The George & Dragon in Derbyshire Dales

Great location, right in the market place. Short walk or bike ride from Tissington trail & loads of other lovely walks. The room (2) probably needs updating, but for the price it had everything we needed, & was clean, with a comfy bed, powerful shower, tea making facilities etc. We decided to give the restaurant a try & wow, really glad we did. We had the large fries with chili & melted cheese. Such huge portions, we wished we had shared, just as a member of staff (Harley) suggested.( & we are big eaters) Harleys expertise with the cocktails was impressive. A bit like Tom Cruise in Cocktail 😆The wife loved the vanilla liquor one. Would have been 5* if the room was updated. But would definitely return again.

Popped in here for a late Sunday dinner as nowhere else in the area served food past 5pm. What a little gem this place is. Good choice on menus, specials and 2 for £12 cocktails every day all day! We all had a roast dinner, you can have 2 or 3 different meats for a couple of extra quid and my goodness, this basically gets you a 2 for 1 dinner! Portions are huge and food was delicious. Just what we were after. Thank you, highly recommend

Still love this place; our regular haunt whilst waiting for a Take Away. Had an impromptu dinner out, and it was great - just the ticket! Highly recommend for drinks and food.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a good selection of beers and cocktails.

Walked into this pub and the staff just stared at me. There was no ‘Hello’ or ‘Can I help you?’, ‘Would you like a table or a drink?’ We found ourselves a table to the side of the room and I saw the lad behind the bar with a striped top on whisper to his friend then bluntly state ‘Yeah that table is reserved in 20 minutes.’ He then proceeded to glare at us. When we eventually found a table round the back nobody offered us a menu or spoke to us. There was only 12 food options across the whole menu and each was very highly priced at £16-£18 for things like a fish and chips or a pie. We decided if nobody was going to speak politely or offer good service here then we would go to a different pub. Luck had it that we found a lovely one just a short walk away.

We were passing through Ashbourne, looking for somewhere to eat. What attracted us to this pub was the fact that they had the menu displayed outside the pub, and the pub looked quite welcoming. Upon entering, we weren't disappointed. We sat at a table and quite quickly given a menu by a member of the staff, who also informed us that the specials board offered some additional meals. We made our choices and soon presented with some wonderful food. I would say that the portions were very generous as well as tasting fresh and hot. If we pass through Ashbourne again, we'll certainly be eating here again. Thank you 😊

We stayed here on Friday for our 10th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely lovely! We'd got room 5, which overlooks the market place where you can park when you stay. The chap who greeted us and showed us the room was lovely, very friendly. The room was lovely, clean and tidy and the bed was super comfy. We had a brilliant night's sleep! Even though it was a Friday night as well 💖 We didn't try the food this time as we'd been walking in the Peak District and just wanted a quick pie and chips from the chippy opposite the pub (can definitely recommend also) and a lazy evening in the room. You've got everything you need in the room - tea and coffee with a little kettle, plenty of storage space for your things and a nice little bathroom. I love that you have a private entrance up into the room, so you don't have to travel through the bar. We'll definitely come back again. Next time we'll eat in! 😊🥰

Very expensive lamb shank £18 each ( more expensive than the hotel we were staying in) not much meat, lots of carrots & peas; not much mash & a plate full of gravy. I love gravy but my food was swimming.

Food excellent, ambience fab Thank you

Went yesterday, I had fish chips, garden peas,the fish was huge,and tested just like it had been caught that morning. My friend had loaded fries,and the other had chilli con carne. Absolutely delicious 😋, will be going back,compliments to the chef,cracking job.

Bar tender incredibly rude, won’t be returning!!! 😡

Called in for a bite to eat on Wednesday, the service was fantastic, very friendly and attentive staff, the food we had was lovely and beautifully presented we will definitely be calling again. I would very much recommend a visit.

Lovely food, and the staff were friendly,especially Chloe.

Fantastic country pub, excellent service (dogs welcome and they have an option on the menu), specials board was different from normal pub grub (although that is available as well), good choice of beers, lagers and cider, would DEFINITELY think of going again.

Proper welcoming pub with proper food. Outdoor seating on market square and at back.

Staff were helpful and friendly. Food bit basic and pub pretty old fashioned and needs updating. Looks tired and outdated. Good position on main square.

