George & Dragon

We visited today for a soup lunch, absolutely superb.

We both had the pea and ham with a slice of crisped pancetta on top and herby croutons. This was accompanied by warmed wholemeal herb bread and high quality butter. We both agreed ..yum..yum.

The building dates back to 1736 and has benefitted from tasteful but sympathetic repair through careful modernisation. No evidence of those 'refurbishment' projects is yet to be seen - thank God !

On entering the pub and looking left, you're immediately aware that this is not a pub in the country that does food, it's a proper restaurant with a bar and seating to the right of the entrance that's quite separate. The restaurant was fully prepared for the lunchtime service at 11:45 with properly laid tables using real linen and quality cutlery.

The menu, wide, imaginative and not ordinary pub grub. Definitely what you would expect to find in a good restaurant WITHOUT the associated price tag but just slightly above the pub-grub level.

As for the car park, another little bonus here, stunning views overlooking the Arun Valley and within sight of Arundel Castle.

Tourists and casual visitors, not easy to find but if you're visiting Arundel, it's better than anything to be found in and around the town, more than likely cheaper and far better quality.

We will visit again for those special occasions in the year and when it's just a case of "lets spoil ourselves" !

ps, take your camera !