The George Inn, Norton St Philip, run by Butcombe Pubs and Inns, has been named 2024 Pub of the Year at this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.
The George team are presented with their award
The awards recognise excellence in the hospitality industry, taking into consideration customer service, design, style of offer, marketing, and investment.
“This is absolutely amazing!” said general manager Linda Johnson. “I’m so proud and so emotional. I’m just so passionate about my team, the company that supports us, and obviously The George Inn and what we’re all about.
“With our senior sous chef, Aimie Harley, recently being voted pub chef of the year at the prestigious Salon Culinaire awards, this really caps off what has been an amazing few months for The George Inn and all the team.”
The first inn to launch under the banner of Butcombe’s new premium rooms offering — Butcombe Boutique Inns — The George Inn is an historic 14th century, grade I listed Tudor inn. It is located in the heart of Norton St Philip, just outside of Bath.
Having recently undergone a full makeover and preservation project, The George offers beautiful décor and furnishings, alongside many original features and antiques from the inn’s fascinating past.
Alice Bowyer, director of food at Butcombe Pubs & Inns, said: “These guys really deserve it. It is the combination of the setting, the history of the building, the investment that we have put into the business and, most importantly, the team and family culture they’ve created there.”
