Bluebell inn in South Holland

Randomly chose to eat Sunday lunch here over the Easter bank holiday weekend and enjoyed one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve had in a very long time. Would highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

Great find off the beaten track. Friendly attentive staff, great food (and generous portions) and to top it all superb tasty beer from the on-site brewery. What's not to like . Highly recommended

Lovely pub and food and friends.The staff & the boss are as warm & welcoming as the log fire. Can't wait to go back.

We stayed in The Mash Tun from Christmas Eve until Boxing Day. What a quirky, cosy apartment. Fully equipped (even had a Christmas 🎄!!) Had such a lovely time. John made us feel very welcome. Drinks in the lovely pub was a must too. Would highly recommend for a couples get-away!!

What a Great pub, the landlord, landlady and staff very friendly. The 3 beers which are brewed on site were very good. The food, all home cooked was delicious and plentyful. A lovely welcome by everyone in the pub. We were staying on the small 5cl caravan site which is part of the Inn. We will be returning.

Stayed in motorhome overnight visiting my sister....a lovely site reasonably priced & lovely atmosphere....a hidden gem.

Amazing food and very generous portions. Staff were all very friendly with an excellent atmosphere.

Lovely old boozer cheap campsite biker friendly

Friendly service and good atmosphere

A lovely comfortable place to meet friends and family

Superb across the board here. Service, food, kids meals and value all bang on.

We had a really good time at the Bluebell Inn, everything was spotless, the owner was really welcoming, the staff were very friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious, you couldn't fault it. 😊 The toilets are also spotless together with a b powerful clean shower room. I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to stay at this lovely place.

Beer brewed on site, comfortable and well appointed bar. I would highly recommend the carvery, great selection of meat and vegetables piping hot and very tasty. We did not feel rushed to leave once we had finished eating.

Stopped at site for 4 nights. Warm welcome on arrival. Ate there on all 4 evenings. All the meals were delicious. Plenty of choice on menu. Carvery on Sunday was also amazing. Atmosphere cosy and welcoming

Recently stayed on the Campsite and eat there each evening, would certainly recommend both.

John's a great host excellent service and excellent food

You will not find a better place. The carvery and staff were excellent, very good value for the money. You will not find a better landlord.

What a find. One of the most comfortable pubs we have been in. First class service. Very accommodating staff. Now the even better bits. Has its own brewery on site. Very tasty real ale. Food first class. Wife had the lamb steak with wedges. I had pork medallion in a mango and pineapple sauce. Three days later we are still talking how good it was. The other good thing is it is a motorhome stopover. Thank you to all who made our evening very enjoyable. It is a shame we live 200 miles away.

Lovely place to stop for food or even a weekend away. The food portions are huge and so tasty. The beer is also very good and choice of spirits.

Awful pub, landlord gave a cold reception and not very friendly. Would have had a Warner reception on Pluto. Food was diabolical. Apart from the fish that was ok, the sauce was swimming in water, peas had no taste more like been soaking in water for a week. My OH had the calvery, this was worse than my meal, full of fat, vegetables looked like lastnight ls leftovers. No offer of table saucers. Over heard other customers saying meat was awful.Comming to pay. Never asked how the meal was just grabbed money and no word of a Thank-you. Avoid this place, plenty of better places than this.

The owner knew of my cancer recovery and what i had done i did say on my first phone call i phoned twice Discusting not hot meat fatty and veg been there all day health and safety not adhered to all the owner wanted was your money i was able to eat 1 new potato a small mouth of meat fatty had to spread to get the fat off even the owner was cutting it off before giving it me after he sliced the meat onto my plate he said help your self to the rest it was obvious that it had sat there all day im discussed i spoke excuse me twice and nobody came im un able to lift my plate and carry it i have had 8.5/7./ cancerous mass removed my left lung removed and 10 lymphnodes a person who was eating carried my plate threw the bar i wouldnt be able to open the doors with my plate also there is a trip hazzard which was pointed out to me not by the owner i had even asked by phone before booking this can be confirmed that the food hadnt been sat all day and the meat wasnt fatty and dry as a boot the reply on phoning from the owner was that you will have to try it the roast potatoes had sat there all day the veg little of green veg left dry it had sat there all day not fresh gravy like water the meal was a disaster never did the owner ask how was your meals of cause he knew on leaving he stood at the till adding up all he wanted was his money discusting he will be reported to health and safety as an inspection is needed asap the food safety standards will be contacted regarding the holding of meat and vegetables

Lovely cosy pub with a great atmosphere. The bar staff were really friendly and welcoming, would fully reccomend to anyone!

