Ye Olde George Inn - Badger Pubs

Checked in here for the South Downs way - we’d walked 21 miles so we were ready for a hot meal and bed. Every single staff member was super lovely, helpful, and genuinely hysterical. My mum is pretty particular with her food and they were so kind and considerate with her, without making a big deal. They also really kindly made up some awesome sourdough breakfast sandwiches to go, so we could beat the torrential weather on the next afternoon. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, good food. Would definitely return.

Located in the quiet, charming village of East Meon. We used the pub as a stopover on a weekend walking of the South Downs way - it is only one mile off the National trail and at a doable walking distance from Winchester at the 18 mile marker. This is a more upmarket pub with five rooms. These are quite spacious and towards the upper end of pub accommodation. Our cost was £95 per night. This includes a continental breakfast and a cooked breakfast would be a further £10. After 10 pm the surroundings go very quiet and a good nights sleep was enjoyed. We also enjoyed an evening meal which was gastro pub classics. Service was friendly and professional throughout our stay.

I stayed at the George with my son after walking 12 miles across the South Downs. We had the warmest of welcomes in this lovely old pub in East Meon, which is well worth a visit. All the staff were convivial and very helpful with directions for our walk the next day, finding the time to talk about village history. Our room was comfortable and the breakfasts were generous and excellent quality. Our experience at the George helped create wonderful memories of walking in the stunning Meon valley - many thanks.