The George at Wath in Harrogate

We stayed for two nights, rooms are lovely and fresh, food is really nice, would highly recommend a stay here, and the hosts are really nice and friendly.

Visited your restaurant, food and service was excellent.Thank you

Stayed for two nights, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was excellent and nothing was two much two ask for. Well worth stopping at and would recommend it for a good time.

Cannot comment on rooms as we only visited for lunch .Very nice Sunday lunch attentive staff without being over the top , tables nicely spaced and not crammed together . Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this lovely pub. The food was delicious and generous with plenty of choice. Sarah was a most attentive host who made us feel very welcome and relaxed. Will definitely be visiting again.

Great food and service. Will definitely be back soon to try more of the menu

We have just returned from a two night stay at The George Country Inn, the rooms are lovely decorated ,cosy and well equipped. As a family we booked all three rooms, the breakfast was excellent with a great choice. We ate in the restaurant both nights and the food was top quality and good sized portions . I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff are so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.

It pains me to report that the current management have run this pub into the ground. No food is served, even thought their online profile would suggest otherwise. No effort is made with regards to being part of a close community. It is clear the management focus their efforts on the (other pub) “the black a moor” and have no business sense when it comes to the George at Wath. A pub is the heart of a small village, although we have tried to support this business, this appears to have gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Therefore I cannot recommend this pub and no longer will I support it.

Called for drinks only and enjoyed our stay. The beer was spot on and the locals so friendly. They welcomed us straight away.

This is a beautiful and immaculate hotel in a rural setting . The Staff are really " on the ball" and could not fault the service or welcome . Chilly evening but log burner was kept topped up and really effective . A must to visit .

Visited The George for some food last week on a Thursday evening. The food was really good, home made and freshly cooked. Three out of the four of us braved the sharing platter, usually a sharing platter is adequate for one, it consisted of fish goujons, black pudding fritters and camembert Cheese...they were amazing and only £12 each although here comes the warning...they need to be shared!! The drinks were great too, good selection of Gins with Fevertree tonics, Cruzcampo lager or Amstel and two or three beers.It is a family run business which creates a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit and deserves top marks.

Tried to contact The George by phone with no reply. I used their website contact form and got a quick response from Jennifer. However she advised they currently have no landline and limited mobile signal. So use the online cointact form if you want to book anything!

Stayed here for 2 nights, and on first evening we chose to eat in the restaurant. The restaurant was quiet in the early evening, closing at 7pm on a Sunday. However there were another couple and a group of five also dining. The food was ok but swimming in gravy. We both ordered a roast dinner, chicken and a beef. Desserts were nicely presented and enjoyable. However, this was all spoiled because it was a cold day, end of October, and there was no heating on in the restaurant.

We had lunch here before visiting Norton Conyers house, which is a mile away. The food was excellent and service very good. Highly recommended.

Stayed for one night and booked last minute. Pub is in a small pretty village close to Ripon. Room was very comfortable and big enough for a short stay with en suite bathroom. Room was a little warm but it was a hot day but fan provided kept us cool. Pub was quiet but it was a Sunday night and a big party on in the village. Pub was lovely with a good selection of beers and gins. Josh the chef and Jean were really friendly. We ate in and the food was excellent. The guy who commented on portions must have a very healthy appetite. We had the Sunday lunch which at 7.95 was great value considering the quality. The other meals that were coming out also looked really good!Breakfast was also excellent the best Full English I've had for a while. Overall very impressed and great value. Would definitely return

Don't go on an empty stomach! Considerable substance is missing from these meals. Riding on a Masterchef contestant reputation does not mean you can feed the hungry traveller on minute portions.

Great place to stop on way to Scotland. The staff could not be more helpful and the rooms were well equipped and welcoming. We had a great breakfast before setting off. Dogs made to feel very welcome too.. Lovely old village in lovely area

We visited The George for Sunday lunch after a weekend camping at the beautiful Stonebridge Lakes. The Sunday lunch is delicious. Even a yummy veggie option. And do try the heritage tomatoes starter, the pesto sorbet is very unusual and an absolute taste sensation! Very impressed, and lovely staff too. 5 stars!

