The George Restaurant in St Edmundsbury

Best burger I've had in years, good service and atmosphere

The food here is always so delicious and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Our waitress was very accommodating of our dogs who were treated to some brisket so no doubt they would rate The George 5 star too!

Visited the George totally by chance. Menu was predominantly burgers, which we were sceptical about, but when you’re hungry, you take a chance on these things… Both my partner and I were hugely impressed by the burgers we ordered. Definitely up there with some of the more pretentious burger restaurants, but without all the pretentiousness! Lovely staff, great atmosphere, check it out.

I don't review unless the experience is very different to the expectation and I have never before written a bad review, but our experience here was awful, no exaggeration. So I think I should report this as it may help others. Firstly the only acceptable part, the servers were enthusiastic and helpful, they did their best but they are not professional or experienced hospitality staff and at a busy time were out of their depth. The music was too loud indoors to hold a conversation, we asked for the volume to be reduced but nothing happened. Fortunately a table opened up in the garden and we moved there but as soon as we did the bell ringers at the church next door started their practise, not the fault of the restaurant I know, but... The food took an age to arrive, when it did all four speciality hamburgers were burnt, the fixings were not as advertised, no mushrooms or truffle sauce on mine for example. the quality of the meat seemed good, but it was ruined by the cooking. Clearly the chef did not know how to prepare a burger. To sum up: service OK, ambiance ruined by noise, food badly prepared by amateurs. Maybe they just had a bad night, but we still had to pay so I report as it was.

We were a family party of three generations aged between 4 and 84. Our service was welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. In the middle of the holiday heatwave we sat in the beer.garden at the back. The lunch menu was an interesting combination of originality for the more discerning and tasty treats for the younger members. The halloumi burger was the star. Hoping for the opportunity of a return visit.

Good pub for lunch. Other pub in village did not offer food.

I would like to thank everyone at The George as they hosted my sisters wedding here 10 August 2024 They went above and beyond in every way possible paid attention to every little detail made sure we were kept happy throughout the day happy to accept wedding cake before opening time which helped everything to flow without a hitch you made her day perfect and allowed the day to go to plan and run seamlessly smoothly our family cannot thank you enough for making their day a day to remember thank you to all the staff and owners

Food great service great experience great

Went to visit the lovely village of Cavendish. Needing lunch we saw The George pub. A lovely pub. A very clean and tidy establishment with bright and cheerful staff. We sat outside and had a lovely lunch. Service was excellent All in all well worth a visit.

This is my to go place when am in the area. It’s very warm and welcoming, the staff are amazing what I love about the George my first time there I felt welcome and the food is fantastic the presentation it’s self is class. Keep it guys.👏🏽👏🏽

Great location & love the decor. The staff that work here are top notch, so warm & friendly, what a great vibe. Food served here is yummy & rewarding. Thanks to all.

What a lovely, quirky pub. Don’t be put off by the ‘Burger menu’ it’s absolutely to die for. The food is amazing here, service was great and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere with a lovely little beer garden at the back. We’ll be back soon to try their summer menu when it starts in a few weeks.

Been to the George a couple of times now, both times, exceptional service, great food, & a lovely atmosphere, definitely recommend & will definitely be back.

Stopped off at the George today for some lunch. Very nice looking pun outside and inside with a nice garden area to the rear. Quite a few people in the Garden as the ewather was excellent but the inside looked nice and so I sat inside. Very comfortable chairs (though not all are the same so... ) which is nice as so many places have ones that are ok but not great. Could happily sit there for hours. Staff were lovely and friendly with me and with other customers. Kind of staff you want to be around as a customer. Looked at the menu and was a little dissapointed at first, lots of burgers and burger type stuff, which isnt me, but then it may be great for other people so Im not marking them down but people should check the menu before visiting in case its not your thing either. They had other items as well, including, on Sundays, a Yorkshire pudding wrap. I decided to go for that. And it was a wrap. Beef and veg done up like a weap inside a yorkshire pudding, with a pot of gravy, roast potatoes, bowl of coauliflower cheese. The potatoes skin was hard and difficult to cut but the insides where soft and fluffy and they tasted great. The beef inside the wrap was think and juicy. The whole wrap was really nice and if you dont want to eat it like a wrap, it holds up well to cutting with knife and fork. The cauiflower cheese was superb. Best i've ever had. 9.9 / 10 for the food. Loved the presentation as well. So much better than just plopped on a plate. Not one for taking photos but probably should have done on this occasion. Price was excellent as well. If this was my local I would be very happy indeed, but sadly, it isnt. However, it is close enough that I will be back, need more of that yummy cauliflower cheese.