Great food, great beer, a warm and friendly atmosphere. A fantastic example of the great British pub. With an excellent caravan CL too. There's not anything more you could wish for, except maybe its own brewery. Guess what its got that too and brews a fantastic range of beers.

It was such a treat to walk through the doors, like stepping back in time. The home cooked food was absolutely Devine would definitely recommend the Sunday lunch. Only negative and it is a small negative the toilets are freezing cold and cobwebs could be found.. didn’t take too much away from our experience which to be fair was lovely.

We ate here whilst touring the UK by microlight.

This place is stunning! As a lone camper, the owner greeted me and watched me into my space, was very helpful.

My wife and myself had a week stay at the attached caravan site. We was met by the owner on arrival and a very nice one to, he showed us to our pitch and gave out information as to the facilities on site. The price for an overnight stay is more than reasonable with an added discount if you ate in the restaurant. We opted to eat in the restaurant and was not than satisfied. The food was first class and the service was to a very high standard. The bluebell in is not only a pub/restaurant it also has it's own brewery on site where it produces it's own ale. Although I didn't order the carvery I will do in the future because it looked very nice with a good choice and the conversation going on around the restaurant about the carvery was very positive. Onto the caravan site attached, it's a member of the caravan and motor Home club and is labelled as a CL site. The pitches are all hard standing and the upkeep of the site is first class. We where very pleasantly surprised when during our stay the landlord would suddenly turn up at our caravan with a pitcher of ale, this was most gratefully received and enjoyed. He also informs me that a keen motor Home owner himself he has been known to lend out a car to guests with motorhomes so they have another means of transport during there stay. This is another example of the quality of the bluebell hospitality. This has been a very enjoyable stay for us and can highly recommend this venue. As for us we will definitely be staying again and make it a regular in our caravan holidays. 10 out of 10. Thanks to all at the bluebell inn. Karl and Samantha Stevens

Ordered blue cheese bake. Not a bake rather a load of unseasoned, soggy veg swimming in cream with no blue cheese in sight, topped with new potatoes in a humongous bowl. Very unpalatable. Other guest ordered spicy fajitas and came up as 2 huge wraps stuffed with over spiced soggy veg. Other guests enjoyed their meals. We didn't complain as it was someone's birthday and didn't want to upset them. Won't go back and definitely not worth the £100 for 4 of us. Pub very quite and restaurant only half full 9pm on a Saturday. Speaks for itself really!! Saving grace was lovely, polite young man providing waiting service.

Took as a surprise by wife for my birthday. Neither of us been before.

Went here for the first time for my husband's birthday meal with our 3 teenage kids. Beautiful looking pub, friendly staff and locals, beer brewed in their own onsite brewery and tasty food served in good portions. This is the dining pub we've been looking for. Wonderful.

Just arrived home after having a meal with friends, we have been here lots of times but must say the carvery has improved so much ,

I've never been a fan of a Sunday carvery after having to queue for your dinner then to get back to your table to find veg overcooked and bland and meat that has sat there all day and the whole meal just about lukewarm!!!

We went here for my birthday meal and stayed the night in the camper van. We had a warm welcome from the Landlord from start to finish. The meal was superb, with an excellent choice from the menu and my partner amended what she had slightly so this was definitely made from scratch. We had a starter and main and couldn't manage a desert as the portion sizes were huge. Excellent value for money both for the restaurant and the camper van site. We will be back!!!

I’ve had a couple of meals here over the years and each time I return I hope that it’s going to be a better experience than before but this is sadly not the case.

Heaps of food but that's the only positive, owner extremely rude, overcharged us by £75 for coffees we didn't have, everything is from the freezer or a jar, my advise Avoid!

We went out for a family meal and not disappointed at all. Great choice of food something to suit everyone’s...

Had a family lunch here last weekend. My son and his partner had been before, on a recommendation and liked...

Booked this Caravan and Motorhome CL for a weekend break. Amazed at such a lovely laid out and superbly maintained...

a nice pub with good food and excellent beer brewed on site. staff were helpful and friendly. could not wish...

Great pub nice and cosy and food is good, always clean and special beers on offer, defiantly recommend.

Visited on a busy Friday, absolutely wonderful, the pub itself is full of charm and character.

When I walked in to the bluebell I was meet with a feeling of a good welcome, full of character by the locals, john the owner was friendly, and I was mad welcome , well set out menu.

Tuvimos una estupenda comida en este pub del pueblo que es, obviamente, que es conocido por su comida y la cerveza desde su propia micro cervecería era magnífico. La comida es excelente. Excelente cerveza. Unos anfitriones excelentes. 10 de 10 es lo que nos dan después de una estancia en Caravana y partí hacia van 5 CL Sitio. Club El sitio es impecable y el pub perros. ¿Qué más podemos añadir otros que recomendamos encarecidamente y volveremos como CL es el mejor en el que nos hemos alojado en 18 años, un adecuado ambiente de pub y hemos encontrado una joya.

