The George at Brailes in Stratford-on-Avon

We live locally and thought we should give The George a try for Sunday lunch. We were extremely disappointed! On arrival we were waiting at the bar to be acknowledged for a long time, after eventually being seated at the table we were told by the waitress that she would get us some menus. We waited another 10 minutes for these to arrive and finally be asked what drinks we would like. When the drinks arrived we were asked what we would like. We ordered Camembert and were told that they didn’t have any so we decided to skip the starter. We asked for the chicken breast and beef roast dinners, as an extra we asked for the pigs in blankets but they didn’t have any of these either! When the food arrived I was extremely disappointed to see that the Chicken breast was actually a dried up chicken leg which had obviously been cooked hours ago and kept warm and the same with the potatoes, which were far too hard (not crispy just been kept warm for many hours!) I asked the waitress if there was Chicken breast as it stated breast on the menu, her reply was - well that is a chicken leg! She offered to swap it and I said, oh so you do have chicken breast? She replied no! When our glasses were empty no one asked if we wanted more drinks so we had to stop a waitress and ask her. We then finished as much as we could of the meal and went and paid at the bar even though the drinks never arrived they still tried to charge us for them so we had to ask for them to be removed. For the price of the roast, you can get much much better in the area with great service! I would not recommend the George for food at all but I have heard good things about atmosphere for the live music and drinking in the bar area. The restaurant area was extremely noisy and we were sat very close to a large family group when there was a table further away which would have been quieter. The waiting staff could 100% be friendlier and more attentive.

Great service, food, ambience- generally a wonderful experience. There were 22 of us, pre booked but menu choices sent in advance. The food, hot where appropriate, was hot and all three courses served simultaneously so no one was waiting . The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. A wonderful evening

Stayed for 4 nights while attending Cropredy Festival. Had a delicious meal on the first evening and breakfast on other days. Very friendly and pleasant staff. Quirky room but only to be expected in a building of this age and history.

Utterly utterly dreadful. The bar staff were as miserable as sin. The food was inedible. Drinks were ok but honestly - just don’t go to this horrible horrible place !

Great atmosphere. Fire on, piano being played. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Food was great and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed at The George to visit the Cotswolds Distillery. Well what can I say we had a great time. Tracy the owner very kindly took us to and from the Distillery which helped up tremendously. It was lovely to stay in such a lovely pub everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was great and the rooms clean. There was even complimentary whisky and brandy on the landing!! Definitely go back again. Thank you Tracy and Sarah and hope to see you again soon.

We'd booked for the Dining Room but the young lady who met us suggested that we might like a table by the fire in the Bar .. As I am a big but sadly infrequent visitor and fan of the fireside at the George I jumped at this opportunity to do a bit of People Watching..The Bar here is an excellent place for this as the locals are talkative characters and worth putting Preservation Orders on . The fire crackled merrily as cherry logs burned, dogs made the odd whinny noises which dogs in pubs do in lieu of conversation. The Fine Old Hooky arrived and shortly afterwards The Roast Beef of Old England with ALL it's vegetable attendants appeared ..It was Splendid, Satisfying and Traditional ~ a description which could also apply to this fourteenth century institution..The Staff by the way were attentive, polite swift, and friendly. Full Marks from Me !

Stayed here to visit the Cotswolds Distillery and can't say enough good things about it. From the service, to the food, to the atmosphere it was a lovely stay and somewhere we would absolutely visit again.

Brilliant meal - thank you to the chef ‘Windy’ and Tracey who runs the place. They have completely transformed the menu and quality of the food. Centring on pub classics but dine to a very high standard - with quality ingredients cooked to perfection. We have tried many different dishes recently - Duck, Beef and Guinness Casserole, Chick and Chorizo, Potato Skins, Burger and Chips; all cooked to the highest standard. Great people and a lovely atmosphere, and all at a reasonable price - thank you all!

