The George & Dragon, Holt

This classic pub has now reverted to the George & Dragon, a motif that is repeated in many places: above the entrance in a double frieze; in a stained glass window; and in a beautiful mirror (see photos), yet the name high on a gable is The George. The building is on a gentle curve in the road, and this dictates the shape of the pub, which has three rooms in a line, starting with the bar. Everything has been either restored or renovated to a high standard (again, see photos), with plenty of art works on the off-white walls, and is being run by a group of young people with professionalism and pride. There were two real ales available, Woodforde's Wherry and one called Wild Eye Intriguing Pale from Wildcraft Brewery near Norwich. My notes made at the time say this was in very good condition. The pub was a very pleasant place to sit with a beer, admiring the copper fireplace and the triptych mirror. It was light and airy in the spring sunshine, the only downside being having to leave to catch my bus back to Sheringham. Date of visit: 22nd March 2022

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