Hemos estado aquí varias veces y nunca me ha decepcionado con la calidad del servicio, y/o la comida que hemos recibido. Los propietarios (John y Jen) Siempre ofrecen una cálida bienvenida cuando llegamos y el personal es amable y dispuesto a complacer.

This is such a lovely camp site with a great pub, micro brewery and beer garden. The owner is so helpful, even bringing a large jug of his beer which is brewed on site to our motorhome to sample as a welcome (and very welcome and tasty it was). The facilities for campers are great, everything you need and more is added with a tourist information booth, drive over grey waste emptying point, elsan, fresh water, electric hook up. The pub is next door to the camp site with the brewery inbetween. Lovely menu and food, great beer, excellent hosts and reasonable prices. Will return.

Excellent food again, One of my friends was from the new Donald Trump Country,the lady was suitably impressed with the quality of food, the choice and the service, I am sure I will become a regular at this watering hole.I will visit again this Wednesday the 7th June as they hold a Classic Car Show on the first Wednesday of each month looking forward to it. So any TripAdvisor interested in Classic Cars pop along!

Second time we have visited with Family. Lovely welcoming pub with own brewery on site. Recommend the 'Ingle Dingle' & 'New Honesty' Ales. You choose your meals whilst sitting in the bar area and sipping your chosen tipple.A comfortable Lounge style bar with Chesterfield sofas. The main Restaurant area is quite spacious. By the time you are seated at your table, your food arrives shortly afterwards.We were a group of seven and had a variety of excellent starters and main course dishes.The portions are generous and none of us could manage a dessert however tempting. Next time may miss the starter and attempt a main & dessert.Staff all friendly & welcoming. Food and service is very good. We will be back.There is also a small Caravan/Motorhome park on site.Dog friendly.

Good grub, nice location and friendly staff will go again hopefully less wind , good beer locials frendly ✌️.

A lovely friendly pub with an e cel lent choice of home brewed beers as well as regular ones. A good menu with a specials board as well with options for vegetarians. An good ambiance in the bar and a pleasant restaurant area as well. Dog friendly area in bar, excellent caravan club 5 van site as well.

live locally so really handy for our 12 + family get togethers and the choice is always the delicious Sunday carvery.We have always found staff most helpful and the food plentiful with a adequate choice of veg to accompany your selected meats The.dessert selection is vast.The beer isn't bad either.

We have spent a weekend here in our caravan. The pub is comfortable and welcoming. The staff are friendly and attentive. The landlord really knows how to please his customers. The food was great, with an excellent menu. This was one of the best weekend experiences we have ever had. We will be back.

Sunday Lunch Carvery, I chose beef, rolled rib it was so tasty with Yorkshire pudding Roast Potatoes plenty of Vegetables, followed by a nice pudding.

The Bluebell Inn sites out in the fens. A lot of the customers are regulars and a lot come out from the surrounded areas. I live about 5 miles away. It does get busy so you really need to book to get a slot you want.If you are used to old pubs that have been taken over by a chain, been given a makeover and serve one of the standard menus, then it might not be your thing.However, if you are looking for a pub that has maintained it original charm, are partial to a pint of ale from the onsite brewery, and like good portions of food at a reasonable price, you may like it. I would also say that this is not a gastro pub nor is it trying to be. We (myself, mother, wife and kids (15 &13) ate from the carvery menu. The choice of beef, pork or chicken is collected from the carvery and you help yourself to the vegetables or salad is an option too. The meat servings are generous and very nicely cooked. The vegetables where about as good as you get for this sort of service. I would say it is not a fully waitered service and if you want drink during the meal you are best go ask for them yourself. Some of the sweets are big enough to share between too and there is a choice of some classics. We did not eat of the menu or specials board but that looked equally inviting.I have been here several on several occasions over many years and would use again.

All the meals were perfect, portions are large, staff are friendly, never had a bad meal at The Bluebell. The menu is varied and the desserts are fabulous.

Went with my wife and another couple. Very friendly welcome. Restaurant fully booked as it was a Saturday night but had a table in the bar which was very pleasant and the same menu. Salmon fishcake and curry sauce was a very tasty starter. Lamb shank was an excellent main, though I found the rum and raisin cheesecake pudding a little too sweet for me. Wine was reasonably priced and good quality. The others with me all enjoyed their meals and we will be going again. Service was excellent and very welcoming.

