The George Inn in Test Valley

Tucked away in the heart of Hampshire, The George Inn is a quintessential English pub that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly evening. As you step inside, you’re greeted by the crackling of open fires, the heart and soul of this charming establishment. The atmosphere is delightfully old-school, with wooden beams and vintage furnishings. The staff here are nothing short of wonderful, striking the perfect balance between friendly and professional, making you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Their attentive service adds to the homely vibe, ensuring that your glass is never empty and your spirits are always high. And the food! All locally sourced meats from local farmers and roasts are 10/10. I recommend the steak sandwich to dip in the gravy. A proper old school freehouse!

The George Inn is a lovely pub with great staff and delicious food. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the quality of the food is reflected in the price. It is a great autumn/winter pub (I imagine it's a glorious spring/summer pub, but I just love the fires). We visited on Sunday 10th Nov 24 to celebrate my dad's birthday, it was also Remembrance Sunday. As you can imagine Sunday lunch is popular, so book in advance. Please please please take note of one thing that the pub and team itself do not have direct control of - the clientele. Particularly the apparent military locals, who of course have significantly higher standing than anyone else in society. I recommend the pub fully, just proceed with caution if you are noise sensitive or have an aversion to arrogant individuals that believe only their experience matters. They suggested they are military and Remembrance Sunday is for them and no one else. Frankly, their inability to manage their children's behaviour and volume ruined the experience. They wanted to make sure they knew we are local, with that in mind, if you happen to be there when Captain Arrogant and co are there, make sure you are seated nowhere near them, they are entirely anti-social.

Great beer, great food (Although expensive) Lovely staff and friendly locals.

First time we have been firstly we were given 3 warm welcome s 2 lovely open log fires and a very warm welcome by a lovely French waitress she is a star looked after us so well and as for the food we all agreed it was best lunch we have ever had we will definitely be back again soon we'll done to you all at the George Inn Vernham Dean

Proper pub - non fussy menu, excellent staff

This pub is totally unspoilt. Open fires, rustic and cosy. Fantastic atmosphere . Excellent food. We had venison faggots, pork chop with cider sauce and mustard mash.

Simply too good! Accommodated some motorcyclists without having a reservation. Lovely place, courteous and attentive service, prompt turnaround of food and excellent quality with reasonable prices.

Had a fantastic visit to the George today. The staff were as always very attentive. Lovely meal consisting of all the startes and a few sides.

Lovely local pub, food, people and overal ambience makes this a family favourite!

We came today as a very large group booking, for a family member's 70th Birthday Celebration. All the staff were absolutely fabulous. They were all so polite and friendly. Nothing felt like it was too much trouble. It's such a warm and welcoming place, with lots of character! And the food was just delicious! I had the beef ribs, which I'd highly recommend! (Although I'm partial to mash and a nice rich jus! Or a pint of yummy beef gravy! 😉) Everyone else enjoyed their meals, of which were Chicken Burgers, Salads, Seafood Chowder (which I can vouch, smelt amazing!) For the kids, Chicken Nuggets, Sausages, Scampi and more. Everyone clearly enjoyed their meals!! . Our daughter has allergies, and they were fantastic from my initial call before ordering, right up to us to us leaving! Absolutely fantastic!! I wish everywhere was like this!! The main guy even remembered her allergies from our phone call a week or two ago!! They really put my mind at ease! Thank you very much The George Inn for a fabulous lunch qnd afternoon. We'll definitely be back again soon!

The place to be if you want to get to know England. Lovely pub, great food and lots of locals. We took the plowman for lunch. This was also the reason we came back here. We were here in October too. 3 types of cheese, tasty ham, bread, salad and some pickles. Delicious. We were pleasantly entertained by 3 old men who discussed their 'complaints' 😁. After lunch we cycled through beautiful Hampshire and then drank a nice ale on the sunny terrace. Super.

A treasure of the Hampshire countryside. We cycled leisurely up from Whitchurch via Tufton and Longparish. We had a very friendly welcome upon arrival in this packed traditional pub. Staff were attentive and knew their menu and ales perfectly. On the menu today: partridge (shot locally just a few days earlier). It was delicious! The real ales were great (4 on tap) and so was the local lager. We had to cycle back before sunset, so alas, there was no time to try any puddings. We shall be back! Aside: there are 3 pubs along the route named George. Update Sunday 2023-11-05: still awesome. Superb place for plaice today. Service is fantastic. 5 real ales to choose from. Others know too: reservations a few days in advance are required! 13/7/24: still awesome!

