Comments on: The George at Alstonefield.

By: Gill H

Gill H — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:42:53 +0000

We had Sunday there last week. It was delicious the roast beef perfectly cooked. We took Issy who is 7 months and two other children, they were very accomodating. The only downside is that is was so busy but this did not affect the service. If you want to go best to book in advance.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 17 May 2008 22:57:33 +0000

Kevin

As always a delight to feed you and your guests.

Best

Emily

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:26:30 +0000

Having just returned from another excellent supper at The George, I felt it necessary to respond to William’s comment. I was disappointed only because I didn’t have room for pudding (the Lemon Tart was excellent last week and I wanted it again). Our guest (who lives in Cambridge) also commented that the prices were, by comparison, extremely reasonable – and she would also have plumped for the Lemon Tart had she had room.

By: Peter T

Peter T — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:55:46 +0000

Took my mother to the George for a birthday lunch today. Fortunately the fish and chips and the ice-cream my mother had were excellent, but I was disappointed with my risotto. Also my rhubarb and mascarpone mouse would have been good if it was not served so cold that there was no flavour.

I loved the dining room, but my mother thought they had not finished it. Also all the hard surfaces are not ideal if you are a bit deaf.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:51:40 +0000

Having just got back from India, the thought of the wonderful food at the George is really very appealing, at least no risk of any more tummy upsets but probably a bit more on the pricey side. On all of the occasions we have eaten at the George it has been very good and Emily is always hospitable and welcoming, though I have the same concerns as Patti…. let’s keep quiet about it so that we can still get a table!

By: William

William — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:57:02 +0000

I do agree that the refitted dining room is a big improvement, but in the interests of balance I would have to comment that my experience of the food and value for money have been quite different.

Things may have changed, but when I ate there a few months ago (and I don’t know how long the current chef has been there) the food was imaginative (too imaginative for my taste) but the portions left me unsatisfied, verging on “nouvelle cuisine” which I never had much time for even when it was popular.

The cost per head worked out somewhat more than that experienced by the original poster, and we felt the cost of the wine was definitely on the steep side. All in all we felt we were paying London prices for a rather disappointing experience and we haven’t been back since.

By: Patti B

Patti B — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:43:12 +0000

I don’t think I like the idea of such glowing recommendations to one of our favourite eating places – it will make it even harder to get in. Don’t believe a word of Mike A’s report – the food is awful and the atmosphere terrible – so you have been warned – do not go there!

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:10:28 +0000

of course that’s Marston’s (as in the pint) rather than Marsden’s as in of the blues guitarist(!).

Sorry.

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:07:33 +0000

couldn’t resist trying to comment from the other side of the world (literally and metaphorically). Having just finished off a dubious helping of hairy crabs, the idea of a nice pint of Marsdens and some honest (and identifiable) fare sounds quite dreamy!