The George Inn in Mendip

Stayed for my Dad's 80th birthday. The B&B is lovely - very special rooms, unique building, friendly staff and the breakfast was fine. It would have scored a 5/5. The celebratory dinner we had though was disappointing - we were stuck in a corner in the bar rather than one of the nice dining rooms, despite booking months in advance and being clear this was a special occasion. The service was not great - a young lad with little experience - and the food was average. 3/5 for a disappointing dining experience. I'd recommend the B&B but don't go here for a special evening.

Deseamos haber parado más tiempo ya que era un hermoso pub, por desgracia, solo estábamos de paso en un largo viaje. Vimos lo atractivo que era el pub mientras íbamos conduciendo por el pueblo y vinimos a tomar un café. Tantas opciones de áreas encantadoras para sentarse, el atractivo granero, el bar con fuego abierto o el jardín soleado en una cálida mañana de noviembre. Tanta historia en el edificio, el patio empedrado, las enormes chimeneas, una lástima que no tuvimos tiempo de aprender más. Nos sentamos junto al fuego, pero el jardín con vistas al sur sobre la cancha de cricket a la iglesia era precioso. El personal era amable, tristemente no hay tiempo para probar la comida.

6 of us went to The George for a family lunch on Saturday the 19th. We knew the venue from old but have not been for sometime. As it turned out, it was one of the best Sunday lunches we have ever had and all agreed that the food, setting and particularly the service were fabulous. Special mention to Jack who looked after us. It is rare in this world you served by young people who are interested let alone enthusiastic and Jack was an absolute breath of fresh air. He is a real asset to The George but the main reason for the review was actually the quality of the amazing food which was not only excellent but great value. We also loved the comfort of the room and whole atmosphere of the place. We have already rebooked for Christmas week and will be back I’m sure making the George one of our regular places to visit. Also looking forward to visiting in the Summer to enjoy al fresco lunches with a fabulous view. Well done!

We had a family lunch on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed our experience at The George. Two major positives were the wonderful staff who were friendly and so very willing to look after us. Then the building itself which is simply magical with the deep history and trip back in time. It’s been kept authentically and is a real discovery of times gone by. Our dining room, there are several as each one is quite small, was lovely and had a great atmosphere. The food was in the main excellent however there were a couple of poor dishes. The calamari was very tough and chewy unfortunately. The men had black pudding scotch eggs that they said were the best they had ever eaten. They also both really enjoyed their burgers. The vegetable wellington roast was really good. I wasn’t looking forward to it as it’s veggies wrapped in pastry with veggies, but it was very good because it has very unusual veggies in the wellington with great flavour. Sadly my dessert of the sticky apple pudding was not great and I gave up eating it after a few spoonfuls. Lacked any evidence of apple or flavour. Parking is ok either at The George or across the road in their other establishment. Definitely recommend for a visit, we will also go back again.

We arrived and there was a problem with our booking ( totally our fault !) but this was sorted by the super staff especially Flo ! We even were offered a complimentary drink ! The room was lovely and the food was a step up (or two ) from pub food … Staff and service were wonderful . The breakfast lady too ( we didn’t ask her name unfortunately) was lovely and jolly. We will definitely stay again . Well done the George and Butcombe Breweries !

Have just stayed the night at The George Inn (Coombs room) and have had one of the best overnight stays for a very long time. The building is brimming with character, and the rooms have lovely little touches to make you feel welcome. The staff at dinner, and at breakfast could not have been nicer. We will be back!

They were lovely with the children helpful with adults food was tasty and came when they said it would Thank you Shirley and Oscar

We stayed at the George Inn for my husbands 40th birthday, which is actually now our 5th stay here as we love it so much. The team at The George made our stay extra special, the food was fantastic as always and everyone who works here is polite, friendly and hardworking. Our room is always perfectly clean and my mother in law stayed in a dog friendly room and you'd never know dogs stay in there. It's spotless! We will be back very soon as we can't stay away!