Outstanding value for money. First visit and definitely will return. Cosy and friendly atmosphere. Dining Room is absolutely spacious and caters for small and big parties including plentiful tables for two. Excellent hosts and waiting staff. Carvery choice is excellent and in particular the roast meats available were succulent and vegetables on offer were plentiful and tasty. Desserts choices are unique with the vast amount on offer.

We very recently stayed in our motor home on the Caravan Club CL adjacent to and owned by John and Jenny. What a find! The CL is the best we have stayed at in over 30 years of caravanning and motorhoming with very attractive landscaping and meticulous attention to detail in the provision of hard standing for each unit, free wi-fi throughput the site, clean and well maintained toilet and shower in the pub (accessible 24/7) and information kiosk. This is exceptionally well priced for the facilities offered and comes with a £5 per night reduction for each day a meal is eaten in the pub.The pub is a freehouse and has it's own small brewery attached where they brew three very good beers. John is an exceptionally friendly landlord and makes all welcome at both the pub and the CL. He joined us at our table to take our food order as we were seated in the bar, then when our food was ready we were shown to our table in the restaurant by one of the friendly waitresses. The restaurant is in two areas, the smaller one being of a more traditional pub style and the larger area being more modern. Although not completely full, both were busy without being overcrowded.Between us we enjoyed the meat curry and the bass, which was served with wedges and mixed vegetables. Both were excellent and were followed by a summer fruit sundae which we shared as we were so full. Fortunately we didn't have far to go to reach our motor home. The food, wine and beer were delicious and very competitively priced.In short, I can't fault either this CL, pub or restaurant. Fortunately we have friends and relatives living in various directions within an hour or so of The Bluebell so we shall make use of every opportunity to visit this lovely place now that we have found it!

We are becoming frequent Sunday Lunch visitors after friends introduced us to this wonderful Inn. Every time we visit the welcome is warm and the food excellent value for money. I must admit we have not yet eaten off the menu but I am sure it won't be long. Cannot fault anything here, long may it last.

Was recommended by a person at the local Wheels and Wings weekend. Fantastic pub. Such a friendly place with a micro brewery as well next door. Lovely range of on site brewed beers and great freshly prepared food. Very substantial portions at very reasonable prices. Caravan site on the grounds as well. Will definitely be back. The restaurant and its menu looked amazing.

The atmosphere, welcome, friendly owner and all staff, plus the excellent food and drink make this a place well worth a visit.

We were a party of 11 celebrating our daughters birthday. We were greeted and shown our table so that we could leave the birthday balloons there then went back to the bar for drinks and to order our food. 3 of us tried their own beer, to which I enjoyed the Ingle Dingle. We proceeded back into the dining area and 3 of us had decided to have the carvery whilst others had decided to have various other meals. Chicken with a Stilton and mushroom sauce, duck with a brandy and cranberry sauce, lamb with a mint gravy, pork with a JD sauce and some steaks. Everybody enjoyed their food although my daughter did say the duck would have been better if it had been a bit pinker but she still enjoyed it. Overall a good meal was had by all.

I rang the Hotel, to get directions, on the Friday. We arrived Saturday morning about 10:45 and were advised by the Landlord that they didn't open until 12. He also added "Did you ring yesterday" which I thought was brilliant. We went for a walk with our dogs and got back to the pub for 12. It was a red hot day and we were delighted to discover a beautiful beer garden. We had only been sat a few minutes when a lady brought us water for the dogs, without us asking. I went to the bar and brought a menu to our small party of 4. Just before I was about to go to the bar, the Landlord came to our table to take our order, to save us going to the bar. The meal came after mayber 15 to 20 minutes or so. My wife thought it was the nicest meal she had ever had whilst eating out. Mine was lovely and our 2 friends were more than pleased with theirs. We stayed there for 2 hours and when I went to the loo, I coiuldn't help but notice how clean they were (.'m a bloke and don't always pay that much attention to toilets). Although we sat outside, if the weather doesn't allow, the inside of the pub is tastefully decorated and we'd have enjoyed it just as much. I forgot to ention that they have their own brewery in a barn next door - I had a pint ogf ingle dingle I think it was called for £3 if I recall correctly - was really nice but I could only have as I was driving. Sorry if this is chapter and verse but it was such a pleasant experience I don't think a few words would give it justice.

excellent service,excellent food excellent wine. such a nice place to come to and relax,would reccomend this site if you want a quiet weekend away.

Had a lovely meal. Great service, friendly landlord. Stayed on the car park for two nights. Morris dancing in the road.