We tried The George yesterday and found it to be very good indeed. We had kids with us (who can be fussy) as well as grandparents (who are harder to please than the kids) and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Un enorme gracias a Ellie y a todo el personal, que eran fantásticos con nuestros miembros y fueron muy atento a todas nuestras necesidades. La comida era deliciosa y gran acceso minusválidos y habitaciones. De principio a fin esta opción pub era perfecta, gracias una vez más a todos y esperamos volver en el futuro si tenemos un viaje de cerca de usted:).

Decidimos tomar un viaje a George en lo para comer el domingo.

Mi esposa y yo nos encontramos con el por casualidad ya que tomamos un coche a través de circuito para evitar una pila exactamente lo del tráfico de la carretera principal hacia Ripon.

Visited the restaurant with my husband, daughter and her son. We decided to have the Sunday lunch there and it was lovely. There was a choice of three meats on the roast lunch (or you could have some of each), lovely roast potatoes and a choice of vegs. too. The food was beautifully presented, hot, and tasted very nice indeed. All in all the restaurant itself was attractive and the staff very welcoming. We shall definitely go there again and try the new mid-week offers which sound so exciting. We do hope they go for the pie-night as we all love that idea!!

Had the sea bass followed by the cheese board . Fish was superb , just right . Fine selection of cheeses as well , highly recommended.

Having been a supporter of local businesses and more particular pubs. I eas most encouraged when moving into Wath to find a potentially good local. On bringing the family for a couple of early evening drinks and maybe some food. I wad struck by how nicely presented the pub was, the early evening atmosphere was pretty good and staff most attentive. But why do "country" type pubs believe that it is fair game to charge 50p a pint more than the average Ripon prices. And £5.75 a glass of rose plus 40p for a splash of fizzy carbonated water is utterly scandelous. Why do pubs in village's think locals are fair game? Locals are and can be the heart beat of a village pub. Instead of my partner and myself visiting maybe 4 times a week, I will use this establishment sparingly. I wish these young people all the best in their endeavours'.

We have eaten at The George on a number of occasions. The staff are excellent -always very friendly, helpful and attentive. The food is superb and of high quality. They offer a very good value Sunday lunch/dinner which takes some beating. Definitely some of nicest roast beef and pork I've eaten. Their desserts are amazing - some have a twist on an old favourite, a big well done to the chefs. Highly recommended.

My partner had the beef and ale pie and I had the Steak dish. Absolutely cooked to perfection and presentation beautiful. Harrison, the chef, clearly has passion for his art and it was obvious in the delivery of his food. The service was excellent and nothing missed. Highly recommended for any occasion. Loved the rustic surroundings and the warm welcome.

We popped in as a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. I had the hazelnut and mushroom open lasagne, with a herb and flowers side salad followed by ginger cake and rhubarb and my other half, the sausages, bubble and squeak and onions, followed by the coffee pannacotta.All the food was delicious - the flower and herb side salad was quite unexpected, and truly delicious.I am really surprised this place was not busier on a Saturday night. The service was excellent.I would have preferred to sit in the smaller dining room, and my only (small) criticisms (being very picky!), were that the dining room we were in was a bit too light and bright, to be cosy, the covers on some of the chairs needed mending and that bar area needs some baffling as it sounds very echoey - only mentioned to be helpful! And to improve on what is an excellent place, with some great cookery.

The restaurant was very comfortable with a very nice ambience. The service was probably the best I have ever experienced. Friendly, helpful, and courteous waitress.

We had lunch at the pub on a Saturday afternoon and thought the food was absolutely stunning and very well presented. Between us we had the fish and chips, the open topped pie, the venison and the pheasant - and we finished the lot! Harrison and his team are incredibly talented and I'd recommend trying the food before the George gets too famous and there are waiting lists to eat there ;-)

We were staying at the pub for the night so took advantage of the food available.I could not resist the crab, apple & ice cream starter which was lovely, the different elements complimented each wonderfully.For main I went for the pheasant dish & my wife wanted the bubble & squeak but didn't fancy the sausages so the chef spoke to her & kindly did pan fried chicken breast instead, both dishes were superb!We rounded the meal off by sharing cheese and biscuits.The food was excellent, both fresh and tasty - very deserving of the 2 AA rosettes.We were served by Ellie who was attentive and made us feel very welcome.