We were camping nearby and had The George recommended to us by our campsite owner as we wanted a nice meal for our last night. We were not disappointed. The building itself is amazing with nooks and snugs all around, absolutely steeped in history. We ate inside but checked out the garden at the back which was lovely with great views. Food was really good, great kids menu... my wife loved the gnocchi. All of the staff were really friendly and welcoming. I'd thoroughly recommend this Inn to anyone, it's just a shame we live 180 miles away!

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch for our (grand)parents' anniversary, with prompt, courteous and energetic service from Lola, Jack and Ashley. The food was delicious, the dungeon room was perfect for the occasion, all our requests were met, and the value for money was great. A huge thanks to everyone for making the occasion so enjoyably special.

A disappointing experience. We had booked and checked disabled, but no booking on arrival. The "special award winning" pie was very poor the pastry was very poor with lumps of fish in. One of our group could not eat the pastry. Overpriced for pub food. On trying to use the Butcombe app there was no signal ( said a mast must be down!) and the staff took a physical card only which one of our group happened to have. The service was poor. We will not reccomend this place for lunch and will not go again.

This was our second visit to The George.. We had enjoyed our first visit so much that we decided it was worth the forty minute drive to go again. The George did not disappoint. There was plenty to choose from on the menu, but four of us chose the fish pie which was absolutely delicious. Perfect pastry filled to bursting with fish, lemon scented sauce, and well cooked and presented vegetables. The cheesecake was delicious, pineapple , lime, coconut and chocolate. A knockout dessert. The pub is quirky, small comfortable dining rooms with a few tables in each gave a cosy atmosphere. There is a garden area too for warmer summer days. A real treat , with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.

Stayed one night; absolutely stunning hotel, bags of history. Food at dinner was excellent, with plenty of choices. Good wine menu. Breakfast was equally good. We all agreed that we would like to come back to The George. Definitely excellent value for money as we had the dinner/ breakfast offer.

Cannot fault The George Inn, simply cannot!! Super service from the outset. Greeted with big smiles with menu choices explained and how to order food as we chose to sit at an outdoor table on the glorious terrace area - with a view of the village church and sounds from a cricket match being played on the cricket pitch below. Food was delicious and freshly prepared. Piping hot. Can highly recommend the burger & chips and fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce. Car parking spaces can be found beside the premises along with much parking in the village itself if the car park is busy. Locals along with tourists (like ourselves) were enjoying the food and ambiance out on the patio. We even returned for a second evening meal the following day as we enjoyed ourselves that much!! Please stop by The George Inn when you can, you won’t be disappointed by the venue in this most beautiful and historic village between Frome and Bath.

Although I have visited The George before it was a while ago. I visited today for lunch with family members and everything was excellent. We ate on the lovely terrace and ate from the Brunch menu. Two of us had Caesar Salad, one Eggs Benedict and one Beef Burger. The beer and wine was also of a high standard and the meals were perfectly prepared and served by charming staff. I would not hesitate to return.

We visited on a Sunday afternoon without booking, for a bite to eat and catch up with family. The recently refurbished terrace was an absolute sun trap, and the perfect place to spend an afternoon eating and drinking with some lovely views. The food was delicious and everything cooked to perfection, despite us visiting well after the lunch rush was over, and service from Linda and her team was exceptional, as always! We’ll definitely be back soon!

We stayed for 3 nights at this fabulous Inn we were wowed by the history - the location was stunning - we could spend a week taking in the view from the terrace at the rear of the Inn. However the jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the team who look after you so well . We had a bit of an issue - we locked our keys in our car - 5 hours from home - a stressful day is an absolute understatement however the team in this fabulous Inn made such a difference - with a very special mention for the very lovely and hardworking Lola - Lola - who continually checked in with us to make sure we were ok as we waited endlessly for a locksmith to assists - absolutely outstanding service - I cannot begin to explain how grateful we were for Lola - - Butcombe Brewery we just want to highlight that you have a fabulous team working at the George Inn but especially an absolute superstar who is called Lola ❤️