The George Inn is a fairytale come to life! This pub embodies everything you imagine from books and stories. The ambience is nothing short of magical, with open fireplaces adding a cosy, welcoming touch. The staff are exceptional, providing friendly and attentive service that makes you feel right at home. To top it all off, there was a fantastic live band playing in the evening, creating the perfect atmosphere. Even the presence of a friendly dog wandering around added to the charm. An absolutely amazing experience – a must-visit! Five stars all the way!

I can’t recommend this pub highly enough. We ordered in advance for a large group and the staff looked after us so well. Pizzas were delicious, garden is lovely, atmosphere is really homely. Thank you George Inn!

Wow! What a great country pub! 🤩 An open fire blazing away and warm and friendly welcome to us and Chewie the dog made this a pub to definitely come back to. Visited for an early evening meal and ended up spending the rest of the night there playing ‘Who Am I?’ and then ‘Shut the Box’ with Ariane who’d finished her shift and Leanne a local Pre-School manager and regular at The George! Marvellous pub and will definitely be returning the next time I come down to Wiltshire! 😊

Stopped for a brief drink during a bike ride.

Fantastic pub, great atmosphere, wonderful staff , good food, love Buster, this pub holds many happy memories for me and it is so good to see that it is in safe hands. Well done to you all.

We had the best ploughman’s we’d had in years. Excellent value for money, full portion and high quality cheese, ham, warm French stick, salad, chutney and plenty of butter. This was a no-holds-barred meal. Delightful staff, beautiful pub and surroundings - what more could you ask for?

Very pleasant lunch, nice ham & cheese toastie and fries. Tea excellent... Yorkshire Tea 👍 Staff friendly and helpful 👍

The best roast I have eaten in a long time! We had one beef and one chicken roast and the previous week I had the lamb, all of which were outstanding. The food came within 10 minutes of ordering as it was a Sunday one assumes the roasts just need plating. It was hot with plenty of veg variety. All the staff are so friendly and attentive, all in all its a great village pub.

Called in after a walk on Friday evening. The pub was full before 7pm. A great atmosphere and a good selection of real ales served here. I also hear the pizzas are pretty good. It’s great to see a pub doing well.

Spent a lovely few hours with family for a birthday meal. The venue and staff were extremely welcoming and everyone's food was excellent BUT be warned - if you plan to have the pie take a pick-axe because an ordinary knife won't work!!

We went for Mothers day. They were fully booked and turning away telephone enquiries which is a good sign that it's a popular pub and restaurant. A traditional pub and restaurant in a lovely village setting. Roaring log fires, real ales, friendly, warm and welcoming staff and wonderful ambiance. Although it was very busy the service was quick ,polite and smooth. The food was beyond anything you would expect in a village country pub. The quality of ingredients in all courses was outstanding, the presentation wonderful and the portions plentiful. What an absolute gem of a place. Thank you to all at the George Inn.

Genuinely a great country pub, always a conversation, three live fires, great selection of ales and the food and service, top marks.

The George is one of the friendliest pubs ever. The landlord Reece and his bar crew are professional and really friendly. It's great for families too. The food is really geat and cooked by Jamie. He's a great chef and you can tell he puts his love of food in every bite. We are regulars there now. I give it the full 5 stars

If you want an idyllic English countryside experience, you can't go far wrong with the George. Fantastic food, chocolate box building, roaring fires, and super friendly staff and clientele.

Cracking pub. Great atmosphere and lovely food. Also a good selection of beer. The classic village pub (but freindlier). And a pizza oven at the weekend.

Excellent village pub with a great atmosphere, a warm welcome & delicious food.

Our favourite village pub. Staff are friendly and welcoming. It is cosy and the real fires give a lovely atmosphere. It’s always buzzing whenever you go and it is well supported by locals. Wide range of drinks and food and the “steakwich” yesterday was divine. Thank you all

If you at looking for the old fashioned pub vibe with great food this is the one❤️

It's been 30 years since I was first old enough to drink in these hallowed halls, but it was only on a recent visit that I noticed that this is as close to the Prancing Pony at Bree as I care to imagine.

Trip out for lunch with friends. An excellent country pub with log fires, very friendly and attentive staff with good food and well kept beers. Bowman Swift One and Flacks Double Drop ales were in great condition and very enjoyable. We all chose vegetarian meals that were really well cooked and very tasty all at a reasonable price. Compliments to the chef. Would definitely recommend The George.

