The George Inn in Shepway - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent Sunday lunch, will def go back, couldn't fault it, good choice, all home cooked. Good service and friendly host

Staying nearby my wife and I wanted some dinner and the hotel recommendations included this pub so we gave it a go and wow the food was to die for!!!, I had the venison pie, my wife the salmon and we both were so impressed with the quality and size of the portions. The landlord was welcoming and friendly and if we are back in the area we will be coming back

The food was superb I had the sir lion for Sunday lunch and had a delicious apple pie. The food was super good and the most was very friendly and kind. It was the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. And the Apple pie was home made so it was super tasty. As I was in holiday in Kent we couldn’t find a most wonderful place to have a lovely lunch. They are dog friendly so it’s great as finding places where dogs are allowed when on holiday can be hard. So this is a great place.

Proper pub. Good English food. Liver and bacon/four bird pie all handmade plus lots more. If you need to relax this is the place to be. Opening times as pubs used to be 12PM to 2.30 Then reopen at 6 pm . Adults and dogs welcome. Jazz nights Tuesfay and Thursdays free entry . If your in a hurry this is not for you.

Fantastic pub, great friendly landlord and wonderful Sunday roast Charming country pub Freshly and home cooked food with great ingrediants

Wow!!!! What a find. We have come away to log cabins near by and could not check in so drove to find somewhere for lunch. We simply stepped back in time. George was an amazing host with some amazing history knowledge. But for me and my friends was the most amazing stunning log fire. Ladies and gents. If you are driving by please give this lovely old 17th century pub with freshly cooked and well made food a visit.

Eating out at restaurants isn’t always about being able to take a photo that you can put on Instagram. Sometimes you just need a good local pub, where we can talk to all the people in the room, and get some good home-cooked food. You know that the service will be honest, the food will be cooked with love and most importantly you will be made to feel like home… Well guess what. This is that! This no-thrills family run our doesn’t offer amazing silver service, nor will you go home telling your mates about it. But you do feel at home, you do get smiles everywhere, and the food is delicious. Proper pub food. It was hard to chose from the outstanding selection of country / game style food options, where you know it would have been shot in the next field earlier that day. But we decided on a venison pie and then I had 2 (very large and generous) duck breasts in a chefs Special brandy sauce. The only options for sides were what type of potato you had, everything came with season vegetables making like very easy. Whilst this isn’t somewhere you’d rush back to, and it’s quite easy to drive pass, I have to give this a thumbs up as it was delicious

Although as you enter this pub you might feel as if you have stepped back in time to the 80’s don’t let this put you off. The owner is very hospitable and his attention to detail is notable. The food was outstanding, great chef. We had beautifully cooked fresh cod and chips and also the double duck breast with fresh vegetables. We can definitely vouch that the duck was free range and locally sourced as there was a small piece of shot in it ( not a criticism) . Please visit this wonderful pub, such a shame it wasn’t more busy on a Friday evening. Will definitely come again when next in the area.

We went to the George for a family dinner. Michael was very friendly and the food was absolutely amazing, There was plenty of choice, everything was cooked fresh and we enjoyed a lovely evening. The pub has a traditional and friendly atmosphere and we will definitely return.

The George Inn has all the atmosphere of a proper traditional pub, a lovely place to be. The food (Sunday roast lunch) was excellent and the landlord was attentive and charming. The beer was good too. The pub was calm and quiet - no loud music or machines. Lovely planting in baskets and tubs give an excellent impression, and the pub is very easy to find on the road between Hythe and Canterbury.

We had a lovely evening in this cozy, charming and traditional pub. The food was fantastic and the owner Micheal is friendly and a great host. It is wonderful to find proper indie run pubs in an age where most pubs belong to chains (even if they try to hide it!). The George Inn is a great place for a good pint, a tasty meal and a relaxing chat by a roaring wood fire. 😄

Lovely place. Gentleman behind the bar was so welcoming & friendly. My daughter had the steak & kidney pie which she loved. I had the lambs liver & bacon which was excellent. My hubby & brother in law had the 4 bird pie which they said was excellent & future Sister in Law had duck breast which she said was excellent too. Great Service & would definitely go back.