It may date from the 14th century but The George at Norton St Philip is a restaurant for the English 21st century offering food a level or two above the usual country pub fare. It was very busy when we arrived for a birthday celebration on Saturday lunchtime but we were soon led to our table in the vaulted dining room. Our drink orders were quickly taken to give us time to explore the imaginative menu. The crispy croquette of pulled Aston Easton lamb shoulder with devilled kidneys was wonderful but the battered cod came a very close second with other members of the party enjoying a rump steak with bearnaise sauce or a selection of smaller starter dishes like deep fried calamari and vegetarian options. Butcocombe Gold and Rare Breed ales kept dehydration at bay. Dogs were welcomed although car parking was a bit tight on a busy Saturday lunchtime. Minor criticiesm - the steak was more medium than medium/rare and a bit on the pricey side but generally the whole meal was good value for money. I will definitely be back.

Had a wonderful stay in the Samuel Pebys room. Stunning room. Staff were all wonderful and welcoming. Stayed for our anniversary and they made this special for us. Food was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Faultless and will return.

This pub used to be lovely (local to our family home for the last 20 years) but we were sorely disappointed when we visited this weekend. It’s been redesigned inside and all the charm has gone. It’s very superficially “ye olde country pub” style, presumably decorated by someone with no taste who doesn’t know the area at all and has is tone deaf to the history of the building. Such a loss to the village. On top of that the staff were shrill and fretful, particularly the manager on the day who ushered us to sit outside in the freezing wind despite there being tables indoors. It’s lost all its warmth and welcomeness and may as well be a theme pub for rich tourists in central london. What a shame.

Positives...really lovely refurbed room, in a beautiful building. Super comfortable mattress and even though we stayed in a dog friendly room, youd never know it. Great customer service, and got a little flask of oat milk from the bar staff to take to our room, a great idea! All the staff were helpful and friendly, which is quite the rarity nowadays. Roast beef on Sunday was fantastic, everything on the plate was cooked to perfection, worth visiting for that alone! Lots of choice on the breakfast menu. Negatives...boutique rooms, but only 4 tiny amaretti biscuits between 2 guests (why bother?), no sweetener either. The noise (we stayed in Coach) from the bar below was like being IN the bar. Ear plugs were provided, but only one pair (were we meant to share?) we went and asked at the bar for another pair. Our room at the front was next to the road so lots of traffic noise and vibration from 4am Monday morning. We arrived at 7pm on Saturday and struggled to find parking in either of the car parks (there is the Fleur De Lys opposite the George, both we full). After going out and returning on Sunday at 4pm, we again struggled to park. We saw other people use the car park and walk off down the road, meaning a full car park and having to wait until someone left after dinner. Its a very popular place to eat, but there is no parking reserved for hotel guests, which makes for a stressful wait on the road until someone leaves. Would make more sense to keep the Fleur De Lys car park for hotel guests, as its a small wet led pub. Breakfast was variable. One morning we were given one slice of toast each and a pot of jam to share....the next, 2 slices each, and 2 pots of jam. Missing hash browns on the full english, but the field mushroom was exceptional. I was upsold the 2 for £15 cocktail offer at dinner yet when we later checked after paying, we had been charged full price for both. Also, there was some confusion about the £50 dinner tab for the sunday sleepover offer, so had to get the server to call the supervisor over which felt awkward. A server dropped a tray of glasses in the hallway and swore loudly whilst we were eating, which wasnt ideal. Overall, its a lovely place, with a palpable sense of history and we had a good time. Not a great time, but a good one. Its a shame the parking was an issue, there seemed a bit of skimping on the breakfast/tea tray, and the traffic woke us Monday morning...but this can perhaps be forgiven as its an old building and its lovely it still stands after many centuries.

What a beautiful place, excellent food, the staff were all very lovely. We were there for our sons 30th birthday, nothing was too much trouble, our lovely waitress went above and beyond, she was amazing, she even came out with his dessert with a candle in and even got the rest of the guests to sing happy birthday. The whole evening was perfect, thank you to you all. We will definitely be back.

We had a very good time at the George. Sam was most welcoming and hospitable, the food was good, the pub full of character and we didn't feel rushed at all. We will definitely come again.

