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Hours
Sun
10:00 - 22:00
Mon
10:00 - 23:00
Tue
10:00 - 23:00
Wed
10:00 - 23:00
Thu
10:00 - 23:00
Fri
10:00 - 23:00
Sat
10:00 - 23:00
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly
Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Bar Scene
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About
With its striking black-and-white Tudor facade, the George and Dragon is an unmissable pub in every sense of the word. Located in the picturesque village of Ightham, in Kent, it serves fabulous food and drink in a genuinely historic setting - attracting visitors from far and wide. Legend has it that this is where Guy Fawkes hatched his infamous Gunpowder Plot and was later captured after fleeing London when it failed. These days, it’s the food that provides the fireworks, with a sparkling array of delicious dishes created by the pub’s talented French chef.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.0
276 reviews
Excellent
133
Very good
60
Average
33
Poor
25
Terrible
25
jfd17101951
Woodford203 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Returned here after a few year's break for dinner with friends. The menu was varied and there were several items I wanted to try. Several of us tried the crushed avocado on sourdough toast topped with fresh crab and it was very good. I had the Moroccan lamb shank, which was very tasty but the Moroccan influence somehow got lost. My lovely Jean opted for a second starter (the beetroot salad) with a side of chunky chips. The food was decent and the service was very good. The young lady who served us was very nice and happy to indulge in a bit of banter.
The wines are good as well. We had a bottle of picpoul was was delicious and a nice rioja too - both at reasonable prices.
A smashinh evening and we will return soon.
Written 10 January 2020
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madmother43
Kent25 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
We booked a table a bit last minute for Sunday lunch with family that we hadn't seen for a very long time. When booking on the phone the person who answered was helpful and friendly. It was so nice to actually speak to someone as so many other venues have online booking only and you can't always get an answer the same day. We had a wonderful meal for 8 of us with efficient, friendly and helpful service. A good mixture of Sunday roasts and other pub favourites were on offer so everyone was well catered for. We are fairly local and have not been here for food before but hope this will be the first of many visits.
Written 22 August 2021
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bumble3
Sevenoaks12 contributions
Dec 2021 • friends
Lunch at The George & Dragon has always been a joy but sadly not today. I ordered a selection of charcuterie from the specials board as a starter and was presented with a half inch thick slice of salami and a slice each of cold roast beef and pork, four pieces of bread, a bowl of olives and sad little spoonful of salad. The usual French chef would have had a fit! I think his stand-in should Google charcuterie. It refers to finely sliced meats such as salamis and parma type and smoked hams and so on and one might also expect pâtés, olives, gherkins and the like. Really shouldn‘t have been on the menu. To give them their due the cost was removed from the bill. My Labrador very much enjoyed her unexpected treat!
Written 21 December 2021
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Alli13
23 contributions
Sept 2021 • friends
Today I took friends here for Sunday roast after a good previous visit a few years ago, I booked a table for 4pm but on arrival was told they had run out of all roasts, which I was surprised at due to booking in advance, this left just fish mains or a burger to choose from, but the chef did agree to do steak. My friend advised she had a severe allergy to tomatoes and was upset her Main course still came with tomatoes on, the waiter apologised and offered to take this meal off our bill. If that wasn’t enough on ordering coffee at the end, the waitress said there was no milk. That was the final straw. We couldn’t fault the waiting staff, they were very attentive and apologetic on the kitchens behalf. Just disappointed about this experience.
Written 26 September 2021
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roseandderek
Canterbury7 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
BOOKED FOR LUNCH FOR 11 of us portions very small the chicken linguinie
was a very small offering and should have come with spinach . We asked where the spinach was to our server she said she would ask the chef we got no response. Also it was almost cold and the chicken very dry . Very dissapointing not cheap for child size portions. Will not be returning.
Written 22 February 2024
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ENeale14
London95 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Visited for Sunday lunch yesterday and from the moment we arrived it was a wonderful experience. Staff attentive, friendly and welcoming. Our Sunday roasts were absolutely delicious (both chose the beef brisket), we also enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding. Would certainly recommend and hope to return one day!
Written 13 July 2020
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Manager_gandd
Thank you, we really appreciate your kind feedback.
