George IV, Great Amwellback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I've lived in the village for nearly thirty years and seen this pub pass through a number of hands, some good, some less so. George IV is back to its best with good beers and delicious food. A village pub 'feel' has returned and locals are coming back after a period of 'if you are not eating, we aren't interested'. Fact is, now we pop in for a beer or a glass of fizz and then decide to have a bite. Well done The George! I posted a few years ago and pehaps I was too hasty with praise at that time, but as we grow older we gain wisdom. The George has won back a local family.
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My high opinion of this pub may be coloured by the sunny weather on both occasions that I visited. The first time I sat outside drinking a pint of Twtichell from the (relatively) local Buntingford brewery (the ubiquitous Doom Bar is also available), and the second time I sat outside having a very nice Sunday lunch - a nice slab of rump roast beef, cooked to perfection.
Parking may be a bit of a problem when the pub gets busy, and it seems more of a food-led pub than some might prefer, but generally it was a very friendly atmosphere in a pleasant locale.
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Popped into the George IV while visiting the nearby nature reserve, and I'm glad we did. Beer (Adnams) in good condition, and bar staff very friendly.
Very tempting menu indeed, alll three courses, but we were boring and went for the rib of beef (three of us) and a Peterhead cod. The presentation was excellent and the food very nicely prepared, with the beef cooked to our liking.
Landlord (I assume) brought the food to the table. He was helpful and pleasant.
I'd recommend this place to anyone.
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Very disappointed with this pub. I specifically booked the restaurant fand advised them it was for a 60th birthday, so I wanted a nice table. On arrival we were offered only the pub seating and a choice of a table by the door or by the toilets. I cannot comment on the food as we left.
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Lovely pub, very friendly with excellent food.
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Found this pub quite by accident on a country walk, and so glad we did, and that we chose to eat here. My fishcakes and my friend's ham, egg and chips were exceptional, and very reasonably priced. Lovely location, too, next the church and close to the New River. Could have stayed here all day, and might come back and do that soon!
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Went here for Sunday lunch recently as i hadnt visited for years. Now run by a local family who were very friendly and hospitable. They had Greene King IPA & Speckled Hen as well as Adnams bitter. I had the IPA which was fine. Spacious restaurant at the rear but they also serve food in the bar if you prefer. It appeared that the restaurant was only open on a Sunday. Very good food & service but not cheap. Also, 10% service charge is automatically added to the bill which I disliked.
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Hidden away at the top of the hill near the church. Used to be run by a delightful gay couple who couldn't do enough to ensure your visit was a pleasure. Unfortunately they moved on to pastures new. They used to serve the best pint of Adnams this side of suffolk.
We went back a few times after they had left, and the new owner/tennant was a miserable bastard who complained when we moved a sun brolly that was dangerously loose on our table. He lost our custom after that episode, and that of quite a few others from what I gather - as he is now himself leaving! Adios, you grumpy git!
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