We were visiting friends in the local area and as it was a special occasion decided to go out for dinner on Saturday night. On arrival we were ushered into the bar where we ordered drinks (from the brewery which was good) and then, as others have commented, our order was taken. All looked very promising. Unfortunately things went downhill from there. The starters were very ordinary. A heap of small frozen prawns and deep fried fish cakes, whitebait in batter. The surly young waiter reluctantly got us a bottle of wine, plonked it in the middle of the table and left. In fairness the starters were at least edible unlike the main course. The 'special' duck in brandy and cranberries was so tough and overcooked it was inedible, the lamb steak was overwhelmed by the herb crust and the 20oz T-bone steak was undersized. Even the Lincolnshire new potatoes (famed for being the best in UK) were tasteless ... oh dear :-( Nobody came to ask us if everything was ok through the whole course. We complained to the landlord when he came to collect the [still very full] plates and explained the situation. He replied that 'it would be sorted'. Expecting some form of apology, offer of replacement or even a reduction of the bill we waited. Alas nothing. We decided to cut our losses and order dessert. Feeling it was a safe option two of the party asked for the 'local raspberries' hoping for a small bowl of fruit. Out came two enormous strawberry sundaes. Following our rejection the waitress retreated only to return with two enormous raspberry sundaes! eventually we got an additional plate of raspberries to share. The restaurant was empty by now. It had taken 2.5 hours for the Bluebell blues experience. Somewhat stunned we paid and left. I'm afraid that we cannot recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

We visited this lovely campsite to celebrate my milestone birthday. The campsite area is very well cared for and has been nicely landscaped. On arrival John made us very welcome and kindly brought us a jug of his lovely beer which is brewed on the premises. On the second night we dined in the restaurant and had a very nice meal. Spalding is a twenty minute drive away. A lovely Georgian town and the Water Taxi to Springfields is relaxing way to spend time. Whilst the Water Taxi welcomes dogs, Springfields doesn't! ! We will certainly try to visit The Bluebell again. Thank you for a lovely time.

This pub has it's own brewery which produces quality ales. The pub itself is very clean and comfortable and the service is excellent. I cannot recommend the food in their restaurant highly enough - superb

We have just spent 3 nights staying in our caravan on the Bluebell Inn Caravan Club CL (5 pitches) touring site. The camping area is located in a field on the other side of the Bluebell Inn car park. The pitches are well laid out, each with a wide hard-standing area and electric hook-up. The toilet and shower facilities are in the pub and there is a key available for when the pub is closed. The whole site is well maintained and is situated in a very quiet area.We had a lovely meal in the pub restaurant and the owner, John, is a very helpful man who obviously takes pride in the service he offers. We can highly recommend both the camping and the pub.

We ate here on Tuesday and was welcomed into the bar where we sat until the meal was ready. We were then invited into the dining room to eat our food.My husband had the rump steak which was particularly good and was cooked to perfection. I had Cod with salad and chips and couldn't finish it all. The service was very good and was excellent value for money. I would certainly recommend the Bluebell Inn to anyone in the vicinity.

The bluebell inn and bluebell fields campsite are a real gem. The site has 5 hardstanding pitches with electric hook up washing up area, shower and toilet facilities. There is even an information room and the best of it is if you eat in the pub you get a £5 reduction on site fees per night!!!. We had a lovely meal the portions are enormous and very reasonably priced. I can recommend the salmon with prawns and creamy parsley sauce it was delicious . The atmosphere is very friendly and John the landlord is so so obliging. We would certainly recommend that you stay and eat here. One of the best places we have visited.

I visited with my family today for a carvery lunch for mothers day. We have been before as a family and we have always enjoyed the food but today I was disappointed, the meat was lovely but the potatoes were very overcooked, not much of a selection of vegetables and the swede mash was very spicy and had a really odd taste to it! I think it was overpriced for the minimal variety of food on the carvery. Since my last visit we have visited much better restaurants for a carvery so I will not be returning for a Sunday lunch. I however can't speak for the food from the main menus. The restaurant itself is very nice to dine in, the owner could be more friendly and welcoming but the waiters and waitresses were very friendly and helpful.

This is a popular pub and restaurant with a couple of parties present as well as couples and small groups. Decor more than somewhat outdated - memories of a Berni Inn of about 1965 comes to mind. Staff very pleasant and the landlord has clearly implemented "a system" and the staff are not keen to deviate from it. Ordering is therefore not straightforwards. As the bar was packed we asked tog o straight to the table but this did not accord with "the system" and there was some real doubt that the manager would be able to find us to take the order - he did though!Varied menu with an amusing twist (all items grouped on the number of legs (nil = fish, vegetarian; two = poultry; four = beef, lamb etc). All fine but unremarkable. Portions large.Dessert menu on an easel in an artists frame - a somewhat pointless gimic. Many of the tags attached to the picture were curled and tired so the waitress had to explain it all anyway. Not in keeping with the main menu. Nothing wrong, just very odd.Excellent value as prices very fair for the portions and quality.

