Blue Bell Inn in Havant

Booked a table for four in dog friendly area, we specified the dog friendly area twice. When we got there we were squeezed into a cramped area, which was not dog friendly area. We asked if we could move, the young lady behind the bar said no, very abruptly and said no dogs on furniture. We ordered drinks, and while drinking them decided to pay and leave. While I was up at the bar I spoke to the young lady again and told her we were leaving because we were not in the dog friendly area, she was very rude in her reply. We ended up in JJs and spent over £150 pounds which they missed out. All because the young lady’s attitude, very bad for hospitality.

Food was delicious and the pub was really busy which is a good sign.

Not impressed with the management team, very and short with customers

We arrived quite late on a busy Saturday night but the lovely ladies very kindly squeezed us in. Then we had some fabulous burgers, perfect chips and Rioja.

All I can say is WOW!! The best local pub food by miles. Reasonably priced menu for a very high standard quality of food. We will be back :)

Excellent service, excellent food, a busy pub due to being so good. Is in a great location with easy public parking at the rear and only 50 meters from the harbour.

Excellent food and service. Good atmosphere. Easy parking. Near the harbour.

Lovely pub in Emsworth . Had a very nice pint. Proper session ale. Forgotten the name so will have to go back.

Such a wonderful Sunday roast. All good superb. Enjoyed so much and visit often

Friday lunchtime and the place was packed, however we found a table and placed our order..... fish and chips + 2 pints. Couldn't believe how quick the service was or how well the food was cooked. Plenty of time for our 45 minutes parking spot. Dog friendly

Just had a wonderful lunch with my parents. I had scallops, mackerel and ice cream, all of which were delicious. The scallops and mackerel were the best I have ever had and that includes restaurants I have been to in France. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and can’t wait to go again.

Went for Breakfast and was very satisfied, plenty of options on the menu, small breakfast is really good, very well cooked, nice and hot, my only minor complaint, the coffee could have been hotter. You can tell from the photo's on social media of the food served here, clearly a talented chef and team, will be going back for lunch soon. For anyone who does not know Emsworth, it's a very pretty town, by the water which feels like you're on holiday, we don't live too far away and always love coming here. I had no idea this pub did such good food though and the staff are great too!

Food was absolutely lovely. Would highly recommend.

Had an excellent dinner, 4 of us all had steaks, which were cooked perfectly. The quality of service was great. There was a lively atmosphere that helped create a fun night out. The price was fair, given the quality. Would thoroughly recommend.

Our first but certainly not our last visit. Had lunch today. Warm welcome. Delightful pub. Food and service excellent.

Great pub. Special thanks to Jacqui at the bar for pouring the best Guinness's we’ve ever had!

Stayed in the "Safe Harbour" room at the end of January. The room was very clean and warm and the bed was very comfortable. We had an evening meal and breakfast in the pub, both of which were excellent. Definitely a nice place to stay - we will return if in the area again.

Had a fantastic meal and drink! I ordered the roast beef, and it was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked and beautifully put together. The meat was tender and full of flavor. The staff were super friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. Great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and top-notch food—I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!

That was probably one of the best pub meals I've had. Fish and ships really did not disappoint and the rest of the table were very happy. Good honest simple service and good honest food made with care, I promise you won't be disappointed

Great little pub and restaurant. Always has an interesting set of real ales and the selection changes often. Always a pleasant adventure for the ale drinker. Not to be missed if you are in the area. Food is also good.

Stayed here in their recently refurbed rooms. They had a heating problem (not their fault) but went out of the way to put it right which was much appreciated. The rooms were of a really good standard and the breakfast in the pub is incredible! Location is great, just up the road from the harbour. We will be back if staying in the area again.

What a lovely pub. Absolutely delicious food, fantastic service from everyone we spoke to and a great cosy atmosphere. Will be visiting again!

Great Breakfast, friendly staff.

The food was absolutely outstanding. I won’t go into detail about every dish, but I can confidently say it was the best Sunday roast I’ve ever had in a pub. To top it off, the sticky toffee pudding with custard was utterly divine. Fabulous food paired with excellent service – highly recommended!

Stunning pub, really nice feel and atmosphere. Busy but not overcrowded and the table service really kept the flow. Food was incredible, possibly the best fish pie I've ever had. Service was slower than it should have been. Ordered a Guinness so didn't expect a quick serve but I did see it half poured and waiting on the bar for around 10 mins to be finished off whilst the two team members were chatting. Pipes could possibly do with a clean as well but overall not a terrible Guinness and at least they have some stocked!!

Love this place - but if it gets any more 5 stars we will never get in!

