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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
British, Gastropub
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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All reviews chicken burger brownie bread pudding sunday roast the river the pub beautiful location sunny day sit outside great setting new forest car park lovely food booked a table specials board avon
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Excellent food and service. Wild mushroom arancini and duck to die for means we will be visiting the George much more in the future. Our table of four had great meals in a great setting

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We came here for my birthday with our two Labrador dogs. The welcome was fantastic and the food was amazing. We had a booth which was perfect for the two of us and the two dogs. Victoria and Charmaine couldn’t do enough to make the...birthday meal with the dogs a fantastic experience. I even got a birthday card from the pub! Definitely a recommended restaurant for its atmosphere, food and lovely stuffMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

What a terrific evening - this is something very different! Lovely food, ( prawn fish cakes, prawn risotto, crème brûlée, then .. genuine smiling staff all and .. WOW.. it’s Friday evening and a Very talented vocalist / musician “Marco” Great voice range .. really...off the scale talent. SO impressed. The George is Special!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Popped in for dinner and a couple of beers and tried their set menu. Decent portion, super tasty, excellent service and very good value!!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Yesterday we had a private function at the George for a family Celebration (christening) . Nothing was too much trouble, the food (buffet) was excellent, they will cater for whatever you want and the staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend for a function. All the...family had a lovely time thank you very much to the team for making the children’s day so special.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Brilliant food and brilliant service ! Ate in a "Gastro Pod (Read shed !) Very comfortable and private. A lovely location, friendly and attentive staff (but not over bearing). Will probably visit again !

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

The George. We visited for an early evening dinner. We were greeted warmly, offered a table of our choice (we sat in the ‘conservatory’ overlooking the river). We were served a drink immediately and chatted with the staff, so friendly. The food was fabulous. You...have to try the Trout Pate, made by the chef from local trout and herbs from the allotment style garden in the premises. We would not hesitate to go back again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Lovely view of the river and we had a very warm welcome on arrival, however we won't be returning as found our lunch bill of £53 not matching the food. I ordered the Superfood salad but was so disappointed. Now I'm a lover of carrots...but the amount in this dish was ridiculous (I regret not taking a photo), had a few sprouts of broccoli, some beetroot and cous cous and that was it, for £17!! My husband had the ceasor salad, that was only £17 but at least that included chicken and bacon. I order fries as I was still hungry, £3.50 for a very small pot of chips seemed a lot. We also had 1 drink which then brought the bill to £53 which in my opinion is far too expense. The Superfood salad is not worth more than £10/£12. When the lady came to clear our table and asked was everything ok I pointed to my plate of carrots and said "not enough food other than carrots", her response ....."we like to make sure you get plenty of veg" . The place was very busy and we had a lovely table but your prices are not for us.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023

Fabulous food! (My husband is still raving about his steak!) lovely staff, great location 💕 Thank you xx

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

First time at the beautiful pub by the river Avon. Driven pass several times , always packed out with people. Delightful staff as we entered the pub made us feel very welcome. We were shown to our table as we reserved this earlier on in...the day on there Web site . It was an outside table on the decking/patio as we bought alone a doggy guest and was overlooking the River Avon. This was a spectacular view watching the kingfishers darting about as fish were jumping. The meal itself was perfecty prepared and cooked . I had haddock that was so big it over lapped the plate. This was also fresh and tasted divine. As was the puddings. The whole dinning experience was wonderful with cheerful staff that attended to your every need. Well done all.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023 via mobile

Every member of stuff we encountered here where absolutely lovely, smiles on their faces and ready to help! The man (who I am assuming is the owner or manager) was very friendly and chatty when we arrived! Service was fast with lovely decor which really...made our trip! Perfect views to watch as you eat and drinkMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

What a rip-off. How disappointing. Whist I’m sure the food is great £19 for a burger, £19 for fish and chips. Ridiculous. And worst of all £2.20 for a glass of plain soda water and ice. (For the car driver). Soda water is fee in...every other pub I’ve ever been in.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

7 of our family recently visited this pub restaurant to celebrate one of our grandsons 13th birthday, and the majority of had the roast dinner. The waitress showed us to our table and gave us all a varied menu that covered all tastes, with the...weather being gorgeous the restaurant was packed we made an excellent atmosphere. The children in our group received there food first, and the adults roasts followed soon after, the dishes arrived piping hot and well presented. We all agreed the food was both fresh and tasty and very filling. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to eat at the pub restaurant should book first to avoid being told fully booked. You will certainly not be disappointed.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

Went with a large group, welcomed immediately and the team were really helpful. We had great service - especially from Chloe ! Food was great !

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

I last knew this pub when it was operated by Whitbread, so yes a good few years ago. The place then had character and charm, sadly this no longer exists. It looks like the interior was designed by Stevie Wonder and someone with a liking...for the colour purple! The interior is truly awful. It’s saving grace is that the food looked amazing and the riverside seating area is fantastic. The staff on the other hand were extremely young and they appeared to be vastly staffed. A lot of leaning on the bar chatting with each other. I won’t be returning.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Response from Andrew G | Reviewed this property |
Yes they do. Or if that is full you can park in the main car park which is a 150m walk away.
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Hello Yes we have High Chairs and a Children’s Menu.
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The George is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5