Eight Bells in Cotswold

Impressed with this place. Would absolutely return here if lived locally. Very nice atmosphere and decoration and friendly competant staff and Managers. Food was good and well presented. Menu had decent choices. Seemed to offer value for money. A find! Easy to find. There are rooms and will consider these for next trip -I know nothing more.

I last went here in 1967 !!! Everything pretty much as I remembered, great beer and good service, what more could you ask.

Local pub. Good for Sunday lunch. Very dog friendly.

Staff are amazing always have a brilliant time in the belles and food and drink is also top notch! Get down there guyssss

Fiona and I stayed at the Eighty Bells for 2 nights 11/12- October 2024. This stay was unusual in that we normally Google reviews as to see the experiences of others. This visit came about from a conversation while on holiday with one of the owners, Neil. I met Neil Corfu while staying at the RC Hotel. Which is a "special interest" hotel. We share a passion for building/flying RC model aeroplanes. One of a number of conversations centred around how Real Ales should be stored. Too many beers are served cold like Lager!! During this conversation Neil mentioned that he had co-owned a 17C pub/restaurant since 1999. This was in June, when we returned to Blighty, had a chat with Fiona, and booked for my 70th in October. It did not disappoint. As a frequent winner of CAMRA titles the choice of beer and quality was great. The atmosphere of the pub was as a pub should be, busy and buzzing. The bar serves food, which looked good. The room we had was well equipped, clean, the shower came with instructions, nice touch, so often the right temperature is achieved as if by magic!! We had dinner in the pub dining room. The food was fab, service outstanding. All the staff were brilliant throughout our stay. To single out one seems a little unfair but the lass who served breakfast on the Sunday was really brilliant, cheerful, nothing was too much. I suspect that the staff turnover is very low? All the staff could do anything asked of them - register guests, check out guests etc. Makes a stay easy. We cannot recommend it high enough. We will go back next year.

We were making an unplanned trip through Chipping Camden yesterday and stopped in at 12 midday having been recommended by locals. The waitress told us they were fully booked but said come back at 3pm and we’ll have a table. I said we would have a look around and return at 3pm. So my 80yo mother and I waited around for three hrs then went back starving and definitely ready for some lunch. On entering we were told that the waitress didn’t put your name down so there’s no table, I said we’d been waiting since 12 and were told a table would be available at 3, she just shrugged her shoulders and walked off, awful service some of the worst I’ve ever had! In the end we went to the Lygon Arms where the staff were very welcoming and the Sunday lunch was outstanding would highly recommend over Eight Bells.

We went on the Paxton circular walk today. Which, it turns out, is not suitable for large dogs who aren't good at climbing. We arrived at the Eight Bells, covered in mud, 3 hours in, and half way, round a 3 hour circuit (going well as you can see). We had noticed the Eight Bells the day before but it was fully booked, and conveniently (and accidently) arrived bang on opening at 12pm. They squeezed us in, great service, polite and kind despite our disgusting appearance and they are dog friendly in the bar area, where they also serve food, even offering our handsome Ralph a water bowl and pat. We are annoying gluten free people and the food was beautiful! They had a really easily to follow allergen menu, and method, that was also on their specials! Amazing concept, really well executed. They also have a lovely wine list and a wall of craft beer serve awards (we avoided the alcohol this time, given the previous 3 hours). Quick friendly service, great food and allergen friendly! The pub itself is beautiful, traditionally decorated, wooden bar, tiled floors, lit fire place, 6 traditional beer pumps, clean olden days toilets with a pull cord and beautiful sink. Really well done and everything a local country pub could be! Empty when we arrived (as it had just opened), it was fully seated within the hour We were lucky to get in. Thank you amazing team, we will be back soon!

Very nice pub with good food, we really enjoyed our meal, tasty and quality ingredients. Would come again, booking essential at weekends I believe.

