The George & Dragon in Rutland

We have always enjoyed our stays with you, this being our 4th visit, but our experience on this occasion was certainly not as expected or as our previous dining experience. Our room was lovely, the breakfast very good, but our evening meal was poor at best! We both ordered Plaice and at £22.00 each our expectations were high! The plaice arrived it was very small the skin did not come off and it was not fresh, this was accompanied by a bowl of boiled new pots in their skin, a chopped up tomato and three very overcooked green beans. We voiced our concerns to our lovely waitress, who said she would pass on our views, no apologies though. We then decided to share a desert, chocolate cake, whilst it tasted OK, presentation reminded me of school dinners and priced at £10.00 it again did not meet our expectations. It was very busy on Friday with a very large loud table in the dining room. We were moved into the bar by a really lovely member of staff So in conclusion - lovely attentive staff, lovely pub, lovely room and breakfast. I did email directly but did not get a response

Always have the best time at the George and dragon, food is always impeccable and the drinks are always amazing, lovely all round with great staff and amazing service.

We stayed here, hare room, on two separate occasions over the last week after meeting friends in the location. Room although compact was perfectly adequate for our stay, clean, comfortable, bed and bedding,tv, tea and coffee, water, fan and a decent shower Bathroom is also compact so I'd recommend larger folks booking a bigger room. We didn't stay over a weekend so don't know how noisy it would be then however over a Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night it was peaceful and quiet. Only sounds at night were the church bells. Pub food was lovely, the £5 Sunday and Monday meals were a steal, breakfast good also. Have to commend all the staff, bar staff, restaurant staff and breakfast lady, all went out of their way to chat, engage and make our stay great. It's a proper pub with rooms done well.

We came for lunch with no expectations and were very pleased with the interesting menu and great service. Finding a balance between over familiar and standoffish can be tricky, but it was perfect. The food was fresh, tasty and inventive. We’ll be back.

Beautiful location and a beautiful building. Staff were very personable, friendly and attentive. However, we came with two dogs and were charged £20 per dog with nothing to show for it. Usually in ‘dog friendly’ hotels/B&Bs, we are welcomed with dog bowls, blankets, dog treats and on occasions, brand new dog toys in the rooms we have been allocated. However, there was nothing in the room provided for our dogs. There was not even a dog bowl until we had to ask for one at the bar which was a small plastic bowl. The room we stayed in was very small and incredibly hot and due to being on the ground floor, we couldn’t keep the window open at night time due to safety reasons. The remote control did not work for the television and the small fan provided in the room blew hot air, not cold; the hairdryer and USB sockets next to the bed also didn’t work. If you do stay with dogs, you’ll have to drive to alternative locations for off lead walks as surrounding fields are private and land is council owned whereby signs state dogs are not allowed. I’m not sure we’d stay here again as unfortunately, it seems to be more of a money making establishment.

Lovely friendly, buzzy pub! We chose to sit in the garden which was surrounded by herbs and veg. Menu was a mix of traditional Sunday plus specials. Everything was delicious and service was attentive. We left enough room for pudding too! Good value at apx £30 per head for 3courses and the dog was welcome too. Excellent

We have just spent 3 nights at this delightful pub, while visiting the surrounding area. We had requested a garden room for mobility reasons, it was a small quirky room but had all we needed. The main highlights for us were the very friendly staff from our greeting on arrival to the restaurant/pub/breakfast staff. And the excellent food, the meal we had in the restaurant was well cooked and very good sized portions. Breakfasts were great, again good portion sizes. It is a village pub with rooms and definitely worth a visit. It was lovely to hear the church bells on Sunday too.

Parked the bikes on a rainy lunchtime and on entering the pub received a warm welcome from Joe. Enjoyed a superb and very reasonably priced lunch with a nice pint. The service was excellent, the food perfect and the pub is a really nice place. Totally recommend it.