Food pre-ordered for 2pm, didnt start to serve us until 3pm and took 20 minutes to bring veg out after sunday roasts were handed out. Terrible service on restaurant side. Bar staff lovely and friendly. Food not great. Waitress staff rude and inexperienced. Would go back for drinks as it is a lovely pub but would not recommend eating here.

Cozy old pub with charm. Not a lot to choose from of the menu. My partner had traditional fish chips which were hudge. I stuck to a childrens fish and chips. Unfortunately the fish was over done.. i did complain. The manager was understanding.. and gave me a refund. Hence i did not eat any of it.. but my partner enjoyed his. With a little help from me

Good pint of Pedigree very busy on the Saturday night I visited, food available.

We had two meals here. One Sunday lunch and then an evening meal. Both were great with a varied menu and we thoroughly enjoyed both Would recommend

We booked a specific table for 4 on a Monday evening for a family meal.On arrival to the pub and on time, we were told the table had been double booked and the local grocer had obviously been given priority over and after our booking!! .. The substitute table that was offered was very poor and inadequate....so we moved to the only other seating available which was a dark corner which previously housed the pool table.We ordered our drinks and the young waiter reeled off what we couldn't have on the menu!! Which was again disappointing. Once we had established what was left... We ordered our food... No starters just simple mains... So we waited and waited once the hour mark had passed... The over bearing and cocky young guy who was working behind the bar came over to our table and told us that the last cottage pie that one of our party had ordered had been dropped on the floor (probably been given to someone else more like) and no longer available!!So we ordered another replacement meal... We received our meals approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes after ordering them... which for a pub meal is very poor by anyone's standard, also taking into account that the pub was was not massively busy. Our bill was £64 and the same over exuberant young man laughed in my face when I asked if I was entitled to any discount for all of the mishaps on our visit to his pub.We have always liked the pub to be honest... But people change and so do standards unfortunately!!There are alot of good pubs and places to eat in Ashbourne... We are locals not tourists... So we will choose to eat elsewhere next time.A very disappointing evening.

We came here for a few drinks with our pet dog during our stay in Ashbourne. Friendly staff, cheap drinks and dog friendly. We were able to sit outside in their back area which was spacious.

We stayed here for four nights and had a lovely time. The staff were attentive, helpful and friendly especially Dave who went out of his way to let us know about the local attractions. The food was really good, traditional meals no Jus just good old gravy!! The rooms were clean, fresh towels etc every day. One day we came back to find our daughters beloved ‘baby bear’ playing on the iPad. My daughter was delighted. Brilliant place.

Wonderful food nice pub and friendly staff Booked for the promotional month and so glad we did as would never have got in Love it so much going back on Friday !

Booked a table for 4 , due to how seriously busy this cracking pub is and a slight mix up in booking left us looking like it was going to be a takeaway for tea. The landlady was having none of that , I WILL find you a table she insisted and that she did ..... thank you for the best meal we’ve had in ages ( Ribs and steak and ale pie to die for ) , and to boot customer service of the highest order, well done and TY to all in this fine establishment

Called in here for Saturday lunch. Fish supper was delicious, huge piece of cod, chips,peas and tartare sauce. Lamb shank also delicious. We sat in the beer garden with our dog and the pub had socially distanced the tables. Reasonable prices and lots of choices too.

We have been made to feel welcome from the first moment we met. Nothing has been too much trouble. We shall definitely stay here again. Thank you so much

Our food was delicious and hearty. I was happy to see that this pub offered a vegan option which was very tasty. Couldn’t really fault the food and decor. The pub was participating in the eat out to help out scheme and was slightly overwhelmed by the number of visitors. As such, our food took ages to come out. I would not recommend going Monday-Wednesday during august if you are in a rush. However, we really enjoyed it when it did arrive so they had obviously paid attention to detail even though they were stressed.

Did not stay here as I stay in a static carvan but ate here for 3 nights on the trot absolutely cannot fault the service the food and even the cost. Would highly recommend the roast beef and the lamb shank served to perfection. I may even need to travel from manchester in the near future just for sunday lunch

Booked a meal here. It was excellent. Proper home cooking. Very friendly and attentive staff. Will definetly be going back.

