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The George in Rye (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood1
Romney Marsh - Amber AleGood1
Long Man - Rising GiantGood1
Three Legs - GoldGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun TopGood2
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow TopGood1
Long Man - Copper HopGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue TopAcceptable1
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Poor1
Pig & Porter - Strangely BrownUndrinkable1
Franklins - Citra IPANot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Red Spider RyeNot Tried0
Long Man - Old ManNot Tried0
Cellar Head - Session Bitter (unfined)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The George in Rye, Rye, East Sussex
Picture 2. The George in Rye, Rye, East Sussex

Visits Details

03 Jun 2023 (Wittenden)
Much comings and goings on a Saturday evening-a wedding party, a girl with a hobby-horse and a Prince Harry lookalike:we'd come for a meal with family and friends.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Long Man - Rising Giant4.80GoodPeppery,hedge fruit.Second pint better than first.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20Not Tried
30 Mar 2023 (Wittenden)
Comfortably busy on an infrequent mid week visit: we'd come for a family meal.I had been here years ago, way before the fire-I don't remember much about it, but it retains a familiar prosperous atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20GoodPleasantly old school best bitter.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not TriedRan out as I ordered. My son in law enjoyed his.
28 Feb 2019 (Magnus Greel)
My first visit here and liked the atmosphere, we decided to occupy a table at the bar level vice the more opulent surroundings by the main entrance.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70PoorSweet with the associated cloyness. Disappointing.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Long Man - Old Man4.30Not Tried
Cellar Head - Session Bitter (unfined)3.50Not Tried
09 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon visit and fairly busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top6.00Good
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Three Legs - Gold3.80Not Tried
15 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Despite single manning the bar the barman juggled restaurant, cocktails and bar orders very well.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Three Legs - Gold3.80GoodGrew on me after a few mouthfuls. Surprisingly dry
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye4.80Not Tried
29 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Hoping to find some local ales here but overall a bad experience. Just one friendly barman serving and trying to cope with restaurant drinks orders and bar customers leading to long 7 minute wait to get served and several others even longer. Someone should have come to help him.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodA respite from the poorer ales
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80AcceptableJust about acceptable. Very tired pint
Pig & Porter - Strangely Brown4.40UndrinkableStrangely sour I'd say. Swapped out without question
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
16 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
The beer line up looked good peering through the window. We sat in the garden. Pleasant if a little impersonal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Long Man - Copper Hop4.20GoodCopper coloured. Strong earthy hop.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top3.60AcceptableA touch flat but nice tangerine.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
20 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Small intimate hotel bar and good range of local ales.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top3.60GoodBit wishy washy. Little to excite
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Franklins - Citra IPA5.50Not Tried

About The George in Rye

The pub sign. The George in Rye, Rye, East Sussex

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent-
Good7
Acceptable2
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT.

Long established hotel in the High Street, 34 luxurious bedrooms, extensive dining facilities and a Georgian ballroom. Straight in front of the main entrance is a low ceilinged small bar for wet sales purchasers. Its bar counter sports 4 handpumps. Closed after a major fire on 20th July 2019. Finally re-opened on 18th May 2022.

We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 10 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN31 7JT