The George & Pilgrims' Hotel - Glastonbury, Somerset - Pubs and Inns on Waymarking.com

The George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn in Glastonbury was built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey. It is claimed to be the oldest purpose built public house in the South West of England.

"Having once been the Pilgrims' Inn of Glastonbury Abbey, by the mid-nineteenth century the building was known as the George Hotel. The current name preserves both. The first record of the building is from 1439 when the tenant was N. Kynge. In 1493 Abbot John Selwood gave a "new" building to the abbey chamberlain. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries it became the property of the Duke of Somerset. By 1562, when a 21-year lease on the building was taken out by George Cowdrey, it was described as "in such great ruin that it is likely that in default of repair within a few years the rent will not be answered" but included "six featherbeds". In 1658 the property was divided and a horsemill installed to grind malt. The building was also used for meetings and inquiries for example by Royal Commissioners (in 1672) and the Quakers (in 1691).

The front of the three-storey building is divided into three tiers of panels with traceried heads. Above the right of centre entrance arch are three carved panels bearing the coats of arms of the Abbey and of King Edward IV. The building is panelled and stone faced, with the stone work resembling that normally created in wood at the time of its construction. The stone columns reflect the arrangement of halls and chambers within the building. In front of the roof gables is a crenellated parapet with a small bell tower above. The interior includes a stone newel staircase and beneath the bar are large cellars.

It is believed to be haunted."

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"This three storied grade I listed stone built gatehouse inn boasts a panelled embattled frontage with mullion windows. Walking through the stout doorway there is a flagstone corridor leading to the dining room and rear patio with several tabled alcoves on the right. The Pilgrims Bar on the left oozes old world charm including medieval artefacts. There are up to four well kept real ales, a choice of ciders and a good range of meads. Municipal car park to the rear. Breakfast is served from 7.30 to 10.00 though no alcoholic drinks at this time."

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Opening Times
Mon to Sun 11.00 am - 11.00 pm

Meal Times
Mon - Sun noon - 9pm

Real Ale: yes Bar Food Available: yes Restaurant: yes Garden: yes CAMRA Listed: yes Accommodation: yes Beer brewed on site: no Website: [Web Link] Children Allowed: Not listed Dogs Allowed: Not Listed General comments: Not listed

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