Great food and service from friendly staff. A great stopping point on the Clare - Cavendish circular walk. Dog friendly.

Great service and food. Really lovely venue , great music just perfect for a Saturday afternoon. Definitely be back. We had the classic burger potato puffs lamb burger and fries. Very nice indeed.

Great atmosphere Amazing food Friendly staff

So good …. I took my 85 year old mum for a burger here and she loved it ! She said it was the tastiest meal she had eaten for months …. She had the Lambo burger and I had the Asian, both were delicious. Very friendly service and a great fun atmosphere. If you haven’t tried it yet then do !

Arrived for Sunday lunch, ordered the yorkshire pud and beef, awful, stodgy pud and gravy in a bowl ! The main complaint were the girls behind the bar who scremed and cackled loudly the whole meal, sooo loud and very off putting, will x Def not return.

Just the best place for a bite to eat, pint and music. Always a friendly welcome and great staff. The burgers are just mega

We used to use this pub before it closed preciously. I must say the atmosphere of decor of this pub is great . Great staff . Highly recommended

Gave this place a try for my 27th wedding anniversary, we both chose a simple burger and chips which in my appinion is the best we have ever had,simple but beautifully done if you haven't tried this place yet your missing out

Went to The George at Cavendish for Valentines night and we had the valentines special board, great vfm £50 for 2 inc a glass of Prosecco. The food was delicious a mix of burger, chicken wings, ribs, onion rings, fries, mushroom arancini balls, sweetcorn and ceaser salad! Service was quick and Loulie was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back to try the normal burger menu and they are dog friendly too.

The George is a lovely pub and venue. The new Burger menu is very different for this area, so we were pleasantly surprised with how good it was! My husband rated his Burger as one of the best!

I don't usually like burger restaurants but I will make an exception for the George. Good friendly service great atmosphere and there wasn't a single thing that was served to our table of 10 that you could have faulted. Brisket burger was fantastic great skin on chips and good beer. Please keep up the great work I wish the owners and team every success in the future.

Wow,what a great evening at The George, food and atmosphere was outstanding,the staff were brilliant,went to 5 Bells for drinks before going on to George,also very welcoming,how lucky are Cavendish! Thank you Jordan Adams…

Took my partner for his birthday lunch here, one of our favourite places to celebrate/ I had a G &T [5.50] and my partner enjoyed two large glasses of House Sauv Blanc [13.60]. We enjoyed two large portions of pork scratchings [3.00] and I had the 'dish of the day' - Whole Plaice served with some delicious accompaniments [16.75] and my partner enjoyed his Duck breast [21.00] with a side order of chips [3.50]. We finished with two Panna cotta [14.00]. Our delightful waiter also realised we were celebrating a birthday and brought courtesy of the chef/owner, a delicious chocolate brownie with ice cream for my partner! Finally we drank a cappuccino and a flat white [5.00]. Total bill was £82.35 + tip. Another delicious lunch at a very agreeable price too.

what a find .staff venue food were great...the mussels were extremely good as was the wine .book early for a table

This place was listed where staying on their info sheet. Wasn't disappointed. Booked on line, greeted pleasantly and shown to our table. Food excellent, but small portions. So Need to order starter and later perhaps a sweet. Nice atmosphere and decor.

We had an excellent leisurely Saturday lunch. Freshly cooked, good choice of courses. Good quality food, plenty of flavour and decent portions. Waitresses were very attentive and nothing to much trouble. Everyone’s meal arrived at the same time. Couldn’t fault anything. Will be back.

We discovered the George when we walked to Cavendish from Clare and were looking for somewhere to have lunch before setting off back to Clare. The food was so delicious and the staff so friendly that we booked for dinner the next evening and visited again on the Saturday with other members of our family. The food on each occasion was truly delicious and if we lived in the area would certainly visit the George regularly.

