It was a red flag when this was the chosen restaurant on our tour, but it turned out to be the place to eat in Lacock. We pre-ordered and had the choice between fish and chips, steak pie, and a vegetarian option. We strolled through this lovely town and had a big room in the back for our group. We had a nice table for 4 and the food came out quickly. They were a fine oiled machine and the draft beer was tasty too. The fish and chips was one large piece of fish that was perfectly fried. It was not too heavy. The steak pie was good, salty, but good and had a decent amount of meat. Our server was friendly and talkative and when we finished, we paid at the front. read more

The George Inn has been serving locals since 1361! The cozy pub and restaurant drips with English charm. We stopped in for a taste of their house ale. The pub is famous for a dog wheel that once was operated by a specially bred dog to turn a spit to roast meat. I'd never seen anything like this! The dog basically uses the wheel like a treadmill which turns the spit on the other side of the wall over a fire. The pub has low ceilings and doors typical of its 675 year history. Outside is a courtyard with additional seating complete with a stockade. We enjoyed a pint of the Wadworth's 6X Original Ale. The beer was delicious. The bartender was friendly to our motley crew. Many visitors were enjoying dinner. The fish and chips looked amazing. There is limited free street parking and a public lot about a block away. I love this little pub. read more

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We were on a day tour, and Lacock Village was our third stop--also where we had our lunch. Our tour guide had pre-arranged meals and drinks for all 65 people, which made the whole experience smooth. This place is perfect for a laid-back lunch before wandering around the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The sign mentions it has been serving since 1361, which means I had lunch in a 663-year-old restaurant... wow. We walked in, were welcomed with our chosen drinks, and settled at our designated tables. I ordered the fish & chips, while my wife chose the chicken burger. We sat with a few fellow travelers from Puerto Rico and Dublin and exchanged travel stories--one of the nice perks of group tours. Coming to the food: * The fish was a bit bland, nothing remarkable apart from being served hot. * The chicken burger was just a big, thick piece of chicken breast between buns--tasty enough, but awkward to eat. Food was around 3/5, but the beer I had was excellent. Overall, I had a great time with the group. There was no wait time, food came out quickly, and the servers were polite and friendly. Despite the average food, the experience itself was enjoyable. read more

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This was fine. It was a stop on the tour. I had fish and chips. I would've had steak and ale pie if that were an option, but it was chicken and mushroom pie. It was pretty standard fish and chips. We were packed in a room, and it was very hot. If you want a real pub experience, this on a tour, is not it. But if you are on a several hour tour and didn't bring anything else to eat, it was reasonably priced. read more

This was a cute restaurant. I ordered the hamburger and fries and it was decent. The service was fast , we had a large tour group and they were very fast with our orders. read more

George Inn - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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This place was so cute and I thought the food was really good. I stopped here on a bus tour with Premium Tours, and it was the perfect way to end the day. To get to the pub you get to walk through the beautiful town, the pub is very warm and cozy and everyone was so nice! I had the quiche and it was delicious! read more

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Great service! Decent food for decent prices! Their portion size for their fish and chips were very large and the fish tasted crispy, fresh and delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Their burger was okay for our palate but the fries it came with was still good! read more

George Inn - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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This place is a true old timey pub experience in a small English village. A meal here is really more for the experience. I had a wonderful cider and some fish n chips. The haddock was fresh and cooked well but rather bland. My companions chose the ham and eggs and kind of felt the same lack I'd seasoning. All in all the experience and staff were lovely. Don't forget to check out the chocolate shop nearby read more

George Inn - Exterior - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

A great 14th century pub/restaurant in this quaint village. Dog spit still on site but no dog working it. Plenty of space inside but, thankfully for good weather, a lovely outside area. Food was outstanding with perfect service by a charming young lady called KIM (Thank you). Interesting bric-a-brac around the pub including the standard pillory and a well. read more

So pleasantly surprised by this place. It was the last stop on an all day bus tour and our food and pints were waiting. Best fish & chips we had the whole trip. Do not miss out! Staff was friendly and the town and inn are charming throwbacks in time. read more

We loved it! We came as part of a tour, and the place was so welcoming. It was a terribly cold, wet evening, and the George was so warm, and the food and drinks set us right again. I highly recommend coming here and exploring the tiny town. read more

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We placed our orders in advance so our foods were quickly served. The ambiance was warm and give us impression that we were back in another century! Our vegan curry was spicy and delicious but our chicken pasta need improvement since it has lots of sauce but lack of taste! read more

I had lunch at this pub while on a group tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath. The surrounding people in the town didn't seem very hospitable and the outside smelled like fresh manure was laid down close by in the area. However, the pub staff itself was friendly and welcoming. The food itself was very good and I heard no complaints from anyone in our group. I didn't try the beer because I normally hate it so I'm sure I would like any version. I'm not sure about the meal pricing because the cost of the meal was included in the tour package price. After our meal our given was given some historical information about the pub. We learned that at one time in the past they used a canine powered spit to roast meats. Interesting piece of history! read more