Perfect countryside pub! Delish dinner with veggie friendly options, great atmosphere in the bar with friendly locals and staff. Big, beautifully kept garden. The room was nice and clean, comfy bed & thoughtful touches to make you feel at home. Thanks so much for making our stay so special, will be coming again!

It was wonderful to find a pub pub that welcomes all. We found the food,beer,atmosphere and staff brillant. The locals were so inviting and polite to. We sat outside in the large well kept garden with the space for children to play and we had the best evening. Thanks to Tracy.

Abhorrent meals. Rude and obnoxious staff. No apology or refund offered for clumps of pasta or gristle served as steak.

We live in a neighbouring village and this was the first time we had visited the George since it has been taken over by new owners. It had gone downhill. Lovely setting, but despite booking a table when we arrived it was chaos and we had no idea where to go. Eventually after waiting at the bar for 30 mins we asked a waitress and she said to grab a table outside. There were none available. We then had to queue inside again to ask and were led to a dingy sticky table. Despite being a table of 6 we were given a single menu to share (which a neighbouring table of older-more-entitled people tried to pinch from us as they had one menu). Slow service, warm white wine, expensive but poor quality food (small portions and you get better quality at Weatherspoons), and service followed. We won't be visiting again.

Just returned from the most wonderful 2 days at The George .. We booked our wedding here and married at the church over the road.. Tracey and the team couldn't have made our special time more perfect.. we stayed here with family who had travelled to be with us ..all the rooms were perfect with everything we needed.. extremely comfortable beds lovely and clean. Breakfast was fabulous with a proper full English, cereal, and delicious fresh pastries available. We also had our reception for 50 people here with buffet and disco provided. Everything was perfect, and as we had discussed in advance. The whole team here truly went above and beyond to make everything exactly how we wanted, and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality on offer and all hope to return at some point. Big thanks to all of you who worked really hard to make everything just perfect x

What a fantastic happy, friendly and atmospheric pub! The staff are excellent under excellent management. At the age of 75 years, 6 months and 20 days, i can honestly declare that I have NEVER been in such friendly pub as The George at Brailes before in my life. Keep up the good work and don't change! Incidentally the Steak & Ale pie on Saturday afternoon was just what the doctor ordered!

Beautiful pub in a wonderful part of the country. We had dinner and listened to a great band. The meal sadly did not live up to expectations,my husbands meal was fine, but mine was ridiculously small,I had the fish which was £18 and I have seen more fish in a fishfinger. Wine was fine.

Dropped in for a pint after a walk in the surrounding countryside. 5 draught Hook Norton ales on tap, inglenook fireplace, nice decor and beer mats on the tables. Couldn't ask for more

The place is spotlessly clean , Tracy the owner was brilliant, friendly as was the staff too , very quiet surroundings, food was lovely , nice big breakfast was tasty as well ,

We’ve been twice before and had lovely meals and been very happy. I’m hoping today was just an off day - the food was poor and nobody finished their meal. We would have another go and give them benefit of the doubt maybe chef was sick or something?

We stayed here for 1 night with friends after visiting the Cotswold Distillery. The beer was top notch, really good pub food, a proper pie! Fire going in the bar. Rooms really cosy and warm. Breakfast was a real treat too. I would recommend the eggs Royal. Ticks all the boxes for a night away from it all

We stayed in Brailes for a week recently and visited The George twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. The food and service were great on both occasions. We had a 4-year old and 6-year old with us and the staff engaged with them really nicely. They also picked up on the fact that it was my husband’s birthday and put a candle in his dessert. The standout dishes were the lunches - a really fresh soup and a fantastic ploughman’s. The ambience is lovely - traditional pub but with a modern feel. More pubs should be like this one - highly recommended.

