A characterful riverside Dales inn with exceptional pies, roasts, local ales and unusually warm hospitality, though its small dining room makes booking essential and isolated recent complaints suggest standards can vary.
The George Inn delivers strong food quality anchored by praised pies, roasts, and fish and chips, paired with warm, attentive service that earns consistent loyalty. Its riverside setting in Hubberholme and character-filled interior create genuine appeal, though occasional crowding and minor consistency variation keep it just short of the very top tier.
The George Inn is a small, historic Dales pub beside the river in Hubberholme, where original beams, stone walls, a log fire and countryside walks do most of the scene-setting. Guests describe it as cosy, timeless and unusually welcoming—one recurring impression is that the hosts make visitors feel like friends rather than passing customers. The location is a destination in its own right, particularly for Dales Way walkers and anyone craving an old-fashioned country-inn experience. The food is hearty British pub cooking rather than a modern tasting-menu exercise: pies are the headline act, with Sunday roasts, fish and chips, soup, sandwiches and traditional desserts filling out the menu. Reviews repeatedly praise the pastry, generous portions and local-ale pairing, while the current menu confirms a broad pie selection from Steak and Ale to Homity and Smoked Haddock and Mustard. A small number of diners report uneven service or a restricted menu on particular visits, so booking and confirming availability are sensible during busy periods. Families should find plenty to work with: chips, sandwiches, fish and chips, familiar pies, brownies and cakes are more approachable for children than the menu’s rustic descriptions might suggest. The vegetarian Homity Pie and cheese sandwich add useful choice, although there is no dedicated children’s menu shown and one recent family reported being offered only beef brisket on a particular day. For picky eaters or important family occasions, check the day’s offerings ahead.
Area vibe: Scenic, rural national-park district known for walking, rivers and historic villages.
Safety: Very safe and quiet, low traffic at night though limited street lighting in lanes.
What's nearby: Near Hubberholme village, Wharfedale valley, footpaths, country lanes and nearby Skipton town services.
The George Inn’s standout order is one of its generously filled traditional pies, with several strong choices depending on your appetite and diet.
Book ahead for this small country pub, and check the day’s menu if you are visiting with children or have a specific dish in mind.
Expect historic beams, a log fire and riverside Dales charm, with a small dining room that becomes lively at busy times.