Brilliant pub. Very relaxing feel. Fantastic food and excellect New England beer. Staff were incredibly friendly and covid safe. Rare find, will return.

Great meal for Our family . Excellent food, traditional and v tasty. Chef is excellent. Drinks lovely in a great pub full of charm and atmosphere. Lots to look at In the pub and talk About with Michael , the landlord , who is helpful and v welcoming. Ate twice there and both times were excellent. We will return again!

Ate at the George Inn twice during our stay locally, last week. We had really great meals on both occasions. Lots of choice and the chef cooked every thing really well. The sausages and mash, chicken and leek pie and the fish and chips were notably good. We also had some of the puddings- all traditional and v tasty. We loved the apple pie and the bread and butter pudding especially. The pub itself is steeped in character, full of nooks and crannies and lots of interesting artefacts to look at. A really lovely atmosphere. Both our kids also found the pub really interesting. Michael the landlord is very friendly and helpful and very welcoming. Will definitely be back.

We popped in for lunch and found a very appetising menu including a vegetarian dish of Farmhouse Onion. Two halves of a large onion stuffed with onion, mushroom, cheese and basil accompanied with fresh veg and a choice of potatoes in a red wine and cream sauce. Delicious and good value with great hospitality from Mike the landlord. Other people ate while we were there and their meals looked equally appetising. There were a number of cars in the car park when we arrived but the pub was empty but this was soon resolved when a group of walkers arrived from a walk and nice to see they had all booked for lunch. We will return.

Great cozy pub with a welcoming open fireplace. The meals were prepared by Richard and were absolutely delicious. When we come over again from Holland we will certainly go back to this pub. Thank you Richard and Michael!

We visited with some friends from the US, although we had never been here before. We were not disappointed! The food was excellent! I tried the venison pie for the first time and loved it. I have never seen cabbage served in such a novel eat before!! It was like a large slice of cake! Very generous portions! Michael the landlord was excellent, and interesting to talk to. Thanks to the chef also! The only thing to bear in mind is that it is only open at “traditional times”. So when we thought that it was “Open” - it wasn’t! Best check with Michael first as the information given online is misleading. Otherwise- well worth a visit!!

We came here to meet Briish friends but none of us had ever been here before. We were delightfully surprised by the hospitality of Michael our host. Every meal ordered was superb! Service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was welcoming.. if you are anywhere in the area don't miss this fantastic English pub.

Delicious steak and kidney pie with roast beetroot and celeriac. Yummy Rubarth crumble, altogether lovely.

Had Sunday lunch here but stayed for hours sitting next to the ingelnook fire. Food was lush..proper home cooked British food. Will return...can absolutely recommend! A*****

We came here on a Friday evening with our two kids of 4 and 6. The Inn has a very cosy fireplace and characteristic interior. The owner Michael went out of his way to make our evening a success, he was especially creative in adapting the dishes to the tastes of our picky eaters. The venison steak was amazing. Highly recommend dinner at the George Inn!

Have just come back from a weekend away staying in a local cottage close to this pub. Was in walking distance so we decided to pay it a visit and both me and my wife are grateful we did, it was such a pleasant pub to visit and the food was 10/10. The landlord, I believe his name was Micheal was very helpful and talkative and a pleasure. we have two dogs and these were both welcome in the pub which was great.We will definately be visiting again.

Fancy a warm Kentish welcome, huge inglenook fireplace, local real ales and a selection of fine wines? Enjoy these and the attention of the long-experienced landlord, Michael, while you eat traditional British food unsurpassed in the area prepared by his chef, Richard. PROOF -WE STOPPED OFF FOR A QUICK TIPPLE ON THE WAY HOME AND CAME BACK 25 MILES NEXT DAY WITH TWO FRIENDS FOR SUNDAY LUNCH!.

I booked a table for three via email, shortly after sending recieved a phone call from Michael (the owner) to confirm my booking.We arrived for our lunch meal, the pub is oozing character with lots of history. We were made more than welcome and Michael looked after us from start to finish.We had a table near a fantastic open fire. Plenty of food choice, the chef was fantastic and made my wife (who is vegetarian) a wild mushroom risoto specially.Food is awesome nd would highly recommend giving this place a try.All topped off with reasonable prices. We wouldn't even hesitate to re visit when we are back in the area

We were a small group of adults, kids and a baby. Owner made us feel welcome, food was great and filling. Delicious ales. Lovely grounds and huge trees for the kids to play.