What wonderful wait staff! If that didn't do the job then it has to be said that the burger and homemade pie were amazing, the Mrs couldn't keep her hands of my meal! Such a lovely atmosphere, very happy we came here. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

Truly amazing food and service. Not had food that nice for a long long time. Definitely coming back soon and will recommend to others.

Arrived and a little concerned staff weren't wearing masks. Ordered food and drink. Told after five minutes out choice not available .Ordered again then everyone's food was arriving before ours even though they came in after us. On questioning it was because WE had changed our order !!!! Staff unhelpful and rude insisting it was our fault even though they didn't have the food. Left in disgust and informed them the write up would not be good response was "wherever"

We visited today. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere and decoration was inviting and comfortable. The food was tasty, filling and presented well. The steak pie was the best my partener has had for a long time. Highly recommend this excellent pub/restaurant and will definetly return.

Warm and friendly pub with good food and helpful staff. Children were well received. We enjoyed the Venison Pie and Fish Pie.

Called here by chance and what a pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely gorgeous, excellent quality, plenty of it and really tasty. I had a roast beef dinner and my husband had the steak n ale pie, both were superb. The service was great and prices reasonable. We'll certainly call again when we're in the area. Thank you!

Called in on the off chance we could get a table for food. Very busy at 7 0’clock but we were lucky as we hadn’t booked, this is an option. I opted for the vegetarian wellington. I’m not veggie but it sounded tasty and it was. We also ordered gammon and steak pie. We all enjoyed our meals at typical pub prices. Would definitely recommend and will go back if in the area. Friendly customers and staff.

Very busy pub with fantastic excellent food and service. Popped in Sat 16 Nov for dinner and was not disappointed. We both had Beuof Beuginion with horseradish mash. Rich and hot with creamy mash. No seasoning required. Was perfect. Will be back in Fri for Steak n ale pie and Pork Belly if any left.

We visited tonight for a meal, myself, my husband, my son and his girlfriend. We are from North East England so went on recommendations from Trip Adviser. The meal itself was nice so well done kitchen staff. The bar staff were also helpful and friendly apart from one young woman aged approx 18 with shoulder length dark hair. She practically threw the meal down at us, no pleasantries. She looked unhappy to be working there. Impolite and quite dismissive and preoccupied. This spoiled our meal. Please could someone discuss her attitude towards paying customers. Thank you

Had a very nice lunch, soup of the day was french onion and was very good local ham and mustard sandwiches were also very good the only negative was being charged £3.95 for an additional topping on my dons baked potato, he wanted a portion of tuna as well as the cheese and beans and I think this seemed a bit much as usually additional toppings are only about £2-£2.50. Nonetheless he enjoyed it. The atmosphere was really good as was the beer and the young bar staff were enthusiastic friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Went for dinner with 2 kids on a Monday night. Made very welcome on entrance. We had steak, lamb shank and spare ribs. All very tasty and cooked to perfection. Really friendly bar staff. Feel like everyone knows everyone there so must be a really good local pub.

Good quality pub food with very friendly & helpful staff. Dog friendly to and well worth a visit. They also have dog friendly bedrooms but we did not stay over.

We called in for Sunday dinner,we had roast beef which was excellent and served by friendly staff,food and drink reasonably priced.

Just popped in with my wife, aunty and uncle and was told food would be at least an hour as a table of eleven had arrived just before us. We decided to stay and it turned out to be a decision well made. I particularly respected the fact that the pub seemed to be short staffed. But the chef continued to inform diners on the delay as she delivered the food personally. The smell of the other diners food had us salivating but was it worth the wait well ............. absolutely it was. The portions were huge just like our smiles and our bellies afterwards. I personally have to mention that the Cajun chicken was by far the best I have ever tasted and well worth a trip from Devon to Derbyshire just for dinner. I also have to mention how calmly and wonderfully the bar staff coped with a very,very busy service. A special mention to the young man that took his coat off and started to serve even when he wasn't working, well done.

Call in on Friday night with the wife and kids. It was lovely. Great fish and chips. Dog friendly pub . We will be back!

After failing to find anywhere to eat in Ashbourne at 9pm, we ended up in The George and Dragon for a consolation drink before going back to our hotel.