We came last night for our Christmas work do and we had a wonderful time! The food was wonderful and very friendly service from Heather! Thank you for looking after us and making our work Christmas dinner outing special. Love from the team at Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom x

We stayed over Christmas. The rooms were quite small, with lovely bathroom, spotlessly keen, with everything you needed. Excellent breakfast included, with very many choices. Great location. All staff were approachable and friendly, would happily return.

Had drink here before going for Indian meal. Lovely,cosy friendly pub ☺️

Had Sunday lunch today couldn’t fault food or service will definitely be coming again!!

Met friends here for Sunday roast One of the best roasts dinner in a pub . Meat was so tender and plenty of veg and roast potatoes

I just had another fantastic 3 course meal from their Christmas menu this evening with a group of friends. Just the best service, the food was delicious and plentiful so much so I've booked to go again before Christmas on 15 Dec with another group of friends. An unsuspecting gem of a good food pub from the outside not to be missed if you are ever in Emsworth.

Hadn't been here before. Quaint cosy pub. We didn't eat here but it was lunch time and very busy and the food looked nice with decent sized portions. It was obvious that they look after their beer because I had a very nice pint of Doom bar. Not that local to me but if I'm in the area again I'll definitely be in for a pint.

We had the most wonderful meal last night at the Blue Bell. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy—a perfect spot to catch up with my mum. I started with the scallops, and they were amazing as usual. The scallops were perfectly seared and tender, paired with chorizo and fresh salad that really let the quality of the seafood shine. My mum’s starter was equally delicious. For the main course, I opted for the prawns. If you haven't been to the Blue Bell before you just have to try them, the sauce they are cooked in is incredible. My mum enjoyed a classic burger. It was cooked just right, with all the classic trimmings done to perfection. The Blue Bell have always valued quality ingredients and attention to detail. The service was as lovely as the food—attentive, friendly, and truly warm. The Blue Bell has that authentic, local touch and that is why I go back time and time again. Highly recommended!

Needless to say. Worse than ever experience! We did not care that the seats were covered in ductape until we received our orders, which were overpriced and unfortunately inedible... we ordered the pate as starters (must have been from last century rotting) followed by the rubber scallops, unwashed salad that tasted soggy and old, camambert that was meant to be grilled but was only microwaved, burger with raw bunn and overcooked chewybeef. It was so underwhelming,but the staff was not striked by our comment, they tried their best to smile through it! DO NOT RECOMMEND!

A small pub that gets busy with builders from about 4pm onwards, making it a tight squeeze getting to the bar, where they all sit. Fair price for drinks especially during happy hour. Most table's are reserved for diner's from about 7pm. So be prepared to give up the table from that time onwards.

I can’t remember a better welcome than we received here! A lunch for 4 generations could be challenging but The Blue Bell had something for everyone! Food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. I would recommend this place wholeheartedly

Me and my mother had a lovely lunch there today scallops and chorizo salad friendly kind staff all smiles 😃 and went beyond to make us feel special x landlady brought drinks over to the table and the two young girls was so polite, highly recommended this lovely pub 😀

Having grown up in Emsworth I had never been in the Bluebell until this month!!! Long overdue considering I was born over 60 years ago!!! Excellent food etc. Highly recommend 👌

Good service Good beers Good atmosphere lots of locals bookings recommended especially for Sunday lunch when they're fully booked with local and visitors ⁷

We booked a table for a special occasion. On our arrival, they said we had no booking and suggested it was our fault. The staff were truculent, unapologetic and disrespectful. So unprofessional, offered no gesture of goodwill. Will never go there again.

A really great traditional pub with lovely friendly staff tasty well presented food & a good beer selection highly recommended

Amazing food, and staff are lovely

Ate here twice with friends and family while we were staying in Emsworth. Food is consistently good and everyone enjoyed themselves. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Popped in for a bacon sandwich as well which was delicious. Would recommend.

Very good Sunday roast. Great quality Goodwood meat for a reasonable price in a nice old pub. Pistachio dessert was delicious.

Fantastic little pub! It gets busy on weekends, so definitely book a table if you can. We dined here twice, and the first time we had no booking, but the lovely lady working there found us a spot at the bar to eat our supper. We were so impressed by the food, we booked a table for the following night before we left! I had the fish pie, and it was so exceedingly good, I had it two nights in a row!

Called in for breakfast today, the food was excellent, good quality products. The service was great and the staff were both attentive and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.

Best fish pie from a pub. Friendly atmosphere. Great beers and wine. Situated on Emsworth near to the Quay area.

Four of us spent £250 and gave a £25 tip. Food was excellent but they just couldn’t understand that if they accept an order for whitebait as a main course and then apologise for not having any whitebait they have to charge an extra £2 for fish and chips as a substitute as otherwise the computer is in a muddle!!!!

Popped in one Sunday and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Sunday roast!

