The George Hotel (JD Wetherspoon), Hailsham

This is a large Wetherspoons pub that was very busy with diners early on Saturday afternoon. It is much nicer than the average Spoons as the layout dictates that there is some tucked away seating and the usual characterless open plan format is not adhered to as it is in many JDW pubs. The usual food and drinks promotions are in place and there are ten hand pumps that were drawing an assortment of guest ales alongside the usual Ruddles and Abbot. The Guinness was good, but I did have a bit of a wait at the bar due to people to ordering food and the two bar staff on duty being in no rush to serve as a pretty girl was in situ. When I was served the manager/supervisor tried to flog me some crisps and nuts whilst looking straight through me, no thanks just what I asked for and have been waiting five minutes to receive please. There is some seating in a paved area out the back and there is some more seating along the side of the pub. There is also a disabled toilet and step free access through the front and side doors. Apart from the service I did like it in here and will return when next in the area as I didn’t think that much of this pub’s peers. QI: This pub was first recorded in 1817 when it was owned by the Bear Brewery, Lewes.