Lewis’ food is incredible.. what a host. Hannah was absolutely brilliant. She made us so comfortable. Absolutely amazing place. Will be back soon! xxx

The Sunday lunch here was excellent and the chef went over and above to provide an off menu vegan Sunday lunch, which was absolutely delicious. Will definitely visit again very soon.

We visited the other mid week night as a walk in. The place has a real quality feel and the food was really special. We could not fault I would book with confidence.

So disappointed. Had a fabulous Sunday lunch not so long ago, what has gone wrong? Really limited menu, struggled to order,but the courgette fritters were ok. Cod for main was bland to be honest, nothing on the dessert menu appealed. Waitresses looked as though they would like to be anywhere but there. An alarming amount of flies buzzing around us, and it was so hot, not the restaurant’s fault I know, but still off putting. An hours drive for us, so don’t think we will rush back, which is a shame as we love the venue.

Delicious food in a lovely old country pub with modern decor. Had colouring for the kids and a great location on the green. The fish was delicious as was the wine

Went here for Sunday lunch, I was taking my American friend who wanted to visit an English village. We were both amazed by the food. It was outstanding and was probably my best meal ever. You couldn't fault the food or the service. I can't believe its taken me so long to find, I think locals are keeping it a secret.

Visited here on Friday evening they were exceptionally busy, but the lovely waitress Hannah found us a high table which we were very happy with, slightly disappointed with the mojito nit the best but the good was fabulous my husband had the whole mackerel and said it was just gorgeous I went for the king prawns and steak flatbread which was served with homemade pickle so nice, Hannah was such a lovely girl then the owner came out and had a chat to us which was a nice touch, Would definitely return lovely vibe too, Thankyou

Delicious. Everything freshly made with an eye for detail and friendly staff including the chef. Mojitos very good too. Menu changes regularly. Excellent village pub with good restaurant quality food.

This was a birthday dinner as part of a short break in Suffolk. The restaurant is delightfully light and attractively presented. We were given a friendly welcome and the high standard of service continued throughout. We chose different starters, both of which were great and both chose flat iron steak which was served on a delightful shallot creme. Delicious!! We just managed to share a dessert!! This is worth a significant diversion, and we hope to return ( and hope that the rooms at the George are available again soon)

Had an excellent lunch at the George today as one of nearly twenty ‘Senior Girls’. Food was superb, staff really attentive and friendly making our visit an all round success, immensely enjoyed by everyone!!

Luckily at short notice I managed to book a table at The George in Cavendish. On arrival we were shown to our table by polite happy staff. My wife and I both chose the prawn starter followed by the Venison. The prawns were large and...

Words don’t do this justice. The food was exceptional. We eat out regularly and I can’t think of anywhere we have been that is better.

Disappointing food over cooked to much salt clearly the chef doesn’t taste the food never going back shame it’s a nice looking place just the food is poor

Visited The George Cavendish Saturday 16th October 2021. We were very lucky to get a Saturday night table at short notice as clearly it was well booked as we noticed during the evening. On arrival my wife and I were greeted by smiling friendly staff...

Me and my partner visited the restaurant this afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the the prawn starter and the roast beef that followed. (The gravy was to die for!) To top it off we were very impressed with the efficient service. We will definitely visit again...

We stopped off at the George on our way back from the coast and ere very pleased we did. My wife had the sea bream, which she thoroughly enjoyed and I had the flat iron, which, despite the description, was a really succulent steak, perfectly...

Oh dear; a sad review to write after several excellent lunches over a number of years. We visit Suffolk regularly in normal circumstances and usually try to eat Sunday lunch at The George; it has always been a very pleasant experience - until today. Reluctantly...

We revisited The George after a 2 year self-isolation celebration lunch. The Bombay prawns were superb. The Hereford beef was also delicious, served 'pink' and plenty of it. Tasty Yorkshire pudding and a good selection of vegetables. Ice cream and Eton mess excellent too. However,...

Had a lovely experience for a Sunday lunch with my small family. Food was cooked to perfection and delicious, staff are extremely friendly and polite. The chef was also very accommodating for my young child. I will be returning

Lovely venue, excellent waiting staff just a little bit disappointed with food choices. The starter of mushrooms on toast were very good but found my sea bass main very bland, didn’t enjoy the panna cotta dessert, gooseberries were so sour they ruined the dish. We...