What a nice friendly place this is, staff very nice, local brews tasty and food in plenty! We had the carvery which I thoroughly recommend as we had as much as we wanted! Apart from a good choice of meat to eat, the puddings were also plentiful which we also enjoyed eating! Go here if you are in the area and enjoy the hospitality which is worth the visit!

MY husband took us here for my birthday meal in the evening, EXCELLENT way to finish my day, the pub is really nice, the staff were VERY VERY NICE, we were sat down for a few mins, John came over took are order, then we were taken in to the restaurant, We sat down and had a wonderful meal, 3 courses, all of which was to a high standard, EXCELLENT FOOD, THANKS TO ALL, we have booked to go back and we are going to take some friends with us for sunday dinner, REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO IT,

A treat to visit this restaurant. A group of 26 went for an evening meal in the week. We all chose from the A la carte menu and Specials board. The staff were excellent. The food was wonderful. Timing was perfect. We didn't feel rushed or that we were expected to leave.

We have now been to The Bluebell Inn on a few occasions now. Every time we have been greeted by John and made very welcome! The menu is great, the food matches it and the service excellent. The last visit was on Sunday 7th February 2016 for Sunday lunch and the Carvery was something special Pork and Beef were exceptional. All in all there is nothing but praise for this establishment. Looking forward to our return!

My partner requested a carvery at this restaurant and for once, I allow him to have the credit!!!! The meal was delicious. The vegetables were seasonal, the Lincoln Red Beef so tender, the Yorkshire puddings and accompanying items were perfect. Pudding was Pecan Pie and fresh cream for me, banana boat for my partner. The cost of the meal was so reasonable compared to other restaurants we have been to and the service was exemplary. The landlord added to the pleasant atmosphere in this restaurant and hopefully, we will be going there again soon

Whaplode St Catherine is a linear settlement by a lovely drainage channel so it's a nice drive out from Spalding. It has built up a good reputation for decent food and we had a decent meal here so would recommend it for somewhere different, good beer too :)

My daughter and her family came for christmas from Australia, we arranged a family get together for relatives travelling from bedford, 15 in total.I chose the Bluebell for Sunday Lunch.as it is just up the road. After living here 24 years what a find! The atmosphere was cosy and welcoming. The staff were friendly and extremely efficient. The food and service second to none.A definite 10 out of 10 from all of us.As my daughter said " the perfect end to a perfect Christmas"

I went here with some work colleagues and we were cordially welcomed. We sat in a room at the side of the bar, a bit like a well furbished barn conversion snug, while we perused the menu. We had a choice of everything on the menu or the Christmas carvery. Being the only vegetarian in the group, I chose the Brie and vegetable pancakes and they were delicious. I was invited to help myself to the salad bar where an array of salad goodies awaited. When we had finished our main courses, the waiter came over with a large dessert board, and from this I chose a pineapple crème brulee, and although I initially wasn't sure about the combination, again it was truly delicious. It's both reassuring and satisfying to know that there are eating establishments who not only cater well for vegetarians by offering them a good selection of choices, but who also produce dishes that you can't anywhere else, as eating out then feels like a treat, so well done to the chef! My colleagues also enjoyed their carveries. With our coffee we were given complimentary chocolates and mince pies, and no one could fault our evening. I shall certainly be returning and next time I shall be sampling one of the ales which are brewed in their on-site brewery.

Stayed here last night in our Motor Home, what a fantastic pub. The Real Ale was top rate as was the food, not your normal type of pub grub but very well thought out menu, presentation and flavours, its great to get some decent different food in pubs these days.John the landlord was very friendly and welcoming with Jen in the kitchen serving up wonders it is a great team and we will be back when next in the area, thank you very much.

We popped in on Sunday and luckily there had been a cancellation as it was fully booked. They had 3 meats which you could choose 2 from. They certainly don't skimp on the amount of meat they give you and both were cooked beautifullyThe dessert menu was huge with at least 20 to choose from, these tasted great tooWe will definitely be returning the next time we are in the area

Looking for somewhere different for a group of 6 we stumbled across this although reviews didn't do it justice. We were welcomed by the landlord in his unusual but obviously successful way an left equally as satisfied with the food as we were by the service. It will not be our last visit here