George Inn - Front entrance - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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I took a countryside (Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath) tour via Premium Tours in November. Since the Roman Baths were closed for the season, the alternate was a late lunch at George Inn. Now, if you happen to be signed up for the same tour, here's some advice: Late lunch means basically dinner. Pack snacks! While on the bus, we were given a sign up sheet. We could choose between fish and chips, a traditional pie, or something else that evidently wasn't memorable. Since it was a Friday and our guide recommended it, I went for the fish and chips. For beverages, I requested a "pint of beer." Our group was rather large (like, 55 people large). I ended up at a table with someone from New Zealand and two ladies from Pennsylvania who most definitely thought I was a child. Oh - now I remember - the other plate was pasta. I had my fish and the two ladies had their pies way before the other girl had pasta. At first I planned to politely wait to eat until the two ladies told me they wouldn't have waited for me so, please, eat. K. My fish was pretty good and the beer was exceptional. Since I am me, when I walked up to the counter to pay, I asked what beer I had. The bartender was so please to tell me all about the brewery that was in the same area. I wished I had been on my own so I could've tried some other local beers, but unfortunately it was time to move on. George Inn is a really cute little pub in Lacock that is perfect for groups. They did an excellent job feeding everyone quickly and happily. read more

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We stopped in here on a bus tour. Food was great and the atmosphere was exactly what I was hoping for from an old English pub! Service was great for such a large tour group. read more

George Inn - Fish and chips with a cider from our bus tour - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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This stop was part our tour, which included the pub lunch. It was nice being able to dine in such an old pub. Definitely something worth seeing. I had the meat pie and it was the kind of comfort food you crave on a cold, rainy day, which was the case that day. The whole town was so full of history read more

We ate here only because our bus stopped here as part of a tourist contracted tour. That says it all. ATMOSPHERES: Quaint restaurant in the very picturesque town of Lacock. BEVERAGES: Local draft beer - Horrible. Warm & flat. We sent it back because we figured it was a bad pour. Not the case. The second one tasted the same. And the bartender wasn't pleased of our displeasure either. FOODS: Fish & chips - The fish was overcooked and the batter had no flavor. We tried to doctor it up with the limited number of difficult-to-open packets of English mayo (yuck,) mustard & ketchup to no avail. The frozen Van De Kamps variety tastes worlds better. SERVICE: The servers were friendly and quick, however the bartender was not friendly at all. OVERALL: Terrible beer & food. We were part of a tour group, so this restaurant was pre-selected for us. If you're going to tour Bath after this stop in Lacock, wait to grab a bite to eat there. read more

George Inn - Fish & Chips - VN - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

This is the little pub we ate at coming back from our day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath. Food was extremely average. Mine was two sausages, a few steak fries, and a little portion of peas. Everything was just ok, that's about all I can say. read more

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Where Chaucer hung out. Come for the pub grub. Grab a beer. And ask about the history. Because when you sit here, you will be marking your spot in history! read more

My husband and I popped in here while visiting Lacock and just the fact that it was built in 1361 blows my mind. We were eating and drinking in a place that's been around for 655yrs! Let that register for a second. They had a nice selection of beers and even had 2 vegetarian options which they offered to make vegan for us! We weren't disappointed eating here - just come to say you sat in a 655yr old establishment. Plus we grabbed a table in the barn, fireside which was perfect for a cold day. read more

George Inn - A little table by the fire - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

My husband and I took a tour of Bath, Lacock and Stonehenge and had lunch here. The service was very quick and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very laid back and I could see on a cold night having this be the pub where everyone hangs out. They have a open fireplace which is where the main part o the restaurant is located. This is the kind of place you imagine a pub being read more

George Inn - My 'kid sized' chicken strips lunch and fries - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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Three stars because this village and atmosphere is lovely, but the food not the best. I came for a group bus tour, so maybe it's a bit different service and selections. We had a choice of four dishes, and I chose the cottage pie. This was advertised as a minced beef pie with mashed potato crust and veggies. The portion felt a bit small and I guess I was expecting more of a pie like a Shepard's pie. Instead it felt like crusty old mashed potatoes with gravy and some minced beef on top. And a side of underdone carrots and some peas that were luke warm. I didn't expect it to be the greatest, but not a fan either. It was a sad looking plate. The draw is the history and age of the place and village. Maybe a better place for a drink. read more

