The George Inn, Norton St. Philip, has been named the 2024 pub of the year at this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.
The first inn to launch under the banner of Butcombe’s new premium rooms offering ‘Butcombe Boutique Inns’, The George Inn, is an historic 14th century Grade I listed Tudor inn, located in the heart of Norton St. Philip, just outside of Bath. Having recently undergone a full makeover and preservation project, The George offers beautiful décor and furnishings alongside many original features and antiques from the inn’s fascinating past. With a history dating back to 1397, The George is one of Britain’s oldest taverns, offering 13 decorated ensuite bedrooms. It’s the perfect base to explore the village, Bath and the stunning surrounding Somerset countryside.
The National Pub & Bar Awards judges said they were impressed with the immaculate venue, as well as the quality of food and drink on offer across all of its menus.
“This is absolutely amazing,” says general manager Linda Johnson. “I’m so proud and so emotional. I’m just so passionate about my team, the company that supports us, and obviously The George Inn and what we’re all about. With our Senior Soux Chef, Aimie Harley, recently being voted Pub Chef of the Year at the prestigious Salon Culinaire awards, this really caps off what has been an amazing few months for The George Inn and all the team.”
“These guys really deserve it,” adds Alice Bowyer, director of food at Butcombe Brewing Co. “It’s the combination of the setting, the history of the building, the investment that we’ve put into the business and, most importantly, the team and family culture they’ve created there. I’m just absolutely buzzing for these guys. It’s so well deserved.”
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