Stopped over for 4 nights at the end of May, beautiful village off the beaten track and very lovely 17th century pub. Nice courtyard garden which we were able to have a few drinks in when we arrived. Friendly and welcoming on arrival and throughout. Slightly disappointed with our room 'Sheep' as was very tiny and not like the description of king room. No place to store bags, no chairs to relax on if weather bad, and no room to move around one side/end of the bed. Would suggest not a room for more than one or two nights stay at most. However, did look in one of the other rooms and much larger. Food was fine, and supper club on Monday where one dish was £5 was good value for money. Overall, it was a good location for us to explore Rutland and area which we had not been to before.

We stopped here to break our journey to Whitley Bay and what a fab time we had. We stayed in the Cow Room which had everything needed and more. Lovely comfy bed with many cushions and pillows. The food was amazing - we had the 3 course Sunday lunch - the white onion and thyme soup was delicious as was the roast beef, but the Eton Mess was outstanding. We went back for Supper Club which was yummy and the breakfast in the morning was just the perfect start to the day. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. There was a welcoming atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. 5 stars and then some

WoW. Booked an overnight stay & then looked at the restaurant menu & booked a table too. What a fantastic gem of a place. Great accomodation, comfy bed. Wonderful welcome from the fabulous staff. Dinner was amazing. Good nights sleep, lovely breakfast & goodbye 'til next time.

We stayed for 2 nights at the George & Dragon. It was a great place to stay. The room was very comfortable and clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the place had a lovely atmosphere, a real country pub feel. The breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.

Just had a delightful experience at George and the Dragon and felt compelled to share! Located in a picturesque little village, this quaint pub exudes charm from the moment you arrive. One of the first things that struck me was the excellent parking availability, which is always a plus. However, it would be even better if they had a car charger for electric vehicles. Once inside, the cozy atmosphere immediately made me feel at home. The staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service throughout my visit. Now, onto the highlight: the food! Oh my, the food was simply fantastic. I opted for the venison, and it was a real standout. Cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor, it surpassed all expectations. Overall, George and the Dragon exceeded my expectations in every way. If you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by for a meal—you won't be disappointed!

The food could not have been better. Perfectly cooked rare beef, with a good variety of tasty veg, and perfect roasties, sandwiched between an exceptional pate starter, and a divine panacotta to finish. Add in the great ambience of a local pub/restaurant and friendly and attentive staff and our visit could not have been better.

We had a delightful sojourn! The room was very comfortable, the setting quite charming. Breakfast was sumptuous - the coffee machine delivered a delicious mocha. Dinner last night was also a treat. The venison was perfect. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

One night stay on a longer journey. The pub was recommended by our daughter who raved about it when they stayed on their way to watch Leicester Tigers. Everyone including the lively locals were extremely friendly. We had a little village walk in the evening gloom and returned to a roaring wood burner. Lovely!! Our room (Stag) was clean, well presented, had a double aspect view plus everything that was needed. Evening meal was , as predicted, absolutely first class Staters of prawns plus a seafood thermidor. Both excellent, the thermidor, particularly so! Both mains were very locally sourced venison. Superbly cooked and top drawer. Fantastic! Overall, an excellent value room including many variations of cooked to order breakfast. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you!!

Superb Sunday lunch ..crevettes top draw on sourdough 👌 roast venison loin and all the trimmings were delicious..pear tarte tatin yum Super staff

Great staff and locals. Room immaculate and had everything. Breakfast enormous and so tasty. Excellent value. Will definitely return in the future

Excellent Sunday lunch .. great choice on the menu and very accommodating for vegetarian if not on the menu.. The food was beautiful but major shout out to the floor manager in the red check shirt sorry didn't get your name! You made our whole experience so good .. so attentive and nothing was too much trouble absolutely spot on !!!

We stopped here on a Sunday lunchtime to interrupt a lovely local walk. We ordered from the bar menu and sat outside (lovely day and lovely village view). The food was excellent and service faultless. Highly recommended.

