The George Inn in Craven

We called in for lunch a few days ago and it was excellent in every way. The welcome was very warm and genuine, great service, the beer was excellent, and the fish and chips were superb. It's easy to say "best I have ever had" but I cannot imagine how they could have been better - next time we go, I will not need to see the menu, I know what I'll be having. Just enough perfectly cooked chips without the usual overload. My Mrs had a prawn sandwich which was also excellent. 10/10

So good we booked for 2 nights evening meals which were superb. The Host Ed is a character, the lady chef knows how to cook good grub, served hot plenty of it with a smile. 2 wonderful evenings Thanks

We all visited the George Inn and were welcomed with a happy host! I'm glad we booked as it was extremely busy, which indicated it was going to be a good place to visit. We were not wrong, the food is cooked to order, so from ordering (we all ordered cooked food) to the food arriving there was a bit of a wait, but we were happy to wait. Let me tell you, it was well worth it! Excellent local pub!

I had taken my husband to The George Inn for a meal for his birthday. The meal and service was excellent. I did ask the owner Ed for our bill which he did bring over to me which was £56 and he did confirm there was no service charge. I did give him £60 in cash and his word were " are you giving the change to the staff " I was utterly shocked and disgusted by this the utter cheek of asking this. I don't mind giving a tip but when asked this it did make me feel very uncomfortable. It was confirmed to us later that there is only him and his wife.

Cosy pub opposite the church where JB Priestley’s are commemorated. A warm welcome, excellent pint great food especially the pies. Whiebait starter, with home made tartare sauce delicious. The best brownie I’ve ever tasted. George, the resident terrier, welcomes dogs of all kinds.

Great pub / accommodation / food / beer and hosts in gorgeous surroundings..... what more could you want! We only stayed the one night whilst walking The Dales Way.... we'll be back to stay longer and enjoy the outstanding hospitality provided by Ed, Jackie and their lovely staff. 😊

What a great discovery in this lovely area. Called in for a pint and were made most welcome by Ed who spent time with us in between serving others. Beer well kept, so couldn’t just have one… Lovely atmosphere and a place to most definitely come back to on our next visit to Wharfedale. Thanks also to Scott on the late shift who was equally friendly.

Wow! What a magical place! A fantastic host, wonderful food, great beers and wines and a great cosy setting in a beautiful spot. My wife and I and our dog booked in for a Saturday night over the Bank Holiday weekend- so glad we did. It was busy and our meals were exceptional. We enjoyed talking to other diners and drinkers in the bar area - it’s just that sort of place. We were taken aback by Ed’s hospitality (he has an uncanny knack of remembering everyone’s names) and the wonderful food, we booked in again for the Monday night and had the pies - terrific. We will most definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The welcome from Ed (and George the dog) was first class. Food was delicious and the pub itself charming. We would love to go back and stay as b&b guests. Location on the Dales Way is perfect for walkers. Highly recommend.

We stayed and ate here on our Dales Way walk. We received a very warm welcome from the landlord, had a quick post walk beer and were shown to our cosy room in a building separate from the main building. It was clean, spacious and well appointed. The pub is an absolute historical gem. So cosy and welcoming. It also keeps the historic tradition of burning a candle on the bar when it's open, a tradition that goes back to when it was a vicarage. Food was amazing. We had Homemade homity pie, with proper vegetables, a rarity in pubs today. Breakfast was delicious too. This place is a gem with perfect hospitality by people who very clearly enjoy the company of other people. We would highly recommend the George for both food and a stay.

Pre booked a table for Sunday evening which is currently always Sunday roast night. Choice of lamb or beef or veggie option. Very warm welcome. Traditional roast was tasty and nicely presented. Choice of wines and real ales. Unique and friendly atmosphere in the small dining room.

We booked a table for the four of us on our last evening of a lovely holiday, staying at Grange Farm. Wow, what a meal! Lovely service from Ed and his staff, and the most lovely pies all round. Just wish we had eaten here earlier in the week!

We stayed here for a night while doing the Dales Way and very much enjoyed it. Ed is a great host and our evening meal and breakfast were lovely. They offered gluten free options for both meals and for the packed lunch that they provided for is. Our room was a bit dark and dated but was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.