We always aet here at least once when staying in ashbourne the food is great and the staff are very friendly. Very dog friendly too.

SO, we have been here before! We had visited every shop in Ashbourne and came to our George and Dragon.

Hefty portions, lovely quality food at a competitive price. Dogs were very welcome. Only problem was we were given a really small table for 4. Couldn’t eat properly as elbows got in the way. Therefore only 4 stars. NB parking outside but it’s pay and display. £2.50 for 2 hrs

Very nice pub & staff. We ordered the Lasagne & Lamb shank both with chips & peas. Both meals were excellent & the chips so good, crispy & soft in the middle, best chips we have had whilst eating out for a long time. Super!

Most pubs around the town weren't doing food in the evening, so on recommendation from an apologetic landlord ( of one of the pubs we tried) who told us to try the George & Dragon as they did evening meals, the pub was very busy but the food was excellent and the staff very friendly and polite

We stayed here this weekend with friends. The location is perfect, the pub is really nice, the rooms were fab, the staff are great and really welcoming, the food was delicious, a great selection of drinks and to be honest we didn't want to leave.

We called in for a late lunch after a very nice day's walking in Dovedale.

Three of us stopped off for bank holiday Saturday evening meal in this pub which is very unremarkable from outside. Friendly (v young ) staff served us well with great sausages and mash, lamb curry and apple pie. All decent portions and v tasty.

Me and my friend popped in this pub for some dinner whilst having a quick visit to Ashbourne. We were welcomed with a friendly face and a cosy and comfortable setting with a nice fire on whilst waiting for our food. Although the food did take awhile to arrive after ordering, it was worth the wait. I had the ribs and I can thoroughly recommend them. Very tasty. My friend had the sausage and mash meal and finished every little bit. Recommend for the cosy atmosphere and yummy food!

We were staying locally and the nearest restaurant was being refurbished so we found this by accident.

Stayed for a couple of nights for wedding anniversary. Sunday was very busy throughout the day with constant stream of diners (always a good sign) Nice welcome from staff and Room was clean and tidy although basic but that was reflected in the price . Although no breakfast served at the pub the sister business just across the street was excellent and good value. We had prepaid and unfortunately had to return home unexpectedly bu absolutely no qualms about refunding the one night for us. Spot on!

Took family and friends for lunch here. Great food and above all great customer service and very friendly. Highly recommend and went back again. Well done to the great staff

Had their special menu of Liver & Onions, was fantastic value. Very welcoming our party of four. Would recommend this pub.

A traditional country market town pub with a hearty menu, including some modern and vegetarian choices. Service was friendly but food orders took 30 minutes and they indicated service could take an hour at busy times.

The best fish and chips, delicious. The landlord knows how to keep a good pint, what more could you ask for.

Overall, a really poor experience from what was a well recommended pub. Note - this is not a family friendly pub.

Dined as a family Tuesday evening, I never usually leave reviews but felt his had to be noted. I had the best lamb shank I think I have ever had out, creamy mash, 3 different vegetables and piping hot! All the kids had full racks of ribs and my husband had a dragon burger. I can't comment on any of those but they all said it was tasty. What a lovely unexpected evening. We will be at Easter.

Stopped at George and Dragon in ashbourne weekend of 5th January 2019 and i have to say what an absolute suprise. On arrival checked in and was shown to the room. Nicely furnished, not a large room but very clean and extremely comfy bed. The George and Dragon dont offer breakfast but this is no problem as there are a number of tea house and cafes close to the property and this was reflected in the price of the accomadation which I though was fair for the location. As the property is in the market square there is no parking on site however there is free parking abiut 5-7 minutes walk away or 1 minutes walk away like what we did is £5.50 for 24 hours. This is a dog friendly pub which is clearly adverised on the website and around the pub which was no problem for us as we are dog lovers. The food is some of the best homemade food we have had. Its not a large menu but should have something for even the most fussy eaters. The food is all fresh homemade and hot and if you you want to eat here I would definately reserve a table to guarantee your seat. The staff are very polite and friendly and we would have no hesitation in recomending this venue for both an overnight stop and for a venue to eat at. Its just good pub grub done well.