Popped in here after a walk in the area, Love a good pub and an ale and always on the agenda after a good walk. Sadly, disappointed with this one and won't return as this pub is an example on how not to be hospitable. As my wife ordered a drink, I sat at a table for two. A lady (I assume the landlady), then came over with a tv and electrical equipment. Assuming I was in the way, I said I would move out of the way and sit elsewhere.. I was met with a stoney silence and she plonked the tv on the table with the electrical wires on the table I was sitting. No hello, excuse me, thank you for moving, nothing. Very odd. Then, as my wife was at the bar, she said she said hello to her and was greeted with no hello or a smile but instead, a stare. The daughter was friendly and polite enough..... seems the she needs to learn some lessons from her if she wants to actually encourage customers into her pub rather than drive them away.

Excellent home cooked food and lovely cocktails at the George. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. We also had the breakfast the next morning which was delicious. Our friend said the chicken breast was the best he had ever had. The pie was piping hot and really tasty.

I chose the roast pork because it came with crackling. There were also roast potatoes and other vegetables came in a separate dish. I remember seeing cauliflower, carrots and peas (in pod) together with courgette. I certainly enjoyed everything that I had. I was in...

We stayed here for one night DBB. Wasn’t very welcoming. Room very basic but clean.There was a function in the grounds so music loud. Restaurant very cold and drafty. Staff not pleased when we asked if they could close door leading to cold. Service staff...

Loved our visit here, great pub with live music, delicious food in the restaurant, really comfy room to sleep it all off and then a tasty breakfast to put yourself back together. Really friendly and warm welcome. Highly recommended.

We looked for accommodation, serving Hook Norton beer, near to the Cotswold Distillery and came up with a Gem. Tracy and her wonderful team together with the lovable local made our stay memorial. The beers were in great form and the food delicious, right from...

I visited this village as part of a fmaily tree exercise and enjoyed a superb meal at The George. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the pub is warm and welcoming with a lovely garden too. i hope to return !

Visited several times during our holiday and Tracey went out of her way to help us out. Very friendly, lovely home cooked food and so welcoming.

We spent a perfect early evening recently in the beautifully presented covered and open garden at the George - with bordering wild and planted flowers, somewhere for the kids to play, pic-nic tables and 'proper chairs with cushions too!' We settled in as Tracey and...

I was organising a very special occasion from way way outside the area for a family group. I made contact with Tracey via e-mail and from that moment didn’t look back. There aren’t, sadly in this day and age, many people that go ‘above and...

Wonderful host, lovely staff and a very good reception at the olde Inn. Freshly decorated well and in keeping with the centuries old hotel, in the middle of a lovely Cotswold hamlet, surrounded by garden and comfy sofas and Hook Norton beer, you couldn't ask...

Just had a fabulous week at The George. Lovely, friendly staff. Spacious, comfortable room. Tasty food, with lots of choice. Would highly recommend.

We stayed at the George for a wedding and had such a lovely time. The rooms were clean and comfortable and had everything you could need for a weekend stay. The first night we turned up late with our 8mo puppy and the staff couldn’t...

I knew the George would be good from my phone call to book our table. Away for the weekend - first time here. Suzie and her team are welcoming and friendly and run what seems to be a dying trade of honest, hearty, well priced...

We came upon this pub by chance. A lucky find. We were seated in the garden which was set out and decorated very nicely. Service was good, the staff were very friendly. The menu was varied and was good value. It seemed a busy place...

Had lunch in the garden. Great setting. Food fabulous. Coronation Chicken sandwich great. Everyone loved their choices except Ham sandwich. That was disappointing . Staff all friendly and helpful. We definitely be back

Visited this gem today to finish off a lovely break in the cotswolds, and I was pleasently surprised. The food was lovely homely hearty food well cooked tasty and good portions. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovely spot for some food. Thank you

Arriving in the village for a short break we stopped for a drink on the way to our accommodation, at the time only outside seating was “ the rule” & the area was really nicely done, with a homely feel and very pleasant service, so on this basis we booked for an evening meal the next night and were not disappointed. By this time we could eat indoors in either The Bar or Restaurant, again service was pleasant, prompt and efficient. We chose Crab cakes and pate’ to start, both were tasty but the crab cakes were rather over cooked so a bit dry. For mains we chose Fish & Chips and a Chicken Burrito and were pleased with both. The portions were generous and nicely presented.The food was reasonably priced, the service was good and we would recommend a visit for a meal of good Pub Food with a few interesting extras on the menu.