We stayed at the George inn on the second night of our dales way trek. Lovely little inn with tons of character! Food was amazing- pie night 😋 The barman was lovely and friendly and the service was excellent Sarah is amazing! She could not be more helpful. She gave us tips for our walk the following day, packed lunch she made was fantastic and as we wanted to be up and leave she let us have the continental breakfast early.

Decision to be made - carry on our walk to Yockenthwaite or cut short and find The George Inn for a drink and/or lunch! Choice made with all in favour of The George Inn, we were warmly greeted by Ed. Great menu. We all went for the sandwich option but the plates of hot food arriving at other tables looked very tempting. Local drink options on tap too. Definitely the perfect decision to stop. As temperatures were falling outside and the fire was so relaxing, it took great effort to drag ourselves away to complete the walk. Brilliant place and thank you Ed for making us so welcome.

Booked ahead and went for the pie night on a Monday. A lovely warm fire, friendly staff, and a traditional pub atmosphere greeted us. The pies , food and beer were all excellent. My wife is gluten intolerant and so had ordered ahead for a GF pie which she said was amazing. I had the beef and ale. Both were packed with lean meat and cased in lovely light pastry. I have been to the George numerous times since my first visit in 1988 and it is was definitely the best visit in 2022. Great to see a traditional pub thriving and doing well.

We were staying in a cottage just over the bridge from The George and we visited 4 times whilst on holiday. We were always welcomed very warmly and on a first name basis each time by Ed, the landlord. We had Sunday roast and returned on the Monday evening for "Pie Night". Sarah, the chef, does an amazing job as all the food was of excellent quality and good portions. Great choice of real ales, lager and cider. It was very cosy and it was very easy to make conversation with the other visitors to the pub and B&B. George, the dog, was also very friendly and cute.

We stayed here in our Dales Way walk. Ed the owner was brilliant. He made us feel so welcome and his famous pies were wonderful. A real treat for me you a gluten free smoked haddock.

Stayed in Hubberholme and The George was on the doorstep. For a pub off the beaten track a bit it exceeded all expectations. Ed, and his team, are really friendly and the fare they offer is exceptional. Would thoroughly recommend the Sunday roast - lamb slow cooked in hay was delicious, as was Monday night's pie menu! Well worth a visit - or two!!!

We received a warm welcome from Ed on our arrival. The room was charming with a large comfy bed and a powerful shower - perfect after a long day's walk. We ate in the restaurant that evening and was tempted by the array of pies on offer! The staff and chef could not have been more attentive.

Ed was a real joy. His meat pies are award winning for a reason. A great stay and meal after a 17 mile walk on The Dales Way. The kitchen packed us a lunch since we had another long day without many options. Very Charming Place.

Fantastic welcome and a very safe environment. My husband rated the lamb and mint pie as one of the best meat pies he has eaten. I had the scampi which was a very large portion and also delicious. Next time we’re in the area we will visit again.

Just as we thought rude and unpleasant landlords were a thing of the past the George at Hubberholme came up trumps

We were lucky enough to have the George Inn just a stroll away from our holiday accommodation in Hubberholme. Can’t praise the team highly enough and they made our stay really special. We were greeted by name each time we visited (how Ed remembers everyone’s...

Visited whilst out for a walk. We found the landlord to be rather rude. After a short time of being there a young solo female backpacker arrived who he was extremely rude to. We left never to return.

Another great lunch in this beautiful spot. The manager is meticulous about covid measures and manages a tight ship overall, with great house-branded beer and very generous portions of food. The chips here are outstanding! The large fish and chips are huge - normal mortals...

Have stopped for lunch or a quick dink a number of times while cycling or walking over recent years, but last night we stayed over and enjoyed an evening meal, lovely breakfast and The George's hospitality. Really, I just want to say 'thank-you' to Ed...

We hadn't booked our lunch, but although they were short-staffed and busy, they did manage to squeeze us in for a quick sandwich. The ham was excellent - just what we had hoped for. As we were walking we didn't want to drink too much...