At 5.30 with only 6 people eating we were told we couldn’t eat as they were only serving people that had booked there was a sign saying food available outside staff uninterested couldn’t serve 2 drink s without missing one as too busy talking not a good experience

This pub, at the top of Ashbourne’s Market Place, is welcoming and friendly, and the food that is produced from their small but very busy kitchen is some of the best pub food you’ll find. The menu is large, although slightly limited on vegetarian options, the staff are helpful and very friendly, and the general feel of the pub is a buzzing, family place, full of locals and tourists. A must-visit!

Lovely family run pub. Best roast dinner have had out. Great friendly staff. Definitely recommend and would go again. Tasty gravy, great veg selection, crispy roast potatoes, creamy mash, tasty lean well cooked meat.

Me & my Fiance were served good quality of food and it was very good. Staff members were kind, welcoming & friendly. Atmosphere was very cosy and restaurant was almost full of Dogs, not a bad thing since I love Dogs. However, would be nice if furniture could be replaced with new ones. Of course would come again for sure.

whent to ashbourne thursday .so decided to have lunch out freshly cooked and nice pub frendly staff great time

Popped in for a drink and found the place warm and welcoming, with a real fire burning. The young bar staff were pleasant and attentive and worked hard to keep the place running smoothly with no one waiting. A good friendly town centre pub.

Stopped off here for lunch after returning from Ecton & we were not disappointed!

Superb service..efficient, professional, friendly. Beautiful food; not fancy but so tasty. We both had the veggie Wellington which was absolutely delicious and good value for money. A great atmosphere.

We ate here a couple of nights this week.

Great service by young staff, bright and cheerful. Great pint of Pedigree. Dinner was good Lamb chops and vegetables again well served and good value. On both occasions staff said goodbye and thank you, a trait that I thought had disappeared.

Was immediately greeted by the friendliest waitress/bartender I've ever met. Don't know what her name was but she served us on 19/09/2018 during early afternoon and she probably deserves all the pay rises in the world. The pub was fairly busy but she managed to ensure that every customer was fed and watered in no time, whilst cleaning/tidying the pub at the same time. Madly, she didn't seem like she was rushed off her feet - she must just be really good at the job.

I can't comment on the food as we only called in for a drink on a nice sunny afternoon, Wednesday 5th September. The girl/young lady behind the bar greeted us with a most welcoming smile, she was polite,professional but had a warm nature about her. We have stayed in many expensive hotels and eaten in posh restaurant's where receptionists and waitresses could learn a lot from her how to treat your customers. We had some really well kept real ale and the ladies had a couple of excellent artisan gins all at a reasonable price.We saw her also deal with some other customers who we presume were staying in accommodation linked to the pub, they were also treated to the same welcome so their stay thus started in a most positive way. Good pub, good staff member !!

Really friendly welcome from the bar staff. Great selection of dishes at good prices. Can get busy in the evening so would recommend booking, stop serving at 8pm.

We stopped for one night when visiting friends in the area. Very friendly staff and really sweet rooms. Not massive but very charming.

Lovely service, very nice sandwiches with skinny fries and a nice pint of real ale. Spot on! Definitely one to visit.

First thing to say is don't be put off by the décor its an old fashioned pub. Our visit today was first class. The greeting we received from the young lady behind the bar made us feel very welcome. The meal was excellent. Good genuine home made pub food. The steak and ale pie was perfection, the best Ive had for some time. So if you want good food, plenty of choice and a warm welcome this is the place.We shall return when we are next in Ashbourne

Came to Ashbourne for my birthday and we were let down by the place we originally booked for a meal. Rang round and everywhere seemed to be booked up. The George and Dragon squeezed us in and the food was amazing and very reasonably priced. So glad. Atmosphere was very good and friendly and service was good too.

We visited here over a year ago (not sure if I wrote a review) When we booked to go camping again this year, I knew we would be eating here again.

Lovely atmosphere, dog friendly, family run pub. Excellent food. Located in the marketplace in Ashbourne. The perfect place to stop off for lunch.

No fuss but really tasty food. Desserts and wines reasonably priced. Plenty of variety on menu. Booked in advance for a group and very pleased with the service and meal.