Written 4 August 2020
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Kerra86
Borough Green73 contributions
Nov 2020 • couples
If only all pubs were like the George and Dragon. More than just a pub, it’s the heartbeat of our community. Even in a COVID world with the most stringent of measures in place to keep everyone safe, it has managed to retain the familiar, comforting, homely feeling that only a good pub can do. For non locals and locals alike, the food and cosy atmosphere are an absolute winner. Our friends who don’t live locally always insist upon dropping into the pub for lunch when they visit for a weekend. The food is incredible - particularly the Sunday roasts and the seasonal specials. The staff are all fantastic, the drinks top notch. I genuinely cannot praise the G&D highly enough.
Written 1 November 2020
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MCP053
46 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
I visited today with a very elderly friend who fell on the step up into the pub.luckily she wasn’t badly hurt, bruised cheek, swollen lip, but the staff and other customers were so amazing rushing to help. Nothing was too much trouble. My friend made a good recovery after sitting down with a glass of water brought by Lucy who was super, so kind and helpful, and we went on to have a tasty lunch. I would definitely recommend the pub, cute old building, the staff, and the choice of menus was very good too.
Written 5 March 2020
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst17382 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We were driving past and decided to drop in for lunch because we like the look of the establishment. We were warmly welcomed and and our drinks order was taken without delay and our drinks were served quickly. There was a good choice on the menu. My wife is Gluten Free but this did not cause any problem. My wife had sea bass and I had scampi. The food was well presented and tasty and the portion sizes were ample and good value for money. A bonus was that the bar is a dog friendly area. A very good lunch served, efficiently, by friendly staff.
Written 3 March 2022
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ashleysU2639RP
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Went in as live locally for a drink and potentially to eat. Good free parking, friendly staff and good selection of beer. However, very poor menu- basic pub food with no originality. Decided not to eat when saw that for a selection of peas with fish and chips an extra £2 was charged and for onion with a burger £1. Food not cheap and to have to pay more for basic extras is taking the micky
Written 5 August 2023
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Sussex Traveller
60 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
We booked here last minute for Sunday lunch. The pub is in a very pretty location and has a fine history, but the interior feels soulless, a little cheap and entirely lacking in ambiance. It is pretty unwelcoming and utilitarian and certainly doesn't live up to its location/exterior.
Staff, however, were lovely and both friendly and efficient. Starters and main courses were really tasty and well cooked, with decent portions too. Dessert was a little disappointing as the quality wasn't as good. I suspect in the apple crumble the filling was either brought in pre made or used tinned apple instead of fresh.
All in all, savoury was good, sweet wasn't, service was good, dining room wasn't, so all in all I wouldn't go again
Written 3 March 2024
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Bobajob295
Kent68 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Stopped off for a bite to eat at the George and Dragon at lunch time on route home from Sevenoaks. Had a very enjoyable lunch in the new patio area in the sunshine served by a very pleasant young waitress. Will visit again to try out the evening menu sometime. Recommend.
Written 11 August 2020
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Manager_gandd
Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you again soon. Following the success of the Help Out to Eat Out Government scheme during August we would love you to Stay Eating Out throughout September – so we’re going to continue taking up to £10 per person off food Monday-Wednesday 12noon-2pm, 5.30pm-9pm. This offer is only open to George and Dragon Loyalty members and prior booking is essential buy you can become a loyalty member immediately, simply by notifying us at the point of booking. Thank you once again for your support since our re-opening.
Written 8 September 2020
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Hazel
Borough Green2 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
We were slightly worried about going to a pub for the first time since lock down but our fears were groundless. The tables had been re-organised to allow for social distancing, the waiting staff were well organised, friendly and efficient. The food was its usual high standard, we had a very enjoyable evening.
Written 5 July 2020
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Manager_gandd
Thank you, Hazel. We have been delighted with the response received by guests. Keeping you and our team safe is our priority. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again soon.
Written 9 July 2020
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Valena18
London431 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Visited early evening just for a snack and it was lively with people propping up the bar just having a drink watching the sport on television. Dogs and children welcome too. You can eat in the bar area but they have a separate restaurant area too. Small area outside with benches and chairs with a carpark. Staff very friendly and helpful and food was good.
Written 15 October 2023
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Thomas C
Sevenoaks141 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
We love the G&D. A very welcoming pub, excellent staff, good food and some nice beers. Good selection of wine too. We all four decided to revisit the 80’s and have scampi and chips with homemade tartare sauce. First time any of us had had that particular dish for many years but it was excellent
Written 3 December 2023
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