Stopped off for a beer here after a long walk. Landlord really friendly and good choice of beers. The pub is very well laid out and very Covid aware- definitely worth a visit and the food looked good too

Staying in Buckden and called in on this gem of a pub on our Dales walk. Booked a late Sunday lunch and it was superb. Ed, Jackie & Chloe were so welcoming and service was impeccable and fun. We wanted to book for their award...

We booked lunch at the George having visited/stayed several times over the last 8 years since Ed and Jackie took over - and what a lovely post Covid return it was. The food was wonderful, both mains and sweets, the best meal we have had...

We popped in for lunch whilst staying at another pub nearby....so glad we did! We had the best fish and chips we have ever had in a pub, looked and tasted delicious! Great owner, with dry Yorkshire humour and friendly staff. Fire was lit and...

Stopped here twice during our recent Dales Way walk - I understand that the pub has recently changed management & this may explain the variable welcome we received. On the first occasion we sampled one of their award winning pies & house beer, both were...

We stopped by The George Inn for dinner on Saturday and we thought it was wonderful. Ed and Chloe were so welcoming and they made such an effort to ensure we enjoyed our evening. The home cooked food was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed a...

Ed and Jackie bring a warm hospitality to this long-established Yorkshire pub. Sarah is an excellent chef providing comfort food of outstanding quality - just what is needed after a day if walking in the spectacular fells of Wharfedale. All staff are helpful and friendly...

We arrived at the pub last Sunday without reserving, but were welcomed and sorted by the lovely landlord without any fuss. Fortunately, the menu was a simple choice of sunday roasts and we went with a beef and lamb combination. Whilst the beef was great,...

After ditching the car in the middle of nowhere we decided to follow our noses through the dales and to our delight stumbled across this wonderful old pub. Ed and of course George of the George are very welcoming and we were even addressed by...

This is a wonderful place to stay for a few nights in this beautiful part of the world. First of all the food, Sarah (the chef) puts on a great choice of evening meals which deserve a review in their own right! She has numerous...

We spent a lovely week in upper wharfedale and ate at the George twice. Its a lovely Dales pub and the food was super. Special mention to Chloe who was friendly and helpful both visits

If you want the perfect old fashioned wooden settle roaring log fire and plentiful traditional top quality food then this is the place. We use this pub for special family dinners and it’s totally worth the 160 mile round trip to get there.

You can always be assured of a warm welcome at the George Inn. The cosy bar area with a comforting fire on a cold day. It did not take us long to choose our lunch. Steak and Ale pie with chips for my husband and Chicken and Leek with mash for me. Both pies were cooked to perfection. A black sheep and a glass of cider went very well with our choices. I hope it is not another year before we visit this friendly pub with great food.

Quirky, yes, eccentric, a touch but it all works. A pleasantly old fashioned pub that serves really good food. Don’t expect anything other than a traditional building serving simple but extremely fine fare, well worth negotiating the narrow lanes!

We stayed here whilst we were walking the Dalesway and were very impressed with Ed - the landlord - who was customer service personified. He took the time to remember all our names and was very attentive. We arrived on a Monday which was pie night and what fantastic pies they were! Highly recommended. I would tend to agree with one of the other reviewers on here in that our room in the annexe whilst very clean and comfortable, was a little dark and opened almost directly on to the road. But overall it's a very welcoming place especially for weary walkers.

Came across this pub as I walked the dales - asked for a cup of tea and was advised it would take 30 minutes for the water to boil - then we were told not to sit on / wet the chairs and finally if we had ordered outside we could have saved 80p on our drinks - where was the Yorkshire hospitality? My friends and I were not impressed with the grumpy landlord and suffice to say would not visit againThe Morris Dancers outside however brightened our day

This is a lovely characterful pub with bags of atmosphere and great company, a nice range of ales and good food. We decided to book a room this time but unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. Compared to the other rooms in the Inn which look fabulous on the website this one was a bit basic and lacking in the 'wow' factor that the other rooms clearly have. It was clean and comfortable and quiet being in the annexe which is probably a good idea if you don't like pub noise but being on the ground floor and looking straight out onto the road it did feel a bit public. I think rather than charging a flat rate for all the rooms the pricing should reflect the niceness of the room. Next time we will either try and specify the room as it says you can do this on the website or just come here for food and drink which is certainly a memorable experience. The hosts are very friendly and what with Ed's sense of humour and the adorable little Jack Russel, George , it's certainly worth returning to.