Lovely pub anc good choice of well kept beers

Great central location for cotswolds.. another great break, food great, atmosphere..stayed 3 nights.. Breakfast was great too ..reasonably priced drinks, food and accommodation.. Will stay there again

Went from a 5 star service to one...!!!!!!! Told to book online, and when I did, the IT system did not work properly. Ended up ringing up and promised a call back in 20 minutes. To confirm details given online and then again over the phone ....still waiting for the confirmation call back. This is a case of great before with human staff. However, the introduction of new technology is a backwards step, in my opinion.

Wir hatten einen tollen Abend bei Fish & Chips & Burger. Der Service war sehr freundlich und wir können es weiterempfehlen!

On a visit to Chipping Campden the aroma when crossing the street the Eight Bells Inn was located was fabulous ... so good that we decided to see whether we could get a table as it was a Sunday. We arrived at just the right time as all tables were booked apart from two. The service was excellent, staff very helpful and friendly and the food was superb.

One of the best Sunday Roast I have ever eaten. Great!

I booked a table at this pub as it looked so lovely and had a great atmosphere when I went inside. On arrival we were greeted and sat at our table. The waitress was attentive and took our order. We ate our main meal and then we were told to order any other food or drink as we only had half an hour as the table was booked out or we could move and sit at the bar, when we said to the waitress we were not told this on booking we were basically told it is what it is and she walked off. We asked for the bill and we’re charged for wine we didn’t even have. I would not recommend this pub to my worst enemy!!!!!. Really disappointed

It’s our second visit here & glad to say we were not disappointed. Great atmosphere, really enjoyable meal and friendly very helpful staff. Definitely recommended and we’ll come again.

There isn't much to dislike about this Cotswold pub. We had lunch and the service was good. They serve pies and I had a Prawn Curry. This was tasty but lacked a bit of oomph which you would expect for £20. Strangely there was no mango chutney so you have been warned. The Dark Choc Mousse was excellent and we shared 2 between 4 of us. The bill for 4 was £126.50 excluding service and including plenty of ale.

Struck gold with this inn, food and beer of the highest quality and service 1st class. Make sure you book a reservation.

Restaurant review - friendly and highly efficient staff, very good food, lovely decoration. Wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit on both evenings. We had booked a table for the first night which was a Sunday, so we were presented with the Sunday menu. Good choice and reasonably priced. My husband opted for the roast pork dinner which he said was the best pork he had ever had and I opted for the pie. He chose the apple pie and I had the lemon posset - again both were delicious. All washed down with a bottle of the house red. We ate in the restaurant which was lovely and cosy and the staff were very attentive, friendly and informative - we were educated about the glass panel in the floor - previously the priests hole. We chose to return for the second night for a couple of drinks ( we had met friends and had a large lunch )otherwise we would have eaten here on the second night. We sat at the bar this time which had a lovely atmosphere and again a very friendly attentive bar man. It's obviously a very popular place and we were so glad that we found it. Can't wait to return and spend more time in this great atmosphere.

Quality pub set in the amazing Chipping Campden - on this visit it was to have a couple of quiet drinks . San Miguel & Zinfandel - bumped into friends and ended up spending the entire night chatting and chilling in the covered area. Drinks were great seating area really good with the option to use heaters once the night draws in. Old world country pub with a large range of drinks and exceptional food.

Great food and service at a fair price in lovely surroundings.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Our cycling group stopped by for beer and chips. They were happy to serve us even though it was late in the day. The chips were great 👍

My partner & I were in Chipping Campden for a day out in early August 2024 and had an excellent lunch here. Both the food and service were excellent and the meal was very good value for money. We both started off with the salt and pepper squid followed by the prawn curry and individual chicken and leek pie, finished off with a trio of (homemade) ice cream and warm apple pie and all washed down with 2 glasses of Sauvignon. The total price of £88 was excellent value considering everything. The pub does not add on service charge or gratuity. WELL WORTH VISITING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Put a jug of water on the table without having to ask.

Sunday Lunch in celebration of family birthday 13 in group. Aged bet 4 & 76 all experienced a most professional, relaxed & enjoyable experience. Service & food of the highest standard.

