We booked for Sunday lunch, not just any Sunday lunch but Easter Sunday. I have previously left rave reviews about this pub, even celebrating with 30 family members for my hubby’s 50th pre lock down. However new owners have seen the menu, service, food and standards drop dramatically. The glasses were dirty, we changed them for not as dirty but still dirty glasses. The Yorkshire pudding were terrible. Burnt, hard and stodgy. The waitress spilt gravy on the table and didn’t bother coming back to clean it up. When we asked for a menu, we were informed it was on the chalk board less than a4 in size already on the table. It consisted of roast with meat or vegetarian option. Other people came in...
My family and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast. I had the roast beef, I was asked how I would like my beef served and it came out medium rare and perfect as I had asked for. My wife can only eat from the gluten-free menu and we were pleased by the variety of options for mains and dessert that my wife was able to choose from. We asked for a child’s size roast for our son which although wasn’t advertised anywhere, when we asked it was accommodated and our son ate the lot! The staff were friendly, attentive and very helpful. They made it look like a fun place to work! There were a Selection of ales to choose from. I enjoyed the Colchester number one. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon here, we wil...
Wonderful relaxed Pre-Xmas family meal. Particularly excellent starters of French Onion Soup and Pigeon Black Pudding salad followed by Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and Game Pie. Finished off the meal with our cheese course and a Tawny port. Highly recommend for lunch on a cold winter's day in front of their fire with an accompanying pint of Timothy Taylor or whatever is their guest beer that month.
We popped in on the off chance we could get a meal, been past loads of times but wanted to give it a try. We both had the fish pie which was excellent, only drank soft drinks so can’t comment on the bar, but it was well attended just like the old days when folk used to meet up for an evening drink, very friendly atmosphere.
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We always enjoying going to the Bell Inn. Great selection of ales and a 10/10 roast dinner (and dessert! . Staff are so friendly. It’s also nice that there are events such as live music, May Day barbecues etc from time to time. A brilliant place, we are lucky to have it!
Decided to go for a spontaneous Mid week meal and had recently been recommended here. I had the chilli and my friend chose the steak. All in all it was a pleasant experience. Food was delicious and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be returning
Always fantastic, food, drink and service. A proper old school, friendly village pub the likes of which are sadly all too rare these days. Would highly recommend a visit to The Bell without delay. Highly recommend the first class Sunday roasts.
When we arrived we was not on the system for booking but they did fit us in There was a 60th birthday party where they managed to put us which was loud The food was amazing just the atmosphere unfortunately ruined it
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Came for Sunday lunch and was very impressed, nice staff, welcoming atmosphere and the food was lovely and very good portions, will be visiting again
Thank you so much for the lovely food . You couldn't do enough for us.we felt very welcome and will be back again.x
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