Bell and Bear in Sandwell

Absolute gem, staff friendly and welcoming, great menu and food was amazing and served quickly and a great place to have a drink outside with great views

We visited the Bell and Bear today and we will definitely be visiting again. After a busy weekend we decided to eat out. After a quick Google, I found the bell and bear, after seeing the wonderful food photos on facebook we drove down. The car park was full which is always a good sign. The atmosphere was welcoming and, as it was a glorious sunny day, we decided to sit outside, the view was spectacular! We ordered a beef Sunday roast, 2 fish and chips and the kids mixed grill. The food was delicious. We have lived in the area for 17 years and drove past hundreds of times and can't believe it's taken us so long to pop in!

Not been for a while Great service along with great food

Had the mixed grill, best mixed grill I've had in ages

Very welcoming as soon as we walked in great service and friendly staff. The homemade faggots were very tasty gravy was just right consistency. The mixed grill was very big.. good cuts of meat and very filling.. jacket potatoes and salad were spot on too.. overall great value for money would fully recommend a visit

First visit. Great menu choice, brill food, relaxed atmosphere, welcoming greating from staff. Would definitely return. Thank you Bell and Bear

Great pub, Food was great 👍 highly recommend 👌

To ethnic minorities, I've never been to a pub in this area and got the amount of hostile looks from people! Made me feel VERY uncomfortable. No criticism to the staff but won't be coming here again. Loyal Lodge it is 👌🏽

Fantastic pork belly...I was in heaven. Go there! Have food! Now!

Average pub grub. Helpful staff. Nice refurb but toilets are still lacking.

Nice food and beer sat in the sun on the terrace

Been for a meal twice with my hubby since the refurbishment( we’ve been many times before). Absolutely love the refurb, the atmosphere and the staff are wonderful. Our Saturday evening meal was delicious and our Sunday lunch was outstanding. Can’t fault this pub, definitely my favourite.

Was looking forward to our visit after refurb which has been done very nicely. I must agree with previous posters in that too many tables leads to a cramped eating experience and the 'cosy' feeling which it once had has disappeared. Staff are excellent, friendly, helpful and hard working. I was disappointed in the menu. The old menu was short and sweet with most things worth trying. The new menu is enormous which seems to indicate that some dishes are brought in and reheated. No way could many of the offerings be made from scratch. It has certainly lost a lot of its old atmosphere.

Recently had a refurbishment and managed to keep its friendly atmosphere. The team are always very friendly and greet everyone as if they are regulars as many are. The food is always hot and portions generous. In all, a true pub where families are welcome.

As a regular for many years to the Bell and Bear I have got to say the refurbishment of the property has been carried out to a nice standard. This has obviously attracted a larger footfall. But the downside is the quality and quantity of the food. For those of us who enjoyed the previous offerings as regulars this has come as a bit of a shock. No longer a quality ingredient wholesome meal but now a overpriced offering to appeal to occasional diners to obviously pay for the works. Much better places to eat now which is a real shame. Avoid the weekends and days leading to them. By the way the staff are top notch and work their socks off but need more help.

Always fantastic food, visited here many times over the last 6+ years. The cottage pie is the best I’ve ever had from a pub! Such a quality place 🍺🥧 and very dog friendly too 🐾

Lovely place, recently had refurbishment, great choice of drinks/food, dog friendly & lovely beer garden at rear of pub. Great food & service. Will be back 😀

First visit since the revamp, food is still fantastic and so is the service The new owners have got it spot on with the revamp, pubs looks great and cant beat the service Food portions are good and you wont be hungry after your meal Great beer garden for the warmer weather Book a table due to being busy Huge plus Dog Friendly

Lovely pub and always a very warm and friendly welcome. The food is absolutely spot on and always well presented and tasty with good portion sizes. Recently just re-opened from a refurbishment and it looks lovely! It has retained the rustic country pub character, which is great and really lovely to see. On a negative note, they have lost the relaxed pub atmosphere I feel by cramming in too many tables, all very close together in rows with little room between them to get in and out of your seat. You could literally pinch chips from the table next to you which is not very private really when having conversations with family and friends, nor is it very comfortable sadly. I would go back for food as I do like their meals, but I certainly wouldn't just pop in for a drink as it's not comfortable seating and the layout is just way too busy unfortunately. It's a shame really.

