Snowdrops
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:10 AM Today is Groundhog Day, traditionally half way between Winter and Spring. Although the skies are cloudy, the first snowdrops are pushing through.
The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield, above Dovedale.
The pub is small, with a bar, snug to the side of the bar and dining room. The bar is and always will be the same with portraits of locals, historic artefacts and a homely fire. The dining room and snug have been restored to their original simplicity with lime plastered walls and farmhouse furniture. Candlelight and fresh flowers add a touch of elegance.
The pub is the perfect base to explore some of Staffordshire's and Derbyshire's breathtaking countryside, with a selection of walks from a gentle evening stroll to a marathon challenge.
We do not have any accommodation but we are happy to recommend local places to stay. We can also help you to find a rod to fly fish on the River Dove following the footsteps of Isaak Walton and Charles Cotton.
We are close to local towns and historic houses. Ashbourne is seven miles to the South and the historic spa town of Buxton is ten miles to the North. Tissington Hall, as well as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall are a short distance away.
We hope that you can join us soon to enjoy our well kept real ales, carefully selected wine list and real pub food.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:10 AM Today is Groundhog Day, traditionally half way between Winter and Spring. Although the skies are cloudy, the first snowdrops are pushing through.
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 9:17 PM Our heartiest congratulations to Jo and Andy who were married today at St Peter's Church and had their wedding breakfast at The George.
Weddings
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6:51 PM We are taking bookings for Valentine's Day on Sunday 14 February 2010. We are almost fully booked for the Saturday evening so if you are thinking of having a romantic evening on the day before Valentine's Day then you will need to book quickly!
Events,
Valentine's Day
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM We are holding a wine tasting, to be introduced by Corney & Barrow, our wine merchants, on a "Old World / New World" theme. The tasting will be on Friday 19 February 2009 at 7.30 p.m. in the newly opened Lode Barn to the rear of The George.
The tasting will cost £15 per person and there will be an opportunity for you to buy the wines tasted by the case to build your collection. To book telephone Emily on 01335 310205 or register here.
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:07 PM All roads are now clear. We have just under a foot of snow in the fields.