Me and some friends have been here a few times now and every outing we have had the best time ever, the food here is immaculate, I recently had the bream witch I highly recommend. Aswell as the food the service here is brilliant and...

Went to The George with my family of 5 and had an amazing experience dining in the garden area of the restaurant. We were greeted warmly and shown to our lovely covered seated area outside. Fantastic setting to start. The drinks order was taken promptly...

My family and I (including three children aged 18months, 6 and 7) had the most amazing Sunday lunch this weekend. All our food was cooked to perfection and the staff were fantastic. The waitresses were attentive but not in the least bit intrusive and the...

Went for a Sunday lunch. Server asked to take order after we’d had just two minutes to read the menu. At least two wines from a fairly limited list were out of stock. When the third choice arrived, it was vile and tasted like it...

We had called to book in for Sunday lunch today at 12.30 to be told we had to leave within 2 hours as it was two sttings. When we arrived the place was dead and still only a few tables ate the whole time we...

Pre COVID we adored this restaurant- always very good price and delicious meals. We visited with friends last weekend and sadly the standard was no where near it had been- we went at lunchtime, it was very busy and we had not expected to deal...

Lunch with our accountant and my wife. All our meals were quickly delivered and excellent. My musgroom soup with truffle oil was thick and full of flavour and my beef fillet will go on my "best steaks" list. The others in our trio reported good...

We attended the George this evening, as a last meal out before our son left for University of Edinburgh. While the meal was good, I was uncomfortable with regards to Covid-19 practice. The notice on the front door said that there was a 1 way...

Another lovely meal with such great service for another family occasion. Some great choices on the menu - thank you to the team for looking after us so well.

Started off lovely, beautiful venue and friendly staff. Food was pricey but nice. Unfortunately had to wait for 30 minutes for our bill despite asking twice. Resulted in us going to the bar to settle up. Also got a cheese board to takeaway which was...

We love the George and, although not the cheapest, we are happy to pay for good quality food in a quality environment. However, the cake sale the other day was so, so noisy we could not hear each other talk. Although we have no objection...

Had a lovely lunch with friends at the George today. We were a large number and it took a while to serve everyone but it was worth the wait. Always enjoy visiting the George and will be back soon.

We needed somewhere to eat last minute on our way out for the day and booked a table for 12. It was very quiet when we arrived, and by the time we left was pretty busy. It has a lovely atmosphere and the staff were...

Great Birthday Meal! Plenty of choice, food was delicious, staff were very warm and welcoming and was worth every penny! Will be visiting again! Couldn’t fault.

Gourmet burger with bacon jam and chips one of the best I’ve had. Staff were friendly, over all Very nice place for food.

Stopped off here for lunch during a ramble. What a lovely place! Welcoming, friendly staff and beautiful food.

We visited with friends for dinner before Christmas. The food - the Christmas set menu, which we had pre ordered- was very good. However, the service was pretty dreadful. Nobody came to ask us if we wanted more drinks during the meal and eventually we...

Three of us had lunch here yesterday and is it was great. We chose from the set menu which is excellent value for money. The pub is very smart, the staff lovely and the food very tasty. The set menu was less than £18 for...

Awful lunch at the George today. The staff are really letting this restaurant down. It seems there is no training of the waiting staff by the chef about what is on the menu, how it’s cooked nor what it’s like. Your waiting staff are your...

Not a good experience and what was once a great restaurant is in steady decline. Waitressing staff not prepped by kitchen on what food is being served so clueless about the menuor even how the dishes are cooked. Food served cold. Mussles served without shell...

We had diner with friends in this nice looking restaurant. Staff is young but friendly. The diner was OK not good not bad. I wouldn’t return.

A wonderful little resting place, full of character, boasting a 2 rosette dining experience that just has to be sampled. Very friendly, attentive staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble.

A lovely relaxed place to have a meal. I’ve been here for lunch on several occasions and always enjoyed it. Staff are cheerful and service is good. Unfortunately on my most recent visit they had changed the menu. It’s never been brilliant for vegetarians but today the options were tart tatin on the a la carte menu and (big yawn) risotto on the cheaper lunch menu Risotto - unimaginative and easy to make appears so often as the veggie option so I chose the tart tatin. It consisted of thick soggy pastry and a heap of caramelised onions. There were a few mushrooms and some salty spinach underneath. The dish was quite greasy and at £14.50 it was hugely over—priced. Lemon posset to follow was delicious, however. Over all I’ve rated The George 3* but my main course today was worth only one star.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal and the waitresses were excellent. All the food was well presented and delicious. The room was comfortable, albeit with a number of steps up and down - not unusual in an old building.

