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George IV, Ware, Hertfordshire

George IV

4.4
4.4
979 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European
Nestled away in the picturesque Hertfordshire village of Great Amwell near Ware, The George IV offers exceptional restaurant cuisine within a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere reserved only for that of a true country pub.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, British

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    01920 870039

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Oliver D'Arcy

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining RoomCan seat up to 60 guests for a sit down meal or up to 90 guests for buffet style dining.

  • Neighborhood

    Hertford

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. KirstyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and well looked after by the staff team.

    George IVResponded todayHi Kirsty, Thanks for the great review. See you again Soon Chris

  2. SueU

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Roast rib of beef was £28 which included one small slice of meat. Cauliflower cheese arrived later than the rest of the meal. Food was nice but not great value for money.

    George IVResponded 3 days agoHi Sue, Thanks for the review. We are normally spot on in our Sunday service. Do come again. Chris

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner and fantastic service as always. We had a young waiter who was keen to make recommendations and was very attentive. Both the steak and calves liver were excellent.

    George IVResponded 7 days agoHello, Thank you for your kind words. I will pass them onto Connor. See you again. Chris

  4. LynneM

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The service was excellent, however the food was really dry and definitely not worth the money

    George IVResponded 7 days agoHi Lynne, Thanks for the great review. I was working alone on Thursday Lunch so i am pleased you enjoyed my service. I am sorry our food did not live up to expectations. Do try us again. Thanks and lovely to see you both. Chris

  5. JonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good mother's day meal. Good service as usual.

    George IVResponded on March 23, 2023Hi Jon, Thanks for the great review. Im glad you enjoyed our mothers day roast. See you again, Chris

  6. KevinC

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The pub is back to it's old glories. Lovely lunch.

    George IVResponded on March 23, 2023Hi Kevin, Thanks for the review. See you again. Chris

  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can't go wrong here.. every special occasion we try and get booked in as the food is delicious and staff welcoming

    George IVResponded on March 23, 2023Hello, Thanks so much, it was a pleasure to serve you. Christian

  8. RebeccaG

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our meal at George IV (first visit). There could have been a slightly wider choice of main courses, but the food we had was delicious and the ambience is lovely. Bit tricky to park!

    George IVResponded on March 23, 2023Hi Rebecca, We are unfortunately not blessed with a great car park, but that doesn't stop us giving first class food and service. See you again. Christian

  9. Aliceee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous local restaurant - never disappoints. Lovely atmosphere and the food is fantastic. A real treat for my partner’s birthday

    George IVResponded on March 17, 2023Hi Alice, I am glad that enjoyed the atmosphere and the quality of our food. We hope to see you soon. Heidi

  10. HelenM

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was without a doubt one of the finest Sunday lunches we have ever eaten ( and we’ve eaten a lot of lunches in a lot of different places.) The experience contained the three things that made our Sunday meal perfect….delicious food, consistently excellent service and wonderful presentation. The food was spread on the plate in a triumphant way rather than being piled high in a tasteless tower. Thank you George IV. Can’t wait for my next visit……

    George IVResponded on March 17, 2023Hello Helen, Thank you for the review, we're glad you enjoyed our Sunday lunch and service. Hope to see you soon. Heidi

  11. SueM

    Dorset

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely Sunday lunch, really good quality food, and lovely atmosphere

    George IVResponded on March 17, 2023Hello Sue, Hope you're well. Thank you for the five stars and review regarding our Sunday lunch. We hope to see you very soon. Heidi

  12. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely we’ll cooked food - great flavours and great price. Thoroughly enjoyable
  13. BarbaraD

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great freshly cooked roast lamb and home make sticky toffee pud 😋
  14. PhillipH

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food a little noisey in the back room due tot he acoustics of the room
  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Slightly expensive but overall very nice.
  16. IanC

    London

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Georgie continues to please . Add on specials most welcome as standing menu which fine can look a little jaded
  17. Chrissy

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our neighbours to dine here and they really enjoyed it and would definitely go back
  18. James

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening with food to die for. - well done guys!

    George IVResponded on February 15, 2023Hi James, Thanks for the Great Review. Do come again soon. Chris

  19. KayO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fave local! Food and staff were fab, it is a bit more than some of the other pubs but food is such great quality and always feels like a nice treat when we go.

    George IVResponded on February 18, 2023Hi KayO, Great to read such positive comments. Thanks Chris

  20. Donzy

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this cosy pub restaurant by the open fire a beautiful building and fantastic staff and chef me and my mum love our weekly meals out at the pub thankyou for the great food & great service a very friendly pub with a lovely relaxing atmosphere.

    George IVResponded on February 11, 2023Hi Donzy, Thanks for the great review. See you again Chris

  21. CharlotteP

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food and drink were really delicious. Very good Sunday lunch. Lovely atmosphere with open fire and nicely busy. Majority of the serving staff are very young, they are polite and friendly however need a bit more finess and training to get the service to match the food and ambience.