The bad drain smell from the bathroom in our room was awful throughout our stay. The hotel front door was bolted when we arrived back at 11pm one night so our keys would not work. It was fifteen minutes before we got in and then the staff started to blame us for not being able to open the door. He said ‘you should have had your key‘ and we did but the door was bolted. Our breakfast table, requested for four guests was small and only suitable for two. The plate with our toast etc was placed on a chair next to our table. The shower was very weak and would not work on full power. We were sitting on a table in the garden and the barman came out and accused us of moving a reserved sign off the table. He said, 'I put a reserve sign on this table so you must have moved it'. He soon realised that it was the next table he had reserved but we never got an apology. Visited many times, not sure if we will be coming again.

Very good food. We were lucky to get a table without reservation. Recommend to book in advance

It was a beautiful place located on the way to the Parish Chirch. Staff including the manager were absolutely spot on doing their job. The manager greeted us with a big smile welconing us. Even though we visited at 1300pm on Sunday, they took our orders within a reasonable time, our roast dish came out perfectly within 10 minutes which melted in the mouth. To my surprise, they don't even add service on the bill!!!! That's unbelievable. We are definitely COMING BACK.

Gluten free fish and chips yummy Dog friendly ✔️ Was a lovely pub very friendly.

Lovely cosy little pub with accomodation. The menu is excellent with hearty offerings and value for money. We visited with a family member in a wheelchair which was a small challenge due to a step or two. If you were unable to leave the chair you would be restricted to the outdoor area which is not suitable to poor weather. Inside cozy and a nice friendly vibe. The food was delicious pub fare!

Lovely meal options, and was excellent! Very quaint in a beautiful village. Reservations are a must! Very friendly servers and atmosphere very welcoming.

Absolutely five stars. Such friendly staff, a delicious Sunday lunch and our kids felt very welcome. We'll be back. Thank you!

Reviewing the pub - service like no other! The good was good, not great - but they made up for it!

Excellent range of real ales. Friendly service and nice ambience.

Beautiful hotel in a lovely village. Food was fantastic. Good ale on the pump and very pleasant staff. The only thing against it is the lack of on site parking. Even so, we still found a space outside the hotel. We would definitely recommend it.

Thanks to all the team today who provided an amazing lunch. It was truly sumptuous in every detail. We've been to the Bells many times but never for a Sunday lunch. Gosh, what a treat too. The pub was bustling, the food amazing and we will return, as we always do. Many thanks to all, especially the kitchen staff.

Great local pub nice atmosphere friendly service

Wonderful place to dine with family in Chipping Campden. Great service and menu.

A real homely and traditional hotel, pub and restaurant. Very good service and good food , good staff and eating in historic surroundings

Great tasting roast pork and all the trimmings, and delicious cauliflower cheese. Service very good and pub dog friendly with buzzy vibe.

Excellent lodging. Great pub for breakfast and dinner. Perfect location. The room was clean, quiet, and airy. Street parking very easy. Above all, the service was really top notch!!! The best place we have stayed during our tour of the Cotswolds.

Excellent lunch. Food really good. Staff were exceptional. Obviously well trained, attentive. That makes a change!

Nice English stout 🍻. Delicious food 😋. No giraffe tho 🦒🥳 & I couldn't find 8 bells. I only counted 5 & 1/2... ⚡

A quick drink before dinner, elsewhere

We were booked in for Sunday lunch with friends. Food and service usually good but failed today. There were seven of us. For starters they forgot my wife's soup, needed to be reminded and when it came it was cold, sent back; ok when it returned, but started clearing table before she had finished! Everyone got their main meals, but mine didn't arrive so we asked what had happened and they said it was forgotten but it was chef's top priority. When it arrived the pie was cold, so I took it back to the bar, as I couldn't find any serving staff. When the replacement arrived, everyone else had finished their meal, the pie was hot but the vegetables were lukewarm (plate was red hot!). Never were we asked if we wanted another drink, each time we needed to go the bar to order them. The glasses were not cleared and when the 5.00 pm team arrived they looked shocked at the number of glasses on the table. At the end there was no acknowledgement of the errors, so I would think twice before returning. Never were we asked if we happy with the meal

Chipping campden is beautiful. The food here is excellent. Words dont do it justice. Great selection of local beers

Chipping Camden is the best for accommodation and restaurants. All the food is delicious and the staff are friendly. The rooms are clean and great for a trip to the Cotswolds.