Visited the George after a trip to cinema at Ripon with my wife and granddaughter .Excellent service from start to finnish. Prompt bar service with good range of gins and premium tonics as well as ale and lager.It was New years eve and despite a preparing for a party later that evening we received first class service.Really nice food , freshly prepared and tasty.We will re visit - great team.

Review wrote just a few photographs of the sandwiches we ordered and struggled to eat, amazing full of flavour food....

Amazing Sunday dinner, great service. Traditional pub with open fires. Great friendly staff, making sure that you enjoy every moment from the moment you walk in.

Early evening without a hotel confirmed I booked this hotel last minute. This time of year it is going to be quiet... The welcome was great, my booking was only 30 mins before arrival (as a result the room was cold) offered a free drink in the bar to allow the room to warm. The food (fish chowder) was light / tasty and well presented. Staff all helpful / friendly and room offered was very nice (maybe especially because the quiet time of year)Summary- very nice place. Good hosts, good rooms, good food, very quiet.....zzzzzAnd not expensive

We had been out & about & were hungry so popped in here as we had eaten here before & enjoyed it. Didn't know it had been recently taken over. The young chap who served us was very pleasant & confident & the lady owner very pleasant. The food, though tasty was cold, the presentation was okay but a bit colourless, no green veg, all white & orange, never had a Sunday lunch without a green veg to brighten up the plate so it looked a bit strange. Shame because it was tasty, but maybe a bit more veg & no potato other than a couple of roasts so were still a little hungry!

Although living relatively local this was our first visit. We were greeted by warm and friendly staff, the pub is very tastefully decorated. Food was amazing and stunningly presented - almost looked too good to eat! Will definitely be back again and recommending it to others, thank you very much.

Stayed overnight at The George and ate dinner in the restaurant. Friendly staff, excellent service and lovely ambiance. Food imaginative, high quality and beautifully presented. Under new ownership and management who definitely know where they plan to take their business. We would certainly visit again.

Hugely disappointed to arrive for lunch on Friday at 1.45pm only to be turned away by the chef.The website advertises that lunch is served 12-2.30 but when we arrived we were told that all that they were only prepared to offer sandwiches. Not what we'd had in mind when we were planning a nice lunch out.Really disappointed given the menu looked interesting and the reviews are otherwise good. I doubt we'll hurry back given the frustration of having gone out of our way to try it out.It'd be more helpful if they stated on their website that they're not open for lunch or that pre-bookings are required...

Decided to try this as it's very local to my parents new house. Fantastic food on offer. Stunning presentation and attention to detail.Service was excellent and really friendly. The bar was small and a little noisy due to a private function taking place, so unusually noisy. Food more than made up for it.Look forward to visiting again.

We hired the tastefully decorated function room for my Husband Birthday. Food was delicious.. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff were more than helpful and polite.I would recommend The George to anybody. We will be back.

Visited here as part of a stay at the hotel above Service was brilliant, tables cleanThe food was sublime!

The attention to detail is amazing and the owners and staff are super friendly. Love going to this place. The beer is excellent and it is situated in a quiet pretty old village. Breakfast is excellent.

A lovely locals pub with a friendly welcome. We sat outside in the sunshine watching the world go by in this pretty village.

A warm welcome on arrival. Lovely and very comfortable en suite room, large enough to accommodate our 2 Border Collies. The village of Wath is very handy for the Cathedral town of Ripon, Fountains Abbey & Studley Gardens for some great walks.Dining, from the hearty breakfast to the evening dinner was excellent with a varied menu.First time I tried squid ink risotto, and it was a delight.The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Interested in where you'd been for the day and loved our dogs!We would certainly return to The George if we were back in the area.