This place is stunning! We arrived to stay for the weekend, from the second we arrived we were blown away.. The staff are all friendly and helpful, I have food allergies and I felt the staff listened and I trusted them (which is not a common occurance!). The building is exceptionally beautiful, our room is so gorgeous - the Carthusian Suite - 11 out of 10! Bed, so comfy. Wine list, great. Food, fab. Look no further, just book, you will not be disappointed!

Visited for Sunday lunch - love this place, fantastic food and staff. Really like the new bar area following the recent refurb. Aiming to book a stay for later in the year.

The dinner setting was incredible and comfortable, the service excellent. Actually the meal was slightly disappointing as the portions were quite small, the meal not quite as ordered and the quality correct but not exceptional (given the price). 5* place, great ambiance, great service,; 4* food.

Our family stayed here for my husbands birthday. 3 couples plus a 6 year old grandson. We were warmly welcomed by Lola ( hugs all around) 3 amazing rooms. Beautifully old, warm, cosy, comfortable. Very clean too. Fresh milk available for drinks in a flask which kept milk fresh and cold. Lovely food, drinks and service. Lola you looked after us so well. Thank you. Breakfast lovely, menu good and again wonderful staff. Norton St Phillip is a beautiful little village but only 7 miles from Bath. The George was a brilliant find. Thank you to all who made our stay the best. Hope to see you again x

A truly memorable experience!! It was a family get together plus a very well behaved large dog. We were in the Dungeon, a fantastic room. Our waitress Lola was outstanding, she went out of her way to make sure we had a great time and she succeeded.She was exceptionally helpful, friendly and funny. Food was good too!

We attended the medieval banquet. Quality food, well presented and a great selection. The chef read the theme perfectly and produced the best menu to suit the occasion. The staff were excellent throughout the event and very attentive, needless to say that the cocktail I had made by Sam was expertly mixed and seldom experienced particularly crafted by someone so young. He is a great asset to their team. Thank you very much for a fantastic evening, we will be wanting to book for next year!

We stayed at the George for two nights. The George is a beautiful building with a fascinating history. The room we stayed in was beautifully decorated, clean, and very warm, which we really appreciated after a day Xmas shopping in Bath. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and we're hugely impressed by both the quality of the cooking and ingredients, and also by the generous sized portions. In the mornings breakfast was equally good. The staff were also really friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend the George.

We stayed here for 3 great nights 7-9 January. Lovely Inn, very comfortable and great food! The staff are very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. THANK YOU!

Our recent dinner at the George Inn was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. There are several dining rooms. The room we were in at the front of the building was cozy and full of charm. The menu provided a very good range of food choices. My husband enjoyed his venison pie so much that he said it was probably the best meal he had during our recent 2 week visit to the UK. As we were staying the night here, we also got to enjoy the included breakfast. The available breakfast menu included quite a few options beyond the traditional Full English, though the Full English was absolutely delicious!

Terrible... didn't even stop for a drink. Left on entry. The bar is now in a souless modern annex and you need to book fine dining to be in the old bar. Its now just a boring modern pub in an amazing building where only...

For the amount charged per head for a Christmas lunch I expected something more. The main course was very skimpy on vegetables which came plated. I expected a bit more and a greater choice. My pineapple dessert had very little pineapple. There was no attempt...

I have eaten at our local Pub - the beautiful historic George Inn - 3 times in the last month or so, since it’s much anticipated refurbishment which was completed in early November. Together with 4-5 friends, we have had lunch and 2 evening meals...

Exceptional food and staff! Lola's elegant Christmas decorations brought even more warmth to an already exquisite environment. The food was well presented and exceptionally flavoursome - we ate every bite. Was also superbly clean and looked after. A cute evening with my partner that we...

If you are looking for a quintessential old English Pub dripping in history then look no further. The staff were extremely welcoming and the food was exquisite, I would highly recommend the George Inn and their Game pie

We had a great cozy lunch at The George Inn. Lola was fantastic, she made us feel like we were regulars even though we were just stopping in on a trip to Bath. The food was delicious, and the new remodeled rooms are beautiful. Definitely...