Excellent English pub. Was central.location which is brilliant. The staff were very accomodating in terms of providing water to heat up baby food for us. Friendly atmosphere. We ordered a sharing platter which was good and filled a space as we werent all that hungry. Would say sharing platter is only for two people. Had a bit of a wait till it arrived. Toilets were clean. Enjoyed sitting outside.

this is a typical english pub that sewrves good wholsome british food and ales. great garden. it wont dissapoint

Went here as a group of eight. Charming place with a feel as though it was the hub of the town and a good choice of food and great beers. The service was the most impressive thing though. The team of young staff were some of the most well mannered and friendly folks I’ve met. They were so friendly and very efficient. The food was delicious with five differing choices between all of us. Parking was easy as there is a public car park in front of the pub. If your in the area I would strongly recommend this lovely old hostelry.

I cant praise this enough. We went on a busy sunday and had a little wait which well worth it. The 2 ladies on the bar were so friendly and helpful. The food we had was amazing and plenty of it. I had steak and ale pie and loved it also chips which were proper thick ones. So overall fantastic place to enjoy a lovely meal.

We wanted somewhere within easy walking distance of where we were staying & where my husband could have a local brew. I needed to carbo load before a running event ( any excuse to eat pasta) and the George and Dragon ticked all the boxes. I reserved a table having read previous reviews and we were met by a friendly hostess and made to feel very welcome all evening. The food was cooked to order and arrived hot but not dry from sitting under a heat lamp. The portions were ample and very tasty. I regret not returning the following evening for food and would certainly return should I visit Ashbourne again. Oh and by the way the chips were to die for as was the Saffron Gin which assisted my running the following morning.

When we first walked in I thought we had made a terrible mistake. There is no restaurant, you eat in the bar as the pub in small. We sat in cramped conditions- we had to move the table to get in and out and I nearly knocked over the man at the next table when I tried to put my coat on. The place itself needs refurbishing, with torn seating and chipped paint, food on the carpet, etc.

The George and dragon catered my hubbys birthday meal for 26 people, the food was excellent & the service was even better, friendly welcoming staff who couldn't do enough for us, we will definitely be back when we are next in the area.

Called in for lunch on 4th April. We both had a trio of lamb chops with potato gratin and peas - absolutely delicious! However main comment is about the staff, the young lady in the b ar and the young man waiting on were so friendly and helpful and FUN!!!

Was staying at the hotel and managed to get a table (would recommend booking even if staying as seems very busy/popular). A well thought out menu, plenty for my vegetarian daughter to choose from - although a shame that no "specials" were veg-friendly. More than ample portions, none of us could even contemplate pudding after a fine 2 courses. Service quick and friendly, food well presented and good value for money

Ate here twice over the weekend, it’s the best pub in Ashbourne by a mile, the food is excellent, a great menu and a specials board with loads of choice , everything is cooked to perfection, also the staff need a special mention there all very attentive nothing is to much to trouble, we highly recommend this place!!

Popped in for lunch with 2 hungry toddlers and our dog. Received very warm welcome and the food was great quality. Kids had 2 burgers which were devoured and adults had fish super and a dragon burger. Both excellent. Fish was particularly noteworthy. 2 kids meals, 2 adults meals all of which were very generous in portion size and drinks for us all under £40. What's not to like. Would recommend.

Called in today for lunch as it was recommend to us by a shop keeper down the road, I have to say it was very good, the food was excellent and they were very good about my husband being Coeliac, the staff are very friendly and the pub its self is lovely, we will definitely be back thank you very much

I say pub grub only because it's a very busy pub on the market square and the environment is as you might expect; but the food and service belies this.

We had been to Ye Olde Vaults as we had just arrived in town, and I wanted a trout. "No food here" they said at the Vaults, and recommended the George. "No trout" I was told, so I had fish pie. Delicious and very hot. I've had better - and worse. My wife's veg meal was good too.

We called in here with friends & two dogs & what a warm & welcoming place to walk into!

We chose this small hotel for lunch to have a family get together to exchange presents prior to Christmas. We were warmly greeted by the lovely Emma who was so attentive the whole time we were there. We selected meals from the Christmas menu. All the food was brought to the table hot which made a pleasant change. The beef bourguignon was particularly good, plenty of tender meat and a rich gravy. Again thanks to Emma & would definitely return, next time to spend more time to explore Ashbourne.