    George IVResponded on February 8, 2023Hi Charlotte, Thanks for the feedback. Best Wishes, Chris

  22. JoannaS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Mid week supper with friends, set menu great value

    George IVResponded on February 4, 2023Hi Joanna, Thank you so much! See you soon, Chris

  23. MarkH

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great Sunday lunch here excellent service good wine Really delicious croquettes, they had run out of pork so will book earlier next time to be in with a shout

    George IVResponded on January 28, 2023Hi Mark, Thanks for the great Review, see you again. Christian

  24. Steved

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food (went for Sunday lunch, roast lamb and bread&butter pudding for desert) all prepared in house, no packet stuff, beautifully cooked and presented.

    George IVResponded on January 18, 2023Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind words. Lovely to have you. Chris

  25. TrevorC

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, food and great soundtrack to have dinner to - will definitely return

    George IVResponded on January 15, 2023Hi Trevor, Lovely to meet you all last night. I am pleased you enjoyed my music choice! Best wishes, Christian

  26. RogerD

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a nice meal but the pheasant was a little over cooked and a bit tough and dry, however everything else was very good. Have been here many times and will be back again as it is usually excellent.

    George IVResponded on January 18, 2023Hi Roger, Thanks for the comments. Christian

  27. Fussyfoodie

    Dorset

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Very quiet last night, shame, the food was delicious. Very pretty pub. Will return for the quiz.

    George IVResponded on January 13, 2023Hello, Many thanks for the review. We are indeed experiencing a quiet patch post Christmas, as are all local restaurants. It seems a shame to be marked down on something out of our control. But we thank you for joining us. Do try us again, Many Thanks Chris

  28. BuzzB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    On a rainy, dark day it's always comforting to walk into a restaurant with a roaring fire. You just have to ensure you keep the fire burning! The service was good and food delivered timely. Great to see Whitebait back on the menu; the roasts were also welcome however, they could save by not giving so many roast potatoes! It's a cosy place to linger over lunch on a Sunday.

    George IVResponded on January 12, 2023Hi Buzz, Thanks for the great review. We did indeed keep the fire going all day as to allow it to keep us warm in these cold winter days. See you again, Chris

  29. IanC

    London

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good Saturday dinner , thanks to chef and staff . Good specials .

    George IVResponded on January 9, 2023Hi Ian, See you again soon! Chris

  30. Lukewelch

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and Food was fantastic, the chicken wings to note with the fresh salad was notable 5**
  31. BenjaminP

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal and great service.

    George IVResponded on January 4, 2023Hi Ben, Thanks for the great feedback. See you again. Chris

  32. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff are fantastic - nothing is too much trouble. Great with kids. Food is excellent! Great Sunday roast!

    George IVResponded on January 4, 2023Hello, Thanks for the review, I will pass your comments on to our team. See you again soon! Chris

  33. Cycoholic

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Lovely pub with nice character and pleasant staff. We had Sunday roast and personally it was just average. Nothing spectacular about it but I’ll still give them the benefit of a doubt and visit again to try different things on the menu.

    George IVResponded on January 15, 2023Hello, Thanks for the great review. Chris

  34. rosiek28

    Hertfordshire

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    NYE dinner was excellent. All three roasts and the risotto were fantastic. Will return again for Sunday roasts pre frequently again very soon Service was excellent also.

    George IVResponded on January 4, 2023Hi Rosie, I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. See you again soon, Chris

  35. TonyM

    Hertfordshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great food. Ideal place for foodies.

    George IVResponded on December 26, 2022Hi Tony, Thanks for the great review. I am pleased we gave you a great experience. Many Thanks Christian

  36. Jenny

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Staff were friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Thank you for a great evening.

    George IVResponded on December 23, 2022Hi Jenny, Thanks for the great review. Best wishes Christian

  37. BenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is great, service is excellent. Would definitely recommend

    George IVResponded on December 23, 2022Hi Ben, Thanks for the review. See you soon Chris

  38. MichaelP

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch. Definitely the best food for miles around.

    George IVResponded on December 13, 2022Hi Michael, Thanks for the great review. See you again soon! Christian

  39. Buzz

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    On Sunday the three of us enjoyed a very satisfying lunch with some delicious food and wine. It was good to see squid back on the menu. The service was very attentive and we felt the atmosphere warm and welcoming. We look forward to our next visit, along with our guest who found the whole experience great.

    George IVResponded on December 5, 2022Hi Buzz, Thank you for the great review. I am glad you enjoyed the food and service. See you soon. Christian

  40. RichardC

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    We were a foursome for Sunday lunch at 1pm. Our order was taken at 1:10pm. We ordered no starters, only drinks, and bread and olives to share. Our main courses were served 40 minutes later at 1:50pm, after I had chased for them. The roast lamb was mean in quantity and very fibrous. The other elements of the meal were OK. I had the impression that they simply don't have the kitchen and serving capacity to cope with a full house. It's a nice enough venue and I will try it again when it's less busy.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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George IV is rated 4.4 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for George IV

Cautherly Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Hertford

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Oliver D'Arcy

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    01920 870039

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining RoomCan seat up to 60 guests for a sit down meal or up to 90 guests for buffet style dining.

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