We booked dinner with friends online over 3 weeks ago. Today, with just over 1 week to go, we received a call to cancel our booking. They now have a private function which is obviously more lucrative for them. There was barely and apology. Really outrageous and disrespectful behaviour. We will never visit again.

What a lovely place to stay! Firstly, the countryside that surrounds the B&B is absolutely beautiful. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was always served piping hot. The locals are friendly - special shoutout to the gentleman who loaded up the log burner when it poured with rain all day. Lastly, much appreciation goes to Sharon and Helen, who ensure you are comfortable and look after you. They said it was a fun place to work, and it is a most delightful place to stay. A rare find these days!

We have been before and enjoyed. This time we were concerned as they had a private function and we were in a little bar area. We shoulnt have worried as we were able to have a great family meal.The staff were lovely and very attentive and one of the staff(sorry cant remember her name ) paid special attention to our 8 year old grand daughter suggesting extra cheese for her pasta. The food was excellant as were the staff especially as they were very busy.

Ralph and the team went above and beyond. Would recommend to everyone! <3 The best, Thank You so much!

We booked this pub for an overnight stay following a family party in Barrowden. The pub is pretty small with a restaurant side and a pub side. All the staff were really friendly (as were the locals!). The food was really tasty!!! We definitely would return for another meal The room was quite small and the bed was a bit short for hubby (he’s 6’2) but I found it super comfortable and slept well. They pack in a bathroom into the space which worked fine for me (hubby found the loo space a bit small). The pub downstairs wasn’t particularly noisy when we went to bed. Breakfast was great. Definitely would recommend as an alternative to the hotels in the area that are mostly over £200….. this place has a special charm that makes a stay enjoyable.

We stayed here with friends for 2 nights. The pub was busy with a great atmosphere. Fantastic b&b, our room was lovely, as were the ones our friends stayed in. We ate dinner here on both evenings and it was lovely. Breakfast was good too....

Lovely room, excellent breakfast, and dinner, hardworking staff. A good friendly local pub in a lovely village. And a great pint of Bass.

Sunday lunch was amazing. Beef cooked to perfection as was all the veg. Yorkshire pudding was lovely too! We had a vegetarian in our party who also commented how lovely it was.

Fantastic meal with friends at the George and Dragon. Ralph and the team created incredible food all served with a smile and fantastic service. This was our first visit but will definitely be going again.

We've just had a wonderful two night stay here. Nice room and a great breakfast. We had an evening meal last night that really was a 'cut above'. Lots of walks around, especially the Welland Viaduct. Friendly, helpful staff too. We really recommend it.

Yet another fantastic meal at the G&D. This time we went with friends for lunch. So accommodating with our two young children, as always. Ralph always goes above and beyond to make sure my dietary needs are met (I’m a glutard!!) there are plenty of...

Booked last minute as a stopover to Kings Lynn, buzzy atmosphere in this popular local village pub, highly recommended. Lovely room and great breakfast included.

We have recently moved from London and we now live in Northamptonshire. Came across this lovely place online. We had the best Sunday lunch we have had in a long time. Everything was so fresh and plenty of it. I thoroughly recommend and will definately...

Considering that we are unable to respond to your reply below, and in the interest of giving anyone who may read this full information, we feel it necessary to add this review as a continuation. Given the clear cross contamination of the starter we received,...

I can’t comment on the food as we had no choice but to leave before our main course arrived. The George and Dragon do not understand coeliac disease and I wouldn’t have felt safe eating there. Despite popping into the pub a few weeks ago...

The George and Dragon was easy to find, has ample parking with great kerb appeal. The pub was busy upon arrival but this didn't stop the owner, Ralph, greeting us with a welcome as warm as the roaring fire in the hearth ! Ralph helped...

Stayed there for two days on our visit to Rutland. A lovely bedroom, tastefully decorated with everything we needed. Quiet, even though there were plenty of pub customers. Exceptional breakfast - quality, quantity and excellent choices. Sat in the sun in their rear garden with...

