The George & Dragon in Richmondshire

Called in while staying for the weekend in Richmond, Cozy little pub with an outstanding selection of beers. Friendly staff and good quality food.

What a great find. Booked a table for 7 of us as a birthday celebration, it was a burger weekend, but wow what a burger, it tasted amazing, different varieties were tried and loved by all of our party. Compliments to the chef. The service was fantastic and nothing was to much trouble. The scenery is outstanding and the atmosphere is great, basically if u haven't been and ur in the area it's worth a visit. We live over an hour away but will definitely go back if we travel that way. Thankyou to all the front and back of house staff to make our visit a memorable one.

A gorgeous pub in small village just outside of Richmond Town, great friendly staff and the barman Alex is fantastic fora recommending a good pint, a lot of specials on offer and happy to accommodate all, food is was delicious, 10/10 will definitely visit again.

Great beer selection and food, Sunday lunch served until 4pm set in beautiful location

lovely selection of craft ale. stunning views from attractive beer garden. very comfortable atmosphere and welcoming staff

Lovely Sunday dinner, fabulous nutroast. Great service and environment!

The food was lovely, reasonable priced and the staff were really nice as well. Dog friendly. Well sign posted if you are walking through the woods and they sell books of walks in the area

Village pub. The card machine was not working. I had no cash. Pint of beer give on trust. To pay next time. Speaks for itself. The views not bad ever.

We were staying at Flowery Dell nearby, and ended up going in here 4 times! Fantastic selection of ales, and lovely food. We had pies on Saturday evening, which were delicious; then Sunday Lunch which was superb. But the thing we loved most was the amazing welcome - everyone was so friendly! Each time we went in we ended up having a lovely conversation with staff or fellow guests. We absolutely loved it here!

An exceptional Sunday lunch. Went with family who were all really pleased with how tasty the food was and the various dishes of vegetables which accompanied it. Portion size was excellent. Highly recommended.

Had amazing pies last night this is a fantastic place and a must to go to

After searching far and wide for the perfect Sunday lunch, low and behold, it is right on our doorstep, we both had the beef and lamb combo,it was perfect, full of flavour, real gravy, home made yorkshire pudding, veg not over cooked, every mouthful a delight, finished up with a tasty desert and cafeteria of coffee each, great quick service, friendly staff, very reasonable prices, stunning choice of beers. A pint of Viking, medium, white wine, 2 x lunches, 2 x deserts and 2 x cafeterias of coffee £50.25, now that is value. I cannot recommend the George and Dragon highly enough, you will not be disappointed. 5***** food 5***** service 5***** value for money 10********** flavour

Fanstastic range of beers- best I've seen in a long time!

Excellent Sunday lunch, large portions, high quality food, friendly service. We went after peak time, so not too busy.

Brilliant bar staff just popped in for a cheeky pint on route past will definitely go again

My husband and I along with our 2 sons and their partners have a thoroughly good Sunday lunch roast today. 29 October 23. One of our sons has moved to the area recently. Ee will definitely be back when we next visit from Hertfordshire

CAMRA Pub of the Year awards: ⭐️National PotY 2016 🏆Regional PotY (Yorkshire) 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 🏅Local PotY 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Not made to feel welcome as we were not local. It was obvious that everyone knew each other and we did not fit in. Would not go back again. We went on recommendation and were very disappointed.

Glad to see this excellent pub back to its rightful position as the best pub in the area - by far. Went in for Sunday lunch as we knew that Stu was in the kitchen and everything was excellent!

Great little pub. Food was lovely and so were the ales. View from the beer garden was wonderful.

We came to this lovely pub as we were staying at a local caravan site. We were made to feel really welcome as were our 2 dogs Geddy and Angus. The staff were really chatty and we had a nice time each time we came in . We had a meal one night and it was lovely couldn't fault it. I've just read that the Tennant's are leaving end of August it's a shame. Hopefully someone else will take it over as we were hoping to come back at some point.

Very nice people, tending to have a good laugh with them, carrying good conversation. Always nice to have a chat with the workers there, makes the place feel welcoming. The food was very good, as myself being a picky eater, it was one of or the best food I’ve ever had when eating out, a fast service to make it better, the chatting made the time pass by very nicely. My family said the beers, ales and ciders were very very nice also that their food was amazing. Finally, just to add on, it was very nice that they are as pet friendly as they are, makes anyone feeling welcome. Just gives the pub that local spark - Charlie and family.

