Help Save Our Village Pub
Want a share in a pub?
Good news: after a spell as a fine dining restaurant followed by closure, The George recently re-opened as a traditional village pub, run by its owner Marston's Ltd. Please visit for a drink or a meal and you will be made very welcome.
Now Marston's want to sell the pub. So the people of Alstonefield have formed this Society to “Save The George” by buying the freehold of the property from Marston's. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to secure for ever the future of this wonderful pub which has been the heart of our community for centuries. If successful, the Society will be the owner of the pub, and will invite applications to be the tenant, probably for a five-year lease initially.
The George is designated as an Asset of Community Value, which gives us the first opportunity to buy it if we can put in our offer to Marston's by late November.
Our main source of money to buy the pub will be membership: any individual aged 18 or over can pay £50 to be a Member, with one vote at General Meetings. In addition, we are asking each Member to consider lending between £1,000 and £25,000 to the Society. This will be a confidential loan meaning nobody else will know how much that Member has lent. We aim to repay that money in full within 10-15 years. We also aim to pay interest of up to 5% on the balance starting from the 4th year if we can afford to do so. Please note that neither the repayment of the principal nor the interest is guaranteed. This is not a purely commercial investment by the Member, it is a way to help the Society buy the pub for the benefit of the current and future community.
To receive more detailed information about becoming a Member, please email the Treasurer with your name and preferred method of contact at treasurergeorgecbs@gmail.com . The Treasurer will contact you within two weeks.
About The George at Alstonefield
Welcome to The George in the charming village of Alstonefield. This 300 year old historic pub is situated a short distance from Dovedale. You can expect a warm open fire and a cosy atmosphere in which everyone is welcome.
After a period as a restaurant and closure The George reopened in early 2024 to walkers, visitors, and locals alike. Come and enjoy our cask ales and simple yet delicious food at reasonable prices.
About Us
The George - Back From The Brink
Save The George - We Need Your Help
Save The George - We Need Your Help
This wonderful pub almost became extinct after a period as a restaurant and several months of closure. The owners, Marston's are now selling it. In the meantime, our temporary landlord Nick has revived this lovely pub, making it once again accessible to everyone.
Save The George - We Need Your Help
Save The George - We Need Your Help
Save The George - We Need Your Help
When the future of The George was under threat, the locals campaigned to have it listed as an Asset of Community Value. This resulted in the community having first refusal when Marston's put it on the market. They are now attempting to purchase The George but they are going to need your help!