Wanted to pop in for a cob and pint of Bathams or Enville. Refurbed recently and now no local ales. Cobs took 25 mins to arrive. Brisket was mostly fat and inedible. Mentioned to waitress but she wasn’t interested Better pubs to visit locally so won’t be bothering again

Meal was OK menu same as anywhere else nothing different first time we have been disappointed could do with a good clean and refit will not be going again .

Lovely food and views from pub very country side warm feeling

Really lovely pub with lovely food. Service is always great.

Enjoy our visits to the Bell and Bear. Food is tasty, large portions and good value. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. They are to be closed for a refurbishment until about Feb 21st. Looking forward to visiting again and trying the promised new menu.

We booked a table for 9 people friends birthday..we had a lovely night..meals were nice. Staff very friendly. Lovely old pub good atmosphere. Definitely recommend it will definitely be going again.

This is a wonderful place. Staff are so nice and attentive. Food is fantastic, complemts to the chef. Highly recommend this family friendly pub. Top marks.

This pub has always been really good for food. We hadn't been for quite a while, however the 2 young serving staff on a Friday afternoon at 4.00 PM really deserve some recognition. I've had worse service at venues costing 3 times as much. Polite, attentive, helpful yet still able to have a laugh with the locals and manage a bar and restaurant very effectively. I hope management recognize their abilities in their role.

Great food great staff happy days

Great Food Very nice time Very Helpful thank you all Dave and Maureen

Lovely food, LARGE portions & no complaints!

Love Christmas dinner , good service

Had a loverly catch up with friends. The food was ok. Cheap attempt at a steak & ale pie, not much filling, pie lids must be pre cooked & just popped onto the top of the dish ! But the worst thing about the place is the toilets, they smell so bad, they are horrible. My wife went & said the ladies toilets smell & the locks are broken. We will only go back if we hear they have been refurbished & don’t smell 🤮

Nice food and fair prices. Good ambience. Would go again. Was busy which is always a good sign. Surprise outing paid for by my partner.

warm and welcoming pub. drop in regular for a cob and a pint. the chunky chips are a family favourite.

Always a pleasure to eat there. Staff are brilliant

Has become a regular for Sunday roast, dog friendly to. This is. a solid favourite of ours now. Been bout 5 times and never disappointed. xxxxx

A lovely afternoon treat with my husband and mother-in-law. My husband had fish and chips, while me and my mother-in-law opted for the roast pork cob and a side of chips. Substantial meals, the side of chunky chips is very generous. Everything piping hot. If I could add something to the cob it would be more stuffing and a gravy. The pork was tasty but I did find it a little dry with just the cob alone. Otherwise a lovely treat on a cold winters day.

Family lunch, catered for 8 including three children, food & service was excellent.

Family Sunday lunch at the B & B, great little place, warm and welcoming, friendly staff and good service, catered for me, my dad, my aunt, my daughter & son in law plus my 3 grandsons, faultless and highly recommended.

What a cracking pub. We have not been for a good while. Lunch time jacket potato and chilli with a very healthy salad filled us up. I like the background music. Not too loud you could still easily hold a conversation.

Great staff, very friendly. Always go the extra mile. Great atmosphere. To be honest there isn't any food I wouldn't recommend. It's always good value for money.

Popped in for a pint of HPA whilst walking a section of the Monarch's Way. Good pint, nice atmosphere.

Fantastic pub food and friendly staff.

Always good atmosphere, nice staff, tasty food. Made a pig of myself with the pork belly. I crackled with delight as I enjoyed my meal.