Food distinctly average - undercooked and tasteless veggie pie, boiled and beige trimmings on the roast, and a microwaved desert. Do better.

Good atmosphere good beer good food

Great Real Ale pub. We cycled 11 miles from a campsite in Leyburn especially to visit this great pub again. 8 cask beers on including several excellent Yorkshire bitters. Lamb pie was very good and the barman very welcoming and friendly. Dog friendly and nice views from the beer garden.

Great little pub with fantastic views from the beer garden.☺️

Lovely friendly pub. Amazing beer garden with stunning views. Dog friendly. The food looked and smelt great but only stopped for a drink.

Everything a pub should be and nothing that it shouldn't be. Huge credit to the landlords and community for keeping such a wonderful asset not just going but thriving. Thank you for sharing it (and the proper pie!!!) with us and see you when we are next by this way.

Great village pub. Fantastic food with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Great community pub with a good selection of guest ales.b

Landlord is a complete bell end. Had a go at me because I didn't have hold of my dogs lead whilst he was laid next to me even though I was away from anyone, told him I'd never go back after his outburst and he told me I wasn't welcome back. I'd be embarrassed if I was him was a total a*** hole.

What better way to spend a Saturday lunch time. Pie chips and gravy in the pub garden. Food was hot and cooked to order. Friendly atmosphere and lovely people. Would definitely recommend.

My burger was raw. A bartender didn't ask me if I wanted this condition, I prefer well done meat. Toilet in horrible condition. I came here by the highest rating. Very disappointed. However the view is perfect. 3 stars to ready burger, 0 stars to a silly joke of a chef who came to speak about my country. It's better to keep your mouth locked sometimes. You have to tell people that you cook medium burgers and ask if people want them. 14.5£ and spoiled mood.

Lovely little pub. Dogs welcome, staff very friendly and good food. What more do you want

We have visited this Pub many times over the years. We have mentioned it to countless people for Beer and Food. Lovely Beer Garden. Today myself husband and our Dog walked up through the Woods to visit. We were conscious of the Mud gathered on our boots so left the path and joined the road. Taking advantage of every puddle and dry area of grass on the way. By the time we got there the soles of our Boots were clean. There may have been marks on the top of them, but that was not from today. Had our footwear been very clarty, we would have either taken them off, or not gone in. As soon as we reached the Bar a gentleman approached us and asked to put blue plastic boot covers on our feet. On telling him the soles were clean he said they are scruffy. I might add his boots did not look very clean. We had to stand in a pub with this annoying chap pulling them over our zboots. For a rural pub, in a big walking area I was astonished, we have never experienced any thing like that before. The said Jobs Worth really needs to consider that some people have a brain of their own. I said we are going outside, he replied," yes but you have got to walk across the carpet to get there. Looking back as to where we walked in, there was no trace of any mud on the floor. When we got outside and saw the new addition of the "Muddy boot box" we could not believe it. We had two rounds of Beer, which could not be faulted, but do feel this chappie was over the top. We will visit again, but not if he is in there again.

I've just been for a meal and catch up with family at The George and Dragon and we've all had a most delicious meal. The young man behind the bar was extremely friendly and very helpful. Brilliant evening, thank you.

Called in for an early lunch. Had a cheese and ham panini. Nothing fancy just delicious. Shared a bowl of chips. They were also big fat proper chips cooked to perfection. The staff were lovely and helpful. Will definitely be going back.

The most fantastic breakfast . We will be back. Thank you so much Michelle

Been here before visiting the area. So brilliant to find a community pub like this- I had to come back. Arrived at lunch on Wed in late Feb. Lovely reception from staff, nice beers, fire lit. Apparently a fuller lunchtime menu now from Wed - Saturday including homemade pies! I had Thai fish cakes which were spicy, seemingly homemade and delicious. 2 local ales 4 guest ales , 4 lagers including Veltins and Budvar. Need to return again asap for the homemade cheese and onion pie I think.

Great Beer stop on a long walk. Large garden to sit on a nice day.

Very friendly staff and excellent service.

Little bit disappointed unfortunately, but not with the food or the service, just the menu is now limited until 5pm, I came for a pie and couldn't get one. So if ur in the area just be aware that before 5 is a very limited menu.

