Bell & Cross in Bromsgrove

We visited the Bell & Cross to celebrate 5 birthdays out of a party of 7 and we had a Sunday lunch. This was our first visit and it didn't disappoint. Freshly cooked vegetables, generous portions, and wonderful service made it a day to remember. Shall certainly recommend to others and return again in the future.

Delicious Sunday lunch. Plenty of veg and generous portion of roast pork and crackling. Service was excellent with staff very smartly and professionally dressed in uniform creating a good first impression. Lovely cosy atmosphere and everyone else’s food looked good quality and tasty. They serve Sunday lunch up until 5:30pm and the bar had a lovely roaring log fire which was very warm and welcoming. Well done everyone at the Bell & Cross it is easy to see why all rooms were full as it is clearly popular for good reason

Went for Sunday lunch. Booked a table and ended up sitting outside, service was prompt and quick. Place still fairly busy. Opted for 2 Sunday roast Beef and they did not disappoint! Although a little out of our way will definitely have to try again!

Internet menu lists Fish and triple cooked chips plus peas £17.50. At that price I was expecting something special. What came was haddock with uncrispy batter, huge number of French fries cooked from frozen and a few garden peas. Very disappointing and totally overpriced. My wife and friend had the Thai fish curry which they really loved.

I had my 60th birthday party at the Bell and Cross last weekend. Chris, Ellie, Hannah and the entire team made it so special. The food was absolutely amazing and the service impeccable. They all made the occasion truly memorable for me and I can’t praise them enough for how good it was. We are local and regular diners there but with the number we had to cater for, it was every bit as good as it always is. I can’t recommend it enough !! Just brilliant.

After a big walk up Clent today we had worked up an appetite so fancied a roast. It’s very local to us to we decided to go on the off chance in the hope we could get a table. We ended up sitting outside in the beautiful garden in the sunshine. My husband and I and our daughter had the most delicious Sunday dinner, two beef and one chicken and it was one of the best we’ve had there!! It was absolutely delicious. My husband and daughter both had a desert which they really enjoyed. Highly recommend.

Once again, a superb Sunday lunch - but this time to celebrate a big birthday! The team were attentive and the menu selection excellent, and the main course roasts - well I’d find it hard to find a better Yorkshire Pudding anywhere else in the Midlands. Lots of delicious accompanying vegetables too. All my friends - none of whom had been before - have all said they’ll be coming again! Thank you for making my birthday lunch so special and memorable!

We visited the Bell & Cross with some friends for dinner for an evening a week or so ago. On arrival the staff were all friendly, professional and very welcoming. We immediately ordered drinks at the bar and informed the team we had a dinner reservation. The team were slick in sorting our drinks and linking them to our table. When we sat for dinner my wife informed the team of her allergy and this was met with a "no problem at all" attitude, which I have to say is very refreshing in the hospitality industry at the moment. In fact all evening when we requested further drinks etc, the staff were all eager to assist and ensure our evening was extremely enjoyable. The food we ordered was fantastic and delicious. The whole team could not do enough to help us and all the other diners that evening. I can highly recommend this place and will not hesitate in visiting regularly. Thank you Bell & Cross!

After the Bell and Cross changed owners I was concerned that it may not be as good as it once was. Today we went with friends and I have to say it was up to the usual standards. It turns out the owner/chef was the main chef for the previous owner, so no drop in standards. I had a delicious tuna fish starter, followed by a monkfish lobster bisque. I know fish on fish, but they were both delicious. The only niggle I found was the waitress persistently asked if we were OK for drinks, which became tiresome. Pleased to say we still have our go to pub for celebratory meals.

Party of seven family members attended and it was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed each dish served without even a single tiny issue. The members of staff were friendly and very professional. Many congratulations to Chef. Every dish was delicious, beautifully prepared and presented. 11/10.

A really lovely Christmas meal. Booked for 2 off the Christmas set menu and it was delicious. We had to pre-order our dishes and we were worried it would be a conveyor belt in-and-out but it was the opposite and we enjoyed the courses at perfect intervals. The food itself was delicious, one of the best meals out I’ve had in a long time; fresh, tasty, local produce, very generous portions. Will definitely be coming back in the new year

Another great restaurant experience. Starter of beetroot salad was zinging, got the taste buds going ready for the main course. My pigeon breast starter was delicious. Would have preferred a little pinker but my fault for not mentioning it. The delivery was perfect, as was the accompaning risotto. Duck main was delicious, with braised red cabbage, I had the venison, which was generous, perfectly cooked, a great sauce with big garden peas. We agreed next time we would swap dishes after tasting each others! The kitchen knows how to deliver great plates of food, fresh, flavoursome, and expertly cooked. We're not novices at eating out and can say that this cooking needs to be recognised at the highest level.

