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The George Inn, Bath
Norton St. Philip
Postal town: Bath
BA2 7LH
Served areas
The George Inn NSP
Happy New Year from Jenny and the team at The George Inn and Plaine Guesthouse.
10:01 PM Jan 1st 2019 from Twitter Web Client
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Ian Mapp left this review about The George Inn
Been following a guy on Twitter who has written a book about mythbusting architecture. There's been a whole chapter on pubs and he set out to prove which is the oldest in Britain. As in the oldest pub, continually serving beer, rather than having been repurposed.
This was his winner. Too wet for walking around Bradford on Avon, I noticed the village was close by, so we headed there as tourists.
We were going to eat there - until Mrs M decided it wasnt for the likes of us. Rather too posh. We went in for a drink. Its a warren of little rooms and everytime you move, the maitre D asks if she can help you.
We sat at the two chairs at the bar - the only place where you could possibly think you were in a pub. The rest full of rich people dining.
I did have a mooch around, and found interesting rooms deserted.
One cask - Butcombe Original - and in very good condition. It is a tied Butcombe house.
So, Britain's oldest pub. Ian Mapp's least pubby experience.
On 6th September 2024
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1563 recommendations about 1543 pubs]
Rob Pudsey left this review about The George Inn
Has changed since my last visit (2022). Now appears to be concentrating on being a Hotel, run by Butcombe Brewery. The two rooms at the front now seem to be open only for people dining in the restaurant, and the bar that was in one of them has been removed. THis leaves the small bar at the back as the only 'pub' part of the pub left, although the large beer garden with impressive views towards Falkland remains. They had three hand pulls, but only two cask ales on when I visited, both of which were Butcombe Beers (Rare Breed and Original). Quite pricy, although can't remember the exact price. It's a shame the beautiful old building is now main;y used as a hotel, but at least it hasn't closed entirely. The old Fleur-de-lys pub across the road from the pub is now effectively closed and used by Butcombe to provide extra rooms for the George Hotel.
On 25th June 2024
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 12 recommendations about 12 pubs]
Blackthorn _ left this review about The George Inn
A prominent pub on the main road through this small village, it’s nationally known and according to some signs in the entranceway has served beer for longer than any other pub in England, since 1397. In that time it has served as the HQ for the Duke of Monmouth, and Judge Jeffries held court here with twelve people hanged outside.
Internally it’s somewhat smaller than might be expected, with just two bars towards the rear, although there does appear to be a separate restaurant and perhaps function rooms which we did not investigate. There is also a pleasant patio and terraced beer garden at the rear, with lovely views over the countryside. The main bar has whitewashed stone walls and exposed timbers in the impressive vaulted ceiling, although the blue/grey paintwork in between the beams seemed an odd colour choice which presumably wouldn’t have been original. Sanded wooden boards were on the floor and several old pictures were on the walls, many showing paintings from the inn’s past and medieval jousting tournaments. A second room behind this was broadly similar in terms of décor, although the timberwork inlaid in to the walls and the large stone fireplace made it slightly more impressive.
Beers on tap were both from Butcombe with their Rare Breed and Original, whilst a third option was apparently coming soon. The solitary cider meanwhile was Thatcher’s Ambr. Overall, well worth popping in for the history, although admittedly the drinks range is nothing to get too excited about.
On 10th June 2024
- rating: 7
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 15 March 2023 by E TA
- Car Park : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Function Room : Yes - According to Facebook page - last updated 21 July 2015 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Jukebox : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Karaoke : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live Music : No last updated 15 March 2023 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 15 March 2023 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 April 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