A fantastic meal with hosts who made the visit feel like you are having a meal at your favourite auntie and uncle's.Ed was welcoming and funny with the waiting staff (sorry forgot her name) friendly and helpful.Definitely a place to visit if in the area.

We stopped here for a pint and pie as part of the Dalesway walk. Ed and Jackie are great hosts and this cosy, historic pub is a must stop if you’re in the area or on the walk. “Tonight the highway’s bright and out of way, mister you best keep cos summer’s here and the time is right for racing in the street”

We didn't have time to eat but had a couple of drinks in the pub. So many tables were reserved for later the food must be good! The lovely man behind the bar made us feel so welcome and chatted with us about the area and the nearby Church. He wasn't the owner but clearly loved his job and place of work. We would definitely stay here on another visit.

We ate here for 3 nights during our week in the area. The hosts are so friendly and we thought that Ed was amazing in remembering everyone's name. We enjoyed the Sunday roast, something really special. Pie night on the Monday was very good. For our last night, we chose from the full menu and it was excellent. Very dog friendly, we fell for George the resident dog. It is essential to book even for a cold mid week evening in early October. Just loved it.

Stayed one night on a walking tour. Room was traditional and very comfortable with the joy of a bath after a long hard wet day. Friendly welcome. Monday is pie night and both pies were superb - served with a lot of vegetables too. Good breakfast. Not cheap but in a remote location and value for money. No WiFi or phone signal - very relaxing!

Just called in for a quick pint...pub full of character...really nice barman very friendly..hope to go back soon and have something to eat..a bit hairy getting there by car as road can be very narrow I'm parts..but we'll worth it..

Walked in and expected to be ushered straight to a table but Ed, the landlord, spoke to us all, including the kids, learnt our names and took our drinks orders. It's the little things that make a difference and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere put us at ease straight away.

Stayed here for one night whilst walking the Dalesway. Arrived on Monday Night to be greeted Ed the very friendly and accommodating landlord. It was pie night and I can honestly say I’ve never eaten such a good pie! An excellent breakfast was provided the following morning so all in all a cracking stay

It served a cup of tea mid afternoon.No cake . An inn with lunch and supper .Closed Tuesdays . It’s just by the Hubberholme Church which is well worth a special visit

Walking the Dalesway we stumbled into the George. Ed is a nice host. The beers he serves are OK. The meal was good. We had the lamb. Many sheep in these parts!

We recently stayed in Buckden, wharfdale, and went on a lovely walk to Hubbleholme along the path by the riverbank. We had booked online a table at the George’s Inn and were warmly welcomed by the owner when we arrived. All the staff were friendly and the Sunday lunch was the best we have eaten in a very long time! It has a small popular restaurant , worth visiting!

We had an evening meal here and the hosts took good care of us. It was an overall friendly atmosphere were the guests chatted and the service was good. The food was great (it was pie night) and the dessert excellent. Good, big portions too. Overall a very nice evening. We sat both inside and outside.

We went on a hot sunny day and found a shady spot,in the garden. But the interior,looked,veryncosynformwinter visits. Best chips we have ever tasted. We took,them as a side order with cold,meal, mackerel patemwith mini toasted loaf,or a hot,steak pie,,delicious,,or,a,sandwich bursting with prawns. Excellent beer and very friendly,service.,dog friendly,too.

* The food, including the huge and delicious fish and chips, and pie night specials on Mondays.

Aside the fact that this place is embedded in my family history. I have written may a poor review about it historically as deserves to be great. But in recent years the place is once again becoming iconic. The location alone will leave you in awe, but couple that with proper (not fancy but proper) good grub and great hospitality. Hats off to you co it can’t be easy making it work in this location but you do. Only stopped by for a sandwich and a pint. The Old by was superb but the sandwich was to die for.

We regularly have the lunchtime soup and sandwich. We always look forward to spending an hour or so in great company. With Ed and Jackie there is no better place to catch up on all the local news.