Great food, excellent service and a warm welcome. I can thoroughly recommend The George for an enjoyable dining experience.

Come here often with family and friends for lunch but today just wanted a snack and a drink and a chat with a dear friend. Were made as welcome as ever not a bit rushed at all and our food was very tasty indeed.

Came for dinner, staff very efficient, friendly. Black pudding and pork starter was excellent, as were the mussels. Steaks looked good, nothing was left at the end, speaks for itself. Really good experience all round

There were three of us, I was the only vegan. We just wanted a lunchtime snack rather than a full meal. My usual only option in pubs is chips, I asked if these were vegan our server asked in the kitchen for me and came back with an affirmative answer and a list of 2 other options, one i dismissed as it contained honey but the one that was left was a delicious polenta based mushroom dish. It was cooked beautifully so a big thank you to the chef for creating something on the spot.

Starting with the good, the flat iron steak was perfectly cooked and the hake fillet blackboard special also, so the chef knows what’s to be done. We were left unimpressed by the service. We had booked and on arrival taken to table with an A3 sized sheet and two smaller pieces of paper arranged for us with no explanation of what they were. Turned out to be a large drinks menu, a set menu and a main menu. We sat by the blackboard so could see the specials. That was the arrival, some minutes later another server placed a bottle of water on table. Ten minutes later the drinks order was taken and after what seemed a long time the drinks arrived with another bottle of water. Other diners had bread rolls and I saw ours do a tour of the restaurant before the server found out that the rolls she was carrying should come to our table. Food arrived with another server who asked if we wanted a second drink which we did but never got before we finished our meal. We didn’t bother with a dessert as four loud staggering drunks arrived and were seated next to us, so we left. We got a “sorry “ for the lack of second drinks when paying at the bar and were asked to identify the one who took the order but we had had so many at our table it was hard to say. A disappointing evening.

Had a lovely meal here with my friend. Very good service and all the girls were very polite and helpful. We both decided on the fillet steak and if u read my previous review I was a bit dubious, but crossed my fingers and asked for medium to well done. Well it was perfect, beautifully presented and best of all delicious! Would recommend this restaurant, it did get very busy so I would book to guarantee a table. One more thing I notice there was a table in the hallway ( for 2 people) I would hate to eat there so make sure they do not put you there as you will he right in front on the main door opening and shutting all night

We have been to the George many times over the last six years and have always found the food and service to be excellent. This visit was no exception, the food was delicious and the staff also noticed it was my birthday and brought an amazing plate with Happy birthday in chocolate, a candle and tiny desserts. The atmosphere was warm and friendly but not too noisy. The staff at the George have got it absolutely right and I couldn’t find a fault! Look forward to a return visit soon.

For the last six years The George has been my "go to" restaurant for a really special dining experience, not just because the food is exceptionally good but also because the service and atmosphere contributed to the whole evening. Sadly things have changed, although the food is still exceptional the atmosphere has become more of a drinking pub and has lost its restaurant credentials. I have eaten there twice in the last month once on a weekend and once midweek, I regret to say that I will not be hurrying back.

My daughter had her wedding here and everyone commented that the canapés and meal were outstanding. We had sharing platters on each table for each course which was great and everyone enjoyed choosing what they wanted and how much. The service was fantastic, waiting on us for whatever we wanted. I thoroughly recommend this as a small wedding venue.

We didn't book and were accommodated with a smile. The area of the bar we were in was a little noisier than usual due to an extractor fan but otherwise the ambience was good. The food was very good indeed, so much so that we went back for lunch the next day. Overall reasonably priced gastro pub. Also very good in identifying gluten free dishes on the menu.

Food very good although selection is limited. We stayed the night and that is why this establishment is only getting a 3 out of 5 rating. It's in a very tired state with the smallest TV in the world in our room! The staff were great although the place didn't unlock the restaurant for breakfast until 8.30! The garden furniture was tatty and no grass. Very friendly towards dogs and a village green opposite. Be careful before going on walks as the route is not clear and if you are forced like we were the roads are busy and the traffic is fast with no pavements. Very comfortable bed and therefore a good nights sleep.