The recent update to the interior of the George is largely very good. The only point I would make which still hasn't been resolved is the number of doors! It means that wherever you sit you are likely to encounter doors being opened and closed...

Fabulous evening. Food and service were excellent and the staff were lovely as usual. The changes to the pub have been done in a sympathetic manner which complements a grand old building with amazing history and atmosphere. Recommend the chocolate mousse, lovely desserts. Only thing...

Called for late lunch got there just before kitchen closed and then had a wonderful dining experience. We had our family dog with us, who was made to feel as welcome as we were. The food was off a very high quality and beautifully presented....

Beautiful views from the garden over the cricket pitch and pretty church, quintessentially English view. Service was good and very helpful staff generally. Our food was tasty and the ingredients were good quality but it was on the small side and the proportions felt a...

A lovely place for a family get together The meal was excellent and the choice varied and interesting. The flat iron steak was brilliant Loved the old surroundings and atmosphere and not crammed together Excellent service will definitely go again. Dog friendly too.

We have just returned from enjoying an excellent evening meal. We both had soup yo start; my wife had fish (haddock) and chips and I had hake. Both delicious. Quick, friendly service and sensibly priced wine as well. Definitely one-to-one return to.

Beautiful building, food is nice but the chef favours the 'less is more' approach so I personally thought our meals were overpriced.

Had an amazing meal everything was wonderful from the front of house Linda to our wonderful waitress an italian called lola who looked after our every need! We were on a work do for a leaving employee . Will definitely return 👍

Visited The George Inn twice in the last few weeks for both breakfast and dinner, and was very impressed on both occasions. The food was delicious and inventive and the service was great also. We had both meals in the historic dining room, but there...

Had a WONDERFUL breakfast. Was visiting family locally and dropped in on the off chance of having a breaky & was treated to the most delicious food & excellent service. Linda was exceptionally friendly. I’m a bit of an awkward one & fancied hash brown,...

Lola is a fantastic, vibrant host bringing life and laughter to the diners. They have a lovely summer dish of plant-based burrata over tomato and courgette slices. I’ve never had vegan burrata and it tasted absolutely incredible. Unfortunately they’d run out of the vegan main...

Called in with some friends to this wonderful and historic restaurant . We just wanted a light lunch . The food and the service were first class. We were greeted with a smile and wonderfully warm welcome . The whole experience was excellent and I...

Absolutely exquisite building, and I'm pleased it's Gd1 listed. Lovely garden overlooking the cricket pitch and church. Kitchen was about to close, but they were happy to take an order. Fish in a bun was great. Only loses 2 stars for the utterly appalling choice...

We pre-booked a table for 6 + baby on a Tuesday evening in half term and had the best evening! Lola and her colleagues looked after us extremely well and the food we chose we well prepared and delicious. I would thoroughly recommend The George...

I've known this pub for many years and it never disappoints but on this occasion it was even better. I went for the pie of the day and its the best I've ever tasted and I've eaten a few pies in my time. The Butcombe...

The pub is 700 years old and just delightful to visit. The food and service was excellent. We got tabel water straight away (I hate it when they try and sell you water), drinks and food came reasonably fast and they were superb Sunday lunches....

We've just had a 2 night stay at the George, and we were not disappointed. The Geoge is very old, being a grade 1 listed building, the staff were so friendly and the food was amazing. Our room was Samual peeps, so old with original...

Beautiful building, lovely, friendly, helpful staff. The food was outstanding, would definitely recommend

Popped in today after a mapped walk. It was quite busy, though the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. We were short on time, so my sister and I ordered a bowl of soup and a coffee, both were exceptional. The soup had several elements...

Had a very pleasant 60th Birthday Eve here. From the moment we checked in we had a lovely time. The Young Italian lady that greeted us on arrival and later served us dinner was so welcoming. At one point during dinner she led the dining...

A big thank you to Linda and her team for making us feel welcome and leaving us we memories for retuning again. Great location set in a lovely village with a back drop of a lovely old church. The food was Excellent,Our room was The...