We had a fantastic meal. The food was freshly cooked, very tasty and portions were generous. The service was friendly and attentive in warm and welcoming surroundings. Will definitely be returning soon.

Sunday lunch at The Bell and Cross, excellent as always. Pork Belly was beautiful as was the roast lamb and the salmon and crayfish risotto. Desserts were just as good. I would recommend the Bell and Cross to anyone who wants a great meal.

Visited here for the first time with friends for the Greek night. The stifado, kleftiko and chicken kebabs were all absolutely fabulous. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. Thoroughly recommend and look forward to future visits!

Really enjoyed our visit. Very welcoming sat in the small lounge with open fire while waiting for rest of the party. Taken to our seats very attentive/polite waiting staff. The food amazing. We shall definitely be recommending and returning. Thanks to all for a lovely Greek themed evening.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit today with our friends. First time we have visited since reopening and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was delicious, especially my cheese soufflé starter. 😍

Incredible food and an outstanding atmosphere at the Greek themed night at the B&C. From food to decor to music, everything was themed fantastically. So much food we had to share a dessert (which when it arrived we wished we had ordered two of!) and even had extra to take home in boxes.

Greek Night. Absolutely loved it 5* food and 5* service can't wait to go back again. It's under new management and can't recommend it enough.

Went to this restaurant today for a family gathering, it was nothing short of spectacular. There was 5 adults and a baby (baby changing facilities available.) we were made very welcome and had a very cosy table with plenty of room. All the family really enjoyed what they ordered to eat and drink, I personally had the sausage of the week (garlic) with mash, cabbage and a rich onion gravy. The sausage was out of this world, the mash and cabbage were cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. A pub classic but done cooked so well and you can tell the produce is of a high standard! For dessert I had lemon tiramisu. It looked like fine dining and tasted it too, just the right mix of sweetness and tang from the lemon and with a sweet, crispy, nutty bruschetta type biscuit on the side. We weren’t rushed and the waitress regularly checked we were ok for drinks etc. Loved it all and will definitely go again

Attentive service and lovely food. Nice and busy on a Wednesday lunch time, so good atmosphere. We ate from the toasted sandwich menu, delicious.

A group of 4 of us travelled to the Bell and Cross as it has reopened and WOW. Absolutely incredible. Chris and Ellie are serving tremendous food and a fantastic atmosphere. We had the scallops and soup to begin and my word they were insane. The scallops were cooked beautifully and the risotto underneath was gorgeous. Main course I went for duck and it was genuinely the best duck I have ever eaten, thank you so much. Most impressive with our booking was that we had a severe nut allergy on our table and, having made Hannah aware when we booked, they could not have done any more to be more accommodating, it’s the little touches like the waitress knowing this before she came to take our order, that really go the extra step to making sure people with allergies are comfortable, thank you so much. Hannah and the front of house staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming, drinks were lovely and the atmosphere was superb. Chris and Ellie are doing a wonderful job, long may it continue!

Really pleased that this pub open again. The Sunday lunches had a reputation of being top notch previously, and the high standard has been maintained since reopening. There’s the option of having beef/pork/lamb/chicken as well adding ‘extras’ such as Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. If you have enough space, the deserts are a work of art. I can only recommend having a light breakfast to leave plenty of room!

Visited with friends for a Sunday roast. All of the servers were super friendly and attentive. To say the restaurant has only been back open a week or so, you wouldn’t know. There were 8 of us and we were all really pleased with our roasts and all said we would return. The prices are slightly more than a chain, but in my opinion you get what you pay for and can tell the meat is of better quality. Will defo return and hope they remain successful

absolutely amazing! Went for Sunday lunch and had the pork. Looked and tasted very very good, cooked to absolutely perfection, one of the best roast dinners i’ve ever had! Great selection of beers and wine. Food is pricey but extremely good quality. Lovely lovely pub and they should be very proud. Staff were very friendly but they could do with a bit more guidance and leadership, they have very young staff so it’s understandable that they are nervous and wouldn’t have had the exposure to deliver experienced service. 10/10 food!!!

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent. We all ordered different meals and each one of us cleared our plates! Great value for money, as good as high end restaurant. We will definitely be returning.