I visited on the 22nd July 2015 within a party of 30. I haven't been to the Blue Bell for over a year, no particular reason, but I can honestly say that it is still as good as ever. I (and a lot of others) had the Summer Buffet (£15 including dessert) and it was lovely, so well presented. I only wish I had photographed it. There was trout, salmon and mackerel; all sorts of mixed meats and various salads with fresh cooked new potatoes. As I understand it, this option is only available to large parties but it was well worth it! With it being a buffet, we were allowed to go up more than once too!Waiters were attentive also.The Blue Bell also has themed buffet nights through the summer.Remember "Black Jacks"...they have these too, nestling in baskets!

we had Sunday dinner at this beautiful pub we call to say we had a small dog and could we still eat there they were so helpful gave us a very nice table in the bar area we ordered Sunday dinner and the amount was brilliant and so well cooked the staff are so friendly and very polite if you are walking the Viking way this is a must we were stopping at poacher hind away only 15 min walk

I visited with a group of friends and after seeing the very extensive menu decided to order off the special of the day board. My 'twice fried haddock' was two obviously frozen fish portions which smacked at Iceland at its worse and Asda basics at best - couldn't believe such poor quality food was advertised as a 'special'! Very disappointed as were others in our group. There is no excuse for such poor quality food - trim the menu and offer some fresh options! Won't be visiting again until a proper menu is advertised on line.

This is a Caravan Club CL, but not just that. The Pub is really good with great food and a really friendly atmosphere. The owners John and Jen are lovely. They made us welcome from the moment we arrived. The food is to die for. My husband says the beer is really good too. We have just had a great week there. Cant wait to go back again as soon as we can.

We went to celebrate our recent engagement with the family on a Sunday and everyone enjoyed the carvery. I would highly recommend the roast beef which literally melts in your mouth. Huge selection of deserts, many homemade. A really enjoyable experience for us all. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

I've lived within 15 minutes of this Restaurant/Pub for 11 years and finally got round to visiting. Booking was straightforward and welcoming. There is a large car park and the entrance is clearly marked We were a little early so we went into the bar. I had a pint of one of the bitters that is produced in the onsite brewery and that alone made the visit worthwhile. We sat in the bar for a while and made our selection from the menu and the specials board. The landlord came to take our order and was friendly and welcoming. After a short while one of the staff came to tell us that our table was ready and led us through to our table in the restaurant.The atmosphere was excellent with a large family party nearby but far enough away not to be intrusive. Service was excellent. Starters (Thai fishcakes and Italian mushrooms) were very good indeed, hot and nicely cooked and presented. Main courses, (Rump steak and Steak Stroganoff) were equally good. The steak was cooked exactly as requested (medium rare). We were too full for dessert and settled for liqueur coffees. Total bill was £66 for two starters, two mains, three pints, a large wine and two liqueur coffees, which I thought was reasonable,We will certainly be back in the very near future. Highly recommended.

I have to admit that I am a big fan of the Bluebell, this being the restaurant of choice for special occasions and family get-togethers. Mothering Sunday this year was no exception six of us enjoyed a really nice carvery lunch which left very little room for the sumptuous puddings 'board.' Although extremely busy I didn't observe any humour failure and the apologies were profuse for the slightest delay. Well done Mr Lusher and staff - keep it coming!

Visited for our friends birthday, we booked in advance a good job as it was fully booked. There was a bit of a wait as there was a large party in, but John the landlord kept us informed, and found the time for a chat while he took our order, even though he was very busy. The food order was taken and when the food was ready we were shown to our table in the resteraunt , the food arrived very quickly very hot to a high standard. At the end of the evening while waiting for our taxi John the landlord had time for a long chat and we found him to be very pleasant. I would thoroughly reccomend the Bluebell inn for a pleasant evening out and very tasty food, at reasonable cost and a varied menue.

Every year, in the New Year, we go to The Bluebell. Before writing this review I read previous comments on Trip Advisor and must confess to some degree of surprise by the poor comments.Granted, these reviews were written last year, but for us everything has always been nothing but excellent!Made very welcome by Mine Host, John, who dealt with our drink order and then sent us to sit in the "snug" to consider the many choices on the menu.At that time of year the log burner is usually roaring, but on this visit it seemed to be struggling!We never have starters because the portions are generous and we all love our desserts!I am soooo boring, as I ALWAYS have the same thing!! Pork in Rum is amazing! Served with chips and a good selection of vegetables.(you can have salad from the salad bar as an alternative).My other half had Pork JB (obviously with a generous slug of Jim Beam in the sauce!) He chose wedges, which are huge and homemade. Both pork dishes contain numerous thin slices of tenderloin-very lean and tender.One of our friends had Pie of the Day, which was chicken, leek and ham with a puff pastry crust.He declared it to be delicious. His partner had a vegetarian option, which contained lots of Stilton and looked amazing in its very large bowl.Desserts anyone? The selection, on a separate blackboard, offers everything from Sundaes, cheesecakes, gateaux and a few in-house specialties, created with chocolate etc., cream, sponge,sauces and even a sparkler on top!Coffee was very good and we all went home well satisfied.See you again in January 2016!!