What a find, if you enjoy great food, generous portions and a lovely warm reception this is the place for you, the owner " Michael" made us all feel so welcome, it was like being invited into someone's home the hospitality was great, combine that with a warm cosy atmosphere we honestly did not want to leave. Many thanks Michael you really did make our night very special.

This pub is regularly visited by us We recently had our Sunday lunch here, well recommended. Served between 12.30 and 2 pm, best to book, there is a choice of roasts, ample portions, good range of deserts.

Un encantador pub inglés tradicional, acercándose a la entrada en el Aroma encantador de un fuego abierto nos recibió y dentro del bar había una chimenea Inglenook, una encantadora chimenea de leña y un sofá chesterfield para relajarse. El pescado y patatas fritas tradicionales era delicioso servido con salsa tártara preciosa casa hizo una muy generosa y pieza de bacalao. El motivo principal de la visita era escuchar el jazz en vivo. Fue una agradable velada - fantástico músicos, vocalistas y todo el mundo fue muy amable - l recomiendo encarecidamente el sesiones de música noche de jueves a los amantes del jazz.

Went for a Sunday evening roast, big plate of really good dinner, well cooked & good quality meat, it's a lovely proper country pub with a log fire, it was very quiet but it was Sunday, the landlord made us very welcome & was very friendly, would definitely recommend.

Este pub restaurante ha sido cerrada por un par de años, así que fue una agradable sorpresa descubrir que había un buen menú tradicional inglés, pastel de carne con cerveza, cerveza pescado con patatas fritas super tamaño! Whitebait! Generosas porciones, así que para los postres! Amable propietario. Hay noches de jazz durante la semana. ¡Muy recomendable! La única sugerencia que haría, quizás un aviso más prominentes para anunciar que el recinto está abierto.

We had family down for the day decided to go to the George Inn for dinner it was wonderful .the pork belly was beautiful and the roast beef was too

Pleasant landlord, quaintly decorated, good food. Will go again. And allowed dogs in Easy parking, and good outdoor space.

This is an unique place, full of character. Very old fashioned and with lovely fresh food. The fish and chips were awesome as well as the pork belly. Wish they have a wider variety of desserts.

Recently moved into the area,and after eating in a number of venues,have yet to find a pub that turns out better food than the george inn.Have eaten here a number of times now and have never been dissapointed.Whether you are eating or just in for a drink,Micheal the owner always makes you welcome.The place is full of charactor and we are pleased we found the place being as it is a little further afield coming from canterbury,1st class food and host, would recommend to anyone.

Este es un pequeño pub, si no buscando un gastro pub y quieres una cena casera es el pub para usted! No hay mucha variedad de selección ejemplo vino es tinto o blanco! Pero me gusta, a veces es agradable no tener opciones infinitas! Es sencillo, pero la comida es buena. Realmente encantador anfitrión, un montón de aparcamiento y una tienda de antigüedades.

We were staying nearby and having spent the day travelling we were desperate for a good meal. Mine host was very friendly and having ordered our meals we then browsed the various sets of pictures and visited the sale room where there were many interesting antique items and collectables Our food was tasty and very welcome.Unfortunately we were the only customers throughout the evening.

A quiet tradition pub. Great food. Good service. Very friendly. We reccomend this pub wholeheartedly.

We had a delicious Sunday lunch. It was like having a home cooked meal without all the work. The service was good and we felt relaxed and not rushed. We were able to take our little dog in with us rather than having to leave him in the car as is so often the way. Would definitely recommend but equally I would book in advance to be sure of getting in.

We visited on a miserable wet Sunday for lunch and found a welcoming atmosphere and a lovely log fire to remove the cold and damp. The landlord was also friendly and made the 20 mile round trip well worth the effort.The service was good and the British style cooking and offered an excellent meal

Not many proper English pubs like this to be found. A friendly relaxed welcome from Michael and huge roaring fire with comfy seating, you don't see a fireside like this very often these days. We had a lovely meal, roast lamb, ribeye steak and chicken in cream sauce all washed down with a superb Malbec.. Well worth making a special visit.

