The Bell Inn - Table reservation

just tried to book a table for 10 people for a birthday celebration and was told there is a 30 quid surcharge as they want to set up a special room for us. I told them where to stick it as we would have spent maybe 800-1000 quid on pre-dinner drinks, food, wine and maybe drinks later as well. Its not the 30 quid thats the problem, its the arrogant attitude that if you want to bring so many people to our restaurant then we will charge you extra and to hell with how much money 10 people will spend. So they lost out not only on this booking, but maybe 20 bookings over the year, as we as a family used to go there in other in smaller groups during the year. So beware. There are plenty of other go...

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I always went to the Bell in Skenfrith since 1976. Always great pub food after a bike ride. Went there yesterday and it's now a gastro pub. We had dinner. I had braised lamb, duck fat roasts, seasonal veg, Julie had roasted Jerusalem artichokes in filo pastry and 4 cheese cauli bake. The dinner was excellent. Then came desert. I almost orgasmed. Pistachio and almond Genovese with a meringue, fresh blackberries and raspberries and a raspberry sorbet. I've never been to a Michelin place before but that desert was a sensation I'll never forget. I forgot what flavour was after I had Covid. Chef is a genius.

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fantastic high tee last year for our jubilee. the staff was wonderful and the food was nice. we got a private room and treated us like a royal. highly recommended

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My family planned a circular walk from where we were staying near Garway through Skenfrith about midday so we could get a pub lunch half way through our...

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great place in a wonderful location and the most hospitable pub where we have ever stayed.

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