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The George And Dragon
Review
About
Family and Dog Friendly Pub, Serving great Ales, Beers, Lagers and Ciders and also Spirits/Wines. weekly drinks offers. Pool Table, Juke Box, Quiz Nights, Live Music Saturdays & Sundays. There is a Car Park out the back of the premises which is owned by a Private Landowner and is operated by Parking Eye. Patrons of the Pub receive free parking all we require is your registration. The George and Dragon also has an onsite Indian which offers Take away and deliveries.
Features
CUISINES
Indian, Bar, British, Pub
Meal types
Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Dog Friendly
Family style
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Live Music
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Open until 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 23:00
Monday
12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 23:00
Thursday
12:00 - 23:00
Friday
12:00 - 0:00
Saturday
12:00 - 0:00
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131 reviews
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Good
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Average
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Poor
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Cait R
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
I visited this pub for a Band that was playing, parked out the back and seen you can park for free using the pub facilities, great bar staff who advised the car park was not anything to do with the pub itself and is owned by a private landowner.
Reasonable priced drinks, locals very friendly and to my surprise a Indian restaurant out the back.
A great little village pub to visit
Written 28 January 2020
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MichJai
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we hope you visit us again soon.
Written 28 January 2020
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henlowboy
Harpenden925 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Stayed at hotel down the road while in Bath and called into the George & Dragon, after a evening walk into Batheaston.
Found staff very friendly and chatty , great to hear they were helping local kids .
Carry on the good work and hope to call in again when visiting Bath.
Written 11 November 2020
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MichJai
Thank you for a lovely review and hope to see you again soon 😊
Written 27 November 2020
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Vez P
26 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
We were locked out of our Airbnb so called in here to ask for help. Evie went out of her way to help us, she organised the locksmith’s and we waited in the pub for them to arrive. Luckily we had a debit card. The pub has a really good selection of beers, spirits and ciders. The locals in there were just lovely and calmed us down in what was an extremely stressful situation and special thanks to Evie who was brilliant! Nothing too much trouble made us feel so welcome. We ordered food from the Indian attached when we managed to get in which was absolutely delicious, bhaji’s to die for and each dish we had was amazing best Indian we have had for ages. Thank you to everyone that helped us last night
Written 13 February 2023
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Penny H
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
Visit the George and Dragon at your peril!
We parked in the car park at the rear of the George and Dragon pub on a Thursday lunchtime and went in to the pub. It took a few minutes for our family members to gather together. We then went to the bar but discovered they were not serving lunch. We did not enter our car registration number at the pub till because we'd gone in for food and so decided not to stay.
We moved our car a few minutes later and had a lovely lunch at the Gather Inn. We were also able to park opposite in a free car park.
A couple of weeks later, we received an Parking Eye invoice for £100. This showed we'd used the car park for 12 mins (the time it took to park, go into the pub and discover there was no food).
This does not seem at all in the spirit of having a family meal in a traditional pub.
There needs to be more flexibility here on the part of the pub (they could have advised us about Parking Eye, they could have entered our car registration into their pub till because they are well aware that this is frequently happening) and also on the part of Parking Eye (who offer a 0 period of grace - clearly a highly unreasonable company who are just out to make a fast buck).
Rather left a sour taste in our mouths after our little visit to Batheaston.
Written 18 April 2023
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Michelle Bryant-Jefferies
I’m sorry this has happened, but if you read previous reviews and responses the Car Park does not belong to The George and Dragon.
It is a privately owned car park we just have the tablets for customers to have free parking.
There are notices around the pub to enter registration if you are a customer and if you use the facilities on the high street parking must be paid for.
It is not down to our staff members to ask every single person and you chose not to use our establishment so it would be down to you to pay the parking.
Again apologies you received this but once again it is nothing to Do with the pub and with any car park you must pay to park.
So to put a negative review about a place that has no connection to the Car Park is quite frankly poor.
Written 22 June 2023
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Daydream602912
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • family
I parked in your car park on 16 June and have been fined by Parking Eye. The machine was not working (I have photographic evidence) when I went to pay. Paying by the SMS provided is no longer supported ( I have photographic evidence). I tried. Parkin Eye have refused my appeal despite the evidence. I do not have the time or energy to fight them. You say in your answer to a previous review that it is not your responsibility. I beg to differ if you are employing these people to manage your car park. I note they are not registered with the Ombudsman service. What a surprise !
Written 8 July 2023
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Andrew P
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
Despite the owners claiming no responsibility for the car park when I asked, I have since discovered (welcome to the internet) that they employ Parking Eye to police it.
I parked at their car park for 12 minutes but could not pay as the machine was out of order. I took a photo to prove it. 2 weeks later I get a threatening letter to say I owe them £100. PAY WITHIN 28 DAYS! (Remember that it was a 20p parking payment).
I appealed. The pub says they have no idea (do you remember the internet thing?)
I am now still waiting for a response from a company that somehow has access to my name and address whilst providing no method of contact.
AVOID THIS PUB!!!
Written 28 July 2023
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Michelle Bryant-Jefferies
We are not the owners of The Car Park, we lease the pub, The Owner is a separate person that owns the building and car park (Coalpit Road Car Park)
We as a pub did NOT implement the installation of Parking Eye.
Your Internet discovery is also incorrect, Customers who use the pub park for free using a tablet inside the building but anyone else parking there it’s for themselves to clearly pay for and we don’t have any responsibility to those parking there along with the other companies along the High Street.
In future please clearly read the signs, don’t assume the Car park is in any way shape or form belongs to the pub, as it is privately owned.
We do recognise it’s not nice to receive these but can assure you us as a business has nothing to do with this.
