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Submitted on Saturday, 31st August 2013
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The George & Dragon, Holt
Cley
Postal town: Holt
NR25 7RN
Served areas
Reviews of The George & Dragon (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about The George & Dragon
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
On 30th August 2022
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3746 recommendations about 3483 pubs]
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E TA left this review about The George Hotel
An impressive Georgian hotel, formerly the George and Dragon. There is limited parking, and the pub still offers accommodation. The downstairs has been renovated and now consists of two bars and a dining room; dogs are not allowed in the latter. The décor is fresh, the rooms are large and airy and the floors are boarded. The landlord was a bit gruff, but he was hospitable nonetheless. Two ales on draft, Bo66y and Morland’s Bitter, both in reasonable condition. We chose not to eat as there was a ‘discretionary’ 12.5% service charge on all food orders, which was over and above the already high prices. Looking at other people’s meals, the high prices weren’t warranted. OK for a pint if passing.
On 10th July 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3286 recommendations about 3251 pubs]
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Chris Kedge left this review about George & Dragon Hotel
A fine pub that manages to cater for all types of drinker and eater. Imaginative menu mostly locally sourced. One of the few pubs to sell Peter Yetman's beers on draught and it's well worth a sample. Yetman's beer is brewed in nearby Holt and is also available locally in bottles.
On 2nd September 2012
- rating: 7
[User has posted 7 recommendations about 6 pubs]
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West Runton, 9.49 miles, 3 hr 3 min walk (show)
Cromer, 11.79 miles, 3 hr 47 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 31 August 2013 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 30 August 2022 by Will Larter
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Car Park : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Darts : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Live Music : Yes last updated 31 August 2013 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 13 June 2018 by E TA
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 August 2022 by Will Larter