We booked an over night stay and evening meal and breakfast for our sons pass out parade.Before our journey to the George, I rang to find out the postcode. I was met with a very rude (yet well spoken) man who told me i wasn't booked in there at all and he knew that because they only take bookings for 6 or more. Whilst trying to explain to him that we were in fact booked, he interrupted me saying, and i quote, "be quiet madam and let me speak." Really rude! This issue was sorted and he in found our booking. No apology.When we arrived, we were greeted by the manager who was so lovely. He was extremely helpful and even offered to take my husband and I in to Harrogate. The bus stop is literally across the road and was only around £6pp return so we did that. In the evening we were joined by family members who were also staying over. We had a beautiful carvery which catered for everyone. The chef and waitresses were so polite and friendly that we forgot about how the day began. Afterwards, we had drinks in the bar and played some pool in the games area until late.The rooms were very cosy and well decorated. Our only issue with the room was the shower that did nothing more than a trickle. We were told that breakfast was between 7:30 and 10am which would have been perfect as we had to leave by 9am for the parade and a full english is what we needed before the long day ahead. Unfortunately, when we went down for breakfast at 8am, the place was dark with no staff anywhere. After packing our things up, we tried again at 8:40am and this time the dining hall was open but we were told we couldn't have the cooked breakfast as it wouldn't be ready in time. Not exactly what you want to hear so we left with tea and toast.All in all, The George is lovely and i would recommend it to friends.

We visited here last night and had a wonderful evening! We found all the staff welcoming and polite and the pub itself is warm and cosy. The food was absolutely stunning! You can really tell the chef has put a lot of love and effort in to what he produces. I really wish Harrison and his team all the luck in the world as it is obvious to me that they deserve it. We can't wait to visit again soon!

We visited the George on a recommend to us for a Birthday treat. Our meal was fantastic and very well priced. The new owners are extremely friendly and helpful. We also noticed that they do a steak night for two with a bottle of wine for £30 which looked to die for. This restaurant is a must for any occasion. I guarantee that you won't be dissapointed.

We called in for a drink which led to 3 or 4 drinks. Harrison was kind enough to make us up a Cheese board even though he had finished serving food. Three different cheeses which were all really nice, also nice to have something different rather than the usual cheddars. It would be an ideal bar snack for those not wanting a full sit down meal. Highly recommend a visit.

We visited the George for a family Sunday lunch. We had our four legged friend, so say in the bar for lunch which was nice. Food was delicious, and presented beautifully. I would personally recommend the roast beef and sticky toffee pudding. Yummy!! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will return!

Called in off spec. been before and was really nice, I had scallops followed by lamb followed by cheese, and my husband had scallops and pie, The scallops were a bit plane but were good value for money as you got approx. 4/5. the lamb was cooked to perfection and very tasty. my husband s pie looked and tasted very nice too. will definatley come back soon

On 2 night business stay, dined in both evenings. On Saturday, the bar was buzzing and the atmosphere was pleasant. V good pea and parmesan risotto, chicken salad and stupendous fish and chips. The ingredients were fresh and expertly handled. A good range of local beers on tap, also fine wines.

Expensive and poor value for money. The carvery is £9.95 and nowhere near as good as a lot of carvery's at £4.50

Have just had a two night break with friends here, an absolutely fab pub with fab rooms and food.The landlady,Caroline is amazing and absolutely nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely stay here again.

we got in early evening -before the locals - as eating with children, so food arrived in good time. waitress was polite, bar man was polite, and food was sufficient and pleasant but neither the food the service or the surroundings gave the impression of going the extra mile. as the only 'strangers' in a bar of locals who obviously knew each other, I feel the staff missed an opportunity to impress and gain my repeat custom.

Called in for lunch whilst house hunting in the area. So nice to visit somewhere dog friendly. Unfortunately our 8 week old baby was sick and made quite a mess. But the genuine, friendly hospitality was great and assured us it was no trouble at all - thank you!The lunch menu was good and we enjoyed every mouthful. Would love this to be our future 'local' if we manage to move nearby. Wath is beautiful.

A lovely relaxing stay from where we could visit a relative and meet the nearby friends and relatives.Lovely room and good food and perfect location

Had drinks and food here today during our visit to Wath street fair. Good menu choice, pleasant ambience both indoor and outside. Service OK and food filling. A good village pub.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Fearby and had a lovely lunch. Lasagne was delicious and husbands steak pie looked amazing. Dogs accepted in the bar too & would definitely recommend to others

Understandable why this place has won awards for food, the steak and Ale pie is to die for.A great range of hand pulled beers too.

