This charming pub in Petersfield really has it all. The George boasts extensive food and drink selections, live sport, Sunday roasts, breakfast, kid’s menus and even a gin of the month. Housed in a stylish Georgian-style townhouse, the pub has relaxed interiors with plenty of natural wood and touches of colour, as well as a beer garden out the back with heaters for the colder months.
Those starting their day here can choose from some pretty substantial breakfast options. Opting for a classic full English will get you two Cumberland sausages, two rashers of bacon, two free-range fried eggs, baked beans, hash browns, button mushrooms, grilled tomato, black pudding and a slice of toast with butter. There’s a veggie version too, as well as smaller options like a sausage sandwich, eggs Benedict or avocado and poached egg on toast.
When it comes to later in the day, diners can enjoy a cracking selection of mostly American-style small plates. Try the southern fried goujons with sticky BBQ sauce, or cheese mac bites packed with cheddar and served with sour cream and spring onion. Wings are a must here, with classic BBQ or super-spicy Carolina reaper marinades to choose from. You can also swap out the chicken for cauliflower to make them veggie.
Next up, there are some seriously decadent burgers to choose from. Try the chicken burger, featuring a rosemary and buttermilk chicken fillet with melted cheese, crispy streaky bacon, BBQ sauce, mayo, lettuce and onion. The sticky pork burger, however, is even more over-the-top. This tower of meat features beef, tender pork belly, sweet chilli sauce, bacon, burger sauce, pickle and onion. Again, there is a veggie option: a soya burger with red pepper and sesame hummus, spinach, smokey soya, melted cheese and nachos. Finish with a truly indulgent dessert like the sticky toffee rum sponge with custard or vegan ice cream.