Cute little pub with some nice outdoor areas

Superbe : comfortable beds, amazing shower! The breakfast is included and is excellent. Had two dinners there as well - top notch!

I have been coming here fir the last 2 years, I drive all the way from Birmingham. Ots got a great landlord and food the waiters are nice but a bit forgetful on a Sunday got my wine choice wrong .

Lovely Sunday dinner and dessert

Great food, great service. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

We visited the Eight bells inn for dinner while we were staying in chipping Campden. The food is 10/10 spectacular. We couldn’t believe how good the fish and chips were. We topped it off with a sticky toffee pudding dessert which made it that much better. Would give a 6/5 if it was possible. We were extremely pleased.

A generous 4 stars, would be a 3.5 if I had the choice, but a 3 felt harsh. A charming and historical pub, with a good selection of local beers, made us excited for my birthday meal. Quite a limited menu. We ordered the beef roast and the chicken pie. Unfortunately, portion sizes were no generous. The beef was tasty but only two thin slices, two small roasted potatoes... a joke ! Veg was nice but not a lot, the gravy was good. Tasty chicken pie but extremely small and no parsnip as the menu said. I feel it should be re-branded as a grastro pub which will explain the small portion sizes or increase portion sizes if sticking to a village pub.

What a good find! We arrived right at noon and ordered fish and chips and the mushroom pie. Delicious! Tried the beers on tap and could tell this was a locals spot.

Fantastic old pub in the heart of Chipping Camden. We booked dinner for ten, reuniting family from across the world, prior to a family wedding. Excellent food, great beer, busy, warm and inviting. Just what a good pub should be. The burger was superb washed down with pints of well kept Hooky. The fish and chips, chicken pie, steak, sticky toffee pudding, apple pie - in fact all of it was loved by all. Friendly staff, and some real skill in the kitchen.

What a wonderful experience in every way! The service here is friendly, professional and and everyone made us feel like we were the most important guests in the dining room! Our meals were delicious…the chicken and mushroom pie was the best I had in two weeks in England. The crust was flaky and the filling so flavorful and tender. And the British sirloin steak was cooked as requested and the chips were outstanding. The wines we chose complemented our meals perfectly. And the after dinner port was a generous pour. A side note on how wonderful the service was…we booked our table in person a day before and were seated at our requested spot. Unbeknownst to us another couple thought they had booked the same table at an overlapping time. They came in and instead of waiting a short time for us to finish, they gave the lovely owner quite an earful. She did her best to keep things civil and came to us with a kind request to leave a bit earlier than we planned. We of course wanted to help this situation and told her we would leave as soon as possible. To thank us for our kindness, she comped us a delicious dessert and thanked us over and over. Bottom line: go for the fabulous food and the phenomenal service!

The warmth of the welcome was wonderful from ast. Manager Karl. The property dates back 700 years so is full of character, low ceilings, uneven floors, clunky plumbing and soft beds. Everything creaks and groans. The food was exceptional and I would recommend a stay here for anyone who wants to experience a genuine Olde English coaching house, the Crown Plaza it isn’t. Thanks to Neil and Julie for a memorable stay, we will be back.

The warmth of the welcome was wonderful from ast. Manager Karl. The property dates back 700 years so is full of character, low ceilings, uneven floors, clunky plumbing and soft beds. Everything creaks and groans. The food was exceptional and I would recommend a stay here for anyone who wants to experience a genuine Olde English coaching house, the Crown Plaza it isn’t. Thanks to Neil and Julie for a memorable stay, we will be back.

We visited for dinner when staying in a nearby cottage as it was highly recommended. The food was delicious and I couldn’t recommend it enough. It had a very nice atmosphere and an excellent place for food and drink.