Lovely little pub with a good beer selection but appalling treatment of staff by the presumed landlord. Went for drinks with friends and was served by a very sweet young lad behind the bar who was doing a great job though appeared a little flustered. The reason why was quickly apparent. The young barman addressed "Mark" perfectly politely to tell him what he planned to do next and Mark's response was a rude and snappy set down in which he humiliated the young man in front of a number of customers waiting at the bar by criticising his pint pouring. My face was hot with embarrassment on the young man's behalf and I wish I'd had the balls to say something. After leaving my husband said he'd overheard a number of other similar instances throughout the hour we were there. There is no need to treat your staff with such rudeness and contempt on any occasion but it is particularly unprofessional to do so in front of customers. Really put me off going back.

Excellent Landlord, Landlady, family and staff with an amazing array of fine beers and always welcoming. There are also very kind in minding left behind groceries from a Saturday Market in Richmond until the following week.

We went 2 years ago and sunday lunch was great and plentiful, we went again today and a real disappointment. Small portions, and grissly meat. Plated already, as opposed to bowls of veg and potatoes to help ourselves, not much veg selection. 3 stars only because of the service and the setting which are both excellent. Will return but just for drinks next time

This is the best pub in Britain. Worth the trip for the drinks, the food, the views in the beer garden, the organic farm, the hiking trail, and the smiling people there.

Quaint, amazing food and views. If you want proper English home cooked pub food - this place delivers. The staff are also very friendly, can't beat a good pun! 5/5 without a doubt.

Lovely food great service and friendly atmosphere

Grand pub with lots of real ales and great views

Good selection of cask ales. Fantastic views from the beer garden

Best beer garden views in Yorkshire

This is the pub you wish you had where you live. Really good food, fabulous beer choice and a great atmosphere with friendly staff. Can't fault it.

We came across this village pub just by chance and what a find! It's a quaint, traditional pub in the heart of the village. We enjoyed a couple of drinks, everybody was so friendly and the view from the back terrace is absolutely gorgeous! Will definitely return! 😊

Wonderful pub! Cracking real ales and really interesting single malt whisky selection. Great views from the beer garden too!

Cracking views, Cracking beer and a Brilliant barman!

The George and Dragon is located in the village of Hudswell, Richmondshire and set in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) award winning pub. We popped in for a quick pint and really enjoyed our visit. Really enjoy our drinks. Thank you. (Don't forget about the views in the Beer Garden)

Great selection of beers,lovely Sunday lunch ,nice large outside area with stunning views , highly recommend.

Fabulous beer garden on several levels with view of Swaledale. Superb choice of beers. Something for everyone. Sadly no food today but back on tomorrow they said.

Selling the best beer available on tap Sam Smith's Organic superb pub Great atmosphere definitely worth a visit

Absolutely lovely little pub. We went at lunchtime and it was nice and quiet for us and the dog. Ordered food and it arrived piping hot within around 20 minutes! Very recently priced for lovely food, definitely recommend!

A really great local pub. Superb food, loads of different beers, good service and a lovely view. I would definitely recommend going there.

Excellent beer and friendly staff

We visited the George & dragon for pre booked Sunday lunch. Unfortunately when our lunch arrived the plates were cold so the beef which was served on the plates was cold, the vegetables came in separate dishes which were also cold. We mentioned this to 3 members of staff but as we had already been told someone else was booked to use our table we felt pressured into just eating and leaving. Although the three members of staff did apologise there was no offer to amend to situation. After reading the reviews we were very very disappointed. We will come back to you the area but not to the George and dragon.

Great food, lovely view and nice atmosphere.

A very popular rural pub with great ales, food and a beer garden.

No frills but an absolutely super pub with an excellent value for money Sunday lunch and excellent choice of largers and beers a very good Yorkshire Pub run by the community they can be very proud of it 10/10

Came across this pub on a cold autumnal night. Food and service was above and beyond. It was like a pub you dream of finding - open fire, great hospitality and the food tasted like it was all home cooked, including the hand cut chips. We had the beef pie and our children had fish and chips, falafel and the pulled pork burger. All agreed it was top notch. Great find.

Lovely country pub - best cheese pie I’ve ever had, friendly service and delicious homemade food - warm atmosphere - highly recommended

Lovely food, Lovely people. Would definitely come here again

Incredible home made food, wonderful staff, everyone was super friendly AND everything arrived quickly.

Veggie, vegan options with excellent beer selection and friendly staff. Love the Sunday nut roast.