We had a good takeway for 4 people. Curry, Lasagne, Steak Pie, Burger and chips all very tasty and chips delicious and crispy when re-heated in the oven at home. Menu is not fancy, but great to make a bit of a change in these lockdown times.

Had a cold, mediocre late arriving lunch but extremely disgusted with the amount of dog faeces laying around the outside eating area and in the garden.

Have now eaten here 3 times since it reopened. First time we had a roast. It was disappointing and luke warm. Nothing seemed homemade other than the Yorkshire pudding. Meat was the kind you buy in already sliced packs, gravy was the granule type and veg was cold and soft.it was taken back and microwaved. Second time was with friends. Between us we had fish and chips, hunters chicken, toad in the hole and the pasta. It was OK but once again didn't seem freshly made. So we actually did go back a third time and have now decided not to go back here for food again. It really isn't good. It's a shame because the pub is beautiful and has a great outside space.Covid regs are OK now. Bar staff are friendly but the manager isn't and acts as if he'd really like to be somewhere else. He was very rude to other patrons whilst we were there

Al alojarme en un hotel local, nos aventuramos a dar un paseo y nos topamos con este pub. Me alegro de nosotros también. Gran cerveza de gancho norton, chimenea, gente amable y un fabuloso jardín de cerveza. No pude comer, pero lo haré cuando volvamos a visitar la zona. Pub encantador, sé genial como mi local, pero sin el viaje de 3 horas.

Fui a comer aquí, fue terrible desde el principio, no nos pidieron ningún detalle para que Covid rastreara que las mesas estaban pegajosas, por lo que claramente no se habían limpiado correctamente.El menú es muy básico, comidas que un niño podría preparar fácilmente. Incluso con las comidas simples estaban mal ejecutadas, sapo quemado en el agujero, pescado recocido.Me quejé con Rob, que estaba tratando de ser el propietario, cuya respuesta favorita es (enrollar el cuello) un hombre muy digno de una pinta sobre su cabeza, lo que imagino que debe haber sucedido una o dos veces.EVITAR A TODO COSTO a menos que quieras Covid, mala comida y mala actitud.

We had an unexpected visit today so we decided to take four of us to the George for lunch it was absolutely fantastic to beer the wine the food was unbelievable well done to the new proprietors

Este pub aparentemente está bajo una nueva dirección. Nos sentamos en la zona del bar, que parecía más acogedora, con la preciosa chimenea antigua. El menú tenía la cantidad justa de opciones (7 - 8 entrantes y platos principales), incluidas algunas opciones vegetarianas que me alegró ver. Teníamos los cazadores de pollo, espinacas y tortellini de hongos y hamburguesa vegetariana con patatas fritas y una deliciosa ensalada de col. Todos disfrutamos de todo. Encontré espacio para el flan y un pastel de queso de fresa y prosecco, que era individual y digno de Instagram, ¡pero olvidé tomar una foto antes de que mi hermana lo demoliera! Si nos quedáramos más tiempo, definitivamente regresaríamos. El servicio también fue amable.

We arrived in the village 2 weeks ago and have eaten here 4 times so far with family and friends. We love the menu and different specials during the week. Food is not fancy but of an excellent standard and we have enjoyed each visit. We are planning to take friends there this week.The pub is beautiful with a pretty beer garden. The staff are a credit to the pub.

The George at Brailes has always had the potential of being something special. various chefs/landlords have had a go but have fallen shortWe visited for dinner recently after hearing that the place maybe was on the upWell it's not there yet.Starters were excellent, the main courses too much like Pub grub and a bit ordinary, the pudding was OK to goodFor what we had a little pricey maybe if the menu develops a bit we will give it another go but Steak and Chips and Fish and Chips we can get anywhere.