Went here for an evening meal on a Friday night (2 couples). Meal was ok, nothing really to complain about but I have had better. Didn't realise that Friday night is Bingo Night and it created a strange atmosphere when we were out to have a nice meal and chat with friends and there were bingo numbers being called in the background. It was very busy, mainly with locals I think, who were perhaps just having a drink and playing bingo rather than eating. Pub itself is very nice inside and the staff were pleasant. We eat out regularly - a couple of times a month - and have tried many local pubs/restaurants. Sadly I have to say that this wasn't one of my favourites and there are others I would choose before going back. I wouldn't put anyone off going as everyone has different views and many people probably will enjoy it as evidenced by the other reviews on TripAdvisor.

I had scallops for starters, which were cooked to perfection. For main I had ribeye steak, which also was cooked perfectly, medium rare, and delicious!Prices were reasonable, and the beer was perfect.

Our Party took over the smaller restaurant which was very comfortable. The menu is small but a very nice variety of dishes deserving of its AA One Rosette; everyone enjoyed their choices. The Waitresses were charming and the Hotel’s hostess, Caroline, made us feel very welcoming. Highly recommended.

Breakfasts and dinners at The George are excellent and good value for money (we did not sample the lunch menu as we were touring the area during the daytime).

We had heard of this pub in a guide book and found the village to be very attractive and not too far from the A1. We visited midweek early afternoon and the pub was empty, however around the bar was evidence of community activity with cricket and darts notices etc. A sign behind the bar advertised Fish and Chips to take away.The man behind the bar was friendly, the beer was good and the food was excellent; probably the best pub steak pie I have ever had, and served with a great deal of attention to presentation. Whilst not cheap (Main meals started about £10 and steak was £16), the food was worth it.Definitely one to return to.

Really good pub food! Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. A fantastic stop off from A1M. Had a great interesting menu. Food was delicious.

Booked Sunday lunch for a party of twelve at short notice.The owner was lovely on the telephone - and just as friendly in person when we arrived.A surprise cake was whisked away and prepared with candles.Our party was a mix of ages and we were all catered for - starters for mains or children's portions for small appetites were no problem.The food - Sunday lunches all round with pork, beef or chicken - was absolutely delicious with enormous Yorkshire puds.Desserts too were quickly demolished.Our host then reappeared with the cake - right on cue and candles lit.We weren't rushed and had a wonderfully relaxed family celebration.I can't recommend this place enough. We won't be waiting for a birthday to go back....and may even sample the B&B too as I bet the breakfasts are amazing!

Just called in at The George for Sunday lunch, a work colleague had recommended it. And boy, was he right! Lovely roaring fire, comfy surroundings, pleasant staff and the food was great. I sometimes find portions on set menus to be a bit modest, but not here. The bread and butter pudding was scrumptious and my husband was delighted to get a bigger bowlful than l did! We will certainly be visiting again.

it was only fish and chips, but we travelled 60 miles for it and although the pub was bursting at the seams with end of season cricket players they still managed to produce the best battered haddock, the best hand cut chips and the best minted mushy peas I've had. One word - sumptuous. Oh and the sea bass meal looked pretty good too.

We enjoyed another visit to The George this weekend. Again, the staff were professional and made us feel welcome. The food is well cooked and the menu choice is very varied. We were 3 vegetarians and a carnivore. The carnivore chose the Sunday roast while there was plenty of choice for the vegetarians, quite unusual for Sunday lunch in many establishments. The starters and deserts catered for a variety of tastes. All in all a thoroughly good meal , providing good value for money.The George is located in a peaceful,pretty country, village. It is not far from the A1 and close to Ripon.

Lunch off the A1, on our way from Northumberland to Essex. Brilliant food, lovely lady looked after us and this will definitely be our future break point for a journey which we make at least once,twice a year....pity it's not closer to home!

A recently refurbished country inn ideal for intimate wedding parties! We ate here as part of a wedding party. The food was excellent and the service was splendid.

The staff were delightful, the food was incredible and the venue is clean and well presented. If you are ever near Wath, it's a definite must visit! Lovely.