Dedicated friendly professional landlords and staff, delicious traditional home made pub food, Very dog friendly with a very friendly pub dog, conveniently located along a dale walk. If you book ahead you get a bigger menu (and greeted by your name!)

We arrived at The George by chance on a snowy Easter Monday.

We recently spent a week in Buckden, the George Inn is the nearest (open) pub to the cottage we were staying in so we decided to give it a go.

On our visit last year we had the plough mans and Ed told us to try the Sunday Lunch, so, before we set off on our annual girls trip, I booked a table for lunch. Well, not only was the food fantastic (and the wine) but the hostes,Jackie and Ed, really make you feel welcome. The Inn is not only a hit with visitors to the area but is frequented by many of the locals too - always a good recommendation!

On a circular walk from Buckden to Cray to Hubberholme and back we stopped into the George for Lunchtime food and drinks. Warm welcome, good beer. We sat outside where we entertained by George the jack Russell and had the Fish sandwich and Pork with stuffing sandwich with home made apple sauce and lots of gravy. Was delicious and would like to repeat that meal again some day.

Una bellissima locanda nel mezzo del parco nazionale dell Yorkshire Dales. Posto perfetto per gustarsi l'atmosfera delle brughiere in pace e relax. Stanze ordinate e pulite, personale gentile e disponibile, ottima cucina e birre indimenticabili. Circondati da prati verdi, muretti e migliaia di pecorelle incuriosite; gustandosi un'ottima birra magari davanti al camino acceso del pub. Assolutamente consigliato!

We first came here at the end of a walk in a snow blizzard about 20 years ago. We received a warm, friendly and hearty welcome then and it has never changed! It continues to be one of the most hospitable pubs in Yorkshire

We stayed here as part of a walk along the Dales Way.

Great food in this small, historic inn. Be sure to book ahead as many were turned away during our meal. There's just one chef so it took quite a while to get our food but when it arrived it was terrific. The host is wonderful, the room is cozy. A great evening.

Great pub with excellent food---great atmosphere and super hosts. Good sized portions of home cooked pub grub----very reasonably priced too. Definitely recommend a visit.

A small group of us booked for dinner here. Booking is recommended as the pub is quite small inside.

Wonderful hospitality and superb fish and chips. Stayed at nearby B and B whilst walking the Dalesway.

My Mum and I traced our family tree to the George Inn at Hubberholme. The Pawson's ran the Inn (and also farm at the time) for over 100 years from 1814 to 1920. Joseph Pawson from 1814, his son Henry took over and ran the Inn until he was 79. His daughter Grace Pawson took over the Inn and was landlady until she was 70 (in 1920). A picture of her still proudly hangs on the wall. It's a lovely traditional Dale's Inn and fortunately hasn't changed a lot over the years so it still has all its original character. I would recommend a stay at the Inn and the food is delicious - especially the pies! If you like walking in the Dales - this is the place to stay. The location is stunning!

We booked a table for 3 in anticipation of trying their "award winning pies". What a massive disappointment! The selection of pies on offer was limited to Chicken and mushroom or Chicken and chorizo. The filling of the pies were very dry and tasteless and the inside of the crust was uncooked and still a dough, I couldn't eat it raw! ! My husband's and daughter's pies were slightly more cooked. When the plates were picked up I pointed out to the landlord that I'd left the whole crust because it was raw and he checked it, it was obvious! He didn't apologise! He then told us about the desserts (no menus for this) and we paid £7 per some very ordinary desserts! How can they possibly justify charging £13.99 for a small doughy pie? They could have done the decent thing if they were honest and taken the price of my pie off the bill but they still charged me. The landlady was not friendly and I've noticed she only replies to bad reviews! She needn't bother or find excuses with this one. I'm telling the truth and that was what I experienced! Don't waste your money at The George, there are some excellent pubs nearby. Go to The White Lion! The food is superb and cheaper and the staff is brilliant! I would not recommend The George to anyone unless you want to throw your money away and end up leaving disappointed!

Popped in on the off chance and managed to sneak a table as someone left. Monday pie night is great, staff great company and proper cosy old fashioned pub with good food - the way they are suppose to be. If you plan to eat make sure you book otherwise you are unlikely to get a table.