Our second visit to the George,surpasses Our first visit which we found a fantastic foodie experience,the food was absolutely amazing a great selection of fish dishes. Fishy Friday is great if you enjoy fish,in fact it’s an absolute must you will not be disappointed by the choice, cooked to perfection.The staff are so polite and nothing is too much trouble,they are so happy and welcoming to one and all.

Reservamos el George a principios de este año, ya que sabíamos que estaríamos visitando Brailes para un recaudador de fondos de Bedlington Terrier en el ayuntamiento. El George admite perros, así que sabíamos que también podíamos llevar a nuestros perros a disfrutar el fin de semana. Tuvimos un fin de semana fabuloso, la habitación estaba impecable y el personal era muy amable y servicial. La comida era fantástica y bien presentada nos gustó especialmente el plato de filete de cerdo y los desayunos son maravillosos. Había una buena selección de cervezas y sidras de cervezas. Recomendamos encarecidamente The George como un pub amigable para perros a cualquiera que le guste llevar a sus amigos de cuatro patas en unas vacaciones encantadoras en una hermosa parte del país. Estamos deseando volver a visitar el próximo año ya.

Nice garden to have lunch. Also good in winter with log fires Good pub menu good serive and range of beers Priced to match

Excellent "Pub Grub" from this establishment, very tasty options available and at very reasonable prices,thanks for a great evening.

My husband, father and I were staying locally in a self catering cottage and saw recommendations for the George pub. The service we received as soon as we walked in the pub was most welcoming and throughout our meals. The menu is quite small and the prices higher than many pubs but I would rather this when it means the food delivered is high quality.

Fuimos en bicicleta por la ruta 5 en shipston y necesitábamos una parada en boxes, elegimos este pintoresco pub en el pintoresco pueblo de Brailles, nos recibieron con entusiasmo, los pedidos se tomaron al lado de la mesa y las bebidas se entregaron rápidamente, fue una tarde extraordinariamente calurosa, así que fue generoso. jardín de cerveza de tamaño adecuado para nosotros y nuestras bicicletas. El menú no era demasiado grande, por lo que no nos tomó mucho tiempo decidir el BLT (8, 95). Esto se presentó hermosamente y se cocinó a la perfección, tocino crujiente, lechuga recién cortada, pan fresco hmmmm hmmm, porciones de tamaño generoso también, comimos esto mientras el mundo nos pasaba por la cerveza helada, amante. Antes de saltar a la silla de montar, visitamos sus baños, limpios, ordenados, con el magnífico lavado y loción para manos White Company. Volvería solo por esto solo (risas). En general, es un excelente lugar, buena comida, un personal realmente amable, ¿qué más se puede pedir? Gracias por una excelente visita (publicada por loción) x

Éramos 4 adultos y 2 niños pequeños. El menú no es demasiado largo, por lo que cuando un elemento no está disponible, es decepcionante. Sin embargo, nuestras opciones vinieron lo suficientemente rápido y estaban deliciosas.

As locals we often go to the George for food. Have been many times over the past few months at lunch and dinner times and every meal has been fantastic. We normally sit in the bar as we take the dogs but had mother’s day roast in the restaurant tonight which looks much fresher since it has been taken over. Lovely, relaxing atmosphere, great food, friendly staff and dogs welcome. What more could you ask for.

Phoned earlier in the day to check if they had a table and was told we had to book. When we got there there was nobody eating ..... half an hour later the place was rammed ! Don't always go on first appearance !!

Went for a family dinner, a large table. We all enjoyed our food and the service was fantastic. We have frequented this pub for years and I believe it has been recently taken over as the old pool table had disappeared and the pub has been updated/decorated to high standard.

We stopped off here for a weekday lunch and had the 2 Course special for £15.95. The food was really good, the atmosphere very convivial, with very pleasant bar staff, and there was a good range of Real ales. Would certainly recommend this for meal out!!

This pub was amazing find, the food was excellent, well presented.The staff were very professional and friendly.Lovely traditional inn that keeps it original features.Will definitely be returning in the near future.