An amazing place, beautiful little village. The pub is so friendly and the staff are wonderful. Ralph the owner has an amazing wine list and the food is super.We stayed for 2 nights in the pheasant room which was lovely.

Came here for a meal and the food was impeccable and was served by a lovely middle aged gentleman who goes by the name Mathew. Will 100% be visiting here again!

Visited in the summer and had a lovely meal on the wonderful patio area. Nothing was a problem. Waitresses regularly checking if we were ok and drinks were regularly brought to us.

This pub with rooms is a delight, tucked away of the beaten track, situated behind an old church. Very tastefully decorated pub and rooms cosy, country, relaxed feel. Staff friendly and helpful....beer great and delicious food.

Went for Sunday lunch expecting great things and was very disappointed . There were 4 adults and were shown to the only table which could accommodate us .It was vey cramped ,3 of our party could not sit comfortably as there was not enough room...

Arrived just before 9pm, place was packed fortunately we were able to get to our room straight away. It was quiz night so I think most of the village had turned out. Good to see that it was busy given the current climate would have...

Stayed here for one night and would highly recommend. Everything was top-notch. The room was spotless, very comfortable bed and lots of home comforts. Breakfast was very good and plentiful but what sets the George & Dragon apart is the staff. Everyone was so friendly...

We had a brief but lovely stay. Staff very friendly and going over and above. Impeccably clean! Highly recommend!

We booked to stay for 2 nights, but we should have done more research as it’s in the middle of nowhere Very small room no chair to sit in, after we had travelled for a couple of hours we just wanted a rest for a...

We came here for an evening, there was 6 of us and 2 dogs. The staff were very accommodating and found space for us. The bar persons are very friendly and helpful. For our mains 3 had the duo of fish, 1 had the linguine...

This is our second time staying here in the last 6 months and we have always been made to feel welcome by the staff and the locals. The bar, restaurant and rooms are decorated to a very high standard and reflect the beautful rural surroundings....

Stunning B&B in the beautiful county of Rutland. The food , Accomodation & staff were excellent. Well worth a visit and we will definitely be returning

Inexperienced young waitresses, struggled to open the wine. After a shared starter we waited over an hour for our main course! Sirloin beef, one mushroom, half a tomato and bowl of chips, cost £27. Sirloin just gristle, inedible. Very noisy environment , won’t be going...

What a find. Staff and food were both exceptional. I had the melon and prosciutto starter followed by the mushroom risotto and I was in heaven! My friends all said the same. We will definitely be back and we can’t wait for the next visit!

The three of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal at this lovely pub. Found by chance after trying to find somewhere to eat in Uppingham. Lovely menu that is small and not overcrowded with piles of different options which can be very off putting. Had the...

What a gorgeous little country pub! I’ve visited here a few times but recently it’s mostly been on pub quiz night (first Tuesday of each month!) and the atmosphere is awesome, so wonderful to see a packed pub on a Tuesday night. Quiz master Ralph...

Only did outdoor service due to hot weather. Took ages to place a drinks order. No wine cooler. Poor service. Staff couldn’t cope. Noisy / smelly extract fan close by.

Absolutely appalled by the service and will never visit again. I have just visited for a nice evening out with friends while in the area and have had a pimms dropped all over me. An honest mistake, I thought, despite having to sit through a...

We were staying in the village and really enjoyed our Sunday lunch . The food -- and I mean everything on the plate -- was superb . The service was excellent and the staff really friendly . The young owner should be proud of his...

I absolutely love this place. We first visited a couple of months ago and at that time we only had time for a drink. The food looked and smelled amazing and so we knew we had to return. Today was that time and everything was...

We stayed here for one night B and B as we had a wedding nearby. The staff were so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. From the lady who greeted us and showed us to our room to the chef who went above and...

Went for lunch on Sunday with family and wow the food was delicious. I had the Squid starter and then roast beef main and both were exquisite. The squid was cooked really well and not at all chewy (I've had horrid squid in places in...

