We had a visitor today at the pub.  She had followed some walkers up Dovedale.  The walkers said that they had set out from Ilam.  She is wearing a collar but does not have a tag and the vet cannot find a microchip.  She is a border collie and looks as though she lives on a farm.  She is being well looked after locally but if you are missing a dog then please call us on 01335 310205.

Update on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM by Benjamin Hammond

We are delighted that the lost dog has been reunited with her owners!  Many thanks to Sue Fowler at Church Farm, Stanshope and her detective work.

Each year on Easter Tuesday, thousands of enthusiastic spectators enjoy Flagg Races, the thrilling spectacle of thoroughbreds racing across spectacular open countryside in the glorious Peak District.

Flagg Races is unique as a point-to-point course in that it is the only remaining point-to-point meeting to run the hunt members' race over natural hunting country.

The races start at 1.00 p.m. with pony racing beforehand.  We will be serving brunch from 11.00 a.m. if you are on your way to the races.  Booking is essential. Please telephone Emily on 01335 310205.

Over Easter this year, our opening times will be as follows.  Please note that we will be very busy over Easter so we would recommend booking before setting out to avoid any disappointment.  Please telephone Emily on 01335 310205 to reserve a table.

Maundy Thursday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Good Friday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Saturday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Sunday

Bar - 12.00 noon to 9.30 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Easter Monday

Bar - 12.00 noon to 9.30 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Tuesday (Flagg Races)

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 11.00 a.m. (brunch) to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Click here for the farm shop's opening times. 

Every year The Good Food Guide - a guide we respect because entry to The Guide is based purely on customer recommendation and not payment - runs a Restaurant of the Year Award.  The Award is separate from the publication of The Guide but in the same way as The Guide it recognises excellence and good service at restaurants, pubs and cafes throughout the country.  

Members of the public can nominate their favourite restaurants and pubs from 1 March 2010 until 21 April 2010; The Good Food Guide is particularly looking for those that offer regional dishes and use local produce.  Each nomination earns you a place in a prize draw for a meal for two.  Nominations can be made online if you follow the link to The Good Food Guide's website.  The ten regional winners will feature in The Good Food Guide 2011.  

The overall winner will be chosen by a panel of experts, led by the editors of The Good Food Guide.  We were delighted to be nominated for the Award last year.  We hope that you have enjoyed your experiences of The George over the last year and if you are able to spare a moment to recommend us then we would be very grateful indeed.  If we hear any more news from The Good Food Guide, we will let you know.

Update on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM by Benjamin Hammond

The Good Food Guide is now accepting nominations - please follow this link to support The George!

Book now for Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, which this year falls on 14 March 2010.  For reservations, please call Emily on 01335 310205 or e-mail emily@thegeorgeatalstonefield.com.