This is another ‘out-of-area’ dining experience that we can definately recommend.

The George Hotel in Stamford is just an hours (fast) drive from Bury St Edmunds. Sitting in THE historic market town of Stamford, access from the A1 couldn’t be easier.

There are 2 principal restaurants in The George, The Garden Room and the Oak Panelled Restaurant. The garden Room is pretty informal and booking usually isn’t required, although if you do have a short wait for a table, there are plenty of comfortable lounges to relax in. The Oak Panelled Restaurant is a much more formal (and expensive) option although the food really is of the highest standard. When we get a nice summer there is also the option of eating in the open air courtyard with a covered section if the weather does turn out to be rather inclement!

Having eaten in both restaurants, we can honestly say that the quality is good in both, with just that little bit extra in the Oak Panelled room.

Our most recent visit was to The Garden room, where 2 glasses of champagne, a bottle of white wine and 2 very good main courses came out to £65. This still makes for good value though and the restaurant manages to be lively and relaxing at the same time.

Private functions can also be catered for with weddings a speciality and there are further menus in the York Bar, with Afternoon Tea available in the lounge or courtyard.

Having returned to The George Hotel time and time again we can thoroughly recommend it and have no doubt that the majority of customers will always hold it as one of their favourite locations. If you are anywhere near Stamford or Peterborough, or even just passing through on the A1, you really should pay them a visit!

More information and menus can be found here: The George Hotel of Stamford