Thank goodness for the saving of the Bell and Cross! A great experience from the start. Front of house well organised, new young staff seemed to be well supported. Just need to say a big thank you to Chef and team for a delicious meal. 2 courses: cheese soufflé sublime and perfectly cooked, according to The War Department (wife). My mackerel fillet with pickled beetroot, again, perfectly cooked and crispy skin, but prefer a little more pickling/vinegar myself for the beetroot. Mains, excellent. Special was lemon sole - whole cooked, perfectly, with butter and capers. I was thinking of lamb terrine on the menu until I saw a plate pass by! Pumpkin tagliatelle, moorish, and flavoursome. Disappeared before the deconstruction of the fish. No chance to taste for me. Price point a little high, so I'm told from TWD. The wine - Picpoul de Pinet perfectly matched all dishes for us. No room for desserts this time, but some very tempting offers. Well be back ... ... looking forward to it!

I so wanted to love my Sunday roast having looked forward to it as a birthday treat for so long but sadly I was disappointed. There’s no childrens menu, they do say they will just half the price of an adult meal but this was...

Absolutely excellent service, food and ambience . Nothing too much trouble for the staff. The meal was a special birthday meal and the staff made it feel very special.

It was a fabulous meal - so very sad this place has now closed its doors. I loved The Bell and Cross and could always be assured of a super welcome and attentive staff - good food and lovely atmosphere. It wasn’t cheap but I...

Absolutely appalling. to start with WARM white wine !! This was our second visit, the first was bad, but we thought we would give them another try, BUT, This was atrocious , amateurish boil in the bag trash, then to top it off they were...

We visited the Bell and Cross last night for our 25th wedding anniversary meal and as always we were blown away. The front of house staff were flawless and as friendly as ever. However our evening was made by the incredible food. Chris and his...

Having been regulars here for many years, we were disappointed tonight. Most food was fine however the fish cakes (which I’ve had before and were good) were extremely salty and I couldn’t eat them - and I like salt! I mentioned to several members of...

First visit to this very quaint old pub, the staff were very welcoming. This was just the start of an overall fabulous evening, the service was great and the food was incredible!! I highly recommend a visit Five stars all round!

I’ve always looked forward to our visits to the B&C. Lovely staff - great food and drink. Always love this place. When we eat there we love it - the garden is amazing and they even grow their own herbs!

Had the most amazing joint birthday meal with my fiancé, the cocktails on arrival were great , then oh my god the starters choice was so amazing we could of easily had an evening of starters . But I settled for 3 ! The man’s...

Dined there this evening having not been for quite some time. Fabulous food, great staff and lovely setting. It’s just lovely to eat in a pub where the food is fresh and cooked properly.

We had the most fantastic special 50th Birthday dinner for family and friends at the Bell & Cross last week. From start to finish we cannot fault the service. The staff are so helpful. Went the evening before the surprise event and they let me...

Best Sunday roast I’ve had in a long time. Belly pork was cooked beautifully and portion sizes very generous. Staff very friendly, charming pub with lovely outside garden for drinks in the sun.

Wonderful food and staff are very professional. Garden is lovely when the sun comes out and drinks are competitively priced

Food was in the main good and well presented but duck breast was very undercooked,completely raw in the middle and in general very tough which usually duck isn't. Almond & orange entremet cake was lovely but the almond sponge with caramelised apple was just covered...

Joe has catered for us on 2 occasions - a family party for 60 and a sit down evening meal for 15. On both occasions he bent over backwards to accommodate our needs, was always friendly and extremely helpful and most important of all produced...

Went for Sunday lunch, meal was lovely but the roast veg was luke warm and cauliflower cheese was al dente with very little cheese sauce. Beef however was excellent.

Well....What a thoroughly, fabulous evening! The choice of burgers would have suited most people on the planet and the variations on the fries would have pleasured the rest 😄 (We were also introduced to Tatertots which were previously, and sadly, unbeknown to us....Think rösti in...

When you have to wait too long, forget it. Our night out was spoilt by the lack of service and communication. We will not be returning!

We had a perfect evening here with friends. Service was spot on despite it being very busy, and the food was absolutely lovely.

What is usually a favourite eating place, didn't live up to expectations recently. Stuck away in a cold and soulless room, the food was not up to the usual standard. The mushroom linguini was so heavy with cream that it was too rich and the...

Unbelievably disappointing to have somewhere so recommended and we got put in a corner, no atmosphere, slow service and food was ok, but glad I wasn’t starving as I would have gone to McDonald’s It has such a small bar area and when they serve...

Excellent Sunday lunch. We shared bread and olives to start, then both had the roast beef, excellent meal, fresh veg, genourous portions, very friendly staff, will return.