Great food, friendly staff, nice beer, couldn't ask for anymore

Amazing pub great beer at a great price, great food also very affordable, bar staff very friendly, Alex very knowledgeable about beer of which there were so many. Would love it to be our local. Thank you 😊

Called into this delightful pub as we were passing on a walk. Even though they were fully booked for food we decided to nip in for a drink. A very friendly greeting as we entered to order our drinks and asked if we wanted to eat then they would ask the chef if they could manage an extra two. So glad. The two lamb proper home cooked dinners were made obviously by people who care about their end product. They were soooo tasty. All in all a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone.

What a pub should be. Warm friendly atmosphere. 8 real ales - all well kept. Staff go well beyond the usual. Food, excellent pub grub. Other pubs - look and learn.

Excellent pie, mash, peas and gravy washed down with a proper pint

Best pin-in-map find for a long time. Don't know if I'll ever come across "The Moon under Water", but this is not far off for me. 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

We booked in for a Sunday roast -one meat and three veggie dinners. It was absolutely delicious, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were so helpful too. We ate outside as the weather was good and we had dogs with us. The views are amazing and a lovely walk down to the river from the beer garden afterwards. Would recommend and hope to return!

Called into the George and Dragon for a sandwich and a drink only to find that they only do roast dinners on a Sunday. We had one of each on offer Beef,Lamb and Nut roast. All the meals were delicious.

Stopped here after seeing all the great reviews.. they weren't true! The location was lovely but the food was not. My partner and friend both chose the haddock ... they came out after a long wait burnt to a crisp. When we told the waitress her reply was "sorry about that" and she walked away. My friends wife had the chicken kebab which was not chicken breast but very dry thigh meat. She also had mushy pea juice on her chips when she didn't even have peas on her plate so clearly cross contamination from another meal. I had the rabbit pie which was actually nice, the only decent meal amongst them.

Lovely meal, lovely people, sat outside with a wondful view. No wonder there were plenty of people there, I'll be back soon.

Lovely views from the beer garden very welcoming 😄

Lovely village pub. Plenty of ales to choose after walking up the 300 + steps up to it from the walk from Richmond

Excellent pub. Lovely walk from Richmond on a sunny day. Was not expecting a vegan option but they had a great vegan curry on the menu so we stayed for lunch. Staff were very knowledgable and gave recommendations on the beer. Could have sat in the beer garden all day. Cheers.

Fantastic Pub great food and Real Ales with lovely staff

Great service, amazing views. Homecooked food at its best

We haven't been out for a Pub Lunch since the start of the Pandemic & so this was our first visit to this Fantastic Pub in a very long time! But The George and Dragon didn't disappoint!, in fact with the new Covid Rules it seems to be better than ever!. The very warm welcome, the fantastic Food & Drinks,as well as the Awesome views from this delightful Pub was everything that we have come to expect and love about our Trips to The George and Dragon at Hudswell. It's great to be back to The George and Dragon & we'll be in touch very soon for another Fantastic Lunch!!.👍👍

Excellent rabbit pie & lovely views to boot! Friendly service as always.

Cracking pub with great real ales and ciders and a very nice wine list. Beautiful outdoor seating area with views over the valley.

The cheese and onion pie is the best I've ever had, friendly staff, suberb service and very affordable.

Superb food and a superb location

Good food, good beer, good service and good view.

the service is a little slow but there's a lovely view and good food

Great old country pub with probably the best beer garden in the world. Great selection of ales etc but the slowest service in the world. If you are in a hurry this is not the place for you but if you want to drink in the view you are in the right place.

Great beer, great food, great atmosphere.

Excellent food and friendly staff as usual. A most excellent visit for me and my family.

My new favorite pub in the region! Lovely homemade pies (two thumbs up for both the cheese & onion, & steak & ale pie), the best mushy peas I've ever had (never really been a fan, but they make it nice & buttery), friendly very fast service (I'm quite impressed by their ticketing system), & a great outdoor area. The only part that didn't have me rooting with every bite was the crumble. Just felt a bit lacking in taste (though I appreciated that the custard wasn't too sweet). The other meals coming out looked like grand slams though (saw the hotdog & fish & chips 😍). Will certainly be back! PS- they don't take bookings, walk-in only - which was nice.

Fabulous service, great food and drink. They have a lovely beer garden and the views not too shabby either 😂

Went here in August time I believe and was great. Beautiful view outside, fab pie and felt safe. Will go again and some point... who knows when that’ll be.

Reasonable pub grub. Nice variety and accommodating people. Thanks