We went for a quick impromptu lunch and it was delicious. Fantastic staff, great atmosphere with a table in front of a roaringblog fire. Perfect.

This is our go to place when we have been for a walk, the thought of their amazing Sticky Toffee pudding keeps us going as a reward for when we get back totally recommend this pub for food ,friendly staff, and all round ambience.

Never been to the George before, and had an impromptu visit today. The food is fabulous and the staff super friendly! It’s also dog friendly!

Had scampi, chips and salad (what could possibly go wrong 🤷‍♀️) Turns out pulling a human hair out of my mouth while eating my salad could go wrong!! 🤢

Good welcome Good beer. A proper pub. We will try some food on our next visit.

Best pub around Legends all round Chill vibes, lovely fellas sat at the bar Woof woof little Buster xx

Lovely countryside pub in a quiet location, we stopped off here for a drink on the way home from Hungerford. Very friendly & welcoming staff and locals. A good selection of drinks. I tried the Queensbury Jack Session IPA; highly recommend.

Excellent real ale and superb lunch. Home cooked food at its best. We will come back for an evening meal.

Fantastic place! Food excellent, building rustic and cosy, and all wrapped up in superb, friendly but not overbearing service. Already planned our next trip 😁

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Went early so not many in but staff were lovely and the pub itself is cosy and welcoming, also dog friendly. Buster the pub dog is delightful!

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We came for lunch to celebrate my dad's 89th birthday and as soon as I arrived I could tell we'd made the right choice of pub. The pub is beautiful in a lovely setting with loads of seating out the front so you can sit, in the sunshine, and watch the world go by. The staff were super helpful and friendly and the food we had - Ploughman's, Ham Egg and Chips and a Burger were all great quality and good sized portions. The 'icing' on the cake though was 'Buster' the pub dog who greeted us as soon as we arrived and politely sat with us outside. Such a gorgeous and well behaved pooch - we were asked not to feed him (and we didn't) and although he gave us the odd pleading look there was no begging or pinching of food. As my dad is a great dog lover - it really made his, and the rest of the family's, day. We hope to revisit very soon.

Great pub location. The staff very welcomeing and happy. Good choice of beers. It is a old pub so has good atmosphere. Didn't have any food...but what I saw it looked good. Also at the time it had live music which was very good and had a great afternoon stay. Will be visiting again

Group meal Saturday evening. Great pub, great food, really great waitresses.

Just had a meal with our friends here and as always it was perfect , super friendly staff, and good food and atmosphere

Went to the George today with my partner and daughter and absolutely loved it. the food was amazing great atmosphere and buster the dog was lovely. Highly recommend and will come back.

Heard all good things about this place. Been 2 times recently. Food was better on second visit. A dog friendly pub, (fine in the bar area) but the owners dog ended up sitting on a chair at our table in the restaurant while we were eating….not good for us!!

Love this beautiful old Inn. It's drink selection was great, friendly staff, open fires and Buster the dog makes this a place we will be returning to.

Lovely food, great selection of beers, and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommended for sure. The steak and ale pie was delicious, great selection of burgers too!

Lovely pub. Stopped off here after a long walk. Will definitely be back for food as it looks so good.

Very nice meal there. Friendly atmosphere and staff.

What a fabulous country pub. Open fire, dog friendly, cosy, great service. We’ve visited twice recently and had great meals. Really top notch fish and chips. Good choice of food, all fresh and tasty. Fab service. Could not fault it.

Fab staff. They were fast, patient and great problem solvers. Good food, tasty and just right amount. Tight space for many but part of the pub feel

Called in for lunch over the Christmas period with friends after a walk. Large group of ten but service was swift and attentive. Food was good quality and there was a good choice.

One of the best pubs I've been to, the staff are so welcoming and friendly just makes you feel like you're a regular patron rather than a newcomer. Great range of food and beer.

Excellent coffee and breakfast bap stop

If you want to experience a real English pub, this must be the place. Easy to find, welcome atmosphere, not extremely noisy and superb food

Cracking village pub. Good food at good prices and good ales (esp Pigswill)

Great evening for dinner with the family.

Friendly pub, lovely staff and great setting. The food is really good and the pizzas are amazing. Felt right at home every time we have been, even with our 1 year old.

Lovely pub, great food and very friendly staff.

Lovely country pub. Definitely worth a visit!

Great attentive staff. Food delicious . I will be going back there soon as I can.

Lovely village pub in a great location. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Great beer, great food. Pretty much perfect!!