Great Black Country pup, excellent menu, great value and warm and friendly staff.

friendly traditional pub, great fresh cooked food and reasonable prices. Fantastic views from huge garden. recommend

Great service and food, although they mixed up which order had the sweet potato fries, it was quickly solved by us.

Not great for disabled persons steps to toilets .

Great food, good range of beers, staff friendly. Great pub all-round.

Nice quiet pub with a great Sunday dinner

We were told at which table we had to sit for drinks. Food trodden into the floor with dirty cutlery left under tables. Shabby, dirty interior. Had to walk past a very smelly mens toilets with door propped open and we were told at 9.30pm that we had to leave at 10pm because they were closing early. I do not recommend this pub and will not go back again.

Came to the Bell & Bear recently for a meal, nice food, big portions, unfortunately spoiled by the rudeness of staff, booked a table for 8 and we were on two separate tables not even close to each other. Menu nowhere near as much choice as there used to be. The toilets left a lot to be desired, unfortunately it will definitely be the last time I visit.

If you like excellent pub food, with good beer at a fair price then head over to the Bell & Bear!

We have eaten here twice now and both times the food has been exceptional, rare steak was perfectly cooked, the other meals (belly pork, scampi and a cottage pie) we're delicious. The ladies behind the bar are lovely. Food is well priced too. Can't wait to eat here again!

Visited the Bell & Bear Inn, Rowley Regis recently for a meal, nice food, big portions, unfortunately spoiled by the rudeness of staff - 'hospitality' at its worst. The toilets left a lot to be desired. First visit, will definitely be the last.

We have been coming to this pub for a number of years now. In the last few months the prices have gone up and up. The portion sizes have alway been on the large side, but recently they have been getting smaller and smaller. Maybe these are signs of the cost of living crisis,but surely you should not be charging for loyalty. Come on Bell and bear get back to how you used to be.

My first visit for sometime...I was pleased that it had retained its old world charm instead of becoming a noisy modern pub..food is excellent and not expensive our group from today are booking again for October can't wait.There is disabled parking as the carpark is on a slope but the general spaces are big as well.The staff were young and very friendly.. .see you soon

It's a nice little pub with an unassuming atmosphere and views from the back of it. Very dog friendly. The interiors are gorgeous and give you a rustic Vibe. We went on a Sunday and the kitchen closed at 5pm just before our arrival, so it's probably worth calling them ahead if you're wanting food.

Lovely food and atmosphere,.Callum was very friendly and attentive, a lovely person.

Nice atmosphere friendly staff food nice big portions

Would have given 5 stars but the toilets really need sorting out. They are awful.

Beers great, atmosphere and beer garden too.

Visited today with my mom and dad and husband. Lovely welcome pub very clean and has a country feel. Menu was limited due to it being a sunday lovely staff member lynne took our order very quickly food came out hot and very nice. Do think they have so much potential with out side area little park for kids would bring so much more people in.

Nice staff really polite will go back

Lovely pub, serving good classic pub food. Reasonably priced, staff were very pleasant. Has extensive outdoor seating and nice views.

Only had a drink, on a quiet Monday evening, but the place was clean, the staff very hospitable and the atmosphere although quiet was nice.

Ate here for the first time today. Wife had Scampi, Son had kids sausage and mash, I had homemade tikka and father in law had hunters chicken. Portion sizes are great, reasonably priced and overall with the great service a great experience.

Fabulous food, staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely atmosphere, like a little country pub.

Local is small, but has a soul and looks amazing! Garden is huge, lot of space for kids to running 🏃‍♂️ 😀 and has a beautiful view! Food was just ok ;-). Definitely we will be back there!