I’ve been to The George a few times over the years and it has always been one of the better pubs locally. It’s been a great pub for a long time - since the 14th century infact (although for some of that time I can’t...

We spent three nights at the George inn. Everything about the stay was comfortable and welcoming. The room was beautifully decorated and had a small separate sitting room. We ate here every night and weren’t disappointed by the food once. It was delicious. The fish...

We popped in here for a drink whilst out walking. It’s a stunning old pub with so many old features, lovely fire places, a dungeon and a nice garden too. You can sit in the garden and watch the cricket on the village sports field...

Walked into the village from my campsite and found this lovely, friendly pub. The staff were great and the pub (17th century)? Is beautiful and the food smelt amazing

Thankyou Linda and excellent Crew , a credit to Butcombe Brewing company owners of this iconic hostelry ......... Accommodation excellent and those who stay must feel very privileged.... the Restaurant is exceptional with superb cuisine...........special thanks to Emily who took the time to show us...

Wonderful stay here, such history and authentic, warm atmosphere, rooms are big yet cosy and quiet. The breakfast was delicious and all the staff super friendly. We got the train from Freshford to Bath which was about 10 mins so this is a wonderful place...

Extremely friendly and efficient staff, unbelievably historic and excellent dining. A great experience. This pub is like stepping back in time, we stayed in The Duke of Monmouth room (see photos), there isn’t a straight line in it! It has an exposed 14th century mural,...

We stayed two nights, the breakfast (full English) was good but one day they gave us 1 slice of bacon, they didn't put black pudding, and they put 4 slices of bread with butter and jam. The second day they put black pudding, 3 slices...

We went here today for a family lunch with our toddler and the grandparents. I have gluten ataxia so rarely eat out unless a restaurant seems to really be confident they can cater for me safely. I phoned The George in advance and I was...

A truly lovely time was had by our family today. The food was excellent and the front of house service was marvellous. Our waitress Lola was lovely, and really made our visit so very special. Thank you so much!

We visited The George Inn for Sunday lunch with friends. The restaurant was in an historic building with a great atmosphere - very warm and cosy. The roast beef was absolutely delicious - so tender, and the Yorkshire pudding and vegetables that accompanied were excellent....

An ancient inn with a modern menu and good selection of basic drinks. We had a warm welcome and the service was good, as was the food. This is England's oldest inn insofar as it has been serving customers longer than others. It was used...

We went on a Saturday for lunch. The pub has an enviable position looking down over the cricket pitch and the church - and the Butcombe is decent but not the best. And that's about as good as it gets. Service is pretty cold and...

What appears to be a simple menu belies the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I spoke with the chef in the bar after dinner and I had to tell her that it was the best fish and chips that I had ever had. The...

Great stay, the rooms are charming and take you back in time, though with modern amenities. Great food selection and excellent breakfats

Stayed for 3 nights on a belated anniversary break, great place, wonderful staff., great atmosphere.

Great local authentically maintained historic pub 👌🏻 Visited for a 3 course meal, starters were tasty, mains were ok, I asked for my steak to be cooked ‘rare’ but came more well done than rare! When asked about our meals, I mentioned about the steak...

We stayed at this pub in the newly refurbised building across the road. The rooms were loverly with all we needed and the family room very large with a great bathroom. The view from the garden is wonderful and the staff very friendly. The breakfast...

The food we had at lunchtime was very nice but what made the visit was Lola. She was friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.Makes you want to go back and absolute asset to the place and I hope The George realise that.Audrey

Cosa dire se non che è stato un sogno ? Per chi è appassionato dell Inghilterra e della sua storia come me, poter soggiornare in una struttura originale del 1600, dove veramente si è fatta la storia, è da brividi! Gli ambienti comuni ti catapultano in un’altra epoca, la camera ti fa sentire un re, il personale è super gentile , la colazione all inglese ottima ed anche la pulizia, trattandosi di ambienti antichi non facili da pulire nel dettaglio, è più che sufficiente! Dista un po’ da Bath ma è incastonato in un piccolo borgo medievale che non vi farà rimpiangere per niente la lontananza! Provate anche il pub: che cibo, che atmosfera!!!