We had a delightful evening at the George. We felt so welcomed and looked after as soon as we arrived. The food was superb - simply presented but well above expectations for a pub meal. Lots of guest ales, and the one I had was excellent. Highly recommended.

Lovely bar staff. All on the expensive side both drinks and food

Friendly staff, great food. would recommend

Wonderful country pub with good food, drinks, and people. Highly recommend.

Great food. Large portions, dog friendly &great staff.

Fantastic food and friendly staff

First class very friendly staff

Lovely country pub, great food and fantastic staff, thank you for great food,will be visiting again.

Excellent Eggs Benedict. Came back for the Fish & Chips .... Super

Great pub, cosy and friendly. Service was fantastic. The selection of ales is great. The food was lovely, especially the classic gammon with pineapple and chips.

My son and I had a very warm welcome from staff at the George.we ordered delicious spicy chicken wings and a burger All cooked to perfection. Great service Great atmosphere and a roaring fire Will find again very soon

Village pub excellent. Excellent food brilliant staff. 4 real ales. Very welcoming. Beautiful olde worldie place. Fantastic. Highly Recommended

The George Inn is the perfect village pub. Dogs welcome, filled with locals and those from further afield, it has excellent and friendly service. The roaring open fires and dark oak beams make you feel right at home as you enjoy a drink or some food. They are more than happy to cater for those with dietry requirements and there is a varied choice on the menu. I 10/10 recommend this pub.

We popped into The George Inn for lunch today the pub was lovely and cosy with a huge log fire very welcome on a grey day . The owner and staff were friendly and welcoming and our lunch was very tasty we will definitely go there

Great atmosphere, delicious food. Spot on.

Excellent service and excellent food

The atmosphere was brilliant. The staff have great personalities and the food.. well... wow.. gorgeous and exquisite! Will be back for sure.

An ancient low-beamed hostelry way, way out in the sticks. Lifting the latch on the front door we were superbly welcomed by a small dog, wagging its tail amiably. The staff were equally amiable, and our drinks and food appeared ere long. My wife had a prodigious and varied Ploughmans and my elderly sister and I steak & ale pie with mash. Wow! You couldn't stuff another chunk of tender steak into that fabulous pastry, and the red cabbage, cauliflower et al was to die for. We ate every scrap - ooh, I tell a lie; I slipped a few snippets under the table to the attendant dog! When we visit my sister again, she wants to go back there. And so do we!

Staff where friendly. Lovely atmosphere.

Very pleased to have a meal out at the George with friends. Our first trip back since the beer festival. We got seated by the fire, very snug. Very nice pint of Pigswill and as good a steak as i’ve ever had anywhere ! Great pub.

We managed to book a table here on the same evening...very busy so book ahead! Wonderful pub, lots of atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, and the food was fabulous! Enjoyed everything minute!

Fantastic service and really lovely food. Definitely going back!!

This pub is what all pubs should aspire to be. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The beer is good and the food better. It's an attractive place too. Thoroughly recommended.

Have been here a couple of times before. The food is always the best. The owner is always so welcoming, as are the staff. Had a roast dinner for the first time and it was lovely. Yorkshire Pudding was the best and it included cauliflower...

First time at their beer festival, and it was absolutely lovely . Will be returning!

A lovely pub building in a wonderful village location. It’s surrounded by beautiful thatched buildings on a quiet road and is a good place for a drink in a picturesque setting. Just don’t eat here. The staff are energetic and exuberant, deserving of decent quality...

Poor. Tasteless, bland food straight from the freezer/chiller to the fryer/microwave. Nothing homemade. Great pub location and very friendly serving staff.

Stopped here for lunch whilst hiking in the area. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, very good menu and excellent food. Highly recommended.

From the outside The George looks like a picture postcard village pub, unfortunately the food and service let it down. There were 4 of us eating. Firstly the drinks. My Prosecco was flat but was changed once I pointed it out. The food though was...

Very good pub lunch and lovely service

Lovely staff, good food and it's a proper pub! We really enjoyed it.

...resulted in lunch at this character pub with friendly staff. Pleasant atmosphere and welcoming smiles with a dear little Jack Russell meeting us at the door. Food was lovely, just what we were after. x

Fantastic old rural pub with friendly and helpful staff. Stopped by for a spot of lunch. We ordered the club baguette chicken blt. All i can say is wow ! It was huge and very very tasty and complemented with some excellent crispy chips. I will most certainly be back. Highly recommended!