Food & beer was very good, nice atmosphere & dog friendly. Well worth a visit

Really saddened by my latest visit to a well known pub which I visited several times before. Met with a very indifferent front of house who ignored me for a good 5 mins as I was standing there to check in. Roast beef was like a pair of old boots and actually couldn’t cut it with a knife. Worst part of our experience was a bunch of a very very loud, drunk people screaming, yelling and swearing… including the use of the word ‘F’ and ‘C’ and ‘S’… this was a Sunday afternoon with families. When we confronted management with our issue, we were told ‘it’s a pub’. It was a substandard £100 for 2 x roast beef and a bottle of wine. Felt like we were in the Millwall away section. Hugely disappointing

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere.. we sat in the restaurant…good choice on the menu… the waiter & waitress were very attentive. Food arrived piping hot… Fish & chips.. the fish was really fresh with Chucky chips and garden peas.. my hubby had the burger, home made coleslaw and chips…Defo worth a visit

Welcoming, fine old room, but sun still shone through. Choice of beers - North Cotswold was new to me. Well filled ciabattas. Excellent service.

We recently visited here for dinner on an early spring evening as we were staying nearby. Anyone looking for a cozy, classic Cotswold pub should start here. Cask ales, great food, attentive casual service, in an outstanding atmospheric pub - what more could you want?!

Nice food but limited choice. It’s advisable to book a table. Eating in the bar area has more atmosphere. Be careful what drinks you choose. 4 gin& tonics will set you back over £60!

We did not have a reservation on Mother’s Day Sunday, but they squeezed us in outside. Such a lovely lunch - fish and chips plus Sunday roasted pork. HIGHLY recommend - best fish and chips of our trip!

We stayed at the inn for 2 nights in January. The inn was super comfy, rooms were warm and well-appointed, good bathrooms. The food at the pub was lovely and the fireplace was lit and terrific. Breakfasts were very good. Would definitely stay again!

Great proper pub. Real fire, lovely food and ales, lovely staff. Want to visit again!

We went to the Eight bells for Dinner as we were staying in the area and it was recommended by our hosts. The food was delicious and hot. The staff were very accommodating and the service was excellent to the point that we dined at the Eight bells the following evening and again the service and food could not be faulted.

Nice pub but Sunday lunch really ruined our visit. Unfortunately , it was the worst we all four have had anywhere in a while. roast potatoes and mash very poor . Beef had sinews running through it, hence, unable to cut through it. Mentioned to the waitress, but she just said sorry about this. Unable to cut through parsnips too. Will not go again

It's probably the best gluten-free fish and chips I have eaten. Great service friendly staff well worth a visit if you are in the cotswolds.

Been coming to the lovely Eight bells for a few years now always in February. We always enjoy the Cotswolds and staying at the Eight bells Julie and Nigel are the lovely owners and always make you feel very welcome. The room's are very spacious and the beds are really comfortable,the breakfast is very good and the meals in the pub are very good very relaxing place to stay we will be returning next year thank you for a lovely time away

Visited The Eight Bells inn twice whilst stay in Chipping Camden. Second visit was for dinner with family which was great value for money with good customer service. Steaks were cooked to our liking and cheese cake was excellent Bar has really good mixture of ales and ciders all reasonably priced . Will definitely visit again when in the area

Beautiful meal very helpful.staff

We only had couple of drinks the ale and wine was excellent The food looked great we will be back to try it.

Lovely local pub with a traditional almost Medieval vibe. It was a great pitstop during our short stay in Chipping Campden, making for a nice place to come and rest your legs after a hike and have a pint. Warm and friendly service - we will be coming back!

Beautiful location! Stayed for Two nights. Accommodation was comfortable clean and spacious, with everything we needed. Ate in the pub for dinner, good quality home cooked food. Pub was cosy with a roaring log fire. Very busy advise booking as every table was booked on a Monday and Tuesday.. breakfast was excellent with a good range of options. Staff friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Only went there for food. It was excellent quality and the staff were friendly and helpful. Good choice of beers.