George Inn - Cottage pie - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

A great pub in the historically-preserved village of Lacock. Lots of parking in back along with some outdoor tables, and a few rooms in the main building. If the weather's chilly, try to sit on the side next to the massive inglenook fireplace (which has a long-disused and slightly unsettling dog wheel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnspit_Dog) still mounted at the end). There are several ales on tap and typical pub fare, although they seem to be known for their pies. Very tasty both of the times I've been there. A cozy pub in a village worth seeing. read more

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Don't do it. I get we're at a 14th century pub, but the food should be 21st century. It's hard doing a bus coming in, and this was the low on the Stonehenge tour. The food was horrible. Warm, bland and not as described. The staff should a least smile and be somewhat polite. A smile would have gone a long way. We were a captive audience because of the tour, hopefully the day to day food and service is better. read more

This is one of the centuries old pubs in this village. We stopped here during a leg of our tour (Premium), and enjoyed a delicious meal in a picturesque and tiny pub room. Great ambiance, especially the room to the left of the entrance featuring the dog wheel and fireplace. Mom and I ordered the bangers and mash which came with steamed green beans and a delicious mound of freshly-mashed potatoes. The gravy and flavorful pork sausages were amazing. Dad had the fish and chips and got a solid piece of delicious white fish fried crispy with a healthy side of chips (fries) and a ladle-full of peas. I only got one cup of tea, but I'm sure I could have gone to the bar to ask for a refill on the hot water. We had too short a time to enjoy our meal, but it was made that more special by the enthusiastic, historical overview of the village by Anthony, whom I believe was the owner. Lovely village, great pub. PS The bathrooms were difficult to access, outside the back door and across a courtyard, and not in the best working condition, lost one star for that. read more

This is a great little CAMRA listed pub! Great little selection of beers that were fresh and the right temperature. The food was also really good as was the service. I wish I could have stayed longer. read more

George Inn - One of the locals - Pubs Near Me - Chippenham, WIL

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The food here is included in our tour. Originally, we thought it might be just okay, enough for a quick lunch in Lacock; but it turned out to be a terrific fish n chips. The staff were so friendly and as soon as we arrived at the inn, our main course we're soon delivered. Great place to visit if you happen to pass by! read more

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Wow, the food was excellent! I had the risotto which was absolutely outstanding! My partner had the pork loin, also fabulous - his came with bubble-and-squeak, which as an American I've never experienced before, and it was VERY tasty even by his English standards. I HIGHLY recommend The George for a most excellent meal. read more

I'm fairly certain this place continues to exist only because of the Premium Tours' Stonehenge and Bath bus tours that stop here for lunch. The food is certainly not good enough to draw 55 people at 4pm for any other reason. It is an interesting old building, and the beer garden out back is nice. But it has the feel of a place (from food to service) that has gone soft because the guaranteed tourist income means they don't have to try anymore. To emphasize, the food was not good. I don't know how you mess up apple pie, but they did. The beer and cider were good, however, and for "pub atmosphere" you really can't get much better. read more

Cutest little place with lots of history. Came here with a bus tour and had the fish and chips. Also really good lemonade.

This is a really old pub in Lacock. The ambiance is great, its a small cozy place with a fireplace. The food is British modern cuisine. I ordered the fish of the day and chips and it was excellent. The fish tasted really fresh. The location is great right outside of a lot of little antique shops. You can park on their parking lot (which was surprisingly large) and leave the car there while shopping through the really cute and old town. read more

This was part of our tour to the inner circle of Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath, so I guess it's the logical choice. The food was a bit above mediocre, and could have deserved a 3 star rating, but the salty sassy bartender Fiona killed it for me. If you have to eat here you won't be terribly disappointed, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

The food was outstanding! I had the Rockin' Moroccan Lamb Pie and it was delicious. The roasted vegetables were good enough to have alone as dinner. Dare I say that even the (gasp!) wine was very good in a pub. The service was top drawer. I highly recommend this wonderful dining experience! read more

nice place,food ok,overpriced,needs more traditional meals on menu at affordable prices,more for the local toffs rather than tourists

I arrived in the beautiful village of Lacock for my job. A local advised me about the area and suggested the George for a place to eat. I walked over, and as the front door was shut I walked around the back to see what time they opened. A young person pointed to where I would get in as he looked as if he worked there. I knocked on the door and immediately a foreign gentleman came to the door. He looked very cross and stern at the fact I had knocked. I asked him if he was open and could I get food. As I am a female on my own I thought this would be a safe place for me to eat. How wrong I was!!!! The manager started raising his voice saying " he is not cooking for any one else as he has 30 other people to cook for" I raised my hand and said " ok I'm sorry to have troubled you " he then followed me back down the path quite close, I felt he was invading my personal space . He continued to raising my voice and he was extreamly intimidating and rude. I left there thinking what the hell just happened I only wanted to get something to eat.... I went to the Red lion in the same village who were perfect , friendly and made me feel safe and the food was excellent together with there excellent customer service. read more