The Royal George Tavern — Restaurant in England

This was not my first visit to this establishment, however it will be my last. This became the first public house I visited in the North, when my neighbor started to invite me to watch the football with him and his friend whenever NUFC were playing (2022). Jump forward to 2024 my schnauzer puppy of 1yr and a Jack Russell 8yr. Not there greatest selves tonight, a little tired and a tad talkative. However wanted to treat my friend to see his team play in his favorite pub. We go in and there are 6 adult patrons, bar man, 1 child. After we purchase our drinks, we are informed the child is allergic. (I am a conscious dog owner I would never have stayed if I was informed about anyone, especially a child being allergic). However they have taken our money and now informed us. I don't have money to be leaving drinks on a table and walking away, even if it's only two cola's. (Note: child was with the man who served us) 2 patrons left, nothing to do with the dogs, however they are getting round up by the child continuously trying to approach our location, and not listening when told not to. On one of the occasions that the boy does this 2 females come from upstairs. One of them makes a fleeting snide remark, which was sadly missed by myself, however her remark when she went back upstairs was 'need to keep them quiet' (note: not to me, just remarking as she passed). The child is now playing about provocatively intentionally really upsetting the schnauzer (don't worry the child is not the problem) I am trying to calm him and have already started making plans to leave. Now she comes back and says something. Dog friendly (maybe) tolerable (no). Sadly this is not a place where I would waste my money again. Luckily I know many more fantastic, dog friendly and extremely tolerant venues (even with a dozen more patrons spending in there venue). Enjoy the rant, I am not 100% innocent in the dogs I took with me today, however there handling of everything was just a joke. Save yourself the insult and embarrassment, walk...

In the near 30 years I have lived in Shildon, the George is the only pub I have felt comfortable in. Beth and Lee are the best and make everyone feel welcome. Great atmosphere and great prices. I come here at least once a week for my fix of Vodka!!!!! Thank you...

A brilliant pub, great staff who are lovely and accommodating. There is a wonderful atmosphere and it is the best place around to blow off some steam and have...