We went to the George when we were turned away from the Rose and Crown at Stelling Minnis because they had a coach load of pensioners in! As it turned out it was lucky for us.The George had a welcoming roaring fire and we had a very warm welcome from the landlord.The pub is very attractively furnished and comfortableThere is a good choice of food and we all enjoyed our choices. Prices are reasonableWe would definitely retur

Brian, The Landlord, was very welcoming and friendly. We have eaten here a couple of times and have always had a lovely meal. I had the Belly Pork and my Husband had the Pork Ribs. Both perfectly cooked and very nice portion sizes. I would safely say I could happily recommend to my friends and family. Im only sorry I didnt take a photo for people to see! There were some nice ales in barrels and some on tap. Lovely coffee afterwards too. The food was sourced locally which is really nice to as its always good to support your local businesses. We will certainly return, but hopefully not leave it quite so long as our last visit.

The outside of this pub is situated on a straight piece of road and may give the look that this inn is nothing special, but do stop the car and step inside! Michael the owner is the perfect host- welcoming but not intrusive. The atmosphere is homely and relaxed. A large inglenook fireplace burns genuine logs and creates a peaceful mood. We had a very happy evening here and recommend this place to you if you want a traditional quiet and cosy pub.

We were staying at Stelling Minnis and could not book the Rose and Crown for Sunday lunch so went to the George Inn. Lunch was very good [roast beef and pork] and the landlord welcoming so we went back later in the week for an evening meal. This time we had belly pork, chicken and liver and were very pleased with all three. The sweets are excellent too. Only one real beer on tap - Martello and it had been around for a while! However the wine list looks very good.The whole experience was very enjoyable and if we were in the area we would certainly eat there again.

When we arrived at the George, we were the only customers in the pub. The landlord was very pleasant and, given the lack of demand, the food arrived quickly. Overall, it was pleasant enough, though not exceptional. There was only one cask beer available and that was a bit uninspiring.

Interesting menu with various specials. All freshly prepared using mostly local produce. It is a relaxing venue with a mix of antique and interesting furniture and decoration. Lovely log fire and leather sofa. We received personal service from the proprieter, who has time and interest to talk to you. There were the usual drinks and also some locally brewed beers.. Evidently there is a folk music gathering once a month and special evenings occasionally eg Jazz. There was a table occupied with a family who seemed to be enjoying the menu.

Very good food, cooked fresh to order, well presented and plenty of it. The outside of the George might put you off going in but don't be shy, go in and checkout the menu. Very friendly, I'm 'gluten free', no problem and very helpful

We have had a very good meal here just an hour ago.Made very welcome by the owner and daughter.My wife had a marvellous salmon fillet with lemon and dill sauce.While I had the lambs liver and onions,vegetables consisted of carrots green beans cauliflower turnips my wife's salmon came with new potatoes. The selection of puddings was to dream of spotted Dick treacle sponge bread and butter pudding.To name a few.They had a few good malts as well.The real ale was a local Kent beer.We are sad only staying local for one night.Certainly worth the drive to it.We would call this a traditional English pub.Give it a try.

An impromptue meal on a Saturday evening was a very pleasant start to a week staying in a cottage nearby. It was recommended to us and we were not disappointed! A busy evening, but luckily there was a spare table. Whitebait to start and cod and chips and salmon as the mains left no room for sweet, we were stuffed! Definitely a find if we are back in that part of Kent again!

Went with a family group for a Mothers Day lunch.Shame, as the staff were obviously overwhelmed and finding it difficult to cope. Very long waits for food, some cold and had to be sent back. Roast beef was v v tough.Other food was OK (I had the fish and chips, which was tasty enough general catering fare)All in all, unfortunately probably won't be using again which as I've said is a shame giving the location and also having read some of the other reviews. Perhaps on a quieter day it may be better (just not to be on this occasion)

We booked a table for our mothers for mothers day, unfortunately, the service was a little slow, even though the restaurant did not seem busy. One of our party had a chipped glass and another was served cold soup. The roast beef was a bit tough and we had to ask several times for a jug of water. On the whole a disapponting mothers day lunch.

