The George

I almost walked right out of this hotel when I discovered that they had no parking and they are plum center in downtown of this quaint little town. However I did end up staying my full two days — the very very nice manager (Asian lady) gave me tips of where to find parking and juggle times and options. It ain’t easy folks — if you are not a local (like I basically am — was born in the next town) then finding your way around the problem and not getting parking tickets will be a challenge.
The second disappointment was that breakfast on Saturday starts at 8am and I had to leave early for Heathrow. On Friday I enjoyed the (full cooked, excellent) English breakfast (included in the room charge) and so felt a bit ripped off the second night.
The rooms (by UK standards) are very good, everything new and clean — while retaining much of the charm of this quaint place. Apart from parking the location is great.
Only had breakfast but what I saw of the open kitchen and satisfied diners in the evenings I think it likely an excellent option for dinner.
Without the parking issue easily 4 stars

Baldock has changed quite a bit since I was a resident! One of the changes I’m liking is the new coffee shops, butchers and gastro pubs popping up.
Particularly The George, which has gone through quite a few changes in management and look and I do have to say this is the best it has looked. To start; the food. It contains a few classics, not standard bang-​it-​in-​the-​oven classics, but good pub grub/​comfort food classics. As you can tell from the tip, I went for the Goliath burger, and Goliath it indeed was. It also came with chunky home cut chips and massive beer battered onion rings. Which, in layman’s terms = NOM!
One thing I will say and this is just nitpicky, is the on tap selection. They had your standard ‘good’ beers and largers like peroni, but would have been perfect for a venue like this to stock some more local beers and ales. Especially since you have quite a few in herts and London…
Anyway, the bar is a decent size, but most of the venue is pretty much restaurant space, the staff were chatty and friendly… And yes. This is good place to stop by if you are on your way to or from London and or Cambridge.