I emailed The George to enquire on the availability of The Dungeon private dining room . I was promptly mailed back by Alice to advise it was . She was so helpful & sent menus over for pre booking meals .On the day I was allowed to decorate the room which was fab the reason I wanted private dining was to keep my family Covid safe so worked a treat! The eve was fab !! Great surroundings & atmospheric !!The food was just as fab everyone was happy so Thankyou to head chef Jake , Mel & team for looking after us & making a birthday party so memorable . Highly recommend this pub & room if you want a personal private experience. Top marks guys !

Famished family looking for sustenance were bowled over by the food at The George! On a short break in Somerset, The George was recommended and we were not disappointed! Incredible food and a good selection of beers. Wanted to stay for dessert but time didn’t permit. Would like to return soon!

We live locally in the village and so have seen the catering quality vary considerably over the years. We went for a meal last night and have to say it was one of the best meals we have ever had in the George. Delicious food expertly cooked and presented, attentive friendly waiting. Came away wanting to come more often.

Literally the best pub we've ever been in in our lives! totally blown away by the character & history of the pub. Stayed in the Monmouth room & didn't want to leave! Fabulous welcome by the staff , stunning food , car park & check in was so easy. Cannot wait to return , obsessed with the place , thank you all for the most incredible stay. We will see you again asap & we will definitely be back again for new year's eve, ticked every box for us x

Made a last minute booking Enjoyed our table by a welcoming open log fire My wife had the Festive Pie, which was large , filling & excellent I had the Bravette Steak, as usual, very good

Very good pub lunch and excellent service in historic building. Food was competively priced and meals offered were diverse. Concenient car park at the side of tge building. Look forward to visiting again

Privileged to stay in such a historical building! Gorgeous Sunday roast dinner, eaten sat by a lovely warm fireplace, peaceful nights sleep in a four poster bed, with stunning views from the window seat..very clean, friendly staff, highly recommend...

Another visit on a Butcombe Wednesday DealMy wife & I both had the Bavette SteakNicely presented & very enjoyableWe have been to 3 different Butcombe pubs in the area over last few months, all using the same menuBut we noticed this time an extra line has been added to the menu sheet, Team RewardsOptional 10% added to your bill !!Why is it that only this pub chain has decided to go down this route, most pubs leave it to the customer to decide !

Stayed for 3 nights in a family room at The Plaine across the road. Enjoyed 2 dinners and 3 breakfasts (included) at the dining room. Food was excellent and the level of hospitality is as advertised - wonderful. It is, of course, rustic but comfort level is very good. Nice rooms with decent amenities. Enjoyed drinks at the fleur de Lys, their pub across the road, on Friday night. Beautiful fireplaces.The George's beer garden and view to the old church is beautiful. Outdoor tables could be replaced, but view makes up for it.Would absolutely stay here again. A real adventure back in time that leaves you wanting more.

Love visiting The George and return again and again... ancient pub with great food and views, roaring fires on the chilly days and a warm welcome all year round!

Very atmospheric place. Always try to call in when in the area. Well worth a visit for the beer and food too.

What a great find and only a hour and a half from home. Wonderful setting. Restored sympathetically and history everywhere. Friendly staff. Great food. Inexpensive beer. Thanks

Absolutely lovely and emotional trip to a very favourite village and pub! Rooms at the Plaine are not as spacious as those in the George itself. However, staff are pleasant and welcoming.

We had a lovely lunch today with excellent service. The Italian lady that served us was charming & attentive ( sorry I didn’t get her name). She offered alternative parking as the on site was full, helped me in & we had drinks very quickly. The menu was interesting & varied & our meals arrived in moments. My chicken was succulent & beautifully presented & the fish & chips was a real plateful both we consumed quickly. The pudding menu was full of choices & the cheesecake from the specials menu delicious but my sticky toffee pudding was the show stopper!Thank you to the staff who’s friendly, nothing is too much trouble attitude was a breath of fresh air - drive past the packed farm shops & go to The George.