This pub was just the ticket after getting wet and wind-blown from a country walk. Most people probably speed by on the busy road without even noticing the George Inn and they are missing a treat by doing so.The landlord was very friendly and gave us a nice welcome. It was a shame that there weren't more people in to give the place extra atmosphere but at least it meant that we could enjoy the classical music that was playing!There were plenty of delicious sounding meals on the menu and specials boards and it was hard to choose what to eat. I went for The Pepper Pot which was a lamb and bacon stew with dumplings and a side of bread roll and butter. The perfect meal for a cold day!I was very pleased with the flavour and size of portion, there was lots of meat and plenty of liquid to mop up with the bread roll. There was only one ale on offer but it was a good brew from Hopfuzz brewery in Hythe.There are lots of walking routes in the area and I will be back for another meal soon.

We were just passing through the village when we came across The George looking for somewhere for lunch having found the Tiger in Stowting closed. To be honest, from the outside, we weren't sure what to expect - the parking and garden area could do with some attention. But the welcome was very warm and the meal was delicious: the three of us chose the steak and kidney pudding - what a treat. Clearly homemade, each the size of a small bowl, the suet puddings were crammed with beautifully cooked steak and generous chunks of kidney in a rich tasty gravy. The vegetable selection served separately was equally delicious though frankly surplus to requirements. All for £9.95 excluding drinks. Service was quick, friendly but unobtrusive. Really yummy meal - congratulations to the female chef who cooked everything on the premises. Definitely a place to return to.

Ok, so from the outside you think 'hmmm can this really be that great?' Well take a look inside and be prepared to be very surprised. The interior is absolutely lovely with a wonderful inglenook fireplace and all the usual characterful paraphernalia on the walls. The food is brilliant, hot, completely home-made and very fresh. I had the Pork and Apple pie of the day and it was one of the best home made pies I've ever eaten in a pub. My friend had the equally tasty bacon and chicken salad. A group next to us had steak and kidney pudding and not only were they very generous portions we could hear them cooing with delight too!Don't judge a book by its cover just step inside, you won't regret it.

We were on holiday in the area and a local recommended this pub. from the outside it looked a bit run down, but the inside is nice provided you like mounted deer heads. Our dog was welcome and was made a fuss of. The food was good, lamb in a red wine sauce and butterfly chicken. The landlord was chatty when we were at the bar, but left us to it when we had our meal.

We were on holiday and staying just down the road in Elmsted. We passed this place when we drove into Canterbury a few times as its on the main road. From the outside it looks a bit run down with one of the letters missing on the sign but i was drawn in by the claims of alehouse. Sadly when we went in there was only one ale on, but it was a local one I hadn't had before so happy enough. I ordered the steak and ale pie, but everyone else chose something different, the fish, (battered), fish cakes, sausage and mash. For me the steak and ale pie was the best I have had, full of great chunks of steak and home made. Everyone else was happy although the sausages were a bit small(3)for my ever hungry son. All in all would definitely recommend this place if your in the area, good value and service isn't quick but as its all fresh worth the wait.

Our host and owner was very welcoming and served very good real ale. Ordered two meals one of lamb chops which were served covered in mint sauce ( should have been served in a sauce boat). They were over cooked which made them rather tough.The other order was of "chefs" beef pie. The whole was so over cooked that it was impossible to put a fork into some of the meat, cooked for much shorter time we think it would have been very good because the flavour was good. We suspect that this dish had been reheated possibly more than once! The vegetables were also over cooked and minuscule proportion. We couldn't believe that "The Garden Of England" could produce such food.It was the worst meal we have had in England.

I was part of a group of local bell ringers had an evening out ringing in Stowing and Brabourne and we called the George on Stone Street in advance to ask if they could put together a very simple cold buffet as a supper. They were more than obliging and very helpful We arrived inside a fantastic building which is tastefully decorated with a lovely bar and a GIANT inglenook fireplace. The place is rammed with character and charm. The beer was top notch and the landlord was incredibly friendly. We were pleasantly surprised to find the food was far better quality we were expecting as we had ordered very basic fare. We saw another couple munching their dinners in the corners, they both had pie which we were rather jealous of.Will certainly be coming back and thoroughly recommend this to anyone is passing. The pub is bang in the middle of Stone Street away from the village but don't be put off. Do support it as we all know its hard to keep these brilliant pubs going. Well Done the George