Had a great evening. Wonderful friendly staff. Great food. Great beer. Thanks Rob for letting us join you at fairly short notice. We'll be back.

Un grupo de nosotros fuimos a George el domingo por la tarde después de un viaje por la destilería de Cotswold.

Fantastic Sunday lunch at the George in Brailes. Relaxing, great friendly service, superb food and good range of Hook Norton ales. We will be back!

Excellent food, superb service, good beer properly kept, sherry in a proper sherry glass (a rarity these days!), its not your average pub grub, its streets better, a real treat.

If you are ever in this neck of the woods, this pub is a must. The food is divine and the staff are warm, friendly and genuinely pleased to see you

We booked a table and staff were very warm and friendly.. food was good..service was excellent would definitely go again when we are down this way ...

This is the first time we have visited the George since new landlord/ chef took over a couple of months ago. The pub itself is a proper country local, very friendly very cosy, nice very informal dining and bistro style food with a few frills but at a price to match. The staff are positive, cheery and cant do enough for you... they are trying very very hard which you really dont get everywhere. I recommend you try it. Its not fancy dining with stags heads all over the wall its a nice country pub with good food.. much cheaper than other more fancily decorated pubs in the environs and not £5 pint like many... its where the locals go

Stopped in for a drink - looked at the menu and said to the bar maid that unfortunately there was no gluten free options. There was and soon the chef came out and explained how he could adjust the menu to cater for my wife. We came back a couple of days later and had a thoroughly good meal. Gluten free fish and chips and a starter too. Three Hook Norton real ales on tap too. The staff were very hospitable. The only downside was that in the restaurant drinkers from outside were walking to and from the beer garden past the table and looking at what you were eating and the sweets were a little pricey. Still worth a visit - a meal and a few drinks.

So we travelled down from Leeds to see my Mum living in Wroxton and found this little gem of a pub/B&B..;.

It was not at all busy which has made it surprising that the processes took so long.

I had planned my day, trip to Hook Norton, Lunch at the George! On arrival the place was shut with a notice stating they would open again soon, I was very disappointed to find, so I really hope they open again as it looks a lovely pub and the garden is huge. Good luck "The George"

Excellent sunday lunch best we have had in a long time , staff great and very inviting even though we had a very lively dog with us. Will definately return - thankyou.

Wonderful staff, and they went out of there way and found accommodation for us at a nearby B @ B even though all places locally were full up. Very polite and accomodating staff.

What a little gem, stumbled across it at the right time and stopped for lunch. Nice feel, lovely food, good beer, friendly staff, it gets a big thumbs up from us 👍.

Very nice pub with lots of real ale. Staff friendly. Nice meals as well. Very old pub well worth a visit and they're a b and b as well.

Llamamos aquí el jueves, que pasó a ser el día para pensionistas. La comida fue muy buena relación calidad-precio en los dos campos de 10 libras cada uno. La sopa estaba excelente seguido de sobresaliente, huevos y patatas fritas, y en el caso de mi marido, salchichas y puré de patatas, con salsa, dijo, delicioso. El servicio era bueno y un ambiente agradable. Sin duda nos alojaremos de nuevo allí.

Recientemente organizó una comida para un grupo de 13 en el George y fue magnífico.

Food was excellent and a good choice. Waitress was very helpful and chatty and nothing was too much trouble

Muy cálida bienvenida tras un paseo bastante húmedo. Pedimos a comprobar antes de pedir comida en un 7 km caminando. Buena idea, ya que la comida estaba lista como sirve justo después teníamos nuestras cervezas sirve. Buena selección de cerveza Café bien cuidado también muy buena

We spent an hour here after a short circular walk. The beer was excellent and the pub was dog friendly. We didn't have food so I cannot comment on that.

Mi familia y yo llegamos a este pueblo pintoresco pub donde nos recibió un personal amable y una fantástica selección de cervezas. Nos pusieron en el restaurante donde teníamos una magnífica cena con asado que echamos ahora de vivir en Los Ángeles.