3 of is ate there as a last minute Monday works dinner. Food was fantastic, the service was spot on too. Portion sizes were generous. All in all, a great evening.

For years the B&C was our go to restaurant, particularly when it was owned and run by Joanne and Roger Narbett. After the sold it, a few owners came and went, and unfortunately ran the place into the ground. Then the ‘you know what’ struck,...

We had Sunday lunch curry pumpkin soup was amazing beef roast wow everything was perfect Has to be one of the best roast dinners I haver had in a restaurant dog friendly in bar area

Visited the Bell & Cross on Saturday with family for lunch. Great food both mains and desserts. The Chef also prepared a "congratulations""dessert plate for us following our wedding yesterday. The staff are very friendly especially to Freya and Hannah who looked after us. Thank...

One of the nicest meals we have had in a while. Dishes are plentiful and delicious. Staff are lovely

This was our first visit to the Bell and Cross for a few years and we were not disappointed. Lovely setting sitting in one of the pods with good waitress service and delicious food! Thoroughly enjoyable! We will definitely return soon.

Took friends here for a weekday lunch, friendly staff and excellent food. Great outside space if the weather is warm, will return.

Our main course arrived nearly two hours after we arrived, really spoiling our evening as we were constantly looking for our meal. Two of the courses were not of the quality we expected. A real shame as this place used to have such a good...

First time and won’t be the last it’s amazing food was lush and the staff are extremely attentive without being over the top. We will be back.

This place is amazing! The staff, chef’s and atmosphere are beautiful. Every time we’ve been we’ve loved it! The food is ***** with a big warm welcome every time. Go you won’t be disappointed.

Visited an evening late July 2022. The meal was excellent, and one of the best that I’ve had locally for some time. The food took a while to arrive which would be my only negative, however the staff were very good at keeping us updated,...

What a fantastic meal we had on Saturday 18th June. Nice to find that this quality of food is still around. Lovely Restaurant and the staff made us feel very welcome. Will not be the last time we visit.

What a beautiful little place this is! Very friendly staff, beautiful building as well as a fantastic beer/ food garden. Although we had already eaten, I wish we hadn’t because the food here looks fantastic! Will definitely be back!!

My fiancé threw a surprise 30th Birthday party for me at The Bell and Cross this weekend and it was so fabulous ! There is a large selection of drinks to choose from and the food was phenomenal ! We had tapas selection for the...

Visited last night(12th May) with my mum and my partner Great evening, service excellent by a seemingly Young team. Food delicious, generous portions. Will be back I am sure..

What a lovely find ! Went for a walk on the clent hills with our dog then googled dog friendly pubs near by , this popped up and so pleased. The food was amazing and the staff extremely friendly and helpful . What a great...

Fabulous food & service in a gorgeous setting. Really good menu with something for everyone. Attentive service without being overbearing. Can’t fault anything with the Bell & Cross.

Enjoyed an excellent night for 11 of us, in a private room, with excellent 3 course meals, which was delicious and very enjoyable. Compliments to staff who gave great Service throughout the evening. For which the overall experience was brilliant, and I'm sure we will...

First time here and won’t be the last. Exceptional service and food. My new favourite restaurant. Staff where all polite and attentive. Food was brilliant both my wife and I agreed. Will definately be back

Just finished Sunday lunch, the food amazing as usual, but what we really like are the garden pods. You feel very safe in a pod as COVID rates are at an all time high at the moment. If it wasn't for the pods we would...

An alternative Mother’s Day. It was an evening and we had a super time. All our starters were excellent. My so chose two tapas style dishes which’s were very generous so we all helped out! The scallops that I had were ace! Well done! We...

Went today at 1.oo o'clock for a meal in the garden lovely sunny day was met with a nightmare scenario of quarantine tents. Thought covid was over.get back to an English summer garden. Another couple arrived and followed us out with the same comment. Went...

Fabulous food and wine! The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit! Can recommend!

Love this place, the staff and food are exemplary. The pods in the garden are an excellent touch and the Asian pork belly bites are so good I’ve tried to replicate them at home with limited success. Bravo to the chef the staff and the...

Went with friends. Sat in pod with open flap with sun coming in. Lovely meal of fish finger sandwiches and French fries plus drinks. Good pleasant service.

I would just love to praise the staff. They are all wonderful and willing to if possible change things around on the menu. The fish finger sandwich is to die for . I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you for a wonderful lunch 😋...

Absolutely outstanding roast. I am a huge fan of roast dinners and this was one of the best. Meat cooked to perfection, so much veg, roast potatoes were fab! Will certainly be returning for another roast in the near future and will try to squeeze...