A good old fashioned pub. The food was good and the portions massive. The pub is quite noisy and tables are very close together. We had a table by the window and I was squashed with my back to the wall which wasn't particularly comfortable.

We had great service, very knowledgeable regarding one of our party being gluten free. Great food and choice. Will definitely visit again.

Been here twice now, amazing, busy but that reflects it's popularity. Super menu, everything cooked to perfection. Super friendly staff, look forward to seeing them again. Dog friendly too. GO !

I just wanted to say a huge well done to the Blue Bell. I have coeliac disease and have to follow a strict gluten free diet. The bar staff were so knowledgeable about their menu and the things that they could adapt for me. I chose the fish and chips meal. Giles made a gluten free batter and cooked both in a separate fryer so there was no risk of cross contamination. It was delicious, the batter was light and crispy. A really great experience. Thank you.

I just wanted to say a huge well done to the Blue Bell I have coeliac disease and have to follow a strict gluten free diet. The bar staff were so knowledgeable about their menu and the things that they could adapt for me. I chose the fish and chips meal. Giles made a gluten free batter and cooked both in a separate fryer so there was no risk of cross contamination. It was delicious, the batter was light and crispy. A really great experience. Thank you.

The Blue Bell has really got it right! Service was excellent, the food delicious and the busy Pub atmosphere was great. We had the Oysters to start - fresh and tasty. The excellent waitress checked and lucky for us the Mussels had come in that morning and they were really good. If you are in Emsworth book a meal at the Blue Bell it is truly outstanding we will be going again.

Whilst the standard of food and ambience was not disappointing it was just the little things of service. Not very attentive and failed to inform us kitchen was closing so no desert was offered when we were looking forward to it. So this may sound picky but if the service is not right whatever the standard of your meal you always remember how it was delivered.

great service as my daughter is a celiac and they explained what they could do for her in great depth ..and was so helpful ...and I had amazing fish pie 😍

Lovely location staff atmosphere and food good all round package

Nice pub with very friendly stuff. A shame we didn't have dinner there as the menu looked amazing.

If I could add more stars for service I would. This is how customer service should be ! Great food and fresh seafood so def worth a visit.

Stayed in Emsworth for a few days around Festival of Speed. The Blue Bell was the local pub for the stay. Very welcoming, great food and fantastic service. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We had seafood salads and a lobster Thermidor- all fabulous. Best food and service in Emsworth.

Couldn’t have been more accommodating, food was fantastic, service first class beats their neighbours 36 hands down

Great atmosphere, good pub grub.

Lovely find while out in Emsworth, food portion were a good size , we both had sandwiches which comes with a sizable salad ,chips are amazing table service which is a bonus no queueing at the bar, Will become a regular stop off

Didn't serve food until 6.30 pm. And beverage sizes were extremely small

What a great place to have a bit to eat. A proper old pub with a lovely buzzing atmosphere. Busy but your looked after the second you walk in the door. Lots of history and nice vibes. The menu takes advantage of it local produce especially it's fish offerings. Everything you order is served with love and tastes amazing. The surrounding area is lovely too great for dog walkers and families. Plenty of BM paid parking but not expensive and the pub is dog friendly.

Can’t rate this place highly enough. Giles and his team are extremely welcoming. Best pub around

Great local pub, lovely atmosphere and wonderful food!

Great atmosphere as soon as you walk in, amazing food!..and friendly staff.. we will definitely be back!

Giles and team are brilliant. Make you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. Definitely the Best pub around!

Great pub would highly recommend, had the best evening here thank you to Giles for the amazing service!!

Friendly atmosphere, fantastic food, very hospitable.

Excellent place to eat. Super fresh food and friendly service. Beer is superb too. 👌

We had a beautiful meal in this beautiful old pub in Emsworth. The service was first class the food was first class. I would totally give it five stars.

Had a lovely evening meal here. We arrived without a booking as mid week and they fitted us in. The lady who looked after us was super friendly and there was a nice atmosphere. I had the beef and Guiness pie which was very tasty. It is cooked to order so be patient it takes 25 minutes but she did explain that. For dessert we ordered the trifle...take my advice order 1 and share, it is a huge portion! My husband said the beer was really good and very reasonably priced compared to where we live.

We popped in while it was quiet for a drink today unfortunately the barman was too engrossed in a conversation with a customer about his renovations to acknowledge us or pause his conversation to serve us . That was as far as our visit went . We left after staying long enough to start to feel awkward .

Never had a bad meal here - everything is spot on 5*****

Great little pub. Prompt service and friendly staff.

Breakfast was worth the trip, absolutely delicious. We'll done to the chef a d the staff.x

We had a delicious meal - probably the best risotto I've ever had and the sea bass was delicious.