Upon walking into the quaint little village pub, I felt warmed and welcomed as soon as I walked through the door! I came with a few members of my family. You can tell this was a local pub, with a very cosy relaxed atmosphere! All staff were very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble! We dined at 13.30pm, and had roast beef! It was cooked to perfection, it melted in your mouth, roasties were crispy as well as your yorkie puds!. I would high recommend this lovely village pub/restaurant to many families, and couples, even lovely doggies are welcome with a great big garden to run around. I will definitely be visiting again - & We look forward to it!

Came on here to write a review of our Sunday lunch and I have to say I'm VERY surprised at the review below... Doesn't seem like the same place?? Anyway, my husband and I decided to treat our daughter to a proper Sunday roast and this place was recommended by some friends. What a fab pub! Beautiful bar full of character, lovely big gardens (great for our little girl to run around in), loads of parking and the village itself was so pretty- we needed a little walk around it after all that yummy food! We went into the restaurant to eat which was busy and perhaps a little loud at points but I took that as a sign that people were enjoying themselves! I had the pork and my husband and daughter had the beef. It was delicious- big portions and so tasty! actually my husband reckoned it was the best beef he's had out. Not like the over cooked grey beef you get in some places!Lovely home cooked food and smiley helpful staff who were so good with my little girl. We shall definitely be returning to sample more of the menu!

Después de una semana bastante mi marido y yo decidimos que nos merecíamos una delicia, así que nos reservamos y los niños en un domingo.

Five of us, including a cousin from California, booked for sunday lunch. We arrived at the appointed hour, namely 12.30, looking forward to a nice traditional British roast lunch. The young lad who greeted us was very pleasant, and eventually brought our drinks to table, at which point we placed our orders for the lunch (at 12.45). No-one ordered starters. Eventually, at 1.35, the mains came, with the vegetables following about 5 minutes later. The pork roast was rather fatty and not very appetising and my roast beef was extremely well-done round the edges but virtually raw in the centre. The yorkshires were not particularly good either being rather stodgy under a very hard crust - they looked as though they were reheated. All food that was considered edible was eaten by 1.50 and the lad cleared the table and brought the dessert board. We all decided on the profiteroles so the simple order was placed. When there was no sign of them arriving by 2.15 we abandoned the whole thing and asked for the bill which came very promptly. Unfortunately, the girl behind the bar seemed more interested in serving the regular drinkers than taking our money and it took almost another 10 minutes to get "service" from her.The final straw came later that night when I was violently sick twice. I cannot pin the cause down to any one thing but my suspicions fall on the rather inedible beef.Altogether a very disappointing end to a lovely visit by the American cousin!

Just had dinner at the George and I have to say all four meals within the party were deemed to be excellent. Looked like a new menu too. Keep it up George staff as you have one of the best beer gardens in the area and Old Hooky on tap

A small group of us chose to eat at the George on a not particularly busy Saturday evening. We sat in the dining room which is full of character and very comfortable. There is a choice of a la carte menu and the usual pub specials menu, all of which was well priced. When the food came it was excellent. However the speed of service was simply not good enough. After a round of drinks we went straight for the main course which was served one hour and twenty minutes after we sat down. Desserts took a further 35 minutes to arrive after finishing the main course. In all we were there two hours and 35 minutes to eat two courses. We got the distinct impression that there were either kitchen or waiting staff serving issues which, unfortunately, took the edge of what was otherwise a very pleasant evening. From other reviews maybe our experience was a one-off..I hope so.

Came to Brailes to visit some friends, went to the George for dinner, the food was superb and the ales were fantastic, enjoyed a lovely pint of hooky gold in their fantastic beer garden :) all the staff were very friendly and made us feel really welcome. Can't wait to return! Keep up the good work!

Poorly kept ales, The staff seem more interested in there social lives .Foul language often heard by drinkers so not family friendly.