This was my second visit for a sunday lunch. There were four of us. Two of us had the scallops to start and they were cooled perfectly. Nicely accompanied by pea puree, black pudding, samphire and crispy pancetta on the side. We all had the...

We went for Sunday lunch… 7 plus 18 month old. Husband (birthday boy) is coeliac, the chef was brilliant, not only was all our food faultless but he went the extra mile and cooked delicious tempura prawns (GF) with dipping sauce especially. Saying that, there...

Lovely stay here in a clean and comfortable room. Tea and coffee provided and a very comfortable bed. Quite a nice view of the village church from the window and a we really liked the decor. A nice breakfast and good service in all respects....

Stayed here on Saturday night & ate in the restaurant. The "Hare" room was clean, comfortable & well appointed. The full English Breakfast was excellent. The evening meal was wonderful. I had Duck Breast with Pheasant, my wife had Venison, both dishes well presented &...

Great overnight stay. Had a very good meal in the bar. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Good nights sleep in pheasant room. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Visited 2 weeks ago for Sunday lunch which was beautiful. Returned for a second visit Sunday 13th November and what a totally different experience. Staff seemed uninterested, it took 15 minutes for them to come and take a drink order and a further 15 minutes...

We went to establishment after walk and wasn’t to sure as lunch menu on website suggested only sandwiches and burgers - however was a small fixed price menu £19 for 2 course s and £21 for three courses. I had warm duck confit salad which...

After a walk in the Welland Valley six of us turned up without booking last Sunday when the pub was very busy. They put us and our muddy boots in the marquee and all looked after us swiftly and cheerfully. We were invited to choose...

Lovely Country Pub. Excellent, polite service from the young waitresses. Food excellent although we had a bit of a wait because chef had spilt the sauce and had to remake - however, worth the wait as the food was delicious! Would definately visit again.

We booked this last minute for a 2 night stay and we are so glad we did. The food was amazing , the rooms were very clean and cosy and the staff were so friendly. We would certainly go back and stay again. Thank you.

Stayed one night, didn't have dinner. Lovely clean room, great facilities. Breakfast superb. Friendly efficient staff. Would strongly recommend.

This year, we've eaten here twice and have always been very complimentary. This time we were unfortunately very disappointed. My daughter was with us for the weekend and we were looking forward to a great meal. I'd already told her what a great place it is and how good the food is...I left feeling very embarrased.We all had a starter, main and a cheeseboard to finish. The cheeseboard was very good, but you can't really screw up a cheeseboard, can you?!The starters very underwhelming. My partner and daughter each had the scallops...it sounded so nice. 2 tiny scallops on a cm thick piece of black pudding on a bed of mushy peas, served in a bowl, was fairly grim, and my souffle clearly hadn't risen as expected. It had been tipped out onto a plate then seared under the grill until bubbling...it looked horrific but actually tasted great!For her main, my partner had steak and fries. The steak was perfectly cooked and delicious, as were the fries.My daughter had the duck with creamed leeks, rosti potato & blackberry jus. The duck was not well seasoned and pretty bland...and everything was served in a bowl, so the leek, rosti and jus turned into a soup. Not good.I had swordfish with sauteed potatoes and creamed samphire. The potatoes were nice. The samphire was awful, woody and tasteless. The swordfish was tiny (about 6cm across) and thinly sliced but it was nicely cooked. The biggest problem was this was also served in a bowl, so everything quickly turned to mush in the bottom!Perhaps chef was having a bad day...out of the 3 meals we've had here, 1 has been a car crash.

Went for Sunday lunch really good food freshly cooked good service too very friendly and efficient will go back for sure

Stayed for 2 nights to catch up with friends. Friendly and attentive staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, rooms were really nice, decor and gardens are also lovely. If you want a little village stay or meal out id definitely recommend. We will certainly be back!

