George and Dragon Ashbourne

The lamb pies were so generously filled and the portions so big that neither my wife nor I managed to finish ours. They came with vegetables and chips, and were delicious. It’s a welcoming, dog friendly pub with excellent ales, a cosy fire, and staff who did everything they could to make us feel at home. Thoroughly recommended.

After a cold walk, we stopped for lunch and both ordered the beef pie. The beef was tender and succulent enough that I didn’t need a knife, and the large dish came with fresh vegetables and chips. We enjoyed every mouthful. The pub itself looks a little tired, but the food more than made up for it.

The staff made Sunday lunch much easier for us as a family. Our three children have additional needs, and they were fantastic about accommodating them. Our youngest is a restrictive eater, so they separated each food item to help her enjoy everything. Those little touches really matter when eating out. The food was fantastic too, and I’d recommend a meal here. Thanks to all the staff for helping us.

The young staff were pleasant, but the place brought back memories of the run down pubs I knew when I was young. Inside it was very shabby, with dogs wandering around the tiny, scabby kitchen. It looked as though grease was creeping up the walls, and the food looked frightening.