Went to a wedding at the George at the weekend, Food was good (although being a wedding set meal and not from the menu), drinks were very well priced, the venue it self is excellent with a nice enclosed beer garden, and top marks to the Bar staff. All in all highly recommend the George for a meal, or a place just to go and sit in the sun and while away a summers day.

If you want fresh ingredients, cooked pefectly and all served with a genuine smile, at a price that won't break the bank....I can reccomend the George.

We had been recommended to the George by a neighbour of ours and now we are recommending the George to you. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and reasonably priced, the staff friendly and welcoming. We understand that the George was taken over by the current owners in January 2013 and all credit to them, they deserve high praise indeed, and we will definitely be going again.

Four of us stopped for an evening meal mid journey. We had heard of the restaurant but not been there before. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. The meal portions were generous and well presented. They serve fresh and because the fishmonger had not delivered some of our menu choices had to be changed. That's OK. The quality of the food was very good and the price was reasonable. The new owner came to the table to chat with us. Definitely recommended.

Grown up family of 4 adults, meeting up for mothers day..Really nice décor, warm and comfy bar area (excellent wood burner keeping us all warm whilst it was only 1 degree outside!)Menu had a really good choice. Food was really superb with good sized portions, high quality ingredients, cooked just right. Tasty moist roasts, home made desserts. Will visit lots more. Fully recommendedoh and the Theakstons best bitter is one of the best beers in the world of course...

We visited for Sunday lunch today after a visit to Ripon. We had four adults with two children, one of which was a baby in our party. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed and promptly shown to our table in the bar area with a log fire. We ordered our food, which was fantastic and everyone enjoyed their meals. Throughout our meal the children were made to feel very welcome with the staff taking time to talk to them. Fantastic place, we will be returning soon!

Visited for lunch with friends and found the restaurant/pub warm and friendly. Excellent service and delightful, delicious food. Modern decor, spotlessly clean. Viewed one of five letting rooms which was bright and clean with excellent views. Menu was interesting with very different combinations, can certainly recommend the fish and chips. Will certainly return.

We needed a meal after an event and at lunchtime we tried to book our supper at the George but there was no reply and no answerphone. The website stated last orders for food were at 9pm. We arrived at 8.45 only to be told with a smug smile that we were too late - so by that time it was also too late to get in elsewhere. If you say you are open until nine, be open until nine. It's a basic rule of hospitality.

The cooking was superb and the rooms beautifully furnished and decorated.However service was a little slow . There is a good atmosphere here and for a special occasion it would be a good choice.

The childrens food was gorgeous not just processed fast food, the fish was beautiful, everything was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful in lovely surroundings...will be back...

I wanted to pass on my thanks for a fantastic Sunday lunch yesterday. We hadn't booked and you were able to fit a table of four in at 15 minutes notice. The starters were all excellent and the roast beef was delicious. Thanks to Mandy for the extra helpings of beef and roast potatoes, we were all too stuffed for desert!I've eaten at the George a number of times and the food has always been excellent and the Sunday lunch was no exception and excellent value for money for our two courses.

Very comfortable and spacious room, and extremely friendly staff. At £99 for the Dinner B&B deal, we thought the dinner choices might be limited and possibly lowish quality. How wrong we were, as we enjoyed a 3-course meal of top restaurant standard food.We were happy to pay £10 extra to be able to take the dog who was welcome in the bar but not the restaurant (fair enough and works well).Overall, we can highly recommend The George.

I am so glad a local recommended this place to me. What an unexpected gem in a place as tiny and pretty as one would expect in the dales. I will come again when I am in the area.

The scallop starter was delicious but there was hardly any of it. I have never been served as few as two scallops as a starter, four is surely the absolute minimum?Service was excellent and ambience inside the restaurant very good, but I noticed that the outdoor seating needed attention with some battered looking tables and chairs. Some of the food was shall we say rather strangely presented - a beef sandwich on a wooden platter with roast potatoes in a little dinky steel colander, accompanied by a jug of gravy. The only way to tuck in was to impale each piece of potato on a fork and dunk it in the gravy, rather strange. and the steel colander was guaranteed to cool off the potatoes quite quickly. I also heard someone else complaining about a tepid rather tough Yorkshire pudding.Returning to the miniscule scallop starter, it was served on a large white dish, which amplified the effect. As they say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

Food excellent. Especially liked the soup in coffee cups with a cheese straw. Service could have been quicker.

excellent menu and ambience. well presented food with the tastiest of local ingredients.

