We were just passing by Tunbridge wells and decided to try this pub for dinner. It is a beautiful pub from the Elizabethan style exterior, elegant and cosy British pub interior. The service was efficient and friendly. However, it was the food that could have been improved, the waiter was a bit too efficient and checked back on us too early as I haven't had a chance to try everything I ordered to say if everything was okay. We ordered chunky skin on chips for £4 a portion which was generous in size but was a tad bit too dry which was off putting to eat. The moules starter had promise as it was elegantly presented, generous portion of good quality bread, priced at £9, mussels were fresh but the sauce lacked the flavour you would expect from moules dish so was again felt slightly let down. On the other hand, my friend had sausage and mash which was delicious as they used good quality sausages, the gravy had good flavour to it and a generous portion. So just have to be selective in what you order next time. Overall, it was a lovely pub to visit and seems like a popular one. So unfortunate to mention the food in a critical way but felt like it was important to say.Vegetarian options: Limited selection of mains. Either plate of just vegetables or gnocchi.Parking: Very busy carpark
Sikhei Leung
One of the best pubs in the area - worth a stop. Staff are fantastic too!
jane “Janie” haros
Loved
Rosie Jefferson
We managed to get a last minute booking for early Sunday lunch! We sat by the fire, best roast beef I have had in a while, attentive service and fabulous atmosphere! I feel like more and more pubs like this are hard to find! A real gem -1000/10
Justin Mcvitty
Highly recommended, service was great with happy staff.Chicken pie and burger were both excellent.We won’t pass without stopping at the George and Dragon again when in the area.Kid-friendliness: Full family bathroom with baby changing facilities.
Emily Graydon
Absolutely unbelievable! Stopped in for lunch after not getting to visit for 20 years, had the most welcoming service in a super cozy atmosphere and sat right by the fireplace. Our meals are going to be hard to beat anywhere else, from the children's mac and cheese, to the lamb pie, to the sticky toffee pudding, everything was delicious. Without a doubt anytime we get to come back to Speldhurst for a visit we will plan a lunch or dinner here. My son said his sticky toffee pudding was a rating of a million out of ten. Well done! Can't say enough about our experience thank you!!
Fraser Norman
Service was great. Food was superb. No complaints at all. Highly recommended!
Nicholas Barrett
Great quality Sunday roast and super food. Fantastic staff and service ! And yes , Lovely old Kentish pub. Highly recommend. ⭐️
kuks393
Thank you Susan - the brilliant Maître d'hôtel. We were a party of 9 with kids and three dogs and celebrating a birthday as well. When I entered the restaurant, they could not find my booking and on checking my email, I realised I had booked it for the next week. Despite the restaurant being totally full, Susan still managed to seat us on the first floor. She was so warm, attentive and accommodating. If it was anyone else or anywhere else they would have turned us away. The food was amazing. The roasts were faultless. All the food was pipping hot, came out on time and the lovely man serving us was so nice as well - should have taken his name! Thank you again. We are huge fans. We will be back. And thank you Susan.
A lovely, welcoming, traditional village pub with very friendly staff and a delicious food offering (the mussels were particularly good); better still, they were very welcoming towards our dog too. We wouldn’t hesitate to go back, a great place to rest after walking the local countryside.
Duane Brown
Really great country pub, the service was good and we really enjoyed the food. Lovely atmosphereKid-friendliness: 3 course kids meal for £12 which was good value and the kids enjoyed the food.
Andy Hornett
Great
George S
Beautiful old pub, with top food. The mussels starter was as good as I’ve had anywhere. Fresh, plump and cooked to perfection. My baked cod main was tender and flakey. My wife’s lamb incredibly tender. Faultless service.
Tony Nickalls
Rubbish roast dinner, on Sunday late pm, the potatoes were reheated and tasted awful and the balsamic vinegar in red cabbage was way too much that took over the dinner! No parsnip too!I had sticking toffee for pudding was not great and the cheap ice cream topping was wateringThe waitresses were poor slow service but it was pretty quiet in the restaurant!
