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Purchased by Butcombe and reopened Nov 2023 after a major refurbishment and interior reconfiguration that moved the original bar to the rear of the building.
An historic grade I listed building dating from at least 1327, the George has a good claim to being the oldest pub in the country (according to English Heritage and James Wright's 2024 book "Historic Bulding Mythbusting").
The inn was used as the headquarters of Monmouth's army, during the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, after his retreat from Bath. In the aftermath of the failed rebellion, 'Hanging' Judge Jeffreys used the George Inn as a courtroom, and conducted 12 executions across the road in a field behind the Fleur de Lys.
The beamed bar features a distinctive fireplace. There are several other rooms used for drinking and dining, including a large dining room at the rear and a Dungeon bar, both accessed from the attractive cobbled courtyard. Steps lead from the car park to an enclosed garden which has views across the mead to the church.
Historic Interest
One of the oldest inns in the country, built in the early 14C and continuously open since then.
Old galleried inn with many features including stone fireplaces, panelled walls settles etc. A grade 1 listed building, and a former Carthusian priory guest-house since the 14th century. The stone-built ground floor was built in 1397; and the timbered upper floors were added in the 15th century. What will put some off are the modern fittings - doors, bar-backs, possibly panelling, etc. But there are four rooms here in pretty well continuous use as an inn for centuries: the top two are used as a bar and lounge, the bottom two for dining. Structurally intact: thick stone walls, corridors; massive beams; enormous fireplaces; plus antique furniture. In the centre, a delightful, irregular-shaped cobbled courtyard overlooked by a gallery leading to hotel bedrooms. There is great history here, acknowledged by a CAMRA award. The modern fittings prevent this being considered for the national list, because the building really is of national importance. Include for its structure and history. Visited by Pepys in 1668. Revised description required after contact made with Wadworths asking for changes by them.
Update 2014: A further visit reveals the present bar has only been in its present position for a dozen years - the original bar has been converted into a dining room. The lounge is little altered for some time.
Old galleried inn with many features including stone fireplaces, panelled walls settles etc. A grade 1 listed building, and a former Carthusian priory guest-house since the 14th century. The stone-built ground floor was built in 1397; and the timbered upper floors were added in the 15th century. What will put some off are the modern fittings - doors, bar-backs, possibly panelling, etc. But there are four rooms here in pretty well continuous use as an inn for centuries: the top two are used as a bar and lounge, the bottom two for dining. Structurally intact: thick stone walls, corridors; massive beams; enormous fireplaces; plus antique furniture. In the centre, a delightful, irregular-shaped cobbled courtyard overlooked by a gallery leading to hotel bedrooms. There is great history here, acknowledged by a CAMRA award. The modern fittings prevent this being considered for the national list, because the building really is of national importance. Include for its structure and history. Visited by Pepys in 1668. Revised description required after contact made with Wadworths asking for changes by them.
Update 2014: A further visit reveals the present bar has only been in its present position for a dozen years - the original bar has been converted into a dining room. The lounge is little altered for some time.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
George, Norton St Philip
Changing beers typically include: Butcombe (seasonal)
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Family Friendly
Parking
Dog Friendly
Accommodation
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Cider
Cask Marque
Quiet
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