Four friends and I had a wonderful weekend here. The food was superb -breakfast lunch and dinner! - and the staff relaxed and very friendly. We loved the traditional feel and the location. We walked from The George up to Brailes hill and had great views.

We popped in to the George after a walk in the local area for some much needed liquid refreshments. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and there was "a really cute dog" - my wife's words. The beer was well kept (mostly Hook Norton) and the garden is attractive with lots of seating. We will be back to eat soon!

16 of us visited as part of a Hook Norton pub crawl! We were made to feel incredibly welcome in the short time we were here! Would definitely return!

OK - but even tho' we'd pre-ordered - it took a while for us all to eat together. Nice quiet atmos in eating area.

After a 9 mile walk we were slightly late but we had such a friendly welcome, mainly by the locals sitting at the bar! We sat near the fire in the bar and soaked up the atmosphere and the draught Hooky. We each chose something different from the Sunday lunch menu and when the food came all 4 of us were delighted. The 8 hour pork shoulder melted in the mouth and came with a lovely sauce plus black pudding! My wife is vegetarian and chose the pasta dish, which was really special being made with whole fresh tomatoes, not the usual ready made sauce. The roast chicken and roast beef looked equally good. Such great value for £10 each!We should probably have moved into the restaurant as the bar got quite busy later, but we will definitely be coming back!

The George in Brailes is a good sized pub with 3 eating areas plus a covered outdoor area, so generally plenty of space.A Hooky Pub and unlike a few neighbouring ones has Old Hooky on draft so a good plus for the place.The food is good, no complaints. You can park either in front of the pub or through the Arch is a larger car park; in the summer this car park gets packed due to the large garden area enjoyed by families.

Visited here in early November for a pub meal. First visit in two years since change of ownership. Great log fire, range of ales (Hooky pub), beer garden for the summer. Food is very reasonably priced and good quality. There is a separate restaurant area - but this can seem a bit sterile.

The food is amazing! My husband and I visited with my parents who are visiting from Canada and found this pub as they like to try them all when they're over. Well, I was skeptical as so many pubs are average at best but we all had amazing meals, my father enjoyed his rice pudding so much that he went into the kitchen to say thank you to the chef. They also have a great selection of wines, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is my Mum's favourite so she was very pleased. We will definitely visit again, probably on the last night of their month long visit.

Another outstanding lunch today.Milano salami with a potato and horseradish salad. Yummy. Parents opted for creamy mushrooms with toast (smelt amazing) whilst my partner had avocado and prawns.Round two and we were ready. Succulent beef that fell apart in your mouth (apparently the pork was also very good). Proper and I mean proper roasties and Yorkshire puds. All served with delicious swede mash, perfectly cooked carrotts and cabbage. Any room left? No but we can never say no to the puddings on offer. My mum and I opted for the chilled baked custard with a nutmeg top, apple's caramelised in rum and shortbread your Gran used to make. Dad couldn't resist the BlackBerry ham sponge pudding with custard. Well who could. The smell wow. Phil went for the chocolate fudge cake with white chocolate sauce. All homemade and all delicious.All for just £16. Great value. Great service. Great food.

Large board outside the George promised "Good food, all day". We called at round about five p.m. - no food available " because it's Bank Holiday Monday". We had a drink and left. Called again mid afternoon the following day, same large board outside but not a menu in sight! We didn't have the patience to ask the landlord if there was any food on, downed our drinks and left. Few people in the pub except a couple of locals, hardly surprising really. The beer was O.K. Though.

The pub decor is a little run down which gives it a bit of a dated look unfortunately. The landlord is very friendly and welcoming though and they keep their beer well. The pub garden is lovely and great for kids and dogs. I've only eaten here twice and both times it was on fish and chips night. I have to say their fish and chips, whilst perhaps not the biggest portions around (but still probably too big for most people to finish to be fair!) is some of the nicest I have eaten locally. The batter on the fish in particular is excellent, not to thick and stodgy, lovely, light and crisp. Not my favourite pub in the area but certainly wouldn't hesitate to call in for a pint or fish and chips if I was passing.