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George & Dragon, Hudswell

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Hudswell, DL11 6BL (View on Google Map)
(01748) 518373
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Won 2 awards

This venue won awards in 2019, 2016.
2016
Pub of the Year

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At the heart of the village, this homely multi-roomed country inn was CAMRA National Pub of the Year for 2016, a runner-up in 2020, and has been Champion Pub of Yorkshire several times. A pleasant walk from Richmond (if you do not mind the 300+ steps!) brings you to the pub's large beer terrace with fantastic panoramic views over the Swale valley. Owned by the community, it boasts its own library, shop, and allotments. Sells real cider.

On days where menu is not served "nibbles and snacks" are available. Bank Holidays the pub is open noon to ten p.m., and meals are served until 5 p.m..

Information for this venue is provided by the North West Yorkshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Richmondshire District
Last updated
06/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hudswell Community Pub Limited
Pub ID
YNW/070
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Hudswell Community Pub Limited. Year Purchased 2010.

The George & Dragon is the only pub in Hudswell and the first community-owned public house in North Yorkshire. It was also selected as CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year in 2016, the first community-owned pub to win the award.

When the George & Dragon pub in Hudswell closed in 2008 it left the small North Yorkshire village with no other facilities for its residents apart from a village hall. Within two years, the community banded together to form the Hudswell Community Pub Ltd group and bought back the pub, re-opening in June 2010 after extensive renovations. The community was determined that the George & Dragon would offer far more than a traditional pub. As well as acting as a meeting place and venue, it is also home to the village library, a local shop staffed by volunteers, community allotments and free internet access for its patrons.

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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (predominantly local breweries) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Rudgate - Ruby Mild
Rudgate - Ruby Mild Strong Mild • 4.4%
Rudgate - Ruby Mild
Rudgate - Ruby Mild

Strong Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Wensleydale - Falconer
Wensleydale - Falconer Session Bitter • 3.9%
Wensleydale - Falconer
Wensleydale - Falconer

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Small World - Summer Bank
Small World - Summer Bank Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted twice
Small World - Summer Bank
Small World - Summer Bank

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Caravan only (600m)
Events Events
Games Games
Including quoits pitch
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Community Pub Community Pub
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
August Bank Holiday
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
30 (not Sundays)
No service evenings or Sundays

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