This pub restaurant is a few miles outside Canterbury, on the road to Folkestone, and well worth a visit. I went with a friend at the end of March 2014, the same friend i had taken a year before. But the standards hadn't changed. The food is excellent, the service is friendly and efficient, and the restaurant is populated with fantastically interesting furniture, pictures and other objects to keep one interested between courses. The next time i am back in the area my friend i will definitely go again, I would thoroughly recommend it. Brian Thomas

Used to use this establishment, years ago, the last occassion over 10 years ago was an absolute disaster, today had determined to call in and was not disappointed at all, good welcome, good food and very reasonably priced, will definately be back with friends

We visited thur evening for drinks and food although we were the only 4 in the pub the landlord was very friendly and the food was very very good If you are passing pop in well worth a visit we will definetly be back

Popped in on the off chance while driving home to Canterbury. Decor is a bit suspect, although the fireside chesterfield was nice. But the rest is a bit like a beachfront coffee shop festooned with nick nacks. Landlord was wary at first, and stayed that way. Not exactly welcoming.Food was average, not particularly hot and somewhat dried up at the edges. Still it was relatively cheap.However, that night both me and my partner had decidedly dodgy tums, this carried on for a whole 24 hours.Shame really as with a character injection for both pub and landlord the location could yield a very nice country inn experience.In future we will drive by.

Lovely meal cooked fresh and very comfortable surroundings Try It you won't be dissapointed,the Chef is extremely talented and the pub comfortably furnished

Called at the newly re-opened George Inn mainly because we couldn't get in at the Chequers up the road. It was fairly quiet when we arrived for Sunday lunch (mind you it was 2.30pm) The landlord was very welcoming and the pub had a nice atmosphere with a big log fire. Plenty choice from the main menu and a Sunday lunch menu, with some enticing dishes on offer.We had Whitebait and Deep Fried Camembert to start both which were excellent. We ordered Sunday Roasts which again were good and the dish of vegetables to accompany (red cabbage, swede, broccoli and cauliflower) was interesting and tasty. I had an acceptable Bread and Butter Pudding to finish.The service was good and it was nice to find a landlord who had time to chat. Excellent Northern Star Bitter which is brewed down the road at West HytheWill definitely go back and try out the seasonal game and also the very appealing weekday menu.

Just home from a lovely dinner here. Very quiet for a Friday night but have driven past a few times so thought we would try it out. The food service was a little slow considering we were the only people in there and the lemon posset lacked lemon but overall a lovely experience. The main courses were sublime and we will certainly be returning. The staff were friendly and the fire was roaring and created a lovely atmosphere. We'll worth a visit.

A bit out of the way but worth a visit. Very accommodating staff, chef had no problems with our special requests and food excellent. We went on a Sunday lunchtime and although quite busy, did not have to wait long for our food. We had 2 courses and wine/drinks and it worked out at about £15 each. Lovely old pub, full of character, definitely worth a visit.

Two of us had lunch here yesterday. The landlord was friendly and he checked that we were happy with the jazz on his hi fi system - we were initially the only people eating, as we arrived at 12 noon. The standard of the chef's cooking was excellent for a local pub. One of us had cod, chips and peas, while the other of us had salmon. Both dishes were first class, and as the price was fair (just under ten ukp each) - we shall certainly be coming again. The pub has not been open for long, under this new owner, and we expect it to attract more visitors as it becomes better known.

Given that this has apparently re-opened only recently....the owners/landlords have certainly hit the ground running. Food is served until 2:30 on the Sunday, but most places would not be overjoyed to see a dozen hairy bikers pull in at 2:15. However the staff were very welcoming and we were soon seated with one of their superb beers in hand. Que a 3 course set menu (the whitebait was some of the freshest and tastiest I have enjoyed) and we were happily on our way by 3:30. The roasts were perfectly acceptable and the vegetarian options equally well recieved. All in all, a good country pub with comfy chairs and a warm fire. I wish them well over the winter.

