So, how does a historic village pub, off the beaten track and far from the golden sands of the North Norfolk coast and its affluent visitors stay afloat in the middle of a long-running cost of living crisis? That’s a question many unfortunate former pub owners never found a successful answer to, despite the blood, sweat and tears shed over countless hours. However, the George & Dragon in Newton by Castle Acre seems to have the answer, if my visit on a cold Wednesday lunchtime is anything to go by: and that is, to have a great selection of hot and cold drinks, generous portions of food at affor…
