The George Hotel, Salisbury

A fifteenth century town inn, with B&B accommodation, built on a structure dating from around 900 AD. It's reputed to have hosted various monarchs from Henry VIII to George VI. It was used as a HQ building by Cromwell's troops and most recently tried to be an internet cafe. It incorporates a small museum and is worth visiting for its history alone. The regulars were a decent bunch, but it was apparent that the landlord knows very little about beer. Ales vary, and on this occasion there was only Doombar on, which was freshly on so was still in very good condition. There's a lot to see and do here, so if the beer's ok, stay a while.

The George has an old-worlde feel to it and is a welcoming hostelry. On my recent visit, my 'vinegary' Old Speckled Hen was exchanged with no hassle (although the pump clip wasn't turned round) and the Hancock's HB was fine. The ubiquitous Doombar was also on sale. On buying a round, I was annoyed to see that not one beer was served in its proper 'named' glass. I do dislike drinking Doombar in a Guinness glass! It wouldn't take much improvement for my score to go to 8.