My husband and I had a meal in this outstanding restaurant last night. Lots of small intimate rooms with tables well spaced out. The food was excellent and we indulged in three courses. Menu varied and should suit all tastes. The service was attentive and...

Popped in for a drink in the day. Lovely and welcoming, open fire and friendly staff. Had a lovely time and stayed for a few hours, booked for the burns night to try the food, menu looks lovely.

First visit here. We came on a Sunday after a walk on the hills. Hadn’t booked so just a walk in. Nice decor, friendly staff and service was ok but the quality of the food did not reflect the price. We only had fish &...

The food and service is always very good and deserves 5 stars but my experience yesterday deserves 5 stars +. While we waited for our dessert one of our number fainted. The staff , manager and owner could not have been more concerned and helpful....

We visited the Restaurant on Saturday as a large group of 10 sitting inside. Nicely decorated room for Christmas. Excellent food, I had the Cheese soufflé to start which was amazing followed by the turkey dinner. This option can sometimes be disappointing but not here,...

Had Sunday lunch with friends joy and stuart food was fantastic service was excellent lovely little country pub will visit again and would recommend for anyone served by Chelsea

Had a really lovely meal, relaxed atmosphere, friendly and polite staff. Great location, cosy dining spaces. Will definitely be back !!!

Such a wonderful evening at the Bell and Cross last night - delicious food (the salmon starter was outstanding) and warm friendly service. It felt such a privilege to be able to celebrate together again. Thanks Joe and your staff for making it great!

Excellent food,there is always something different to try on the menu. Soft shell crab I could have eaten a big plate of. My husband thought there was custard with his dessert, unfortunately it was only ice cream. When it arrived the waitress had added a...

Our family birthday party at the Bell & Cross was one of the most perfect of parties due to exceptional food hosted by a team of committed staff determined to ensure that nothing was too much trouble. A ‘thank you’ seems not enough sometimes.

By attracting more custom in the garden marquees and not increasing the size of the kitchen this caused big delays. That said the meals were good but although the staff were good they were employing delaying tactics.

We went on a Wednesday lunch time. Few customers so service very good. Did not have a starter as the choice was 4 seafood options, artichoke and a soufflé. However we had a tapas selection to start, quality was superb and quantity more than adequate....

Family and friends lunch on a Saturday. Staff friendly and service was quick. However, the food was generally of a very poor quality given the amount of money being charged. The Trio of pork for £22; belly was overcooked and try, the cheek portion was...

I left a review after a disappointing experience here last night. There was an issue with our food and the service we received was poor which had left us feeling disappointed. However, I have now deleted my 1st review and am updating my appraisal of...

This was our first meal out since before lockdown and our first one as a married couple so we were looking for places local felt a little bit more special and we could not have picked a better place. We had 3 courses (squeezed in...

Went here to celebrate hubbies birthday. First time since it changed hands. The meal itself was excellent, every dish was delicious, it seemed a little expensive for a lunchtime meal, we like to go for a simpler fixed price menu when we eat out. Will...

We stopped off with my mother-in-law driving her home to Himley from Chelsea London. The food is absolutely top standard! Everything we ordered was perfectly cooked and delicious! The owner knows his stuff, we would come back over & over again! You will not regret...

Just come back from the Bell and Cross we have visited most of the pubs in Clent and Belbroughton, but we had not visited this pub after looking at the reviews and menus we decided to give it a go. We arrived at 1.20 was...

Thank you to the Bell and Cross , their amazing staff and outstanding food. We all had what was supposed to be a a quick meal , soon turned in to an evening of excellent food with carefully recommended fine wines and cocktails which complimented...

Totally agree with jiminy1950Cricket . What surprised me the most was the attitude of the staff when asked a question simply answered "not sure" and then scurried off never to return with an answer. £13.50 for a plate of frozen fish and just about edible...

We went to the Bell and Cross after being recommended by a couple of friends. We decided to try a lunch. Three of us ordered fish and chips and were somewhat horrified to be served frozen fish in a thick batter shaped to look like...

Lovely pub and great food. Starters of crab and muscles. Crab with au gratin which was not overpowering but complementing the crab and muscles , cooked to perfection in a superb sauce with ham and herbs and a toasted bread. Main corses of Monk fish...

Visited on a Sunday. Last minute but we managed to get a table outside as we had our dog. Fantastic outside set up, well run, great service and great food

We came for Sunday lunch with the children. 3 of us had the roast and one fillet beef. We all had different roasts and were all delicious. I personally had the beef and it was amazing. So soft and tasty. Children loved the chicken and...