We were just passing by Tunbridge wells and decided to try this pub for dinner. It is a beautiful pub from the Elizabethan style exterior, elegant and cosy British pub interior. The service was efficient and friendly. However, it was the food that could have been improved, the waiter was a bit too efficient and checked back on us too early as I haven't had a chance to try everything I ordered to say if everything was okay. We ordered chunky skin on chips for £4 a portion which was generous in size but was a tad bit too dry which was off putting to eat. The moules starter had promise as it was elegantly presented, generous portion of good quality bread, priced at £9, mussels were fresh but the sauce lacked the flavour you would expect from moules dish so was again felt slightly let down. On the other hand, my friend had sausage and mash which was delicious as they used good quality sausages, the gravy had good flavour to it and a generous portion. So just have to be selective in what you order next time. Overall, it was a lovely pub to visit and seems like a popular one. So unfortunate to mention the food in a critical way but felt like it was important to say.Vegetarian options: Limited selection of mains. Either plate of just vegetables or gnocchi.Parking: Very busy carpark
One of the best pubs in the area - worth a stop. Staff are fantastic too!
Loved
We managed to get a last minute booking for early Sunday lunch! We sat by the fire, best roast beef I have had in a while, attentive service and fabulous atmosphere! I feel like more and more pubs like this are hard to find! A real gem -1000/10
Highly recommended, service was great with happy staff.Chicken pie and burger were both excellent.We won’t pass without stopping at the George and Dragon again when in the area.Kid-friendliness: Full family bathroom with baby changing facilities.
Absolutely unbelievable! Stopped in for lunch after not getting to visit for 20 years, had the most welcoming service in a super cozy atmosphere and sat right by the fireplace. Our meals are going to be hard to beat anywhere else, from the children's mac and cheese, to the lamb pie, to the sticky toffee pudding, everything was delicious. Without a doubt anytime we get to come back to Speldhurst for a visit we will plan a lunch or dinner here. My son said his sticky toffee pudding was a rating of a million out of ten. Well done! Can't say enough about our experience thank you!!
Service was great. Food was superb. No complaints at all. Highly recommended!
Great quality Sunday roast and super food. Fantastic staff and service ! And yes , Lovely old Kentish pub. Highly recommend. ⭐️
Thank you Susan - the brilliant Maître d'hôtel. We were a party of 9 with kids and three dogs and celebrating a birthday as well. When I entered the restaurant, they could not find my booking and on checking my email, I realised I had booked it for the next week. Despite the restaurant being totally full, Susan still managed to seat us on the first floor. She was so warm, attentive and accommodating. If it was anyone else or anywhere else they would have turned us away. The food was amazing. The roasts were faultless. All the food was pipping hot, came out on time and the lovely man serving us was so nice as well - should have taken his name! Thank you again. We are huge fans. We will be back. And thank you Susan.
Excellent Sunday roast. Great food and service.
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A lovely, welcoming, traditional village pub with very friendly staff and a delicious food offering (the mussels were particularly good); better still, they were very welcoming towards our dog too. We wouldn’t hesitate to go back, a great place to rest after walking the local countryside.
Really great country pub, the service was good and we really enjoyed the food. Lovely atmosphereKid-friendliness: 3 course kids meal for £12 which was good value and the kids enjoyed the food.
Great
Beautiful old pub, with top food. The mussels starter was as good as I’ve had anywhere. Fresh, plump and cooked to perfection. My baked cod main was tender and flakey. My wife’s lamb incredibly tender. Faultless service.
Rubbish roast dinner, on Sunday late pm, the potatoes were reheated and tasted awful and the balsamic vinegar in red cabbage was way too much that took over the dinner! No parsnip too!I had sticking toffee for pudding was not great and the cheap ice cream topping was wateringThe waitresses were poor slow service but it was pretty quiet in the restaurant!