Written 26 February 2024
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Jeremy H
Bath62 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Nice pub and great bar service but could be so much nicer if integrated with Easton Spice and served Indian lagers. Easton Spice does great food, sit in or takeaway but let down by scruffy toilets and lack of Indian lager at the bar.
Written 25 September 2021
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REBECCA V
6 contributions
May 2021 • none
Love coming here as it's a great local. Quick and polite service, special mention to Meg as she's always working so hard. Definitely recommend this pub, it's now our new local!
Written 20 May 2021
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Michelle B
Thank you for your review, really means a lot to us, Meg is an outstanding member of our team and deserves the credit. look forward to seeing you again 😊
Written 22 May 2021
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Wat T
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
Never trust a pub who make money from their Car Park!!! Scandalous! No care for community. You’ll find a lot do dislike on a google search.
Written 24 January 2020
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MichJai
Hi, Thank you for your review, I would like to confirm that the pub has no connection to the car park, unfortunately it is named after us and we have requested to the landowner our name is removed.
I can assure you we gain no profit from the car park, and patrons of the pub receives free parking.
we do care for the community, and hopefully once the name has changed we wont get these reviews against us.
Written 28 January 2020
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Charles B G esq
Corsham62 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Batheaston is for the people that live there and no-one else! Do not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PARK IN THE CAR PARK BEHIND THE PUB.
Written 27 December 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for your review, we do pride ourselves on being a friendly local pub, which I'm sure many pubs have their locals but we do welcome new customers and always engage with them as do the locals.
regarding the Car Park this has no connection to the pub itself apart from the name which is currently in the process of being removed, if you visited the pub you can park for free.
Written 28 January 2020
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12karen12
23 contributions
Sept 2019 • none
Good price drinks,good quality well maintained beer, good choice of drinks ,staff friendly and know what they are doing. Pool table, seating nice atmosphere and a jukebox. Behind the pub is an excellent Indian either ear in or takeaway. Very impressed with the quality food and prices visited several time quality stays same.
Written 17 December 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope you visit us soon.
Written 28 January 2020
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Alxjns
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • none
Upon entering the pub we were met with a quiet atmosphere - a barmaid and two other customers drinking by the bar. My girlfriend went to find a seat by the pool table while I ordered two drinks. Whilst waiting for the drinks I was asked a) am I voting this election, b) who am I voting for, and c) what faith am I. 3 weird questions to be met with. Laughing these comments off and not answering any of the questions I took the drinks and sat down. The music was loud in the bar but not too loud to talk over. It was then that one of the two customer walked over the to jukebox beside us and said ‘sorry for the song request’ and put something on, heading back to the barmaid and other customer and pointed over to us repeatedly and laughing. When the song came on it was apparent we weren’t welcome. The music was turned up very loud by the barmaid and the song ‘What Part Of F**k Off Don’t You Understand’ came on. By the gestures being made from the customers and the barmaid it was apparent this was aimed at us. When the song finished we went over and said thank you for the drinks. The barmaid and the customer laughed and said ‘you going after one drink?’ when we replied we’re obviously not welcome. Such a shameful end to a Sunday afternoon walk. Never returning and never recommending this god awful, backward place. Batheaston deserves better.
Written 8 December 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for your review, I have reviewed the CCTV footage and some of the above has been exaggerated, The Locals do like to engage and welcome new customers, we do have one local who likes a diverse range of music and likes to involve customers, but i have since spoken to him that this type of music is no longer to be played in the bar.
I do apologize if you felt this was aimed towards yourselves but i can absolute guarantee this wasn't Regarding the questions it was the time if the election which was a massive talking point so again I apologize if you felt cornered by these questions.
I do hope if you are ever walking around this way again you will try us again.
Written 28 January 2020
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Tourist568234
4 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I have been to the George and Dragon a few times now and have had nothing but positive experiences.It is a traditional local pub and when you first walk in there you are greeted with smiles and made to feel totally welcome. The prices are not too bad either, around a few quid for a pint. The hilarity in that is if you walk a mile or two into the centre of town, you are paying almost double that for the cheaper pints on tap. The locals are friendly and will have long conversations with you, alongside the staff where you feel after time you have made new friends. I have been made aware many a time about the deals they have including happy hour which ranges in times seven days a week. Definitely worth a visit, you will go more than once!
Written 20 August 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for your review, We do pride ourselves in welcoming new customers and keeping our prices down as low as we can.
we hope you visit us again soon.
Written 28 January 2020
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Fred R
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • family
Dishonest staff, nasty people. Stay well clear. I pulled over in their car park to look at directions - I was there for 11 mins - and then a few weeks later was hit with a parking ticket for £160. If the signage was clear there is no way I would have pulled in. I called the staff there who said they would cancel the ticket... and they never did. 9 months later I've had to pay £170 to avoid court action. What a hole - stay well clear - who want to support a business that behaves like this?
Written 10 May 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for your review, I can only apologize for this, unfortunately this wasn't explained to you.
The Car Park has nothing to do with the pub, and we cannot cancel any fines unless you visited our premises, The Car Park is privately owned and is undergoing a name change.
The staff member at the time gave the wrong information as they should of enquired with you if you visited our premises, if you just pull in or visit another business and don't buy a ticket you will be issued with a fine which we cannot do anything about.
Written 28 January 2020
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Chris W
Ramsgate14 contributions
Mar 2019 • couples
Great pub, great beer, friendly and welcoming people. At the back of the pub you can order probably the best Indian meal you've ever had in your life. A real pleasure.
Written 31 March 2019
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MichJai
Thank you for you review, we hope you visit us again soon
Written 28 January 2020
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