My son and I stayed overnight at the George Inn and are supper there as well. Landlord and Landlady very accommodating. Beer was excellent and the pies (it was pie night) Outstanding. One of our highlights of our walk. Thank you Ed and Jackie !

Really old fashioned pub, needing an umbrella to visit the toilets! Very friendly staff and a good range of beers despite its remoteness. Don't know what the rooms are like, but the location is brilliant.

We booked a table so we could eat out on our Dalesway walkFriendly welcomeGreat atmosphereGood food choice and qualityGood beersVery friendly owners

We dropped in for a drink one lunchtime, and were tempted by the lunch menu. Food was great, so we booked for dinner later in the week. Excellent pub food. Owners do a good job, are extremely friendly, and make a point of asking their customers' names and calling them by name. Nice touch. Reading some of the negative reviews, it seems this place is a victim of its own success: it's small, it gets crowded, and I get the impression they don't like to turn people away. That meant we got to eat there at short notice. The place was full, with a good atmosphere. I'd definitely go back, if in the area.

Very friendly landlords who managed to look after a very busy pub which was fully booked with diners. Good choice, including tasty vegetarian option, nice main courses and desserts.

This pub with accommodation is a real hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales. We went for dinner with some friends who were over from California to give them the Dales experience not to mention the Barnsley chop and were not disappointed. The host Ed made us all feel so welcome even asking all our names as he took our drinks order.The food was superb, we highly recommend the pies and Barnsley chops not to mention the sticky toffee pudding. ! We also appreciated the " no wifi" in the restaurant !

I really need to write a review on the excellent Sunday lunch , me and the other half had at The George. Sat out in the sun on a marvellous afternoon in The Dales. We walked the four miles from our holiday cottage ( which isn't far but it's far for me ) and were rewarded with a large pint of the very strong Urdinger beer. I chose the lamb cooked in hay and my husband had the braised beef. Both were gorgeous and the veggies and very large Yorkshire , including large helpings of the delicious cauliflower cheese. We also needed a glass of wine to accompany the excellent fayre . It won't be long before we return and the welcome is truly Yorkshire. Thank you.

Not to be missed. Probably the best pie I have tasted, together with an excellent pint of beer and friendly host makes this a five star treat!

Great pub, in a fabulous location. Lovely friendly landlord called Ed. Ideally placed for beautiful easy river walks. We wished we hadn't packed a lunch as the award winning pies smelt divine. Would be a super place to stay over as a natural break on a long walk.

Well. What a great place. Warm atmosphere. Yet again, another stay at the George. Didn't fail. Food great for the venue. Pies are excellent. A must try. Ed the landlord goes out of his way to be helpful. Knows all the customers and residents by first name. A very friendly place to stay over despite the horrendous midge invasion outside on a bad day. Just be prepared because it's well worth the visit.

I visited the George Inn three times during my stay at Buckden and was made to feel like an old friend from the moment I first arrived.Excellent, well kept, beers are the perfect accompaniment to meals that are first class - award winning pies with chips to match.Ed and Jackie work very hard to make the George Inn the huge success it undoubtedly is. The only problem is getting a table - make sure you book!

The menu was excellent and there were good vegetarian choices. The house red merlot and ale didn't disappoint.

Was here for dinner on Thursday night and we had an absolutely brilliant time! The pub is a beautiful old building oozing with character, down to George the Jack Russell who was asleep in his basket by the fire but keeping a watchful eye on things! The owners Ed and Jackie are a lovely couple and work very hard. We chatted to Ed for some time asking him about the pub and how they came about deciding to run it. We both ordered the Barnsley Chop which was very generous and very tasty. Desserts of sticky toffee pudding and rhubarb crumble with custard were also excellent. The Semer Water Pale Ale is highly recommended. All in all, a great evening, made even greater by the wonderful hosts. Thank you and we look forward to returning next year!

I would love to give a review of this establishment, however that is not possible due to our being denied a table. Being a party of seven adults we felt it wise to book ahead so accordingly on Thursday we enquired about a table for Friday evening. We were told that yes, there was room for us but, as the tables were all meant for 2 or 4 it would require more tables and as we were an odd number that wouldn't work because nobody should have to share a table!So it appears that the inn does not need our business. I'm glad they are doing well and can afford to pick and choose their customers. We will take our money elsewhere.

