The George, Shalford - pub details
Address: The Street, Shalford, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5HH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 6696) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Website: http://www.thegeorgeshalford.co.uk/index.html
Braintree (4.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Lorraine on 16 Feb 2004
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> Current user rating: 7.3/10 (rated by 12 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Cock, Beazley End (1.2 miles), Wetherspoons, Braintree (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the George, Shalford
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| Having been recommended to visit The George, we have returned several times and always enjoyed sizeable portions of good food and an impressive choice of beers on tap. A warm atmosphere, with a homely feel generated by low beamed ceilings and an open fire - what more could you ask for on a cold Winter's evening? Thoroughly recommended and worth a drive out. Dave_n_Sue - 26 Feb 2011 16:16 |
| I recently hired the pub out for private function (My uncle's 50th Birthday party). The Food laid on was fantastic, with an atmosphere to fit. The band that the landlord sourced were fantastic (It is also true that Matt Cardle was due to play at another function held at The George but Xfactor fame beckoned! I suspect the landlord has an uncanny knack for spotting up and coming talent!) Also a great pub for atmosphere during major sporting events. I imagine the RWC 2011 will be special because it is in summer and last year for the footy world cup they moved a giant widescreen plasma outside, had a bbq which was a bargain, £2.00 Sausage rolls and free roasties on tap! This is a pub run in a traditional way where the customer comes first with modern attitudes to what a modern punter requires; large portions, great beer and good value entertainment (all of which are locally sourced!) Rambleon - 21 Feb 2011 15:45 |
| A wonderful warm and homely village pub just outside Braintree. I dropped in for a bite to eat with my girlfriend last month whilst out on our motorbike. a fire was roaring in the hearth and there was a friendly hubbub of voices at the bar. Both men and women were enjoying a Sunday afternoon drink which is always a good sign and it was clear that most people knew eachother which was why there was such a good vibe in there. We were warmly welcomed and treated to a fabulous home cooked meal for about £10 each. I had chicken Kiev and my girlfriend had Salmon en croute. Both were excellent and the eating area was attractive and cosy. We had a nice chat with the landlord and a couple of customers before heading on our way. I should mention that the setting is an ancient 17th century building replete with wooden beams and low ceielings with ample parking and an outside seating area although since it was January it was the warmth inside that was the big draw. All in all a perfect experience and highly recommended if you are passing that way. bikerider - 20 Feb 2011 13:21 |
| I was recommended to this pub in Shalford by a freind a year back. I have been there on a multiplicity occasions since, simply because the food, service and attitude of the management and staff is superb. A fine selection of real ales, well kept by the owners rivals my all time favourite pub in Stock Essex, namely the "Hoop" a several times winner of the CAMRA top pub. The food is brilliant value for money and I just dont know how they manage to provide such large portions for what they charge. I would wholeheartedy recommend this pub to both serious real ale drinkers or just passing visitors with or without families looking for a great value drinl & lunch. THProp - 31 Jan 2011 12:15 |
| Ignore reviews pe-dating 2010 as new management. blue scrumpy is correct-opening hours erratic esp on a sunday. The one and only time i visited this pub under its current management - there was an argument over double charging. The landlady who had been taking money when drinks ordered in the usual way suddenly declared drinks ordered an hour earlier had not been paid for claiming she had not taken the money then because one person had not finished drink and not ready for service of next drink ordered. never heard of publican not taking the money when drink ordered unless tab agreed upon -a recipe for arguments . My friend was intimdated into paying what she was sure was for a second time since she had no proof that had paid when ordered. Subsequently the landlord handled situation in an aggressive manner. Beer is passable; beer "garden" is part of car park adjacent to quite a busy road. several more attractive and welcoming pubs in the area. this one to be avoided. rated 1 cos at least it was open! rolypoly - 13 Jul 2010 14:06 |
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