Lovely little pub set within the town of Emsworth. It has lovely vintage decor, wooden beams, etc, which gives a nice cosy feel about it. Serving an excellent food menu to choose from. Service was also excellent and efficient. Highly recommended

We just had round of toast a bacon sandwich nice and crispy and two lattes very nice landlady very helpful

Lovely, traditional pub with 5 star food. Hope to return on our next visit to England.

Great pub. We often go for breakfast. They allow dogs inside and the food is excellent.

Recommended by a friend who lives in Emsworth and visited without booking. Chose the lamb and mint pie, chips and mixed vegetables with gravy and an enormous plateful turned up fairly quickly which I just managed to consume. Lovely tasty tender pie and veg cooked just right - crunchy cauliflower and carrots. The young staff who served my friend and I were very polite, friendly and attentive and the beer was good. What more does a hungry man need? Didn't have room for a pudding and luckily we didn't have a starter.

Had a quick drink, after a long walk. The pub itself looks very nice and cosy. But, £2 for a small glass of warm milk!!! Which came out of the coffee machine. And assuming that you want a large coke, instead of asking first.

Nice lokation, friendly service

Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere, amazing food and very dog friendly! Definitely recommend

We had sausage mash and peas with onion gravy. Sausage was of a good quality but very badly cooked. Leathery outside and dry and overcooked inside. Mash was the same with leathery surface as if all had been reheated in microwave. Waitresses very attentive and polite. Very expensive for overcooked midweek meal.

Such a lovely pub! Food was great, staff very friendly and it's very dog friendly! Lovely range of fresh fish/crab on the specials menu.

Excellent, brilliant fish and chips, good service, will go back...often!

First visit to the bluebell, great selection of beers and spirits. Locals pub, but didn't feel unwelcome.

Thank you Giles for a fantastic Birthday Sunday roast. Superb food as always. We haven’t found a better place locally (and some not so local) to enjoy a good ‘homemade’ roast with all the trimmings..

Great place! Izi’s service was 10/10 made us feel very welcome and always a smiling face!

Always a lovely meal at the bluebell,this time 3 of us decided to go for the linguine special but all of us were slightly underwhelmed by it and found it rather bland, this didn't detract from the usual great service that we get at the Bluebell

We are so disappointed today we love to come here for a roast, Today our dinners came out cold first the waitress scooped the sweed off our plate’s and took it to be reheated then we realised the meat was also cold when the waitress came back we told her she took our plates out to the kitchen and I saw Giles waving his hands in the air then she came back with dinners and said the chef refused to re heat them there was a couple on the table next to us who had the same problem, ?? we were all so shocked at the attitude it of the chef who didn’t come out to tell us himself. We asked if we could speak to him and she said he was too busy, ! We couldn’t believe it. If we weren’t so hungry and thinking that we would most likely not get another roast anywhere else at this time would have just given it back.when the waitress came back to take our half eaten meals I asked if we would a discount as we had to sit and eat cold dinner and the waitress said no he won’t do that I’m afraid. Unbelievable really bad service Giles, (Sorry Charlotte but it really wasn’t good service at all 😡😡😡) we left with the other couple arguing with the poor waitress about their cold dinner ! Giles, I have just read you read your reply to my review, I just want to say we were not rude we just asked when we paid if we would get a discount as we had to eat a cold dinner. So we never as you so rudely said (Threw our toys out the pram) Also we never had our dinner for 10 minutes we told the waitress as soon as we took the first mouthful. The sweed was not just warm it was very cold like you had not heated at all we weren’t just being fussy. You did re heated that but as soon as we tried the meat that was also cold and you refused to re heat it so you never rectified the problem as you have said. There was a lady and her daughter sat on the next table to us had the same issue. Who ended up arguing with your waitress this was not us so I think you have your wires crossed. You can ask your waitress if you do not beleive what we are saying. We certainly never caused a seen as you say. That was the other couple.who was still arguing as we left. We asked to see you as we were going to say that we didn’t mind if you popped it it in the microwave but we were told you were too busy to come out. We paid and left and I can assure you we never upset any of you other customers. You’re not telling the truth because as you know we were not the only ones who had this issue This is the truth !

We bring our Mum`s in every sunday morning for drinks, Louise and the staff always make us feel very welcome and the coffees and cider are excellent.

Very friendly staff, good service and excellent food. We have been there a number of times and never been disappointed.

Booked last minute, the lovely lady i spoke to squeezed us in. The pub is very attractive from outside and inside didn’t disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, friendly team. The food was perfect, no criticism at all, giant Yorkshire , lean rare roast beef, crispy roast potatoes, huge selection of veg. Very generous portions. Wine was lovely and the rhubarb brûlée was to die for. Great value for money and all mums were given a pressie, what a lovely touch . Go, you wont be disappointed. .