This was one of numerous visits over the past 20/.25 years. Brought some friends up for a visit. As always, super atmosphere, super food, super landlord and staff.This is a beautiful location and I thoroughly recommend. Our friends were very impressed.

My meal/snack was OK, nothing special and service was adequate but not particularly friendly, more distant than friendly. I have over many years stayed at or dined in the George, each time the owner was different than my last visit, and each one has stuck me as people living the country pub illusion, and hence a short stay. The candle is still on the bar during opening hours but without much meaning. All in all if hiking nearby and it is open, good for a beer or coffee and move on to greener pastures.

we stopped for a quick drink - roughly half way round a lovely walk from Buckden. Beer was great (Theakstons & Black Sheep) and a good choice on offer. Whilst we didn't have food, the menu was good with alot of lunch time choices and the pies looked awesome!

I have been to the George a few times over the years. Perhaps it is something in my blood, after all my Nan and Grandpa stayed here for their honeymoon back in 1933. I always wonder whether they had "caught" the trout, proudly displayed for time immemorial in two glass cases... perhaps not....This is a Yorkshire pub, irrespective of the Landlord, you always seem to get direct Yorkshire customer service. To the point. Suits me fine as I call a spade a spade. Why waffle and why waste time asking how you are...Busy as you would expect on a Saturday lunchtime 1300 with the sun shining. It seemed half the world had descended on the George and you have to remember it is very hard for a landlord to "staff" when you don't know if it will be plus 18C and sunny or trying to snow. So go expecting a bit of wait and you won't get upset.x 4 fish buttys were all enjoyed by our group, with good beer to wash it down with. Yes will always return, but would encourage everybody to go and support if in the area. Without custom, pubs like this will die. They need to survive.When you do go, look at the stuffed trout and raise a glass to Phil' and Joe.

I informed the pub in advance that I am Vegan and they ably accommodated my needs. Always a good idea to give advance notice as good places like the George will do something special.

We stopped for lunch whilst walking the Dales Way. We were welcomed by a very friendly barman and the food was fantastic - especially the pies. Mine was Beef & Beetroot - they've won awards for their pies and it is easy to see why.The dining area is small, which might explain why it is important to eat on Sunday lunchtimes, when I imagine it is very busy.We came on a Thursday lunchtime when the pub was still busy, but there was space for everyone.

We called in this pub in the middle of a walk last Sunday, AFTER ordering the landlord told us he would be "unable to let us sit inside if we were not eating" so we sat outside. There were plenty of tables and we would have been happy to move for diners. We felt this was totally unacceptable and I have never come across this before in any pub. We will boycott the Geoerge in future.

We had an absolutely delicious Sunday lunch here yesterday. We hadn't reserved a table and arrived at about 12:30 after finishing a walk in the area. As soon as we walked in we were made to feel very welcome by the landlady and had soon ordered our food and drinks and were chatting to the friendly landlord.There was a choice of pork, lamb or braised brisket which we both chose. There were other things on the menu too including fish if you're not a meat lover. We often eat out for Sunday lunch and this's was one of the tastiest we've had in a long time. If we're ever back in the area we will definitely call in again. Superb.

Whilst on our regular holiday in Upper Wharfedale we went for a birthday celebration meal at The George and sadly came away thinking it was not one to repeat, despite excellent food.We have been visiting The George for over three decades and have witnessed great and also dire times, depending upon who is at the helm. We (three adults) waited fifty minutes for our meal to arrive, despite there being in total under a dozen people in the pub and not all were eating. In the two hours overall that we were there, we felt - and this is merely a personal view - like we were being intensively targeted by the landlord to spend more whilst the landlady ignored us. It was really quite bizarre - fire and ice - and collectively an unexpectedly unpleasant atmosphere.The food was exquisite, but there are other good pubs in Upper Wharfedale where a relaxed and inclusive welcome is more certain.

If it's a proper country pub with amazing food, drink, accommodation and a great landlord and lady then this is the place to stay. I had the award-winning pie which was only one thing, award-winning!Will definitely be coming to stay again!