We have just returned from a lovely two night stay here. We really enjoyed the area and this was a perfect base. Lovely room and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was well cooked and enjoyable on both mornings. Staff are really friendly and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. The only thing negative I would say is that food is only served here from Thursday evening to Sunday lunch, which is not mentioned on the website that I could see.

Where do we start, wonderful b n b accommodation, we stayed in the Stag room there are 3 in total and are modern en suite rooms. Excellent breakfast,but the food in the afternoon and evening is first class. The quality is from a 5 star restaurant. All the staff are so polite helpful and engaging. Seaton is off the beaten track in beautiful Rutland but you won't be disappointed. A hidden gem

Following recommendations from friends, we decided to try it and we were not disappointed!There is a comprehensive, reasonably priced wine list, as well some fantastic, well-kept, locally brewed beers including the wonderful “1050”.The staff were attentive and observant, without being pushy.Refreshingly, there is not a vast variety of food on offer; what there is beautifully cooked and well presented.Our first course was salmon tian. It looked to be too much for a starter but it was surprisingly light, and delicious with capers running through it. A couple of pieces of lightly-toasted bread on the side was the perfect accompaniment.Mains were steak & chips, and sea bream with pak choi. The steak was cooked perfectly and just melted in the mouth, and although there was a lot of them, the chips were nicely cooked.The bream was outstanding. It came with pak choi, straw potatoes and a delicious pepper and butter sauce. The whole was sublime. My only criticism is that it was served in a bowl. This made cutting the veg a little awkward, and meant everything was pooled together in the sauce, but given the choice of no bream or bream in a bowl, I’ll take the latter!Pud was cheese and biscuits; I was initially underwhelmed but the homemade chutney brought it all together. Yummy, give me more!We will certainly be back, and soon!

We were meant to be getting married on Saturday but months before we had to move the date, due to you know what. So rather than sit and mope on the day we should have been trying the knot, we decided to have a night away. We wanted delicious food, in a lovely setting and beautiful accommodation. Well, we got all of that at The George & Dragon with the added bonus of warm, friendly helpful hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything we wanted from the day we got in spades. So much so that it actually felt like that fate had meant us to be there on Oct 24th, rather than getting married. It and they turned a potentially tough weekend into wonderful one. Once were married on our new date, we'll definitely be back as Mr & Mrs, if not before. Can't praise the place or Ralph, Toni and the team enough. Thank you for an amazing weekend. Stuart & Clare

The Inn is located in the quiet village of Seaton and not far from Oakham and Rutland Water. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The garden area at the rear is spacious and very pleasant and the bar area is very relaxed.The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, as were the draught ales. We really enjoyed our 4-night stay and definitely plan to return!

We were on a family walk, and stopped off for a drink. A member of staff greeted us at the door and took us through to the courtyard. Track and trace completed. Unfortunately a drunken idiot marred the atmosphere, but when reported, the staff quickly removed them, and were extremely apologetic. Couldn't fault it here and we will return. Thank you to your team.

Having left booking a bit late in the day, many nearby pubs were booked up. Here got good reviews, and we managed to get a table at 8pm, to find it nigh on empty! The online sample menu seemed to indicate it might be a tad expensive, but we were pleasantly surprised to find a great value set menu - £30 for three courses! Our squid starters were well-portioned and beautifully plated. I had a salmon nicoise salad, which was a great size and came with deliciously-roasted new potatoes. My partner's chicken with bacon and mushroom tagliatelle was gorgeous. The only slight dampener was my chocolate brownie was cold-although tasty, it would have been better warm. The Eton mess was great however. A lovely evening with friendly service

booked The George and Dragon in Seaton for 2 nights as we wanted to explore Rutland Water. On arrival we got upgraded to a bigger room, staff were incredible, very friendly, couldn't do enough for us. Room was lovely and well serviced. Pub garden was well set out and had heaters under cover for part of it. Good selection of wines and beers. Breakfast was lovely, clearly quality ingredients used. Fresh coffee. Basically allowed to come and go as we pleased. All covid-19 safety advice followed, loved the personalised face masks! Eat out to help out menu Mon-Weds was spot on. Squid and salmon both perfectly cooked, huge pork chop with veg. Again, the staff cannot do enough for you. Beautiful food, good value for money. If you are looking for the perfect retreat you would do well to stay here.