We ate here a number of times and found it to be exceptional, friendly welcome, great service, amazing food and decor atmosphere that was out of this world. Only bit of feedback we would give from the Sunday lunch is from ordering to arriving it was minutes, wed have preffered to wait a little longer, but thats just us.

Lovely friendly pub , the landlord was so nice and chatty . We ordered two roast dinners , the portions were so small , 2 small potatoes very little veg and a small piece of meat . Some green veg and cauliflower cheese would have...

I chose the Eight Bells for my husband's birthday dinner after having read very positive reviews. It staryed well with a very nice soup. However, the steak pie was rated average by my husband. He knows his pie. Fairly small portion too. As for my...

This pub is a great place to base yourself for a stay in the Cotswolds. Located within the shadow of St. James's Church at the eastern end of Chipping Campden, it is in a quiet spot but everything in the village is easily within walking...

We stayed for 2 nights and ate in the restaurant both nights. What really stood out was the quality of the service with friendly and attentive staff.

We were lucky to get a table on a rainy December day! After walking around the adorable town of Chipping Camden, we took a break for lunch here based on a Rick Steves guidebook recommendation. It was a great choice! The food was excellent, they...

Recent visit, having been several times before. It's a true country pub in the middle of a lovely Cotswold town. Food, staff, and drinks were excellent as always, and the place looks lovely done up for Christmas. Will always be a must visit whenever we're...

Arrived & was shown to our room by a charming girl, well mannered and explained everything perfectly. The room was ‘ok’. A little cool, the slats under the bed were out, the light above the dressing table mirror didn’t work and the shower was very...

A lovely Sunday lunch and great service but there were only two slices of beef and a small portion of vegetables for £21 ! I would like to return but it’s a bit too expensive for the amount of food served.

Great place to stay. We had a 2 night break in late Nov '23. We are a couple in our late 50's. Can't rate it highly enough. Great accommodation, the bed and pillows were some of the best we'd slept in, so much so we...

Dinner was lovely, really tasty food. Unfortunately the room, number 6, was not. The room and bed are fine, however, the bathroom is just not fit for purpose. It’s feels like the shower and toilet have been squeezed into a space that should be a...

We were visiting The Cotswolds from Australia and wanted to enjoy a Sunday roast. We called in around 11 in the morning and made a booking for 2.30 that afternoon. We could not have picked a better pub. The fire was on, it was cosy...

The 8 bells is a gem of a pub. We had a perfect table by the fire, the waiters and waitresses were attentive and couldn’t be more helpful. The pub was packed but the food arrived quickly and was delicious. I had the steak which...

Had a lovely evening meal at the Eight bells on a quiet Tuesday .This was our second visit as we’d been impressed previously The pub has a lovely ambience with warming open fires and mellow stone interior. Very friendly welcome on arrival, great choices on...

Excellent meal - attentive service Chicken Liver Parfait and Chicken Pie with seasonal vegetables. Highly recommended in the Beautiful village of Chipping Camden

Had a lovely lunch here, my son and I. The waiting staff were particularly friendly and nice. We both braved the burger which, while great tasting, was a chaotic experience to eat: miles high, leaky, and intent on collapse. Better than it sounds though the...

Beth was fantastic earlier for lunch . I would definitely come back again for the veggie burger , thank you to Beth for recommending this as I am a long time vegetarian :)

We stayed 3 nights near. Quaint historical small Inn in heart of village. Room was upstairs at back of hotel. Very clean, comfortable and modern smallish room and ensuite. Had an excellent dinner and the breakfast is very good too. Parking can be an issue...

Thanks Marie for great dinner! If you need a nice place for dinner and it’s a bit later in the evening, this is the place. Good food, nice people and very reasonable pricing. I was able to email the restaurant to get a reservation. Marie...

Lovely lunch after a nice walk from Chipping to Broad Campden. Food excellent and friendly staff. Great atmosphere in the bar. The hake on specials menu was delicious.