A very pleasant modernised pub/resto. A nice welcome and very good food. Definitely going back.

Very good quality high-end gastro-pub but I think the food is pricey.

We took our daughter and her boyfriend for a treat but we were bitterly disappointed. The starters were ok but things went down hill with the mains. The descriptions on the menu implied there would be veg with the meal and the waitress confirmed this when we checked with her. However, my husbands steak and ale pie came on its own with a small ring of mash cementing to the plate. No veg and the pie crust was so over done it was inedible. I ordered the lamb and for £17.95 I got about four mouthfuls of lamb, less than one new potato, two bits of carrot and some spinach wilted to silage consistency. The pigeon was raw underneath (no veg either) and the promised salad with scampi consisted of a couple of rocket leaves! Our complaints were met with indifference and their only appeasement was one small bowl of veg between four of us.

After trawling the internet for a belated Valentines night away, my husband came across The George at Wath just outside of Ripon. We decided to book the dinner bed and breakfast package which I honestly think is excellent value for a Saturday night!Check in was at 12pm (how cool - its normally 3pm everywhere else!) which meant we could get there early and take advantage of the phenomenal tapas lunch menu alongside a sublime glass of red! The staff are extremely friendly (in particular Amanda from the front of house) and the food is absolutely to die for!The evening meal was absolutely incredible in both taste and presentation and I think the chef deserves a major award! Should you want to see droolworthy pictures of some of the food, please click the link below to my George at Wath blogpost:http://www.keepingupwiththecustards.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/custard-places-george-at-wath.htmlAll in all, this place is fab, the bar area is relaxed and friendly, the restaurant is lovely and cozy, the food is AMAZING, the rooms are spotless and decorated beautifully and the staff are polite and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend The George to anyone!

We had dinner in the restaurant which was clean, fresh and beautiful. We were made to feel welcome and at ease straight away by the lovely, smiley staff. We had 3 courses all of which were absolutely delicious and fabulously presented! Well done chef! The service was very professional, we were left alone enough to enjoy the meal but equally felt very well looked after. Spacing/timing between courses was perfect and the portions were just enough to make you feel comfortably full. We really couldnt have asked for more and thank all the staff at the George! you are superb!

Sunday lunch. Very tasty local lamb and plenty of well cooked vegetables. Delicious pudding. Friendly and efficient service in relaxed atmosphere

We were passing one mid-week lunch time and dropped in for a bite to eat not knowing what to expect. They had a lunch club in if 25 people but went out of their way to ensure we were looked after. Service, food and place itself were really good. I'd recommend to anybody.

We visited the George recently. The staff were very welcoming., The pub and restauranrt looked recently refurbished, and were very modern and clean. There was a good choice on the Menu and the food was excellent. both well cooked and well presented. The service was excellent and although the restaurant was quiet there was a nice ambience.This is definately fine dining as opposed to pub grub as the menu was a little on the pricey side,but having said that it was quality food and you did get what you paid for.....Loos were clean!

This is a gem. The food is wonderfu and cannot be praised enough. They even take a tastecard during the week so everything is on a 241 offer. Cannot recommend highly enough

Went for a meal last Friday night and from start to finish the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The service was curteous, the surroundings welcoming and the food superb. We were presented with a complimentary amusee bouch prior to being shown to the restaurant, which was delicious and upon being seated we were offered a selection of homemade bread. Our main course was both beautifully presented and perfectly cooked and the dessert was divine. To finish we ordered coffee and it arrived with complimentary homemade chocolate fudge - a lovely touch. I nearly didn't write this review as the restaurant only seats a few diners and as I intend to visit again I want to make sure they have room for us! - however the management and staff deserve the recognition for a job well done - thankyou for a perfect evening

It's had mixed fortunes but now this lovely old village pub is back as hub; check out the wood stove (with cushion for your canine chum) local ales and a good choice of wines by the glass, including a rather good Prosecco. But the food's the reason to flog up the A1; Gavin Swift's food is exceptional - clever without any pretension. And fantastic value for money.