booked The George and Dragon in Seaton for 2 nights as we wanted to explore Rutland Water. On arrival we got upgraded to a bigger room, staff were incredible, very friendly, couldn't do enough for us. Room was lovely and well serviced. Pub garden was well set out and had heaters under cover for part of it. Good selection of wines and beers. Breakfast was lovely, clearly quality ingredients used. Fresh coffee. Basically allowed to come and go as we pleased. All covid-19 safety advice followed, loved the personalised face masks! Eat out to help out menu Mon-Weds was spot on. Squid and salmon both perfectly cooked, huge pork chop with veg. Again, the staff cannot do enough for you. Beautiful food, good value for money. If you are looking for the perfect retreat you would do well to stay here.

Just had such a lovely experience having dinner here with a friend. A warm welcome and really pleasant staff. A lovely three course meal & a nice pink gin on the side with fever tree. Perfect. We sat in the beautiful terraced area out back which was so relaxing. Love that I’m 5 mins drive away & look forward to returning soon x

We had a table of 2 booked for a special anniversary. Unfortunately with the announcement of pubs/restaurants being closed, we were unable to attend . Ralph suggested he now does takeaways and the food turned up steaming hot with a lovely bottle of chotes du Rhône. The food was delicious and this type of approach is why we will be returning once this blows over.

Lovely country pub. Had a mid week overnight stay which was good value for money. All staff were very pleasant and helpful. Our room was fine, clean and warm. The only slight niggle was the small en suite could really do with some hooks/ shelf, there was no where to hang anything or to put your bits and bobs down.Evening meal and breakfast was lovely, we ate in the bar which was a very cosy and welcoming space with leather armchairs and wood burning stove. Can highly recommend.

Just spent two nights at this great pub. Room was comfy large warm and so well decorated. Very clever designer. Price was very reasonable , food excellent, staff so nice. Big thank you to Paul.Would highly recommend this establishment and recommend any one to try, be it b&b or restaurant.Thank you to all staff.

Loved our stay here - food was absolutely amazing, atmosphere perfect, our room lovely and the service was fantastic. Will definitely be back - thanks for everything

A superb meal attentive staff and a great atmosphere Worthy of a new decade If you are in the vicinity give it a try you will not be disappointed

Visited again with friends for a Saturday dinner. Received a good welcome and given a nice table. While the menu has a limited choice, the food was good and tasty. Only issue was that the service was patchy: slow in parts and didn't really meet the standard of the food. Whilst the beer was in excellent condition for the meal, they'd run out coffee afterwards...

Having decided that the food at the White Hart in Lyddington was virtually uneatable our group of 8 came here for our last evening and realised what we had been missing. Excellent food, beautifully presented, extremely tasty and friendly and efficient service. If you're anywhere near you should dine here.

Sunday lunch was tasty but brocolli and cauliflower cheese only just warm. Asked for it to be heated up and came back hot but a little burned and dark brown crispy brocolli is not that appertising. Dessert of almond and plum tart was horrible tasted and smelled of chip pan oil and was just warm along with Luke warm creme anglaise. Couldn’t eat it and no apology and was not deducted from bill. Asked for wine list 3 times, water requested and asked for 3 times.

