The George - Uttlesford

We visited this pub for a family lunch and we were not disappointed with the food which was freshly prepared. The bar staff were cold and not interested in us, and the drinks expensive. The bar is a separate business to the food, therefore two bills. The chef was extremely helpful, and the food was very good. We would return for the food as it was traditional pub food and very reasonably priced, but the bar staff need to realise they are in the hospitality business therefore need to show some interest in their customers.

Walked in, no greeting. Approached the woman at the end of the bar who said “ he’s just setting up” After being sat at a table we were forgotten about, no menus. After 20 minutes we had to go to the bar to get them where the staff member, who was drinking wine at the bar, admitted she’d forgotten about us. She also gave us the wrong wine, which was rectified. Food was good but service slow and an adjacent dirty table left uncleared for a considerable time, although said staff member seen chatting at the bar sipping wine again. We asked for the bill and she asked “ cash or card?” When I said can I see a bill she looked bewildered. She explained the till doesn’t do it and she asked me to pay one amount for drinks another for food. When I said I’d like to check a bill, she pointed to the menu and told me to ‘work it out’ I told her I was surprised by her attitude and she replied “ you came in with an attitude” as we left she was bad mouthing us loudly to the other customers, while the owner stood there open mouthed. Such a shame she let the place down. A simple bit of arithmetic and an apology goes a long way.

A nice little old fashioned pub with good quality food which tends towards the more traditional pub fare. Abbot ale seemed well kept but that was the only beer I tried. Some other reviewers have said they got a bit of a frosty welcome. I certainly wasn 't greeted like a long lost friend at the bar, but the service was perfectly polite. The man who served us the food from the kitchen was friendly and helpful. It certainly seems to be a locals pub with a low key welcome, but there 's nothing wrong with that I think nowadays too many people expect a sort of gushing Americanised welcome in pubs along the lines of 'Hi my name is Marty, I 'll be your waiter for this evening, our specials today are... ' etc etc and expect to be interrupted every five minutes with 'is everything ok with your meals guys? Enjoy! ' etc. Traditional British pubs like this are a vanishing breed and we should cherish them!

Walked in here. It all went quiet! Wasn’t sure I should be there? Nothing friendly going on here with the locals. Was well weird. Maybe I should have come for the food? Was all very odd

The food at this restaurant is delicious and the setting is lovely. We enjoyed a fantastic three-course meal. The garden, in particular, is a wonderful place to relax and chat. I would definitely recommend it.