyond me this place should have an inspection to see if this food is actually fit for consumption. I’ve had better meals out of a tin. Avoid like the plague.

Absolutely Shocking, this is a first for me to write a review but I am in stunned that who ever was in the kitchen this lunchtime could send such a plate of food to the table. We only ordered Ham, egg and chips, the ham...

Food was really tasty however the service and communication was really bad. There were three other tables in, and I had to keep going to the bar to request drinks, and when the drinks came to the table the waitress didn’t take the old glasses away! Feel the floor staff need some further training, 101 of hospitality- like, ‘I’m sorry we don’t have that dish’, rather than-‘we don’t have it, so do you want something else?’ When you spend £100 on a lunch, you expect decent service - sort it out @thegeorge! We would have spent more if we’d have been asked if we wanted wine with our meal, however we were not so drank the water (that we went to fetch). No tip left other than these comments, disappointed! Also, presentation of food Was a little lacking!

Christmas week and the pub was nearly empty. We were presented with a menu which the waitress firstly listed all the things they were out of. Not much left to choose from! There was a special festive menu which we were told we could not...