Had lunch to day for my partner 60th birthday the best TBone steak and gammon lovely staff hope to see soon

Been coming here for the past 6/7 weeks and celebrated a birthday here today. I'd been a couple times before also and customer service has always been top drawer. Today bar staff helped out with the Birthday. Hiding a cake I'd brought with me, bringing it out and actually singing happy birthday too. Was a good laugh! Also, they've signs for cash is king etc so with many places refusing cash, please use it here. They see all of the money opposed to a bank taking a share. Will be back again soo and thank you for helping out adding to the joy of a good birthday

Brilliant time in having our lunch in lovely and relaxing place..you can't get any better ..well done staff keep it up.

Excellent "Olde Worlde" blackcountry pub

First time here, lovely little pub tucked away in the corner. Came for food and drinks with friends. Food was lovely. Mixed grill was massive but Sausages abit over done for us. Staff were happy enough to wrap up the remaining meat to go.

Food was bostin, more than generous with portions. Staff were lovely and friendly. Plenty of choices. Definitely worth a visit.

Great food and a nice environment

Great beer garden out the back & dog friendly. Not the best beer selection but great food.

Food was great ! And great staff thank you for making the day a special one . Great chef and great customer service would definitely recommend

Quaint old pub dog great food and dog friendly

Fabulous food and lovely customer service

Had a lovely day today for my daughter 30 birthday there was 12 of us every one loved the food and staff where so welcoming we be going there again

Really nice. Good to find somewhere that has lovely home cooked food.

Great food and beer. Lovely friendly staff. Real pub.

We had a lovely meal, nicely cooked, reasonable prices. Husband enjoyed the beer. The only thing we would recommend is to serve the food on hot plates. Cold plates always spoil a nice meal.

Staff friendly and helpful, food first class, looking forward to my next visit.

We felt that £11.50 for a bacon and brie baguette and chips was excessive.

Family and friends gathering, great selection of beers and lagers. Staff accommodating as we just turned up mob handed. Didn't eat. Great view out the back of the Black Country.

Didn't appreciate the barstaff openly discussing the fact they ripped me off well take a wild guess on why I won't be back

Love this pub- really week cooked food- great menu choice. Fantastic beers, good service. Friendly staff create a great atmosphere. Cosy.

A lovely little pub that offers quality home cooked food.

Fantastic place and fantastic food 👌

Lovely staff and fantastic jacket potato! More red wine choices only reason for 4 stars not five. Only had 2 to choose.

We have visited this pub a number of times and really enjoy the food and atmosphere. The food is home cooked ‘pub grub’ but really hearty and flavoursome. I’ve had the vegetarian lasagne and it’s really nice and seasoned well. They are happy to adjust dishes too if you ask, which they have done for us everytime we have visited. The puddings are nice with the cheesecake being a favourite choice, although they used to be a bit more generous on the portion size, and I’m sure the price has increased slightly (but still nice if you enjoy a pudding and that’s me being a tad overzealous on my puddings haha) It can get busy in there which I always think is a good sign, but it’s always worth calling and booking a table before arrival to save disappointment.

Best place for food in Blackheath you won’t leave hungry

Lovely little cosy pub. I had the beetroot and butternut squash wellington for my Sunday roast and some garlic mushrooms for starters. The portion was huge and tasty. The staff are friendly.

Came here with my Sister. Had the best Foggots I've tasted in years. Great staff & dog friendly. Thank you 😊

Great food and cracking black country atmosphere.

Came here for a few drinks. Very nice pub. Love the old classic features to this place. Pints were very good. Great place for a pint of bathams. Food was also very good, pints are great and the pub always has a great ambience and atmosphere. I highly recommend coming here for a great time.

We had not been to this pub for years and wanted to come back in the winter as it is such a cosy place and it didn't disappoint as the real log fire was going. We hadn't planned to eat but we decided to. I had beef lasagne which was just how I like it done with lots of cheese and my husband had a chicken burger which he really enjoyed. It's obviously very popular as lots of tables booked and all the staff were friendly with the male barman whose name I did not know wins the award for the happiest barman ever! We will be back soon.

Brilliant good, service and atmosphere.