We have eaten at The Bell on numerous occasions in the past and always been pleased. We hadn't been for 6 mths so I am not sure if there are under new ownership or what has changed but the food this time was very poor. 3 of us had the short rib beef Sunday lunch and had asked for it to be served pink. This order was taken by the waitress but when brought the table it was very well done. When I questioned this I was told that was the way the chef cooked it because not everyone likes it pink. I was somewhat surprised and having eaten Sunday lunch out for decades being able to have the beef pink is quite normal and not special request. The rest was also disappointing the vegetables were few and...
Long wait for starters followed by more than an hour waiting for main courses after that. Salmon very overcooked, chicken burnt on the outside and raw on the inside, other chicken was grisly, main ingredients substituted due to running out of calamari with no prior consultation or opportunity to re-select starters. Lots of flies inside the dining room all over us and our food with no repellent devices in evidence. 2 members of our party were soaked when 2 full bottles of tonic were spilled on them by the waitress and as an ‘apology’ ONE bottle of tonic was deducted from the bill. The worst dining experience I’ve ever had. Wrote an email of complaint, asking for all the deficient meals to be...
Booked here based on reviews read and that it was halfway home. Pub is clean inside although outside area could do with some attention, weeding in car park, flower beds need tidying. I ordered the pate which lacking in taste. For mains we had beef lasagne and lamb shank, both of which were dry. In fairness when mentioned to the owner a refund was given for one of the mains, so they are listening.
Was not aware that only had a limited menu on sundays. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The food on the other hand was below par. Dry and overcooked potatoes some burnt Dry meat. Informed food would be late due to Yorkshire’s being freshly made which they were but everything else was just ok. Lovely setting though.
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For appetizers, we ordered calamari, pâté, and garlic bread, and everything was excellent. The ribeye steak was perfectly cooked, and the sea bass fillet was the largest and most tender we’ve had in quite a while. This pub has the potential to be a hidden gem, and we will definitely return to support it.
The menu offers a diverse selection, and the flavors were exceptional. Our meals were excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed the delightful desserts that followed. I highly recommend The Bell at Hardwick. We had a wonderful evening celebrating my wife's birthday there.
Much of the menu wasn’t available and we wasn’t told until we had ordered. Not told about any specials available. Seating area affected by a noisy bar area, no real separation.
The food was excellently cooked and of great quality. There was a good variety to choose from, and it offered good value for money. The service was also impressive.
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Absolutely fantastic country pub atmosphere The Food was amazing, well presented, good size portion for value. Lovely village pub, would definitely visit again
Big menu for lunchtime but everything bar one item available. The food is quite superb and the service attentive without being intrusive.