Quaint old pub trying to be upmarket. A bit over priced for what it is, nice beer to be fair. Busy so guess customers like it.

A great experience for an Anglo/Australian wedding. Parents and relatives brought over from Australia. From the moment of arrival through to the end the professionalism of the host and staff was excellent. All went well, the food and service was exceptional.

We took up one of the offers and we found the dining area to be spotlessly clean, good quality table ware and a good table. We had two courses that were perfectly cooked and the retired to the garden at the rear.

We came here for a Sunday roast, and were not disappointed. The food is fresh and cooked very well, I had the pork and my husband had the beef. We weren’t huge fans of the sides (cauliflower cheese and red cabbage) but I am sure plenty of others would be. The chocolate brownie was also fab. There are plenty of places locally where you can go for a roast and pay less, but the quality definitely isn’t the same.

Cavendish is a very pretty Suffolk village, the George was a great place to stop for a very nice lunch, pleasant, friendly service and excellent food.

Very good food and a very good selection of wines, staff friendly, and a very pleasant surroundings.

Despite not initially having a free table after we had turned up late on in lunch service, the staff were extremely attentive. The moment there was space we were seated and we enjoyed a delicious meal in wonderful surroundings.

Visited this evening after being recommended. The service from the outset was abysmal. We were shown to the bar to wait for our table and then just left there!! The one poor girl behind the bar was run ragged and after waiting about 15 minutes we had to ask if we could have a drink. The waitress apologised and then we were served. Eventually we were shown to our table and then again just left!! After a long wait we had to ask for a menu! Our food when served was delicious. The two chefs in the kitchen were rushed off their feet. Enjoyed our main courses. Dessert was a berry pavlova which was the size of an egg cup. Very nice but certainly a laughable portion. Overall very disappointed with the whole experience. The waitresses seemed to serve the chosen few. Obviously haven’t got the staff to serve all the customers. With so many pubs in surrounding areas we are spoilt for choice so won’t be visiting here again.

My youngest son took me and my partner out for a Mother's Day lunch yesterday. We booked a late table for 2pm and when we arrived, the place was packed. We were quickly shown to our favourite table in the window whilst we perused the menu and 'specials' board. I had a glass of Prosecco [£5] and my partner had 3 x175ml glasses of house Sauv Blanc [£15.45] and my son a Frobishers [£2.50]. As usual, we were served with 4 delicious warm rolls and butter. I then chose the tiger prawns as a starter and thought they would have been in the shell but sadly they weren't, accompanied by a nice dip and salad leaves [£7.00]. My partner and his girlfriend both chose the cod starters [£14.00] and my partner the asparagus [£7.00]. My main was the Seabass on a bed of Tagliatelle, [£16.50] my son had the fillet of beef [£25.95], his girlfriend the Roast Pork [£12.50] and my partner the Roast Beef [£14.95]. I rather felt that the portions were somewhat smaller than what we enjoy for a normal lunch there. I had a trio of Strawberry & Chocolate ice cream and a scoop of Blackcurrent sorbet [£4.50]. My son finished with an Americano [£2.20] and my partner a Cappuccino [£2.45]. Total bill was £129.10 + tip.

I can't tell you how good this place is! Half dozen rooms, we took a couple - room at the front was pick of the two, spacious, not too tarted up, okay the radiator in the bathroom was on full throughout, no heat control, so more like a rainforest (didn't effect bedroom), and maybe a re-think of the furnishings to get rid of the Ikea horrors but But BUT this place is fantastic value and lashing out the cash could spoil the character and kill off a modestly price gem.

The meal was replaced but the overall concern for the situation was very lacking.

^ 6 of us went for dinner friday 25th Jan...Had a lovely meal, two young waitress,s who looked after us were brilliant..def will be going again

My husband and I go to the George fairly regularly and last week decided to take my sister and brother in law with us. They thought everything about the George was first class.

The George manages to maintain a good balance between restaurant and pub, with reasonably priced , but good quality food, and a bar serving excellent real ale.The waitresses are attentive and attractive!