Stayed here overnight after attending a family function in Kings Cliffe.Very impressed with the"Stag" room.Decent size with large double bed and double aspect.Spotlessly clean with decent size towels and good quality toiletries.Bed very comfortable,with nice thick duvet although pillows a little soft(personal preference).En-suite compact but functional.Again spotlessly clean with a decent power shower.Nice size TV and a full length mirror which is always handy apparently.Could have done with more wardrobe space and room to put own toiletries in bathroom.Had a good nights sleep,with surprisingly minimal road noise especially as the room was overlooking a main road.Had an evening meal in the small bar part of the pub..there is also a very nice dining area as well.The bar was very cosy and comfortable and service was excellent. The food was very good if a little pricey..haddock and chips £15..although they were thick cut chips with lovely thick tartare sauce,mint pea puree and a lovely light batter on the fish.The bar was well stocked and all staff were really friendly and welcoming.The full English Breakfast in the morning was again very nice with good quality produce being used.Little disappointed there was no fresh orange juice..only Britvic mixers,and they ran out of those.All in all an excellent relaxing stay in a very nice pub and excellent value for money.Just what the doctor ordered after a very,very long drive and a challenging day. If you get the chance,walk down the slight hill by the church opposite.There is a public footpath that leads to breathtaking views of the Viaduct and surrounding countryside.

We had been walking in the area and had an excellent lunchtime meal at the George and Dragon. We had picked up the G &amp; D from previous Tripadvisor reviews and we were very pleased. We had an excellent warm welcome, enjoyable beer (well kept) and excellent food, in very comfortable suroundings.

Our first visit and definitely not our last as it’s only 15 minutes from where we live. We had a really enjoyable time overall firstly with a couple of drinks in the afternoon in the garden. We then checked into our room, showered and changed for dinner. The food was as good as anything I’ve had with a sharing baked Camembert to start, I followed with pan fried sea bream and my wife with lamb. We then shared a pavlova. All washed down with a beautiful bottle of rosé which we finished off on a warm evening back in the garden before eventually retiring back to the room. We were in the Hare room which was really nice and comfortable. The next morning we had a lovely cooked breakfast before checking out. Absolutely recommend it. Great pub, staff, food, room, garden. Thanks Ralph and team.

A favourite pub stop coming home from work forty years ago, the George & Dragon is still recognizable, but now has three comfortable rooms above the pub/restaurant. Comfortable beds and a good meal. Recommended for those who don't want to stay in a town, but enjoy a Rutland village pub.

Very enjoyable dinner. Well crafted menu with dishes well presented. My husbands steak was cooked perfectly, I had the rabbit also perfectly cooked and flavoursome.

I visited The George and Dragon and had a 3 course lunch here. I was lucky enough to have won this as a prize at my local fete. The food here is in my opinion worthy of a Michelin star. Every course was delicious. I had a starter which consisted of crayfish in an amazing sauce with salad and the best toasted bread that I have ever tasted. I had the swordfish steak as a main and every aspect of this dish was really tasty. For desert I had the chocolate tart with cherry sauce and chocolate ice cream which was total chocolate heaven. The staff were friendly and attentive and the atmosphere although just a Saturday lunchtime was good.The pub itself is very charming and I loved the art work which was displayed throughout. There is also a wonderful garden which has it's own bar outside. I will definitely be going back as we live quite local and will take our many visitors to this really wonderful jewel of a pub and restaurant.

The drinks were fine, but overall the food was disappointing. Overpriced for what it is, pork was dry and bland, risotto wasn’t as described and tasted like grass, chef refused to make a new meal until he was asked to come out and then quickly decided he would make the meal we asked for... waiters were lovely and helpful and the atmosphere was lovely but the table was really wobbly. No doubt whoever reads this in the pub will just put it down to a one-off but honestly this Restuarant has serious potential but the chef really isn’t doing it justice.

What a find! A lovely village pub in a beautiful village. The atmosphere was really warm and welcoming, and the young people who served us food and behind the bar were cheerful and friendly. Dogs are welcome anywhere except the restaurant.

These guys deserve to succeed. Small menu but original and freshly done: you know when it says pesto that doesn't mean out of a jar from sainsburys. Intimate pub setting with original touches. Book online rather than trying to get them to pick up the phone.