I had the misfortune to break down one evening while travelling through the village and found the pub by chance as it is not on the main road through the village. The landlord was extremely friendly as were the regulars I spoke to at the bar. Due to the vagaries of the recovery service I couldn't have a full meal but the landlord kindly produced the soup of the day and a baguette fresh from the oven, very tasty and very welcome to someone who had got extremely cold sitting in his failed car for over two hours!

We took our daughter and her husband to this pub as friends had recommended it. The food came in large quantities but was very mediocre. My starter of smoked salmon was covered in what I think was salad cream which completely swamped the salmon. The pie of the day was very bland.The decor and furniture are very old fashioned looking and this place has now been overtaken by other restaurants in the area.We shall not be returning

I have been there twice for a meal. The first time it was okay, average but acceptable.The second time it was a total disappointment and ranks as one of the worst meals out I have had.The starter was greasy, the fish main course was over cooked, and the plate was garnished with dried herbs. It was a while ago, so maybe it has improved since. I will never know as I would never go back.

The website led us to believe the food would be excellent, how wrong we were. The pork was tasteless, tasted more like chicken, the beef was so fatty we couldn't eat it, the gravy was like dish water and the Yorkshire puds were not homemade. Terribly over priced carvery for £10.95. The chairs were also very uncomfortable. We will not be going back again.

As stated we found this wonderful restaurant and camp site, quite by accident, and after ringing up to enquire if there was a pitch available, we were touring Norfolk in our Motor Home, we were surprised, when we got there, to see John, coming out to greet us with a big smile on his face, nothing was too much trouble, he explained everything we wanted to know and more. We told him we would come and see him later and have something to eat. Upon entering the bar, we noticed how homely and welcoming it felt, after ordering our drinks we entered the restaurant, but we later learnt we had messed up John's plans, as we should have ordered at the bar, but it didn't matter, we placed our order and waited expectantly. I ordered the pork chops, and my O/H choose the steak, we were not disappointed. The meal was superb, meat cooked to perfection, with lots of vegetables and potatoes. In fact we were so full up, we didn't bother with the pudding. You need to book a meal, as it is very popular, and fills up quickly. There is a 5 van site, or overnight stop over in the car park, both are great. A spotlessly clean shower and toilet are housed within the pub, for the campers to use.. Great walks for your dog if you have one. All facilities, at the camp site are excellent, best 5 Van site we have ever stayed at, and John and his wife the friendliest people. Keep up the good work, we will be back.

We visited on a Wednesday evening with very high hopes, however while there was nothing wrong with most of the evening, there was nothing outstanding either. The bars are in need of a refurb, but the staff are very friendly and helpful. The menu promises more than it delivers, food is fine but presentation is in need of some work. The salad with the smoked salmon was very very basic, but here salmon was good. The steaks were perfectly cooked but not of a high quality, the salad bar is fine but nothing was labeled. The deserts were plentiful, but my crepes were served on a plate which was much too small, with two scoops of ice cream and a huge dollop of spray cream. Which apart from the fact they weren't mentioned in the description, I don't like either! The crepes were hot, as was the very nice orange sauce, the ice cream however cooled them down and melted into the sauce, so it looked like a very unpleasant mess on my plate. I couldn't even eat half of it. The Irish coffee wasn't, it was a liquor coffee, no delicate layer of cream laying on the coffee, but another HUGE dollop of spray cream on top which we both had to remove before we could drink the coffee. The wine was very nice and the service was quite good.

Weird couple of reviews on here. This place is one of the best places to eat in the area, if not the best. Good value meals, tasty, good portions and friendly staff. And Ben is one of the nicest young lads you are ever likely to meet. If there is a problem , I always think the best policy is to seek out and speak to the boss of the establishment and sort it out on the day. Much better than hiding behind a pseudonym. Have eaten here on plenty of occasions, both as a couple and in large parties and have never found anything wanting. Last visit was in June for 40th wedding anniversary lunch with friends and family

This pub offers a caravan site to members of the Caravan Club which is where we stayed.John (mine host) is very welcoming and friendly.We had two evening meals plus the Sunday carvery and couldn't fault any of them.I am surprised by the bad reviews I think a member of staff must have been having an off day.Apart from the food there is a good selection of real ales, it has a brewery next door).If the weather is good there is a nice beer garden but attention was needed to some of the tables which were covered in bird droppings.Note only open evenings during the week and closes Monday nights, check before travelling