Fantastic attentive service from everyone.My starter of grilled brocoli salad was delish, really fresh with good flavours. Main of chimichurri chicken was cooked perfectly and again lots of lovely fresh flavours. Dessert was the strawberry and cream, was tasty but needed more crunch texture so a lot more of the pistachio shortbread rather than a few crumbs. Hubby had the ham hock terrine which he enjoyed but was a rather small portion, steak for main was perfectly cooked and tasted fantastic. Can't wait to try the roast on Sunday

We dined as a couple having been let down by some friends. The dining room has a medieval feel to it and the fact that it has only small windows would not suit everyone. It seemed a touch austere until we were joined by a larger group including a toddler which gave the room a bit more life. The food was good. We both had Sole which was superb, my only criticism would be that all it came with were some thin scraps of potato. They should include either chips or veg as standard. We thought we were getting french fries and asked the waitress to get us some chips when we saw what was actually on the plate. Luckily she came back with them almost immediately - I bet it's not the first time she's had to do that! Other than this the meal and service were terrific. Although it's definitely not cheap we will happily return but one star has to be docked for lack of menu clarity.

As a couple we drove down to Bath area from the North West to purchase a new car from a dealership there. After a four hour drive we were met with the warmest of welcomes. We phoned ahead as we were likely to miss the check in deadline. Nothing was too much trouble. Collected key at the bar and were escorted to our room. Charming 700+ year old establishment that I believe has appeared as a set location in a couple of films. Beautiful setting in a picturesque village. Staff and guests greeted our dog (Otto) with great enthusiasm - especially at breakfast....sausage and black pudding for him. Being pet friendly was the attraction for us. Cosy room, comfortable bed, fabulous shower - temperature and water pressure. Cannot fault this place. Will definitely stay here again on staycation next month.

We were made to feel so very welcome. Had a lovely lunch in the historic barn restaurant. Visited the dungeons. What a beautiful old building with great service, real ale and lovely food.

This is an amazing place. Lots of lovely historic rooms. The staff are wonderful and helpful our table was perfectly situated as we had our 4 mouth old with us. The food is really good. We had the terrine and the risotto and sole. All absolutely lovely and the waitress ensured that there was no salad cream on one of the terrines, really good attention to detail. Good parking and easy to get to toilets with good baby changing facilities.

On arrival we were not welcomed or acknowledged. A table in the bar full of condiments/menus giving a sense of chaos; we were not dissppointed. When I asked which of the 3 ciders was driest the waitress unhelpfully didn't know! When we asked whether the chips were home made we were assured that they were but, on arrival, it was clear that they were bog standard cook-from-frozen. Some transparency would have been appreciated. To add insult to injury the portion size was minute and overpriced @ £3.95. Whilst eating we tried to catch the waitresses eye on several occasions for more drinks but totally failed, even an 'excuse me' didn't work probably because the manager appeared (walked straight past our table, didn't even look at us, smile or ask if all was OK). She then gave the two staff a pep talk on customer service (ironic?!) after she left one of the waitresses went to sweep the huge fireplace which we didn't appreciate whilst eating! We gave up on a second round of drinks and asked for the bill. It only showed our food. I had to go and find a member of staff to point this out. Instead of an apology or thank you, was told 'I can't deal with that, I'll need to get my colleague'. When finally correct the waitress wandered off; another wait to pay. It was far from busy what service is like when full I hate to think. The building is amazing but badly let down by poor customer service, horrible piped music and lack of atmosphere. Butcombe really need to sort out the service.

We stayed in the accommodation as a family of 3. The customer service was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. Only minor let downs with a half drank bottle of water in the room and some tired areas of the bathroom but otherwise great.Unfortunately the same couldn’t be said for the food. None of us were able to finish our meals as the amount of oil on the food was terrible and the mash was incredibly buttery and greesy. The pie had just dry meat inside without any sauce inside at all. 4* accommodation, 2/3* food