What a treasure this place is, the atmosphere is relaxing and e inn has been refurbished beautifully, the food is superb, a great choice and all really fresh. The absolute star of the show is the chocolate baileys cheese cake, totally homemade, no frozen rubbish.Enjoy this jem but don't tell everyone or it'll spoil it

Had a meal with friends and family here It is a nice country pub with a welcoming landlord, food was great with good variety but it was only the chef and the cook that worked there, if there was a waiter or waitress to help it would be perfect, would visit and recommend

I can hardly believe that this is the same pub that gained a couple of duff reviews. My wife and I had had our anniversary lunch there today - our first visit - and were greatly impressed. The ambience was delightful (and I would imagine it would be even more so on a cold, winter's day, sitting in front of the fire), the landlord was friendly and helpful, and the food plentiful and delicious. One small criticism: I'm not a fan of background music while I'm eating anyway, but the way it was presented - a CD player connected to a bright TV screen - was out of character with the rest of this charming Olde Worlde pub.

The food is good basic English food but service is just too relaxed. Lovely pub on a very busy road. The landlord is very friendly but the whole experience was just a bit to casual. Good food though.

Having driven down Stone street for years wondering what was happening to this old pub I was pleased to see it re-open. Having popped in out of curiosity for a drink we decided to book a table for 4. Prior to going I looked at Trip-advisor and saw a mixed bag of feedback with some of the adverse feedback around the welcome. We arrived just ahead of a couple and it appeared the landlord was under a bit of pressure as he had a pretty full house and was all alone on front of house. With the landlord then called back into the kitchen to serve some meals the couple behind us left without being served after what only appeared to be a minute of waiting - a potential poor review in the offing. That sets the scene. However read on because all 4 of us had a great meal and as the pub calmed down the landlord came into his own and certainly made us feel welcome and genuinely appreciated our positive feedback. I guess I suspected that service might be a bit strained and if I had one bit of advice it might be around having an extra pair of hands. That said there was a lot I liked on the menu so we will be back to try something else Michael.

We have now eaten twice at this reopened pub/Inn.We found the interior great,rather quirky & clean.The garden certainly could do with some help but Rome wasn't built in a day!!The menu is interesting and they have made a great find in the Chef full marks for the food.The Gentleman owner is a little abrupt and the service lacked any polish (suggest some training might be in order)This Inn has the makings of a good eatery if they take notice of the Chef & are guided by his ideas.

We used to like The George Inn and were pleased to see it open again. We were however very disappointed. We walked past the shabby garden with dirty tables and went into the bar. There was only one other couple in the bar and the landlord did not even greet us. We asked for a menu and he grunted an answer at us and gave us a shabby, greasy sheet of paper which had a faded menu pinted on it. We asked of there were any lighter choices and he was very unfriendly in pointing to a chalk board again without speaking.He turned away from us and did nor appear to notice as we walked out.Definately would not go there again, very unwelcoming and rude.

The George In at Stone Street is lovely. Situated on the old Roman road between Lympne and Canterbury and in a beautiful rural setting it is perfectly situated for a relaxing meal. Real old fashioned friendly service twinned with beautifully cooked food at a reasonable price is a recipe for success. It appears to be a family run pub. The welcome was friendly, the real ale lovely and the wine at a good price, I will return.

Called here yesterday, was very pleased to find it open again after passing it many times and seeing it closed. The new owner made us very welcome and it was soon apparent that he has a lot of experience at running a good pub. The real ales from a small Kent brewery were in tip top condition. The food was home cooked, good quality and fairly priced. We will call back frequently because the pub is close to where we play golf. In all a very enjoyable experience.

Lively with friendly service and hearty fare. Pricing is very fair. There is also a very charming bric a brac shop on the premises selling country plates a to vintage rifles. Altogether, a lovely stop.

Strictly speaking not new but reopened after being closed for many years, we were passing, noticed the 'open' sign and called in.The pub is a rarely these days in that it is a genuine old style pub with a bar and bar stools as well as a relaxed leather sofa area by the inglenook fireplace. The landlord turned out to be a real larger than life character and we were made to feel welcome and 'at home'. As it was lunchtime we ordered main courses which were truly superb but not expensive. The two of us paid £23 for two mains plus two glasses of wine. Very good value indeed.If you are in the area call in. It's a pub that's well worth a diversion of a few miles!It's rare that I rate an establishment so highly but this one absolutely deserves it.