It is believed that in the late 18th century the first stagecoach from Chichester to London ran from the spacious yard of the inn which in 1805 was called St George. The stagecoach, which was operated by Robert Quennel who lived in the neighbouring property, probably ended its journey at the thriving transport hub of the Golden Cross Inn at Charing Cross. In 1804 the poet and visionary, William Blake (1757–1827) travelled from London to Chichester for his trial of sedition, after he was accused of evicting drunken soldiers from his garden at Felpham with the words, ‘‘Damn the King, damn the country and damn you too!’  He may well have alighted at the George and Dragon having travelled along Stane Street via Petworth.

 In the days when the city had a bad reputation for drunken brawling, the George and Dragon must have had its fair share of altercations as it was known locally as the ‘Bucket of Blood.’

Now the beautifully renovated converted stables at the rear of The George houses ten en-suite bedrooms, these are perfect for a special break or a business stay and are available for a single nights stay or longer.

The stables now comprise of two large doubles, four doubles and four twin rooms. All rooms have flatscreen TVs, free wireless internet access, hairdryer and coffee/tea making facilities and every overnight stay includes breakfast served in the conservatory.

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